William Allen (1704-1780)
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One of colonial America's wealthiest men, Allen supported construction of the state house, now Independence Hall.
Waymark Code: WM12EQC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
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William Allen (1704-1780)- One of colonial America's wealthiest men, Allen supported construction of the state house, now Independence Hall. He helped establish Pennsylvania Hospital and the Academy and College of Philadelphia, which became the University of Pa. He founded the City of Allentown and was Chief Justice of the Pa. Supreme Court. Initially supporting colonial interests, he became a Loyalist until he died here at his estate, Mt. Airy, for which the community is named.
Marker Name: William Allen (1704-1780)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 09/26/2009
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 300 Germantown Ave., near Allen's Ln., at Lutheran Seminary, Philadelphia
Category: Business & Industry
Website: Not listed
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