History of the Philadelphia AIDS Library. Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders)
Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders)
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Among the oldest of its kind in the nation, the special collections library holds many of the nations important founding documents. Founded by...
PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB America's oldest artists club was founded in 1860 to improve illustration skills. Artists found that social interaction enhanced the creation and appreciation of...
WILLIAM STILL 1821 - 1902 While living here, he was an Underground Railroad agent who helped slaves escape and kept records so relatives could find them later. A wealthy coal...
New Century Guild Founded 1882 by Eliza S. Turner. One of the oldest and largest organizations created to advance the interests of women in the labor force. Originally located on Girard St., the...
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THIS PLAQUE WAS DEDICATED ON JANUARY 7, 2017 TO THE MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE CHARLES I. BROWN AUGUST 27, 1885 - DECEMBER 21, 1981 CO-FOUNDER PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC....
“THIS STAR LOCATES THE PLACE WHERE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILLIAM H TAFT DELIVERED THE ADDRESS OF DEDICATION OF THIS BUILDING DECEMBER THIRTIETH 1911″(It’s now a Macy’s...
The King of Organs This plaque commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Wanamaker, the world’s largest pipe organ. The Wanamaker Organ first echoed in this soaring atrium on June 22, 1911...
THE St. JOHN'S HISTORIC GRAVEYARD & TABLEAU THE VAULTS The graveyard is the final resting place of numerous influential 19th & 20th century families, including that of Thomas Penn-Gaskell,...
TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH MORRIS FOUNDER AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE MORRIS ANIMAL REFUGE FOR HOMELESS AND SUFFERING ANIMALS 1874-1907 THE FIRST INSTITUTION FOR RECEIVING HOMELESS...
Ricketts’ Circus: America’s first circus building was opened here at 12th and Market Streets, April 3, 1793. On that day the English equestrian John Bill Ricketts gave America’s first complete...
SARAH JOSEPHA HALE(1788 - 1879) One of America's first woman editors. Hale greatly increasedsubscriptions to Godye's Lady's Book in her four decades as editor. She successfully promoted a national...
Frank Furness (1839-1912) A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine...
A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine Arts and U. of...