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House of Industry historical marker

House of Industry historical marker. Image provided by Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Neighborhood
Bella Vista/Hawthorne/Italian Market
Related Story
House of Industry Site
Street Address
712-718 Catharine St
Creator Name
Louis Meehan
Date Created
February 5 2009
Description
House of Industry historical marker. Text: "Founded 1846, this was Philadelphia's first such institution. Irish Catholics, other immigrants, & native-born were its constituency. Services to the needy included training programs for persons seeking work, designed to encourage their ultimate independence."
Contributing Institution
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: PhilaPlace Collection
Tags
Americanization, Catharine Street, Charities (nonprofit organizations), Historical markers, House of Industry, Immigrants, Italian Americans, Public welfare, Vocational schools, Vocational training
Topics
Immigration & Migration, Social Reform & Philanthropy
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http://www.hsp.org/default.aspx?id=135
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