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Philadelphia Pyramid Club

March 8, 2015 Faye Anderson

Founded in 1937 and formally opened three years later, the Philadelphia Pyramid Club was a small, exclusive club for black professionals. Its mission was to foster the “cultural, civic, and social advancement of Negroes in Philadelphia.” The membership fee was $120, and monthly dues were $2.40. The club hosted a wide range of social and … Continue reading Philadelphia Pyramid Club →

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About Jazz Landmarks

February 11, 2015 Faye Anderson

Jazz landmarks are broadly defined. Philadelphia’s jazz scene did not exist in a vacuum. The golden age of jazz predates the Civil Rights Movement. African Americans were not allowed to stay in downtown hotels. Instead, they stayed at places like the Douglass Hotel in South Philly, the Hotel Chesterfield and Hotel LaSalle in North Philly, … Continue reading About Jazz Landmarks →

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