Barnes Argyrol Factory

Neighborhood:West

Address:
40th and Filbert Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Significance:
Dr. Albert C. Barnes (1872-1928) was an early and enthusiastic collector of black artists such as Horace Pippin, as well as involved in African American social and cultural issues. Inventor of the pharmaceutical product Argyrol, Barnes hung paintings in the loft of this West Philadelphia factory to be studied and discussed by his workers, and required attendance at two hours of lectures during each eight-hour work day. Today, his magnificent art collection is housed at the Barnes Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.barnesfoundation.org/h_main.html

Type of Historic Resource:factory