A grieving father, John Jay Smith went to visit the grave of his daughter in Center City. He could not find it in the over-crowded churchyard and became determined to create a rural cemetery. Founded in 1836, Laurel Hill Cemetery was designed to . . . — — Map (db m124902) HM
Visitors are invited to stroll the grounds, ride their bikes, run, walk their dogs, and enjoy the beautiful scenic river views. Experience the Cemetery's plants, specimen trees and wildlife change through the seasons when you visit Laurel Hill . . . — — Map (db m240247) HM
Son of J. B. & M. A. Hodgson Killed at the Battle of Little Big Horn Custer Massacre June 25, 1876 in the 28th year of his age
[ Left of Monument ] U. S. Military Academy West Point Class 1870 [ Right of Monument ] He the . . . — — Map (db m40982) HM
Capt. Henry J. Biddle Assistant Adjutant General Pennsylvania Reserves Born May 16, 1817 Mortally wounded in the Battle of New Market Cross Roads June 30, Died in Richmond, Va. July 20, 1862 [ Lt. Jonathan Biddle Marker ] In memory of . . . — — Map (db m41064) HM
First and only Secretary to the Continental and Confederation Congresses (1774 – 1789) A farmer and Biblical scholar in retirement at his estate called Harriton in Bryn Mawr. — — Map (db m40971) HM
BINAC, the world’s first commercial, electronic, stored program, digital computer passed verification tests here, at 3747 Ridge Ave., on April 7, 1949. Customer acceptance of UNIVAC I, the world’s first open market, commercial computer, followed on . . . — — Map (db m40918) HM
A defender of American freedom and pioneer of a new nation. He lifted the spirits of an entire nation by defeating the British on the high seas, while commanding USS Constitution “Old Ironsides” in battle with HMS Guerriere . . . — — Map (db m40929) HM
Born in Philadelphia, Kane was a prominent explorer of the Arctic in the 1850s. His writings after his expeditions influenced scientific and popular opinion on the polar regions. He was first to chart a course that became the route that Robert Peary . . . — — Map (db m136000) HM
General Hugh Mercer a native of Scotland; as assistant surgeon in the Battle of Culloden; The companion of Washington in the Indian Wars of 1755 – 56; He received a medal from the Corporation of Philadelphia for courage and conduct in . . . — — Map (db m40967) HM
Born March 24, 1821. Died March 19, 1880. ”Give me light to see and strength to do my duty.” Major 28 Pennsylvania Volunteers. June 28, 1861. Lt. Col. 28 Pennsylvania Volunteers. April 25, 1862. Brigadier General U.S. Volunteers. . . . — — Map (db m138647) HM WM
Founded in 1836 and designed by Scottish architect John Notman, this was the nation’s second major rural cemetery. With its rolling landscape, horticultural plantings, and eclectic architecture, it offered a romantic alternative to the crowded . . . — — Map (db m40919) HM
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America This cemetery was designed in 1836 by John Notman and is one of the finest examples of a . . . — — Map (db m40970) HM
Established in 1836, Laurel Hill was a forerunner of America's rural cemetery movement, promising Philadelphia families a permanent, nonsectarian place of rest in a picturesque setting. Partnering founders, John Jay Smith, Nathan Dunn, Frederick . . . — — Map (db m193929) HM
In the decades following the American Revolution, the young nation's old cities began their growth into urban centers. The early nineteenth century ushered in new opportunities for development, and the city of Philadelphia assumed its position at . . . — — Map (db m193933) HM
Though now nearly three times as large, Laurel Hill began on a 32-acre tract of land along the southern banks of the Schuylkill River that had been the former country seat of merchant Joseph Sims. In an unprecedented step, the founders selected a . . . — — Map (db m193934) HM
Laurel Hill soil was broken in October 1836 to receive the remains of its first permanent resident, a Quaker woman by the name of Mercy Carlisle. While catering to the average citizen, the cemetery's founders were likewise determined to invest . . . — — Map (db m193958) HM
The cemetery's popularity as a final place of rest continued to flourish until at long last, Laurel Hill no longer had the ability to expand. With future financial prospects dimming, managers established West Laurel Hill Cemetery across the River . . . — — Map (db m193978) HM
Established in 1836, Laurel Hill was a forerunner of America's rural cemetery movement, promising Philadelphia families a permanent, nonsectarian place of rest in a picturesque setting. Partnering founders, John Jay Smith, Nathan Dunn, Frederick . . . — — Map (db m240237) HM
Laurel Hill Cemetery was founded in 1836 as a nonsectarian alternative to Philadelphia's crowded, inner-city churchyards of the early nineteenth century. Intended for use by the living, as well as the dead, the cemetery's design takes advantage of . . . — — Map (db m240249) HM
