FOUNDER'S HALL-STEPHEN GIRARD COLLECTION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

City Scene.
City Scene. Credit: Angelo Benedetto

Founder's Hall-Stephen Girard Collection is a historic museum located in Philadelphia, PA. The museum was established in honor of Stephen Girard, a renowned merchant, banker, and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of Philadelphia.

The Founder's Hall-Stephen Girard Collection houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and other historical items related to Stephen Girard and the early history of Philadelphia. The museum showcases various exhibits that highlight Girard's life and his contributions to the city. Visitors can see Girard's personal artifacts, such as his desk, clothing, and silverware, as well as paintings and sculptures of him. The museum also features a replica of Girard's bank, the First Bank of the United States, which was the first bank chartered by the US government.

In addition to Girard's personal effects, the museum also includes exhibits that showcase the history of Philadelphia, including its early development, the American Revolution, and the city's industrialization. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits that provide a hands-on experience of Philadelphia's past.

The Founder's Hall-Stephen Girard Collection is open to the public, and admission is free. The museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia and the life of Stephen Girard.

FOUNDER'S HALL-STEPHEN GIRARD COLLECTION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200187

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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FOUNDER'S HALL-STEPHEN GIRARD COLLECTION
2101 S. COLLEGE AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19121

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MID # 8404200187
Name FOUNDER'S HALL-STEPHEN GIRARD COLLECTION
Alternate Name FOUNDER'S HALL-STEPHEN GIRARD COLLECTION
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 39.981245, -75.171599
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 013900
US Census Block: 3000