Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Dixie Hummingbirds
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019
1. The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker
Renowned African American gospel vocal group originally formed in 1928; members received a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship in 2000. They influenced popular musicians, including James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and the Temptations. Their version of Paul Simon’s “Loves Me Like a Rock” won a Grammy Award in 1974. Founder James B. Davis (1916-2001) lived in this home, which served as the group’s headquarters.Erected 2017 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 39° 58.467′ N, 75° 10.609′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. Marker is on North College Avenue east of North 25th Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019
2. The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker
(edge-on view • subject house behind marker)
(edge-on view • subject house behind marker)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jefferson Street Ballparks (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kitchen (approx. 0.4 miles away); 2020 Rate of Incarceration (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Big Graph (approx. 0.4 miles away); Incinerator (approx. half a mile away); Sports at ESP (approx. half a mile away); Morgue (approx. half a mile away); Eastern State in Ruin (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Dixie Hummingbirds
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019
3. The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker
(view looking east along College Ave • house left of marker)
(view looking east along College Ave • house left of marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
