USS Olympia

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Address
211 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Phone
215-413-8655
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Visitors welcome
Yes
Hours of operation
Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission price
$12 adults; $10 seniors; $7 children, seniors, military; under two FREE
Operated by
Independence Seaport Museum
National Register of Historic Places
Yes
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Year established/built
1892
Photo Credit
Jan's Cat (Philadelphia)
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Launched in 1892, the cruiser USS Olympia is the oldest steel-hulled warship afloat in the world. It played a key role in the Spanish-American War. Decommissioned in 1922, the Olympia is now an exhibit at the Independence Seaport Museum.
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