Philosophical Hall - Independence National Historical Park - Philadelphia, PA
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N 39° 56.919 W 075° 08.984
18S E 487209 N 4422068
Founded by Benjamin Franklin himself, next to Independence Hall.
Waymark Code: WMTWM4
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2017
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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."
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Independence National Historical Park
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Address:
Philadelphia, PA
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