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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM204Z_american-philosophical-society-hall_Philadelphia-PA.html
Has been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric LandmarkUnder the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935this site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating or illustratingthe history of the United StatesU. S. Department of the …
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The American Philosophical Society ~ Founded by ~Benjamin Franklin - 1743 - ——————————-Outgrowth of The Junto, 1727 : Reorganized 1767The Fisrt Learned Society inthe British Plantat…
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Thomas Jefferson resided at his site while drafting the Declaration of Independence. In little more than two weeks, Jefferson finished his timeless defense of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."While Jefferson labored over ever…
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Formed in 1792 at Independence Hall to write marine insurance and incorporated in 1794, it was the first US firm to insure a building's contents from fire. One of the most global insurers of the 20th century, INA created the homeowners policy in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2049_the-graff-house_Philadelphia-PA.html
in which Thomas Jefferson wrotethe Declaration of Independencewas reconstructed in 1975with funds provided by theNational Park Serviceand theIndependence Hall AssociationArthus C. Kaufmann, Chairman
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One of America's most popular artists, Parrish was a pioneer in commercial and graphic art. A master illustrator, he was innovative in incorporating art in advertising. He is known for his signature vibrant blues, his choice of fantastical subject…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2045_old-custom-house_Philadelphia-PA.html
A notable example of Greek Revival architecture, this building follows in many regards Latrobe's design of 1818. It was erected in 1819 - 1824 by his pupil, Strickland, as the Second Bank of the United States. The first of modern adaptations of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XMZ_the-house-the-people-who-worked-lived-in-it-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
A Brief Timeline of Freedom and Slavery at this Site
Before · For hundreds of years, Algonquian-speaking peoples lived here.
1682 · The city of Philadelphia was founded.
1767 · The house was built by Mary Lawrence Mas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XMR_life-under-slavery-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
Stolen
Some people trace their roots back many generations with letters, a family Bible that records events, and stories that connect them to the past or identify the place from which their family came.
The descendants of enslaved Africans who w…
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Exposed
Washington's letters described planned renovations to the house. These letters and other documents helped us know the outline of the original house and changes to the design. Archeologists discovered a previously unknown kitchen basement …