Zoological Society Building

Neighborhood:West

Address:
34th and Girard Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Significance:
This building was designed by African American architect Julian Abele (1881-1950) ca. 1912 while he was the chief designer in the office of Horace Trumbauer, according to Wilson's dictionary of African American architects.

Date Built / Architect:ca. 1912, Horace Trumbauer (Julian Abele)

Historical Marker:PA Historical Marker (1996)

Text of Historical Marker:
"America's First Zoo." Chartered 1859 as the Zoological Society of Philadelphia. A wildlife refuge and a zoological garden, the zoo has long been committed to fulfilling its public mission: conservation, research, education, recreation.