Paul Robeson House facts for kids
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Paul Robeson House
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4951 Walnut Street (2009)
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 Location in Philadelphia
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 4951 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| NRHP reference No. | 00001345 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 22, 2000 |
| Designated NHL | November 22, 2000 |
The Paul Robeson House was the home of Paul Robeson, a famous American singer, actor, athlete, and activist. He lived here from 1966 to 1976. This house is in West Philadelphia. Today, the Paul Robeson House helps people learn about Robeson's life. It does this by holding talks, concerts, and special displays. These events are for everyone, no matter their age or background.
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About the Paul Robeson House
The Paul Robeson House is a special place. It helps people understand the amazing life of Paul Robeson. He was a very talented person who used his voice for good.
Who Was Paul Robeson?
Paul Robeson was born in 1898. He became famous around the world. He was a gifted singer with a deep voice. He also acted in many movies and plays. Besides his artistic talents, Robeson was a great athlete. He played football in college and was named an All-American. He was also a writer and could speak many languages. Most importantly, he worked hard for human rights and equality. He was even a lawyer.
Robeson's Later Years in Philadelphia
From 1966 to 1976, Paul Robeson lived in this house. He stayed in the Walnut Hill area of West Philadelphia. He lived with his sister, Marian Forsythe. During these years, Robeson was older and spent his time quietly. He mostly saw his family and close friends.
Why Is This House Important?
In 1998, a group called the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance started working. They wanted to fix up and save the Paul Robeson House. This effort was led by Ms. Frances Aulston. Because of their hard work, the house is now a national historic site.
The Paul Robeson House is part of "Save America's Treasures." This is a special program. It helps protect important historic and cultural places in the United States. These places are saved for people to learn from in the future. In 2000, the house was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it is a very important place in American history.
Today, the house is a museum. It continues to share Paul Robeson's story. It hosts talks, concerts, and exhibits. These events teach people about his amazing life and his fight for fairness.
