Philadelphia Knights of Pythias
Posted by: ODragon
N 39° 56.756 W 075° 10.398
18S E 485195 N 4421770
Founded in 1907...
Waymark Code: WM6MC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Views: 40
Founded in 1907 by politician and civic leader, B.G. Collier, this order first met above a South Philadelphia barber shop. In 1913 the lodge moved to this site, erecting a new building here in 1923.
Marker Name: Philadelphia Knights of Pythias
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1992
Marker Type: City
Location: 19th & Addison Sts., Philadelphia
Category: African American
Website: Not listed
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