While planning our trip to Philadelphia I discovered that Edgar Allan Poe spent about 6 years in Philadelphia writing and editing magazines. He lived in 5 different places and one of those has been set aside to honor him.
Although nothing remains of Poe in the house itself it has been a way for Philadelphia to remember what he did while staying in the city. His wife and mother-in-law where also with him during this time.
The house is unrestored, but is stable enough to tour and get a feel for what each room was used for and who may have slept in each bedroom. The cellar is also a creepy place to visit as it inspired the short story, "The Black Cat."
Poe also wrote many other tales while living in Philadelphia (list courtesy of http://www.ushistory.org/tour/edgar-allan-poe-house.htm)
