William Penn Inn, part of the Underground Railroad
African American History Buildings History Repurposed Properties Underground Railroad (Slavery/Freedom)
William Penn Inn, part of the Underground Railroad

The William Penn Inn (not to be confused with the inn of the same name in North Wales, PA) has a secret room that is believed to have hidden runaway slaves. The building was in jeopardy, but is now being preserved as a condo project. See the Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/22/15, at p. J6.

Publication date Jun 24, 2018
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Property ID: 10430
Updated on: Jul 26, 2019

The William Penn Inn (not to be confused with the inn of the same name in North Wales, PA) has a secret room that is believed to have hidden runaway slaves. The building was in jeopardy, but is now being preserved as a condo project. See the Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/22/15, at p. J6.

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William Penn Inn Building , 527 East Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, 19096, United States
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Listing Category:
African American History Buildings History Repurposed Properties Underground Railroad (Slavery/Freedom)
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Created Date:
06-24-2018
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