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 recorded source groups · SRC-15850, SRC-15851 - Built in 1933
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication.
Frequently asked questions
How is 30th Street Station connected to Witness?
30th Street Station, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has a documented connection to Witness. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is 30th Street Station located?
30th Street Station is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.