Pyramid Club (Philadelphia)
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Pyramid Club (Philadelphia)
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The Pyramid Club was formed in November 1937 by African-American professionals for the "cultural, civic and social advancement of Negroes in Philadelphia."
By the 1950s, it was "Philadelphia's leading African-American social club." Between 1940 and 1957, the club's building at 1517 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, was a center for social and cultural life.
Because African-Americans were barred from many clubs and restaurants, the Pyramid Club had its own bar and restaurant. It hosted parties, so
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Private social club in Philadelphia, USA
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2024-04-04T19:25:31Z
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