If These Walls Could Talk: An Invitation into the Home and Life of Anthony J. Drexel
September 12, 2025 - September 25, 2026
Peck Alumni Center Gallery
3142 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Image Caption: 39th & Walnut exterior A.J. Drexel Home showing greenhouse, undated, Image courtesy of Drexel University Archives
If These Walls Could Talk: An Invitation into the Home and Life of Anthony J. Drexel is an exhibition highlighting the family home of Anthony J. Drexel at his old 39th and Walnut property in the once Drexel Colony of West Philly. Using actual pieces found in his home, If These Walls Could Talk looks to transport its visitors into the heart of the 39th and Walnut residence, allowing them to envision what his home – and in tandem Anthony J. Drexel – was like.
Curator: Natalee Mayes (BA Art History '26)
This exhibition is free and open to the public. For any questions please contact Lynn Waddell at lcc48@drexel.edu.
Opening Reception
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Peck Alumni Center Gallery, 3142 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Please join us for the opening reception of If These Walls Could Talk: An Invitation into the Home and Life of Anthony J. Drexel, with remarks from the curator, Natalee Mayes, Art History '26.
This event is free and light refreshments will be provided.