Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Welcome to the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. The Athenaeum was established in 1814 as a subscription library, at a time when the free public library system did not exist and collections of books, available for reading or research, were still mostly limited to institutions, schools or colleges. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia nurtures curiosity in members and neighbors, strengthening community through learning and discourse.
Basic Information
- Category: museum
- Website: http://www.philaathenaeum.org/
Documented Facts
- Phone: 215-925-2688
- Founded: 1814
Evidence and Sources
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia — Official Site (official)
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia on instagram (social)
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- Athenaeum of Philadelphia on linkedin (social)
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia — Wikipedia (reference)
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