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1. librarycompany.orgThe Library Company of Philadelphia – America's oldest ...

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   Learn about the Library Company of Philadelphia, America's oldest cultural institution founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. Explore its collections, programs, and collaborations with the American Philosophical Society.

   • Calendar

     The Library Company will observe the following holidays in...

   • Old News

     Old News is unlike any prior Library Company exhibition, and...

   • Digital Collections

     Bits of Nature and Some Art Products in Fairmount Park at...

   • Staff

     Interim Director of the Library Company of Philadelphia....

   • About LCP

     The Library Company of Philadelphia is an independent...

     Annual Reports

     · Affiliations

     · Press Resources

     · LCP FAQ Sheet

     · Development

   • Searching The Collections

     The bulk of the Library Company’s 550 linear feet of...

     Rights & Reproductions

     · First Visit

     · LCP Privacy Policy

   • Research

     Founded in 1731, the library that once served our founding...

     Subject Guides

     · Online Exhibitions

     · Bindings

   • Hours, Access, & Location

     Address: Library Company of Philadelphia. 1314 Locust...

   • LCP Board of Trustees

     Library Company Papers Project; Support the Library....

   • LCP Employment

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2. librarycompany.org › homepageHomepage – The Library Company of Philadelphia

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   The Library Company of Philadelphia is a research library and museum dedicated to the history and culture of early America. Browse its online store for books, prints, and merchandise related to its collections and exhibitions.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › Library_Company_of_PhiladelphiaLibrary Company of Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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   The Library Company of Philadelphia (LCP) is a non-profit organization based on Locust Street in Center City Philadelphia. Founded as a library in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, the Library Company of Philadelphia has accumulated one of the most significant collections of historically valuable manuscripts and printed material in the United States.

5. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org › essays › libraryLibrary Company of Philadelphia

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   Ridgway Building, Broad and Christian. Library Company of Philadelphia. Addison Hutton’s Greek-Revival building for the Library Company, constructed between 1873 and 1878 at Broad and Christian Streets, was built with a million-dollar bequest of Dr. James Rush. The library moved to 1314 Locust Street in the mid-1960s and the City of ...

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6. www.ushistory.org › franklin › philadelphiaFranklin's Philadelphia: The Library Company - US History

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   Learn how Benjamin Franklin and his friends founded the Library Company in 1731 to make books accessible to all. Explore the history, collection, and impact of the oldest library in America.

7. librarycompany.org › using-the-library › searchSearching the Collections – The Library Company of Philadelphia

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   Learn how to use WolfPAC, the online catalog of the Library Company of Philadelphia, to find books, graphics, manuscripts, and more. Explore subject guides, advanced search tips, and links to digital collections and exhibitions.

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   Who founded the Library Company of Philadelphia?

   • The Library Company of Philadelphia – America's oldest cultural institution, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. The American Philosophical Society and the Library Company of Philadelphia, two eminent institutions based in Philadelphia, were founded by Benjamin Franklin to improve society through the advancement of knowledge.

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   When did the Library of Philadelphia become a library?

   • Beginning in the 1950s, the library refocused its mission as a scholarly research library. In April 1966, a new, eight-story building designed by Carroll, Grisdale & Van Alen Architects opened to the public. With a handful of like-minded associates, Benjamin Franklin established the Library Company of Philadelphia.

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   Where was the Library of Philadelphia located in the 18th century?

   • ( Library Company of Philadelphia) Throughout the eighteenth century, the library was itinerant, though always well-situated, occupying the west wing of the State House in 1740 and the second floor of Carpenters’ Hall by 1773, where it served as the library of the Continental Congress and of the Constitutional Convention.

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   Where can I find information about the Library Company's manuscript collections?

   • Additionally, a card catalog located at the Historical Society (and various printed finding aids) provide further information and access to the Library Company’s manuscript collections. For more information, contact the Historical Society by phone at 215-732-6200, or by mail at 1300 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

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9. librarycompany.org › using-the-library › accessHours, Access, and Location - Library Company of Philadelphia

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   Learn how to visit the Library Company of Philadelphia, a historic research library with text and visual materials. Find out the opening hours, contact information, location, and holidays of the library.