A. M. E. Book Concern

Neighborhood:Center City

Address:
631 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Significance:
Founded in 1836 as an outlet for members of the AME Church, the AME Book Concern published many important works by African American authors. The publishing house had moved from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia in 1852. Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner and Dr. Henry M. Turner served as editors.

Extant: yes?

Philadelphia Historic District:Society Hill Historic District (3/10/1999; 631-33 Pine)

National Register Historic District:Society Hill National Register Historic District, status unclear

Historical Marker:PA Historical Marker

Text of Historical Marker:
Here in 1836 a church related company began printing hymnals, religious materials, and works by Black authors of the period. In 1847 The Christian Recorder was published here. Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner was editor of the firm until 1884.