Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church National Historic Site

Why it's listed
The record available here is a National Park Service locator card rather than a full nomination. It identifies Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church National Historic Site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under the reference number 66000682, and records that the form was completed in October 1986 by a named staff member. The card's status and cross-reference fields are blank, indicating no missing folder, removal, national landmark designation, multiple resource listing, oversize file, or restricted status. Because the card contains no physical description, historical narrative, or statement of significance, the reasons the church was listed cannot be drawn from this document alone. Details of its construction, builders, architectural character, and historical importance would need to be sought in the full nomination, which is not included in this text.
Significance in brief: The document does not state the reasons for significance. It contains only administrative status fields and blank entries.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 66000682, listed October 15, 1966. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | Swanson St., between Christian and Water Sts., Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| County | Philadelphia |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000682 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | European, Architecture, Religion |
| Level of significance | National |
| Acreage | 3.7 |
| Within district | Southwark District |
| Coordinates | 39.93397, -75.14395 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 66000682.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4352333
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.