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{{toplink|url= | {{toplink|url=https://www.latviansociety.com/|name=latviansociety.com}}[[File:LatvianSociety.JPG|300px|thumb|right|A happy holiday scene at the Philadelphia Society of Free Letts.]]<blockquote>''The Latvian Society''</blockquote> | ||
Located at: 531 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, the '''Philadelphia Society of Free Letts''' is the '''oldest Latvian Society outside of Latvia'''. Established as a settlement house in 1892 by Lettlanders fleeing oppression in Tsarist Russia, the organization has served generations of Latvians coming to the United States and advocated for Latvian independence during the Soviet era. It exists today as a community center and research facility with an explicit mission to forward and support Latvian culture. The society has recently opened its doors to various Philadelphia cultural organizations. | |||
''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://www.latviansociety.com/page-594915 About] page. | |||
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*Facility Rentals: [https://www.latviansociety.com/page-691009 For Rentals] | |||
*History Affiliates Page: [http://hsp.org/history-affiliates/affiliates-membership/philadelphia-society-of-free-letts Philadelphia Society of Free Letts] | *History Affiliates Page: [http://hsp.org/history-affiliates/affiliates-membership/philadelphia-society-of-free-letts Philadelphia Society of Free Letts] | ||
*Photos: [https://www.latviansociety.com/page-692173 Bildes (Photos)] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:41, 11 April 2019
The Latvian Society
Located at: 531 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, the Philadelphia Society of Free Letts is the oldest Latvian Society outside of Latvia. Established as a settlement house in 1892 by Lettlanders fleeing oppression in Tsarist Russia, the organization has served generations of Latvians coming to the United States and advocated for Latvian independence during the Soviet era. It exists today as a community center and research facility with an explicit mission to forward and support Latvian culture. The society has recently opened its doors to various Philadelphia cultural organizations.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About page.
Info
- Facility Rentals: For Rentals
- History Affiliates Page: Philadelphia Society of Free Letts
- Photos: Bildes (Photos)