Berean Institute - Philadelphia PA
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Don.Morfe
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Berean Institute was founded in 1899 by Rev. Matthew Anderson, pastor of Berean Presbyterian Church. This school taught Blacks skilled trades not available elsewhere. Later the curriculum was expanded to meet changing student needs.
Waymark Code: WM16Z0B
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2022
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LOCATION: 1901 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19130
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Berean Institute
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 needs.
Erected 1990 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Civil Right Type: Race (includes U.S. Civil Rights movement)
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