Center City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Moore College of Art & Design
Founded by Sarah Peter in 1848, Moore is the nation's first and only visual arts college for women and serves today as a vibrant center of excellence for education and the arts.Erected by Moore College of Art & Design.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 39° 57.438′ N, 75° 10.296′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Center City. Marker is on Race Street east of North 20th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1916 Race 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. Moore College of Art & Design / A Vibrant Visual Arts College (here, next to this marker); The City Plan of Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); Meriwether Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); US Sanitary Commission Great Central Fair (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
2. Moore College of Art & Design Marker
The marker is near the entrance to the college.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
