Institute for Colored Youth, Philadelphia
Facts and practical information
The Institute for Colored Youth was founded in 1837 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It became the first high school for African-Americans in the United States, although there were schools that admitted African Americans preceding it. At the time, public policy and certain statutory provisions prohibited the education of blacks in various parts of the nation and slavery was entrenched across the south. It was followed by two other black institutions— Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, and Wilberforce University in Ohio. The second site of the Institute for Colored Youth at Ninth and Bainbridge Streets in Philadelphia was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is also known as the Samuel J. Randall School. A three-story, three-bay brick building was built for it in 1865, in the Italianate-style After moving to Cheyney, Pennsylvania in Delaware County, Pennsylvania its name was changed to Cheyney University. ()
Center City (Bella Vista)Philadelphia
Institute for Colored Youth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Musical Fund Hall, Washington Square West.
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How to get to Institute for Colored Youth by public transport?
Metro
- 9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (10 min walk)
- Lombard-South • Lines: Bsl (11 min walk)
Bus
- Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (10 min walk)
- Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (11 min walk)
Train
- Jefferson Station (20 min walk)
- Suburban Station (26 min walk)
Tram
- 13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (20 min walk)
- 15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (22 min walk)