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Stephen Girard and the History of Philadelphia Heritage Trail

Created by Katherine Haas on August 10th 2020, 4:41:26 pm.
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This trail includes a baker's dozen of historic buildings and other sites in Philadelphia that are closely connected to the life of businessman and philanthropist Stephen Girard (1750-1831), the richest Americam of his era. The tour begins at the home of Stephen Girard and continues on the the First and Second Bank of the United States, Girard Row, Pennsylvania Hospital, Girard College, and several other buildings and intuitions that are closely associated with Girard's influential life.


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