William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
German Tricentennial Anniversary
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2014
1. German Tricentennial Anniversary Marker
of the
tricentennial anniversary year of German
settlement in America and of the
state visit of the President of the
Federal Republic of Germany Karl Carstens
to the United States of America
in October 1983
Underlining the friendship and the close ties
between the two countries
emphasizing the common values and goals which
unite then in an alliance for freedom and peace
1683 Germantown-Philadelphia 1983
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.
Location. 39° 57.148′ N, 75° 9.865′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. Marker is on N 15th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, 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. In Commemoration of the Men of Irish Birth or Lineage (here, next to this marker); Philadelphia City Hall Gates (here, next to this marker); Dilworth Park (here, next to this marker); Industry & the Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Center City Renewal
this page online
More about this marker. One of the many markers placed on or about Philadelphia City Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 18, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
