Hartranft in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Russell H. Conwell
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 2, 2023
1. Russell H. Conwell Marker
Founder of
Temple University
1843 - 1925
Erected 1967 by Boris Blai, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1887.
Location. 39° 58.882′ N, 75° 9.336′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Hartranft. Marker is on Liacouras Walk just south of Polett Walk, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 N Broad St, 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. O'Connor Plaza (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. (approx. half a mile away); Church of the Advocate (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Oscar James Cooper (approx. half a mile away); Freedom Theatre (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 2, 2023
2. Russell H. Conwell Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 2, 2023
3. Nearby temporary sign about Russell Cromwell's burial site
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 69 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
