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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JTI_james-forten_Philadelphia-PA.html
A wealthy sailmaker who employed multi-racial craftsmen, Forten was a leader of the African-American community in Philadelphia and a champion of reform causes. The American Antislavery Society was organized in his house here in 1833.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JO5_mount-moriah-temple-baptist-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
Organized by Dr. Rev. William Mark Bell in 1919, near the height of the "Great Migration" of African Americans from the South. The church has served as a housing agency, employment office, & burial society as well as a place of worship.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JO4_shot-tower_Philadelphia-PA.html
First in the nation. Built 1806 by Thomas Sparks and John Bishop to make hunting shot & symbolized a new U.S. industrial independence. Bishop, a Quaker, sold his share when ammunition was made here for the War of 1812. The Sparks family stayed in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JO3_washington-avenue-immigration-station_Philadelphia-PA.html
Since the 1870s, the station was an entry point and processing center for immigrants, primarily from Eastern and Southern Europe. From here, newcomers moved into the city or other parts of the state. It was demolished in 1915.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JNW_south-9th-street-curb-market_Philadelphia-PA.html
One of several curb markets established in the early 20th century to counter high prices and food shortages despite anti-immigrant sentiments and criticisms regarding sanitary conditions and traffic congestion. Neighborhood businesses offered fres…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JNV_frances-e-w-harper_Philadelphia-PA.html
An author, lecturer, and social activist. Harper lived here and devoted her life to championing the rights of slaves and free Blacks. She advocated education as a way of advancement for Black Americans.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JNU_robert-mara-adger_Philadelphia-PA.html
Businessman, activist, bibliophile lived here. Director, Philadelphia Building & Loan Assn., pioneering Black firm. Amassed and donated a major collection of rare book, pamphlets on Blacks, antislavery. Founded Afro-American Historical Society.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JNT_octavious-v-catto_Philadelphia-PA.html
An early graduate of the Institute for Colored Youth. Catto, lived here, was an educator, Union Army major, and political organizer. In 1871 he was assassinated by rioters while urging Blacks to vote. His death was widely mourned.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JNS_lombard-street-riot_Philadelphia-PA.html
Here on August 1, 1842 an angry mob of whites attacked a parade celebrating Jamaican Emancipation Day. A riot ensued. African Americans were beaten and their homes looted. The rioting lasted for 3 days. A local church & abolition meeting place wer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JNR_mother-bethel-a-m-e-church_Philadelphia-PA.html
Founded on ground purchased by Richard Allen in 1791, this congregation is the mother church of the African Methodist denomination. The present structure, erected in 1889, replaces three earlier churches on this site.
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