Jones Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2021 Diamond Street, north side between North Woodstock & North Lambert Streets, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Summary
Significance: The Jones Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Church remains an important landmark to both North Philadelphia's past and present. Designed by the prominent firm of Hazelhurst and Huckel, the building's well-articulated exterior underscores Diamond Street's earlier life as one of the most prestigious thoroughfares in late-nineteenth-century Philadelphia. The building's continued use and physical preservation attests to the strength of African-American church congregations in the area, even while surrounding blocks deteriorated.
Survey number: HABS PA-6695
Building/structure dates: 1887-1888 Initial Construction
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Location
pennsylvania
Source
Library of Congress
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