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Athenaeum of Philadelphia

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The Athenaeum is a not-for-profit, member-supported, special collections library and historic site museum, founded in 1814 to collect materials connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge.

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    Athenaeum of Philadelphia

    219 S. 6th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Phone: 215-925-2688   |   Official Website

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    06/07/12

    Society Hill and Old City Athenaeum of Philadelphia Society Hill and Old City Presented by Athenaeum of Philadelphia at Athenaeum of Philadelphia June 7, 2012 Robert Morris Skaler, Society Hill and Old City. In the 18th century, Society Hill was home to wealthy merchants and many members of the federal government. In Old City, artisans and workmen lived and worked in small row houses like those on Elfreth’s Alley. As Philadelphia developed, it abandoned its Colonial center. Almost forgotten by 1900, Society Hill’s once gracious houses had become run-down tenements, shops, and warehouses. Yet, at the same time, Society Hill remained...

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  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/07/12

    Society Hill and Old City Athenaeum of Philadelphia Society Hill and Old City Presented by Athenaeum of Philadelphia at Athenaeum of Philadelphia June 7, 2012 Robert Morris Skaler, Society Hill and Old City. In the 18th century, Society Hill was home to wealthy merchants and many members of the federal government. In Old City, artisans and workmen lived and worked in small row houses like those on Elfreth’s Alley. As Philadelphia developed, it abandoned its Colonial center. Almost forgotten by 1900, Society Hill’s once gracious houses had become run-down tenements, shops, and warehouses. Yet, at the same time, Society Hill remained...

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    05/18/12	Lynmar Brock, Jr.: In This Hospitable Land Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/16/12	Jean-Vincent Blanchard - Eminence: Cardinal Richelieu and the Rise of France Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    04/04/12	Saturnalia Books Poetry Reading Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    03/09/12	Philadelphia’s Golden Age of Retail Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    03/07/12	John Dixon Hunt - A World of Gardens Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    12/03/11	Beginning Calligraphy Workshop: Make a Holiday Card with Harriett Ackerman Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    12/02/11	The Decorated Book: Continuing a Tradition Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    11/09/11	Giants at the End of the World: Recent Dinosaur Discoveries from Southernmost Patagonia, Argentina Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    10/19/11	Marc Fumaroli "When the World Spoke French" Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/26/11	Saturnalia Books: Poetry Reading Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/19/11	Poetry Reading with Elyse Fenton Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/11/11	Cliffhangers Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/07/11	Children's and Teen Workshop: A Mother's Day Pop-up Card Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    04/08/11	The French Connection: Paul Philippe Cret's Influence on Design in Philadelphia Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    03/09/11	Author Brad Parks at Athenaeum of Philadelphia Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    02/05/11	Children’s Popup Workshop: Celebrating Chinese New Year Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    12/03/10- 01/07/11	The Landscapes of William Birch Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    09/13/10- 11/12/10	Theophilus Parsons Chandler, Jr: Portrait of an American Architect Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/20/10	Poetry Readings from Saturnalia Books Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/18/10	Shakespeare's Comic Practice Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/12/10	Crime Does Pay Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    05/05/10	Athenaeum Literary Award Presentation Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    04/29/10- 05/01/10	Literary May at the Athenaeum Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    03/01/10- 05/01/10	Philagrafika 2010: Independent Project - Building by the Book Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia