Sullivan Progress Plaza gets a historical marker

A dedication ceremony celebrates an official historical marker for this North Broad complex right next to Temple, which — when it opened in 1968 — was the first African American owned shopping center in the entire US.

Where: Sullivan Progress Plaza at 1501 N. Broad St. 19122

When: September 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

How much: Free

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