Kelly Family, The
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 01.070 W 075° 11.338
18T E 483874 N 4429754
This famous family lived in the home built here by John B. Kelly.
Daughter Grace was an Academy Award-winning actress and Princess of Monaco.
Waymark Code: WM12CZ3
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2020
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This famous family lived in the home built here by John B. Kelly. A successful businessman active in city politics, Jack was a 3-time Olympic gold medal winner in the 1920s for rowing. Son John Jr. ("Kell") won the Diamond Scull at the 1947 British Henley Regatta and a bronze medal at the 1956 Olympics. Both father and son were named to US Rowing and Olympic Halls of Fame. Daughter Grace was an Academy Award-winning actress and Princess of Monaco.
Marker Name: Kelly Family, The
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 10/27/2012
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: At the corner of W Coulter St. & Henry Ave., Philadelphia
Category: Government & Politics 20th Century, Motion Pictures & Television, Performers, Sports & Recreation, Women
Website: [Web Link]
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