Frances Anne Wister: The Woman Who Saved Old Philadelphia

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Frances Anne Wister was a gifted musician who was the driving force behind founding the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1900.  She also got involved in historical landmark preservation and is the reason we have Old City, Society Hill, Elfreth’s Alley, and so much of our history to share with others.