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James Forten School

African-American history in PhiladelphiaSchools in Philadelphia

James Forten School (1822–?), originally known as Mary Steet School then Lombard Street Colored School and later Bird School or Mr. Bird's School, was the first public school for African Americans in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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James Forten School
Lombard Street, Philadelphia Center City

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Lombard Street 601
19146 Philadelphia, Center City
Pennsylvania, United States
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