First RNC was here in 1856.
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First RNC was here in 1856.

The first Republican National Convention was held here, June 17-19, 1856. Many luminaries appeared here, including Charles Dickens. It is now condominiums and the theater section no longer exists. See, for ex., the Wikipedia entry for Musical Fund Hall. It has a real historical plaque in front of it, see http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-first-republican-national-convention-in-the-musical-fund-hall-here-57682216.html.

Publication date Jun 24, 2018
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Property ID: 10602
Updated on: Jun 25, 2019

The first Republican National Convention was held here, June 17-19, 1856. Many luminaries appeared here, including Charles Dickens. It is now condominiums and the theater section no longer exists. See, for ex., the Wikipedia entry for Musical Fund Hall. It has a real historical plaque in front of it, see http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-first-republican-national-convention-in-the-musical-fund-hall-here-57682216.html.

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Location:
Musical Fund Hall Condominiums , 808 Locust Street , aka Musical Fund Society Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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Listing Category:
History Plaques, Markers (real ones) Repurposed Properties
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Created Date:
06-24-2018
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plaquemaster
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