On April 7, 1836, Lieutenant Joseph Bonnell, West Point Class of 1825, 3rd Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army, Fort Jesup, Louisiana, was sent alone into Texas by U.S. General Gaines to quell an uprising of 1,700 hostile Indians which threatened the small . . . — — Map (db m40778) HM
Sailor, Scientist, Scholar, Teacher, Author “The Father of Modern Naval Ordnance” His contribution to the design of naval ordnance and ship construction revolutionized the navies of the world. This memorial is erected on behalf of a . . . — — Map (db m40959) HM
Early Major League baseball park opened here, 1909. Renamed, 1953. Home to Athletics 1909 - 1954: Phillies 1938 - 1970. Site of three Negro League World Series; five A's World Series victories. Razed, 1976. — — Map (db m18387) HM
Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. [ Grave Stone Inscription ] McKean Family Vault Beneath this marble are the remains of Thomas McKean One of the . . . — — Map (db m224519) HM
By 1915 a second generation of Italian Americans organized a business association due to competing nearby markets. The Association's officers' ancestries hailed from central and southern Italy, and eastern Sicily; other members also were . . . — — Map (db m81641) HM
The site of Bardascino Park was occupied by a house and surrounding gardens until 1891, when the Hebrew Education Society purchased the land to build a community center for the area's growing Jewish population. The house was demolished and . . . — — Map (db m191619) HM
First Civil War U.S. Army Hospital, founded May, 1861. Here Drs. Mitchell, Keen, Morehouse, and others used electric current, drugs, and other experiments in pioneering treatment of nerve and related disorders. Closed 1865. — — Map (db m81655) HM
"Father of Jazz Guitar." He was born Salvatore Massaro in 1902 and lived in this area as a boy. An accomplished soloist, Lang worked with Joe Venuti, Paul Whiteman, the Dorseys, and others. He was Bing Crosby's accompanist when death cut short . . . — — Map (db m81623) HM
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. — — Map (db m82993) HM
An author, lecturer, and social activist. Harper lived here and devoted her life to championing the rights of slaves and free Blacks. She advocated education as a way of advancement for Black Americans. — — Map (db m81656) HM
Designer of the reverse side of the Lincoln Penny and, with Gilroy Roberts, the Kennedy half-dollar. Born and educated in classical art in Philadelphia, Gasparro was first employed as a junior engraver by the U.S. Mint in 1942. By 1965 he was . . . — — Map (db m81640) HM
Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner Wed In Ceremony at Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Nov. 7 (IP)—Frank Sinatra and sultry movie beauty Ava Gardner were married tonight and the spindly crooner's first reaction was to grasp Judge Joseph E. Sloane's . . . — — Map (db m302593) HM
Acclaimed operatic family. Father, tenor Ferruccio (1868-1948), sung on first disc, 1896. Daughter Dusolina (1900-86) was a Metropolitan Opera soprano. Son Vittoria (1903-66) was a composer & taught at Curtis Institute an Juilliard. Resided here. — — Map (db m81637) HM
Baptized a Catholic, reared a Moravian, and ordained an Episcopal priest, Phillips transformed the Church of the Crucifixion into a Black cultural center, known for its social outreach. He was a founder, American Negro Historical Society. — — Map (db m81618) HM
Founded 1846, this was Pennsylvania's first such institution. Irish Catholics, other immigrants, & native-born were its constituency. Services to the needy included training programs for persons seeking work, designed to encourage their ultimate . . . — — Map (db m81624) HM
Begun as a farm school. In 1852 it became one of the first schools to train Blacks for skilled jobs. It gained recognition here under Fanny J. Coppin, principal, 1869-1902. Relocated, it later became Cheyney University. — — Map (db m81617) HM
"Father of Jazz Violin." Classically trained as a child, Venuti went to grade school here. He introduced new string techniques; worked with his close friend, guitarist Eddie Lang, 1921-33. Led own band, 1935-43; was on screen & radio. Major comeback . . . — — Map (db m81620) HM
In Italy, our compatriots celebrate Republic Day on June 2, a national holiday that commemorates the date when Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and form a republic. In 1946, World War II had just ended — and with it Fascism — and the . . . — — Map (db m240049) HM
The beloved tenor was born here as Alfredo Cocozza. Here as a boy he learned the arias of many operas. Became a radio, concert, record artist. After signing with M-G-M in 1947, he made seven films; had the title role in "The Great Caruso," in 1951. — — Map (db m81639) HM
