Burial Ground Under Franklin Field at Penn
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Burial Ground Under Franklin Field at Penn
Bodies of early Philadelphians, including many paupers and African Americans, lie under the Franklin Field stadium here, and indeed, underground throughout the University of Pennsylvania. It is believed that some of the Black bodies are those of former enslaved people. This is according to reports discussed at the Philadelphia Inquirer, 2/16/21 at pp. A1, A11.
| Publication date | Feb 20, 2021 |
| Neighborhood | University City |
Property ID: 11360
Updated on: Aug 30, 2021
Bodies of early Philadelphians, including many paupers and African Americans, lie under the Franklin Field stadium here, and indeed, underground throughout the University of Pennsylvania. It is believed that some of the Black bodies are those of former enslaved people. This is according to reports discussed at the Philadelphia Inquirer, 2/16/21 at pp. A1, A11.
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235 S. 33rd Street, Philadlephia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
University City, .
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African American History Cemeteries, Graves, Burial Grounds History Human Interest Repurposed Properties Schools, Universities Solemn Cyber Plaques Stadiums Underground Railroad (Slavery/Freedom)
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02-20-2021
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