Cecil B. Moore in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Oscar James Cooper

1888 - 1972

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2022

1. Dr. Oscar James Cooper Marker

Inscription. Cofounded Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. at Howard Univ., the first fraternity established at an HBCU; Beta Chapter at Lincoln Univ.; and Mu Omega Chapter in Philadelphia. Also cofounded the Pyramid Club. A physician for fifty years, his home and office were here.

Erected 2021 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.

Location. 39° 58.587′ N, 75° 9.758′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Cecil B. Moore. Marker is at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and Willington Street, on the left when traveling east on West Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1621 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia PA 19121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert N.C. Nix Sr. + Jr. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Siegmund Lubin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Universal Negro Improvement Association (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Sullivan Progress Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Opportunities Industrialization Centers (approx. ¼ mile away); Freedom Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); The Legendary Blue Horizon (approx. ¼ mile away); The Philadelphia Pyramid Club (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2022

2. Dr. Oscar James Cooper Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.