American Philosophical Society - Philadelphia, PA
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N 39° 56.919 W 075° 08.964
18S E 487237 N 4422068
Founded by Benjamin Franklin himself, next to Independence Hall.
Waymark Code: WMTRWN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Taken from Wikipedia, "The American Philosophical Society (APS), founded in 1743 and located in Philadelphia, is an eminent scholarly organization of international reputation that promotes useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through excellence in scholarly research, professional meetings, publications, library resources, and community outreach. Considered the first learned society in the United States, it has played an important role in American cultural and intellectual life for over 270 years.

Through research grants, published journals, the American Philosophical Society Museum, an extensive library, and regular meetings, the society continues to advance a variety of disciplines in the humanities and the sciences. Philosophical Hall, now a museum, is located just east of Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park; it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966."
Street address:
Independence Sq. , Philadelphia


County / Borough / Parish: Philadelphia

Year listed: 1966

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event

Periods of significance: 1750-1799

Historic function: Education, Social

Current function: Education, Social

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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