Anne Brancato Wood (1903-1972)
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Ann Brancato Wood was a pioneering woman in state politics. This marker on Chestnut near Broad Street commemorates the location of her business offices.
Waymark Code: WM4WCT
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2008
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Marker Text:
A child of Italian immigrants, Brancato entered Democratic city politics in 1928. One of few women in the state assembly (1932-41), she sponsored pioneering social reform legislation. Her business offices were located here.
Marker Name: Anne Brancato Wood
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 06/17/1994
Marker Type: City
Location: Broad & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia
Category: Ethnic & Immigration, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 20th Century, Women
Website: Not listed
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