Historical Marker

Pennsylvania Hall

N 6th St. south of Race St., Philadelphia · Philadelphia · Philadelphia

Inscription

Built on this site in 1838 by the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society as a meeting place for abolitionists, this hall was burned to the ground by anti-Black rioters three days after it was first opened.

Location

AddressN 6th St. south of Race St., Philadelphia

CityPhiladelphia

CountyPhiladelphia

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates39.954100, -75.149730

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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