Bella Vista in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Engine Company No. 11

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2024

1. Engine Company No. 11 Marker

Inscription. One of 22 fire companies established under the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1871. In 1919, it became a segregated African American unit whose members distinguished themselves through professional service. Desegregated in 1952.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 39° 56.569′ N, 75° 9.547′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bella Vista. Marker is on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1016 South Street, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Frances E.W. Harper (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles T. Mitchell, Jr. Park (about 300 feet away); Jacob C. White Jr. (about 400 feet away); Supporting Popcorn for the People (about 500 feet away); Institute For Colored Youth

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(about 500 feet away); Standard Theatre (about 500 feet away); Henry George (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 29, 2015

2. Engine Company No. 11 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 5, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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