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Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks
Formation1931
PurposeManaging four house museums in the Philadelphia area
Headquarters321 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106
Executive Director
Kayla Anthony
WebsiteOfficial website

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (aka Landmarks) founded in 1931, maintains and preserves four historic house museums in the region around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These are:

  • Grumblethorpe
  • Hill-Physick-Keith House
  • Powel House
  • Waynesborough

These are open for the education and enjoyment of the public and its members.

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