Hartranft in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
O'Connor Plaza
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 2, 2023
1. O'Connor Plaza Marker
Patrick and Marie O'Connor
Their inspired generosity and distinguished leadership create life-changing opportunities for our students and others.
Patrick J. O'Connor joined the Temple University Board of Trustees in 1971 as the youngest trustee in the university's history and served until 1984. He returned to the board in 2001 and was elected chairman in 2009. In 2018, he received an honorary degree from Temple University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 39° 58.892′ N, 75° 9.355′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Hartranft. Marker is at the intersection of Polett Walk and Liacouras Walk, on the right when traveling east on Polett Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1902 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Russell H. Conwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Siegmund Lubin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Universal Negro Improvement Association (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sullivan Progress Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert N.C. Nix Sr. + Jr.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 2, 2023
2. O'Connor Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
