American Philosophical Society
American scholarly organization and learned society / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American Philosophical Society is an academic institution that supports research and scholarship. Benjamin Franklin founded the society in 1743 in Philadelphia.[2] It was the first learned society in the United States. There are meetings, publications, grants and community outreach. The society supports research in the humanities and sciences. The building includes a museum and library. There are a couple thousand of members in the society. There are also honorary members.[3]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
American Philosophical Society Hall | |
Location | 104 S. Fifth St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 39°56′55.51″N 75°8′59.42″W |
Built | 1785–89 |
Architect | Samuel Vaughan |
Architectural style | Georgian |
Website | www |
NRHP reference No. | 66000675[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
Designated NHL | January 12, 1965 |
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The society gives out awards in academia.[4]