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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KR2_washington-monument_Philadelphia-PA.html
This bronze monument portrays the nation's first president, George Washington, in his role as commander in chief during the Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783). The allegorical figures on the pedestal represent Washington's era in American history. Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K9Z_robert-purvis_Philadelphia-PA.html
An abolitionist, Purvis fought for the rights of Blacks through his lecturing, writing, and activity in antislavery societies. As an agent for the Underground Railroad, he built a secret area here at his house to hide slaves.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K91_julian-francis-abele_Philadelphia-PA.html
The first Black graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Architecture, Abele was the chief designer for the nationally known architectural firm of Horace Trumbauer, whose commissions during Abele's career included the Philadelphia Mu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K8Z_schuylkill-navy-of-philadelphia_Philadelphia-PA.html
The oldest governing body of amateur athletics in America was established in 1858. Rowing club members have participated in competitions at local, national, and international levels. Three-time Olympic gold medalist John B. Kelly Sr. served as com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K8Y_fairmount-water-works_Philadelphia-PA.html
Centerpiece of Philadelphia's water system, 1815-1909. The neoclassical buildings, designed by Frederick Graff and Frederic Graff, Jr., concealed huge machines that pumped Schuylkill River water to a reservoir above, whence it flowed to the city. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2S_berean-institute_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded in 1899 by Rev. Matthew Anderson, pastor of Berean Presbyterian Church and founder of Berean Savings Association, this school taught Blacks skilled trades not available elsewhere. Later the curriculum was expanded to meet changing student …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2R_eastern-state-penitentiary_Philadelphia-PA.html
Original prison built 1822-1836 on a radial plan by John Haviland. Linking solitude with moral and vocational instruction, it exemplified the Pennsylvania System of penology and became a model for over 300 prisons worldwide. Closed 1971.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2Q_baldwin-locomotive-works_Philadelphia-PA.html
For years the nation's leading locomotive manufacturer, it exported products worldwide. Established here by Matthias Baldwin in 1835, it was an early example of integrated industrial organization, employing more than 15,000 workers. Its 39 buildin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2O_frank-n-piasecki_Philadelphia-PA.html
Aviation pioneer Piasecki developed and flew the 2nd helicopter in the US and the world's 1st tandem rotor helicopter, initiating the 1st practical use of rotorcraft in the 1940s. His original company, started here, now a division of Boeing, is a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2M_thomas-eakins_Philadelphia-PA.html
One of the finest realist painters of his time. A master of the art of the human figure. His work included portraits and scenes of sporting and medical events such as The Gross Clinic. A lifelong Philadelphian, he had his home & studios here on Mt…