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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KA0_the-german-society-of-pennsylvania_Philadelphia-PA.html
The oldest German American organization in the US was founded Dec. 26, 1764, in Philadelphia to provide legal aid, welfare, and language support to German immigrants. Its library, containing one of the nation's largest German collections, is used …
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Milton Snavely Hershey opened his first candy business here on June 1, 1876, at eighteen years of age. The confectionery shop produced and sold candies, nuts, and baked goods. Although initially successful, credit issues led to its closure. Undete…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K9X_americas-first-lager_Philadelphia-PA.html
In 1840, John Wagner brought lager yeast from his native Bavaria and brewed the nation's first lager beer. Later, other German immigrants began brewing lagers, which soon became popular & promoted growth of America's brewing industry
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K9W_african-zoar-methodist-episcopal-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded here in 1794 by 15 men and three women from St. George's Church, led by Rev. Harry Hosier. Zoar was active in the Underground Railroad and moved to 12th and Melon Streets in 1883. It is United Methodism's oldest Black congregation.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K9V_david-bustill-bowser_Philadelphia-PA.html
A self-taught Black artist, Bowser, who lived here, began his career as a landscape, sign emblem, and banner painter. He also painted portraits including several of Lincoln and one of abolitionist John Brown.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K9U_st-john-neumann_Philadelphia-PA.html
Here lie the remains of the first male American saint, canonized in 1977. Born 1811 in Bohemia, he came to the U.S. in 1836. A devoted Redemptorist priest, he became fourth Bishop of Philadelphia, 1852, and set up nation's first Catholic diocesan …
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"Give Me Holiness" Born March 28, 1811Ordained priest June 25, 1836 Became a Redemptorist January 16, 1842 Consecrated Bishop March 28, 1852 Died January 5, 1860 Declared heroic in virtue December 11, 1921 Declared Blessed October 13, 1863 Canoniz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2J_father-divine_Philadelphia-PA.html
Rev. Major J. Divine, civil rights leader of the 1930s, established Cooperative Economic Plan, providing life's necessities at nominal prices. Divine Lorraine Hotel here, built 1894 and acquired in 1948, was one of the first integrated hotels of i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME7Y_sixth-eleventh-and-twelfth-wards-world-war-i-memorial_Philadelphia-PA.html
In memory of Our Boys of the Sixth, Eleventh and Twelfth Wards who served in the Great War of the Nations 1914-1918
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME7X_vfw-post-389-veterans-memorial_Philadelphia-PA.html
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of our men and women who served our country.