Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joe Nicolo / Chris Schwartz
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, January 27, 2024
1. Joe Nicolo / Chris Schwartz Marker
Founders
Ruffhouse Records
Erected by Philadelphia Music Alliance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 39° 56.786′ N, 75° 9.901′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) north of Delancey Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 South Broad Street, 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. Sister Sledge (a few steps from this marker); Jaco Pastorius (a few steps from this marker); Christian McBride (a few steps from this marker); Joe DeFrancesco (within shouting distance of this marker); Jill Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roots (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony P. Checchia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trammps (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Additional commentary.
1. About Ruffhouse
this page online
Ruffhouse Records was founded in 1989 and has had a roster of some influential Hip Hop artists, such as the Fugees, Kris Kross, DMX, Nas and Kool Keith.
— Submitted January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
