William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Library of the American Philosophical Society
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
1. Library of the American Philosophical Society Marker
for promoting useful knowledge
begun by Benjamin Franklin 1743
reorganized under its present name
1769
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 39° 56.938′ N, 75° 8.951′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of South 5th Street and Chestnut Street on South 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 S 5th St, 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. Gilbert Stuart House (a few steps from this marker); The Signer (a few steps from this marker); Old City Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Signer (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker); In This Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 5, 2008
2. Library of the American Philosophical Society
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