Gayborhood in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Plastic Club

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022

1. The Plastic Club Marker

Inscription. Responding to their exclusion from all-male art clubs, professional women artists formed the Plastic Club in 1897 and began holding exhibitions here in 1909. Notable members included Emily Sartain, Violet Oakley, Jessie Willcox Smith, and Elizabeth Shippen Green.

Erected 2020 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 39° 56.829′ N, 75° 9.702′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Gayborhood. Marker is on South Camac Street just north of Manning Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 S Camac St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philadelphia Sketch Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Meta V.W. Fuller (within shouting distance of this marker); William Still (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Gay News (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); AIDS Library of Philadelphia

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(about 300 feet away); Alexander Inn (about 300 feet away); 1122 Locust Street (about 400 feet away); John E. Fryer, M.D. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 16, 2022

2. The Plastic Club Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.