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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K1C_first-african-presbyterian-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded 1807 by John Gloucester, a former slave who was instrumental in establishing Presbyterianism among African-Americans. First edifice was dedicated 1811 at 7th & Bainbridge Streets. Church has been at this location since 1957.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K0L_philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy-and-science_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded in 1821 at historic Carpenters' Hall by prominent apothecaries to improve the standards of pharmacy, the College was incorporated the following year. It is the oldest institution of its kind in the United States.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K0K_paul-philippe-cret_Philadelphia-PA.html
A celebrated architect and civic planner, Cret lived after 1911 here at 516 Woodland Terrace in this block of Italianate villas built in 1861. His legacy includes the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Rodin Museum, and (in Washington, DC) the Folger Library.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JPQ_the-woodlands_Philadelphia-PA.html
Here, William Hamilton (1745-1813) created one of the finest landscape gardens of its' day and introduced many exotic plants. His mansion and stable, built 1787-92, are early examples of the neo-classical Adamesque-Federals style. In 1840 the esta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JPN_commodore-david-porter_Philadelphia-PA.html
One of the most heroic sons of Pennsylvania having long represented the country with fidelity as Minister resident at Constantinople. Died at that city in the patriotic discharge of his duty. March 30,1843.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KO_the-woodlands-historic-mansion-cemetery-and-landscape_Philadelphia-PA.html
"Nature, always simple, employs but four materials in composition of her scenes, ground, wood, water, and rocks. The culmination of nature has introduced a fifth species, the building requisite for the accommodation of men." Thomas Whately, Observ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14VQ_the-solitude_Philadelphia-PA.html
Designed and built in 1784 as a riverside villa by John Penn, Jr., it served as a model for country houses of the Federal period (c. 1775 - 1830). Administered by the Philadelphia Zoo since 1874, the original Adam Style features, including elegant…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14VP_the-philadelphia-zoo_Philadelphia-PA.html
"America's First Zoo." Chartered 1859 as the Zoological Society of Philadelphia. A wildlife refuge and a zoological garden, the zoo has long been committed to fulfilling its public mission: conservation, research, education, recreation.