Image: Philly Pyramid Club

Description: Philadelphia Pyramid Club (Pennsylvania PHMC marker erected 1992--not visible) at 1517 Girard Ave., Philadelphia 19130. Early club for African American businessmen. coords 39.971821,-75.161918. (These coordinates are correct but are linked with the wrong address on google. The address is 1517 Girard Ave, Phiadelphia, PA 19130: for the club that was founded by prominent members of the Black community, that fostered, encouraged, and gave expression to civic, social, and cultural opportunities for African-Americans denied to them by other organizations in the area." Note that this is not the restaurant-club about 8 blocks away that advertises for weddings. Sorry they chose a name that had already been used, but please leave this file up with the right name and right info. This info is incorrect and incorrectly assosicated with the Club Corp Associated club located on the 52nd floor of the BNY high-rise Building at 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19103. Please check the PHMC website where they give info on this marker to find accurate information about this Pensylvania Historical Landmark. PHMC Website Listing "Philadelphia Pyramid Club Dedicated: 1992 County: Philadelphia Marker Type: City Categories: African American GPS Coordinates: LNG: -75.16182, LAT: 39.97165 Location: 1517 Girard Ave., Philadelphia Marker Text: Founded by prominent members of the Black community, this club fostered, encouraged, and gave expression to civic, social, and cultural opportunities for African-Americans denied to them by other organizations in the area." at http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/apps/historical-markers.html#.VzpQ5ZMrJmA
Title: Philly Pyramid Club
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Author: Smallbones
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