Paul Robeson House - Northeast African American Historic Places Map (sitios de interés)
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| 4951 Walnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19139 | | ||
About: In an ordinary neighborhood in the middle of West Philadelphia is the Paul Robeson House. It is one of three identical twin houses designed in 1907 by nationally renowned Philadelphia architect E. Allen Wilson and constructed in 1911. The house was purchased in 1959 by Paul Robeson’s sister Marian R. Forsythe, and became the residence of the acclaimed scholar, athlete, performer and human rights activist during the 10 years leading up to his death in 1976.
Today, the house is owned and operated by the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (WPCA). The primary mission of the Paul Robeson House is to heighten awareness of the life, legacy and philosophy of Paul Robeson and his historical significance to the Philadelphia region, the state of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world.
 Paul Robeson HousePhotos and text courtesy West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance |
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