The Union League of Philadelphia

140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
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The Union League Building on Broad St.
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The Union League was established in 1862 to promote loyalty to the Union and the policies of Abraham Lincoln. The classic French Renaissance-styled League House dates back to 1865 and is listed in the National Historic Register.
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  • Historically, only gentlemen were permitted to join the organization, but now over 3,000 men and women between the ages of 21 and 98 make up the membership of the Union League.
  • The traditional interior décor is accented in rich leather, patinated wood and polished marble. Adorning the walls and hallways is the League’s distinguished art collection.
  • The Union League building is now mainly used as a four diamond hotel called The Inn at the League.

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