Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Olympia - Last Surviving Spanish-American Warship
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- Address:
- 211 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
- Directions:
- Docked in the Delaware River at Penn's Landing. At the foot of Spruce St., just south of the Ben Franklin Bridge. I-95 exit 20, then turn left onto Columbus Blvd and drive north. On the right.
- Hours:
- T-Su 10-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 215-413-8655
- Admission:
- Adults $13.50
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Built in 1892, the U.S.S. Olympia was the "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley" battlewagon that help annihilate the Spanish fleet. Was in danger of sinking in 2011; Philadelphia rallied to save her in 2014. Can be admired from the adjacent riverwalk.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [12/26/2010]Visitor Tips and News About Olympia - Last Surviving Spanish-American Warship
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The Olympia is a real treasure that has been ignored far too long. It was the flagship of the Great White Fleet that established the US as a true world power. When Roosevelt said "Speak softly and carry a big stick." The "stick" was the Olympia and the fleet she led.
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