Francesco Dispigno and his son Ralph started our restaurant in 1900. Ralph's, a Philadelphia landmark, is the oldest family owned Italian restaurant in the country. Four generations of the same family have owned and operated the restaurant since its . . . — — Map (db m239749) HM
Businessman, activist, bibliophile lived here. Director, Philadelphia Building & Loan Assn., pioneering Black firm. Amassed and donated a major collection of rare book, pamphlets on Blacks, antislavery. Founded Afro-American Historical Society. — — Map (db m81657) HM
Founded in 1898 as the Graphic Sketch Club; oldest free community art school in the United States. Nearly 5,000 students study art here annually. Alumni include Frank Gasparro, former chief engraver for U.S. Mint, and Louis Kahn, renowned architect. — — Map (db m81627) HM
One of several curb markets established in the early 20th century to counter high prices and food shortages despite anti-immigrant sentiments and criticisms regarding sanitary conditions and traffic congestion. Neighborhood businesses offered fresh . . . — — Map (db m81654) HM
Founded in 1852 as the first Italian national parish in the U.S. by St. John N. Neumann, Bishop of Philadelphia. New churches were dedicated here, 1854 and 1891. The Delaware Valley's largest Italian community became centered in this neighborhood. — — Map (db m81643) HM
Landmarks
❶ [Unreadable] Hospital of Philadelphia
[Unreadable] the 1860's to train women as doctors and nurses. It is now Sarah Allen Senior Housing Project.
❷ Pennsylvania Railroad YMCA
Originally the . . . — — Map (db m211003) HM
"Grand Old Man of Baseball." He started as a catcher in New England, 1883. As manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, 1901-1950 -- a record fifty years -- he led the team to nine American League pennants, 1902-31, & five World Series championships, . . . — — Map (db m82044) HM
A leader in the women's rights movement and a homeopathic physician and surgeon. She was founder of Providence General Hospital (chartered 1913), the principal officers of which were women. From 1914 to 1917 it served the community from nearby . . . — — Map (db m71356) HM
The Jefferson Street Grounds and later Athletic Park hosted several monumental games here. Early civil rights activist Octavius Catto captained the Pythians against the white Olympic ball club in 1869 – the first interracial baseball game. The . . . — — Map (db m122792) HM
A pioneering African-American jazz musician, composer, saxophonist. Coltrane used African and Indian elements to create a distinctive style which at first shocked audiences but ultimately gained wide acceptance. He lived here, 1952-1958. — — Map (db m82490) HM
"In memory of the men and women of the Pennsylvania Railroad and our community who laid down their lives for our country. Let all Who pass here remember remember those who served in times of peril and whose bravery kept our nation strong and free." — — Map (db m269629) WM
The Frankford Arsenal long served as a military depot and center for small arms research. It led the way in the development of new types of gunpowder and the production of ammunitions. Powder, ammunition, high explosives and propellant were . . . — — Map (db m240193) HM
The only Philadelphian who received the Medal of Honor for service in Vietnam awarded posthumously for actions on November 20, 1968 Hiep Duc Valley, Quang Nam Province Republic of Vietnam — — Map (db m240191) HM WM
In 1816, the Federal government bought land here for a military arsenal. At first the site was used as a storage and repair depot. Soon, arms and ammunition were being developed and tested here as well. During the Civil War, the arsenal ran day . . . — — Map (db m240192) HM
From the very beginning, the Delaware River brought life and wealth to Philadelphia. Early settlers, followed by waves of immigrants, sailed up the river to build their fortunes here. Generations of fishermen and shipbuilders found work on the . . . — — Map (db m240198) HM
The first regularly scheduled US Post Office Air Mail delivery took place here, mid-point of the New York-Philadelphia-Washington Air Mail Route. On May 15, 1918, US Army Lt Torrey Webb, in a Curtiss "Jenny" biplane, left New York at 11:45 am, . . . — — Map (db m295950) HM
It was founded in 1688 by Welsh and English Baptists led by Rev. Elias Keach who sought the religious freedom of William Penn's colony. It was the first permanent Baptist church in Pa. and mother church of Baptist congregations in the mid-Atlantic . . . — — Map (db m82929) HM
In the latter half of the seventeenth century, Baptists from England and Wales settled in the County of Philadelphia. Their gathering as baptized believers led to the formation of the Pennepack Baptist Church.
