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William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

The Bourse

 
 
The Bourse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2023
1. The Bourse Marker
Inscription. The first commodities exchange in the United States opened 1895
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
 
Location. 39° 56.982′ N, 75° 8.854′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on South 4th Street just south of Ludlow Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph and Amy Cassey (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th & Market (within shouting distance of this marker); In 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Where is Benjamin Franklin's House? (within shouting distance of this marker); Fragment of Stone Foundation Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin's Neighborhood (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Site in Journalism (about 300 feet away); Franklin Privy Pit (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
 
More about this marker. An identical copy of this marker hangs on the opposite side of the building.
 
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The Bourse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2023
2. The Bourse Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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