Abolitionist headquarters burned down in 1838.
When Philadelphia abolitionists decided they needed a place to meet, they built Pennsylvania Hall. On May 18, 1838, a mere four days after its dedication, it was burned to the ground by rioters who opposed abolition and women’s rights.
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