In 1686, Elias Keach, son of . . . — — Map (db m295952) HM
Program Administrator of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition
Political Science Major
Peace Price Nominee
Seventy billion dollars spent
annually on corrections
70 billion
5% of the world's population
25 % . . . — — Map (db m214201) HM
Alexander Milne Calder was just 26 years old when he embarked on what would become the masterwork of his career: the design of over 250 sculptures for Philadelphia's City Hall. He started his work on the statue of William Penn in 1872, but it was . . . — — Map (db m214202) HM
Alexander Milne Calder was just 26 years old when he embarked on what would become the masterwork of his career: the design of over 250 sculptures for Philadelphia's City Hall. He started his work on the statue of William Penn in 1872, but it was . . . — — Map (db m214204) HM
In Pennsylvania's rolling hills lay the resources to fuel the Industrial Revolution. Coal and iron ore rode the rails to factories, foundries and faraway cities. Philadelphia became the "workshop of the world," sending products to Delaware River . . . — — Map (db m214199) HM
Completed in 1931, the Art Deco building by William Steele & Sons was the largest commercial building on the East Coast. It is an architectural and engineering landmark that combined a freight station with a storage and office building for the . . . — — Map (db m135898) HM
Entrepreneur and philanthropist who bequeathed the bulk of his estate to establish Roman Catholic High School for Boys, the first free Catholic high school in the US. Founded here in 1890, the school initiated a diocesan high school system that . . . — — Map (db m82823) HM
About
At the beginning of the 19th century, Quaker philanthropist William Sansom changed the face of Philadelphia when he bought the 700 blocks of Walnut and Sansom Streets and started construction of Sansom's Row — the first row of houses in . . . — — Map (db m214203) HM
Biscuits to Bicycles
Philadelphia was once home to a broad spectrum of manufacturing, earning its nickname as "Workshop of the World." The area north of Vine Street had a high concentration of innovative and influential businesses, . . . — — Map (db m214200) HM
Founded in 1899 by Rev. Matthew Anderson, pastor of Berean Presbyterian Church and founder of Berean Savings Association, this school taught Blacks skilled trades not available elsewhere. Later the curriculum was expanded to meet changing student . . . — — Map (db m82507) HM
Cofounded Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. at Howard Univ., the first fraternity established at an HBCU; Beta Chapter at Lincoln Univ.; and Mu Omega Chapter in Philadelphia. Also cofounded the Pyramid Club. A physician for fifty years, his home and . . . — — Map (db m191913) HM
Formerly the home of actor Edwin Forrest, later Philadelphia School of Design for Women. Became Heritage House, then in 1968, Freedom Theatre, a community-based Black theater for professional instruction in the theatrical arts — — Map (db m82499) HM
Born to one of Philadelphia's old families. Literary editor, "The Crisis," 1919-26. A prolific writer of New Negro Renaissance fiction, she produced four full-length novels in addition to her poems and critical essays. She died here in 1961. — — Map (db m82986) HM
Established here in an abandoned jailhouse in 1964, O.I.C. was founded by Rev. Leon H. Sullivan and achieved worldwide recognition as a self-help vocational training center for Blacks which opened job opportunities formerly closed to them. — — Map (db m82506) HM
Robert N.C. Nix Jr., the first Black Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice
I trust that an event like this will inspire them to know they can be whatever they want to be....
