The Musical Fund Society
The Musical Fund Society is one of the oldest musical societies in the United States founded in February 1820[1] by Benjamin Carr, Raynor Taylor, George Schetky and Benjamin Cross, and the painter Thomas Sully. Its first public concert on April 22, 1821 and featured Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony.
Musical Fund Hall[]
The Musical Fund Hall, 808 Locust Street in Philadelphia, is a landmark home of the society.
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- Organizations based in Philadelphia
- Culture of Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania
- Organizations established in 1820
- 1820 establishments in Pennsylvania