Penn's Landing in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1731

The Library Company

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

1. 1731 Marker

Inscription. Benjamin Franklin and members of his discussion club buy the books for the first circulating library in America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1731.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 39° 56.839′ N, 75° 8.427′ W. Marker was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It was in Penn's Landing. Marker could be reached from South Christopher Columbus Boulevard north of Walnut Plaza, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 7 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. 1786 (here, next to this marker); 1798 (here, next to this marker); 1767 (here, next to this marker); 1866 (here, next to this marker); 1945 (here, next to this marker); 1840

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(here, next to this marker); 1861 (a few steps from this marker); 1743 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.