Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Alexander Building
1934
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022
1. The Alexander Building Marker
Inscription.
The Alexander Building. This three-story limestone-clad structure was commissioned by Raymond Pace Alexander (RPA as he was known). The first African American graduate of the Wharton School and a graduate of Harvard's law school, Alexander took up numerous important civil rights cases in his practice, ultimately ascending to the Philadelphia Court of Common Please. Designed by Frank Hahn, the Art Deco era building at the important corner of 19th and Chestnut Street was home to Judge Alexander's law offices. In 2004, the building was added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
This three-story limestone-clad structure was commissioned by Raymond Pace Alexander (RPA as he was known). The first African American graduate of the Wharton School and a graduate of Harvard's law school, Alexander took up numerous important civil rights cases in his practice, ultimately ascending to the Philadelphia Court of Common Please. Designed by Frank Hahn, the Art Deco era building at the important corner of 19th & Chestnut Street was home to Judge Alexander's law offices. In 2004, the building was added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 39° 57.089′ N, 75° 10.326′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on South 19th Street just south of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 S 19th St, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 19th & Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 19th & Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred J. Reach
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022
2. The Alexander Building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
