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

Robert Bogle

(1774-1848)

Photographed by Carolyn Martienssen, June 27, 2015

1. Robert Bogle Marker

Inscription. A noted Black caterer, Bogle opened a posh eatery at this location in 1813. Recognized for his popular meat pies, he was well known as a master of ceremonies at elaborate weddings, funerals, and banquets for his wealthy clients.

Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 39° 56.944′ N, 75° 9.242′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is on South 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 S 8th Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philadelphia Flower Show (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On this block in 1957 (about 300 feet away); President Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away); Walnut Street Theatre (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Walnut Street Theatre (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named

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Walnut Street Theatre (about 500 feet away); On this block in 1939 (about 500 feet away); Siegmund Lubin (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 29, 2015

2. Robert Bogle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.