Provided they're willing to give the effort and make . . . — — Map (db m191914) HM
Some of the nation's earliest motion pictures were made here between 1897 and 1899 in the backyard of film pioneer Lubin's home. Vaudeville and burlesque routines, boxing matches, circus performers, animal acts, and a Passion Play were among the . . . — — Map (db m82498) HM
Built to house wealthy businessmen and their families (1865), and later the headquarters for the Moose Lodge (1912). By the 1960s the Blue Horizon was known as the center of African American community life and as a world renowned boxing venue. — — Map (db m82505) HM
Founded by prominent members of the Black community, this club fostered, encouraged, and gave expression to civic, social, and cultural opportunities for African-Americans denied to them by other organizations in the area. — — Map (db m209261) HM
Founded in 1917 by Marcus Garvey, this movement inspired African-American pride. It encouraged self-reliance, spread news of interest to Blacks, and urged them to establish nationhood in Africa. — — Map (db m82497) HM
Jazz trumpeter, composer, and key performer of hard bop. Joined the Dizzy Gillespie band, played with Art Blakey and John Coltrane. As a bandleader he cut over 30 albums and is known for "The Sidewinder," a crossover pop hit and jazz standard. . . . — — Map (db m289300) HM
Founded in the 1950s by Dawud Hakim, it was the first Black-owned bookstore in Phila. specializing in Black history and titles by Black authors. A civil rights and Black activism gathering space in the 1960s, it was surveilled by the FBI along with . . . — — Map (db m289298) HM
Julian Abele
Architect
First Black graduate of Penn architecture school
Contributed to designs of the Philadelphia Art Museum and Free Library of Philadelphia
Dawn Staley
Basketball Player & . . . — — Map (db m289297) HM
Sadie Alexander
Lawyer
First Black woman graduate of Penn law school
First Black woman to practice law in Pennsylvania
Meek Mill
Rapper & Activist
Multiple Billboard chart-topping album debuts . . . — — Map (db m289295) HM
In memory of the brave submariners who gave their lives in peace-time for their country
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SSN Scorpion — — Map (db m289275) WM
Created on June 14, 1775, at Independence Hall by the Second Continental Congress, the Continental Army unified a group of colonial militias into the first national military force. It became the oldest and largest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. . . . — — Map (db m304302) HM
Soaring nearly 200 feet above you, Christ Church's wooden steeple beckoned early travelers to Philadelphia and served as a familiar landmark to residents. Built between 1727 and 1754, originally as a parish of the Church of England, Christ Church . . . — — Map (db m307046) HM
Historic Site Dwelling of
149 Sassafras Street
Francis Hopkinson
Born Philadelphia 1737 - Died Philadelphia 1791
Signer of the
Declaration of Independence
Designer of the American Flag
Patriot - Jurist - Composer
A Gentleman . . . — — Map (db m119756) HM
A Pennsylvania delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Morris became known as the "Penman of the Constitution" for his role in drafting the Preamble. "We the People." Resided at Mary Dalley's boarding house nearby during that time. — — Map (db m308440) HM
Discoveries
Washington's letters talked about changes he planned to make to the house. These letters, along with other documents, helped show what the original house looked like and how it was later altered. Archeologists also uncovered a . . . — — Map (db m306923) HM
Clues from the Past
We may discover even more about the President's House and the people who lived here. Over time, research helps create a clearer picture of what happened at this site and what daily life was like in Philadelphia for those . . . — — Map (db m306965) HM
Archeology
Archeology is the study of the past through the material remains of everyday objects that people lost or discarded in the places they inhabited and the spaces through which they moved. Wherever people live or work or play, they . . . — — Map (db m306966) HM
Ona Judge Seizes Her Freedom
After Ona Judge escaped from Philadelphia, Washington attempted to recapture her. He found out where she was when a friend of Martha Washington's granddaughter happened to encounter Judge in Portsmouth, . . . — — Map (db m306991) HM
Caught between his private doubts about slavery and his public responsibilities as president, George Washington navigated a nation deeply divided over slavery. Privately, George Washington often expressed discomfort with the institution and a . . . — — Map (db m306989) HM
The river in front of you and its tributary on the other side of the city, the Schuylkill River, are tidal. Twice a day, Philadelphia's banks shift by 6-8 feet, and water from the ocean mingles with freshwater from upriver. The city, bounded by . . . — — Map (db m245202) HM
