Gayborhood in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Albert M. Greenfield
(1887-1967)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2019
1. Albert M. Greenfield Marker
Greenfield created an East Coast business empire here in retail, real estate, hotels, and banks. He supported equality for African Americans and received a papal award for promoting Catholic/Jewish harmony. He championed political reform locally and nationally.
Erected 2018 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 39° 56.957′ N, 75° 9.779′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Gayborhood. Marker is on Walnut Street east of South Juniper Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located along the sidewalk, directly in front of the "Philadelphia Building". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1315 Walnut 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. On this block in 1902 (within shouting distance of this marker); 13th & Walnut (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Walk of Fame (about 400 feet away); 1319 Locust Street
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Also see . . . Albert M. Greenfield. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Albert M. Greenfield
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2019
3. Albert M. Greenfield Marker
(wide view • looking east along Walnut Street)
(wide view • looking east along Walnut Street)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on May 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
