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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KL7_lorenzo-l-langstroth_Philadelphia-PA.html
Born here, Langstroth revolutionized the beekeeping industry with his 1852 patented moveable frame hive and his manual, The Hive and the Honey-Bee. Both remain in use today. His innovations advanced beekeeping, pollination, and honey production wo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KL6_u-s-s-united-states_Philadelphia-PA.html
First vessel completed for new U.S. Navy. Frigate was launched near here May 10, 1797. Flagship of Capt. John Barry; builder was Joshua Humphreys. In 1812, under Capt. Stephen Decatur, Jr., occurred its celebrated capture of H.M.S. Macedonian. Ves…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KKD_robert-aitken-1734-1802_Philadelphia-PA.html
An influential revolutionary-era printer, he operated a shop on this block. In 1782, Aitken printed the nation's first complete English Bible. It received endorsement from Congress, and was the only new Bible available to colonists due to printing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KKC_union-fire-company_Philadelphia-PA.html
This first truly volunteer fire company in the US served as a model for others across the nation. Members, including Ben Franklin, purchased tools stored here in Grindstone Alley, helped provide a fire bell, buckets, and an engine for the city, an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KKB_academy-of-natural-sciences_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded nearby in 1812, it is the oldest natural science institution in the Americas. It remains an invaluable resource for the study of life on Earth, with outstanding exhibits and scientific collections. Relocated to Logan Square in 1876, part o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KDR_st-augustines-roman-catholic-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
First U.S. foundation, Augustinian Order, 1796. In 1844 the original church here was burned during Nativist riots. This and other violence led to a state law requiring police forces, 1845, and to consolidation of the city and county, 1854.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KCQ_pennsylvania-hall_Philadelphia-PA.html
Built on this site in 1838 by the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society as a meeting place for abolitionists, this hall was burned to the ground by anti-Black rioters three days after it was first opened
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KCP_ralph-modjeski_Philadelphia-PA.html
Polish immigrant and civil engineer, Modjeski was one of the most influential figures in American bridge building. He completed the Quebec Bridge on the St. Lawrence River and over 40 others, earning numerous awards. He was chief engineer and desi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KCO_the-barrymores_Philadelphia-PA.html
Three famous actors, Philadelphia-born, were the third generation of this "Royal Family of the American Stage." Lionel (1878-1954), Ethel (1879-1959), and John (1882-1942) performed on stage, screen, radio. Their grandparents, the Drews, managed t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KCN_kahal-kodosh-mikveh-israel_Philadelphia-PA.html
In 1782 this congregation built Philadelphia's first synagogue at this site. Established about 1740, it had first worshiped in rented quarters here. The congregation built a larger synagogue 1824, and has been elsewhere in the city since 1860.