Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Vallance - Engraver
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
1. John Vallance - Engraver Marker
C.1792
Home of
John Vallance
Engraver
Born in Scotland
Died in Philadelphia
1823
Early Bank Notes
Bear his name
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 39° 56.714′ N, 75° 9.042′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on Spruce Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 Spruce Street, 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. Thomas Sully Residence (a few steps from this marker); Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Jefferson, the Actor (about 300 feet away); Holy Trinity (about 300 feet away); Old St. Mary's Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Commodore John Barry (about 300 feet away); St. Charles Seminary (about 300 feet away); The Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph from Emmitsburg, MD (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
2. Home of John Vallance
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
3. Garden at John Vallance House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
