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One of colonial America's wealthiest men, Allen supported construction of the state house, now Independence Hall. He helped establish Pennsylvania Hospital and the Academy and College of Philadelphia, which became the University of Pa. He founded …
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When completed in 1908, it was significant for its early use of concrete in bridge construction and as the world's largest concrete arch bridge. Reformers of the era praised its utility and design. Connecting Germantown and Roxborough, it reduced …
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Civil rights leader and activist for women. She was the first African American Secretary of State in the nation. Lived here for 47 years. Spearheaded Commission on the Status of Women and championed the PA Equal Rights Amendment, policies on affir…
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The first Black woman to be admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania, she lived here in her later years. Active in the Urban League, she was appointed, 1946, to the President's Committee on Civil Rights
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"Grand Old Man of Baseball." He started as a catcher in New England, 1883. As manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, 1901-1950 — a record fifty years — he led the team to nine American League pennants, 1902-31, & five World Series cham…
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Artist famed for her murals in Pennsylvania's State Capitol, reflecting Penn's ideals of justice & peace. Also noted for her work in stained glass; book & magazine illustrations. One of three women artists who moved in 1906 to "Cogslea," she lived…
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This property has been placedon theNational RegisterofHistoric Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
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Country House of Benjamin Chew.Built 1763 - 1767.Site of the Battle of GermantownOct. 4, 1777 A Co-Stewardship Property of The National Trust for Historic Preservation. Open to the publicThurs - Sat 12 PM to 4 PMSun 12PM to 4 PM Tour begi…
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After distinguished service in the Campaign of 1776, Delaware's Continental regiment was formally reorganized in early 1777. Assigned to the divisionof Major General John Sullivan, the Delaware Regiment was a part of that unit's costly offensive a…
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This monument is dedicated to the memory of the soldiers of General George Washington's Continental Army who sacrificed their lives for the Revolutionary cause in the Battle of Germantown, October 4, 1777. Honor and CountryDedicated October 1, …
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