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Johnson Home Historic Web site
— Picture by R. Kennedy for Go to Philadelphia
A vital a part of the Colonial Germantown Historic District, this web site attained a Nationwide Historic Landmark designation for its function within the Underground Railroad. Excursions supply guests a chance to be taught in regards to the injustices of slavery and the Nineteenth-century resident Johnson household, who participated within the Underground Railroad and risked their lives providing refuge to freedom seekers. Among the many freedom fighters who stayed right here: William Nonetheless and, in accordance with household lore, Harriet Tubman.
The right way to discover the library: The library is situated simply contained in the entrance entrance, to the proper.
Black-owned companies close by:
- Dolly’s Boutique & Consignment: The fashionable set loves that this store — owned by Shani Newton — carries ladies’s clothes for all sizes (small by triple extra-large), ages and budgets. On the racks: pant units, trendy separates, maxi attire and on-point equipment (6778 Germantown Avenue, a four-minute drive).
- The Motion Philly: Based by pals (and former enterprise rivals) Aaron Johnson and Bruce Tabbs, The Motion Philly makes a speciality of handmade clothes, T-shirts, tie-dye, jewellery and vegan tub and wonder merchandise. The Mt. Ethereal store was featured in a “Shopping for Black” section on Philly’s Fox 29 TV station in 2020 (7133 Germantown Avenue, a five-minute drive).
The place: Johnson Home Historic Web site, 6306 Germantown Avenue