Account Of The Proceedings On Laying The Corner Stone Of The Girard College For Orphans On The 4th Of July 1833

<p>This volume Account Of The Proceedings On Laying The Corner Stone Of The Girard College For Orphans On The 4th Of July 1833 documents the significant event in Philadelphia's history. It includes the address delivered by Nicholas Biddle at the request of the Building Committee. Girard College founded through the bequest of Stephen Girard was established to provide education and care for orphaned boys.</p> <p>The book offers insights into the societal values and philanthropic endeavors of the early 19th century United States. This historical record captures the hopes and aspirations surrounding the creation of an institution dedicated to the welfare and education of underprivileged children. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of education architecture and social welfare in America.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>