American Philosophical Society - 1786-1789 - Philadelphia, PA - Dated Architectural Structures Multifarious on Waymarking.com

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."

Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1786-1789 Full Inscription (unless noted above): The American Philosophical Society founded by Benjamin Franklin 1743 Outgrowth of The Junto, 1727 : Reorganized, 1769 The first learned society in the British plantations in America This Building was erected 1786-1789 Website (if available): [Web Link]

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