Public Ledger Building
101 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
About the Business
The Public Ledger Building, located at 101 South 6th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the home of the historic daily newspaper, the Public Ledger. Founded in 1836, the newspaper was known for its motto of "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence" and its support for the abolition of slavery. The building itself was designed by John McArthur Jr. and featured a larger-than-life statue of Benjamin Franklin at its corner, commissioned by owner George William Childs.
Under Childs' leadership, the Public Ledger became one of the most influential newspapers in the country, with circulation growing and profitability increasing. The building was described as the finest newspaper office in the country by The New York Times in 1894. The Ledger's quality and profitability continued to improve, with estimated profits of $500,000 per year towards the end of Childs' ownership.
In 1902, the Public Ledger was purchased by Adolph Ochs, owner of The New York Times, and merged with the Philadelphia Times. The newspaper continued to evolve under various owners, including Cyrus H. K. Curtis, who aimed to establish it as Philadelphia's premier newspaper. Despite facing competition from other newspapers, the Public Ledger remained a prominent publication in the city.
The building itself underwent renovations and a new structure was built in 1924, designed in the Georgian Revival style by architect Horace Trumbauer. However, with the onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s, circulation and profits of the Public Ledger declined. In 1934, the newspaper was absorbed into the Philadelphia Inquirer, marking the end of an era for the historic publication.
Today, the Public Ledger Building stands as a reminder of the rich history of journalism in Philadelphia and the legacy of the Public Ledger newspaper. Its architecture and significance in the city's media landscape make it a notable landmark in Philadelphia's history.
Reviews
"Lobby staff on the afternoon of December 8th was incredibly rude to our wedding party as we tried to make our way to the reception. Communicated poorly with the Downtown Club upstairs and started yelling at everyone as we were trying to figure out where to go."
"Beautiful entry way and updated rooms"
"Wills Eye doctor is on the 10th floor. He is excellent. I have 20/15 vision with my contacts. My sight has not been this great in 20 years."
"Still working on the 7th floor bathroom. How long does it take really? At least throw up a box of tissues or something. Really not cool to have to run down. Flight of stairs just to blow my nose. LAME. Doorman/woman is always very nice. Front doors are AWFUL, I always walk into them when I'm leaving because they open that weird 3/4 way."
"The new Wawa across from Independence Hall is huge and well stocked. It's set up great to accommodate large tour groups. There are cushioned chairs for weary walkers. The food ordering tablets are well away from the food bar and so is the tableware. There are plenty of bathrooms. All looks clean and inviting. It's really nice."
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