John S. Trower Building
African American History Bars and Taverns, Night Clubs History Repurposed Properties Restaurants
John S. Trower Building

"At the time of his death in 1911, John S. Trower was said to be the richest Black man in America. A native of Baltimore, Trower moved to Germantown in 1870 to open a restaurant and catering business. He became so popular with Philadelphia's white elite that he was able to acquire a Victorian bank on Germantown Avenue. Although no longer owned by the Trower family, the perfectly intact building still houses a restaurant, the Crabhouse Bar & Grill." Phila. inquirer, 7/12/20, at pp. F1, F5.

Publication date Jul 22, 2020
Neighborhood Germantown
Property ID: 11347
Updated on: Jul 23, 2020

"At the time of his death in 1911, John S. Trower was said to be the richest Black man in America. A native of Baltimore, Trower moved to Germantown in 1870 to open a restaurant and catering business. He became so popular with Philadelphia's white elite that he was able to acquire a Victorian bank on Germantown Avenue. Although no longer owned by the Trower family, the perfectly intact building still houses a restaurant, the Crabhouse Bar & Grill." Phila. inquirer, 7/12/20, at pp. F1, F5.

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Location:
5706 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144, United States
Germantown, .
Listing Category:
African American History Bars and Taverns, Night Clubs History Repurposed Properties Restaurants
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Virtual
Created Date:
07-22-2020
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