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American Philosophical Society

Coordinates: 39°56′55.51″N 75°8′59.42″W / 39.9487528°N 75.1498389°W / 39.9487528; -75.1498389
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American Philosophical Society Hall
American Philosophical Society is located in Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society is located in Pennsylvania
American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society is located in the United States
American Philosophical Society
Location104 S. Fifth St.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°56′55.51″N 75°8′59.42″W / 39.9487528°N 75.1498389°W / 39.9487528; -75.1498389
Built1785–89
ArchitectSamuel Vaughan
Architectural styleGeorgian
Websitewww.amphilsoc.org
NRHP reference No.66000675[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966
Designated NHLJanuary 12, 1965

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]

The society gives out awards in academia.[4]

Notable Members

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References

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  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. "About the APS". American Philosophical Society. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  3. "Elected Members". American Philosophical Society. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  4. "History". American Philosophical Society. Retrieved July 28, 2022.