Founder's Hall at #GirardCollege, one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the country.
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The entombed, and emmarbled, Stephen Girard in Founder's Hall at Girard College, which opened its doors and began operations on New Year's Day 1848.
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Another fun #GirardCollege photo, showing the "Memorial Room" in 1893.
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A very Merry Christmas to all from some singing Girard College students, ca. 1920s.
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In December 1922, these students enjoyed some Christmas festivities at Girard College.
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Here's another Christmas lantern slide from the Girard College Historical Collection: Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield's "Christmas Chimes." Manufactured by the Keystone View Company.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a photo from 1948, showing a Girard College student feasting on delicious Girard Gingers.
Whatever your celebration entails, I hope it makes you as happy as these gingers made this student!
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Thank you #GirardCollege for another excellent night of live jazz. #jazz #phillyjazz