Chinatown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

NFL Films

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 17, 2015

1. NFL Films Marker

Inscription. Founded here in 1965, the filmmaking arm of the National Football League helped propel the NFL to popularity in the US. The company's creative innovations won it numerous Emmys, gave fans a new perspective on the game, and revolutionized the presentation of sports on TV.

Erected 2009 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 39° 57.407′ N, 75° 9.619′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is on N. 13th Street. The marker is in front of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 N 13th Street, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sigma Sound Studios (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Choi Funeral Home (about 500 feet away); Thomas E. Cahill (about 800 feet away); Dr. Constantine Hering (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Reading Terminal Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friendship Gate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-1887) (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 17, 2015

2. NFL Films Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.