30th Street Station is a landmark in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a filming location for Witness (1985). Built in 1933.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Witness (movie, 1985) — as The Philadelphia railway station where young Samuel witnesses the murder in the men's room
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15850, SRC-15851 - Built in 1933
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15851, SRC-16841, SRC-17261
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15850 — https://www.fast-rewind.com/locations_witness.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15851 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30th_Street_Station (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16841 — https://www.greatamericanstations.com/stations/philadelphia-pa-phl/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17261 — https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/railroad-stations/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Witness filmed?
30th Street Station, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a real-world filming location used for Witness.
Where is 30th Street Station located?
30th Street Station is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.