PAUL ROBESON HOUSE

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The Paul Robeson House is a historic landmark located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This three-story brick house was the home of Paul Robeson, a prominent African American actor, singer, and civil rights activist, from 1959 until his death in 1976.

The house was built in 1761 and is one of the oldest houses in Germantown. It has been restored to its original condition and now serves as a museum and cultural center dedicated to the legacy of Paul Robeson. The house contains various artifacts, photographs, and documents related to Robeson's life and career.

Visitors can explore the house's three floors, which include a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms. The museum also features a library with books and recordings of Robeson's performances, as well as a gift shop.

The Paul Robeson House is an important cultural and historical site that celebrates the life and contributions of one of America's most influential African American figures. It serves as a reminder of the struggles and achievements of the civil rights movement and the ongoing fight for social justice.

PAUL ROBESON HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200088

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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PAUL ROBESON HOUSE
4951 WALNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19139

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PAUL ROBESON HOUSE Information

MID # 8404200088
Name PAUL ROBESON HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.956689, -75.221374
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 008602
US Census Block: 3002