Free Frank and New Philadelphia

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PO Box 617831
Chicago, IL, 60661-7831
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This documentary focuses on the life of extraordinary antebellum African American pioneer, Free Frank McWorter. Born into slavery, Free-Frank became a businessman and entrepreneur who platted the town of New Philadelphia, Illinois, in 1836, and purchased 16 of his family members from slavery.
Grant Date: 
09/30/2005
Sponsor Organization: 
Free Frank New Philadelphia Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.
Application: 
Community Grant Application Procedures Manual (Updated June 13, 2011)
IHC Award Amount: 
$4,000