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Historical Society of Pennsylvania Attraction Details
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
http://www.hsp.org
Our mission is "to be the best special collections library emphasizing colonial, early national, and continuing regional, Pennsylvania, and family history; to preserve, increase, and enhance its collections; to provide efficient, convenient access for individual researchers; and to encourage historical understanding through its programs and The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography (PMHB)."

Address:
1300 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: 215-732-6200

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Haunted Happenings Nearby
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Skiing & Winter Sports Nearby
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Historic Towns Nearby
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Lectures & Seminars Nearby
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Galleries Nearby
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Country Markets Nearby
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Diners Nearby
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Family Restaurants Nearby
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