Come celebrate Germantown’s four centuries of rich
history along with live music
and tour of the beautiful Oaks Cloister.
Named as one of the Seven Community Forces That Gets Things Done in Northwest Philadelphia by WHYY’s Newsworks Neighborhoods, Germantown United CDC is a 2 year-old mostly-volunteer organization, whose mission is to promote and facilitate the revitalization of Germantown’s business corridors through a sustainable, creative and community-driven approach to economic development.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST | The Honorable Ed Rendell
OAKS CLOISTER
Rescheduled date: Thursday, March 6th, 2014 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
5829 Wissahickon Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19144
John Trower was a 19th century African American caterer headquartered on
Chelten Avenue. His menu selection included:
Chicken and Lobster Salad
Boeuf al a Mode
Boned Fowl
Oysters in Every Style
Dressed Terrapins
Come taste a bit of Germantown History as there will be some selections from
Trower’s menu from the 1880s. One of the many historic treasures of Germantown!
Tickets $50
You can also pay at the door. But please RSVP at
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