Visiting North Philadelphia’s Church of the Advocate

Learn about the many reasons this historic landmark near Temple’s Main Campus is one of a kind.

a mural inside the Church of the Advocate.

Photography By:

Joseph V. Labolito

The Church of the Advocate, built between 1887 and 1897, is historic for many reasons, including its Gothic Revival architecture and its 14 large murals depicting stories from the experiences of African Americans and inspired by the Bible.

Visiting North Philadelphia's Church of the Advocate

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- Brent Baum