Castner Scrapbook v.2, Theatres, page 33

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Castner Scrapbook v.2, Theatres, page 33

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Item No: pdcc01820
Title: Castner Scrapbook v.2, Theatres, page 33
Historic Street Address: 6th & Haines Streets
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Item pdcc00118, bottom [image dimensions 12.0 cm x 19.0 cm]:

Built by the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society to serve as a meeting place for abolitionists, Pennsylvania Hall opened its doors on May 14th, 1838. Four days later it was burned to the ground by "anti-black" rioters.

Source : http://trilogy.brynmawr.edu/speccoll/quakersandslavery/commentary/organizations/pennsylvania_hall.php

Written in pencil below print : W. side of 6th between Cherry & Race. Destroyed 5/17/38

Building demolished: YES 1838


Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.2
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler