Don't Miss The Wharton Club's Annual Holiday Party with Our Penn Club Partners
Join Wharton Club Alumni, Members, friends & guests for our Gala Holiday Party at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Penn Club of Phila Members and Guests Will Join Us Again This Year
DON'T MISS A TERRIFIC WAY TO START THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
THE WHARTON CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
DECEMBER 3, 2009
DEL FRISCO'S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE
1426-28 CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Relax and Network with Wharton Alums & Guests
in a unique, beautiful and festive setting
Delicious and varied selection of hors d'oeurves, including:
Jumbo Lump Crabcakes; Cheesesteak Dumplings; Negimaki Beef with Scallions, Mushrooms and Teriyaki Sauce; and Fresh Mozzarella Cherry Tomato Poppers.
Soft Drinks Included ~ Cash Bar Available
Fees: Early Bird Pricing through 11/30/09
Members and Members' guests - $25.00
Non-Members - $40.00
Pricing After 11/30/09
Members and Members' guests - $35.00
Non-Members - $50.00
Important Note: Due to space limitations, we absolutely cannot accept walk-in registrations.
MEET AND MINGLE WITH FELLOW WHARTON ALUMS AND
PENN CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA FRIENDS--START THE HOLIDAY
CELEBRATION WITH US!
Cancellations will not be accepted after November 30th.
About Del Frisco's -
The building was completed in 1924 by Architect's, Ritter and Shay. These are the same architects who designed the U.S. Customs House Located in the Old City as well as the building on 1500 Walnut Street. Ritter and Shay received the gold medal award for the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) in 1925.
The Packard Building and the U.S. Customs House look very similar because they share the same iron work that was made by the same iron worker named Samuel Yellin. Today Samuel Yellin's ironwork is auctioned from time to time at Freeman's Auction House located on 18th & Chestnut. Yellin's family has continued to do iron work today as well.
The building was built by the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance on Life and Granting Annuities (this name is etched onto the side of the building on 15th Street). They were the first American Insurance company to offer annuities to the general public. The president of the insurance company was named Packard-hence the name of our building.
This area of the building, where Del Frisco's is located, was called the First Pennsylvania Bank. The bank closed its doors about fifteen years ago. The building was vacant for most of the 90's up until 2001. In 2001, it was purchased by the current owner and converted into a multi-use building. Above Del Frisco's are 12 floors of offices and then floors 15-26 condos. The very top floor of the building was where the boardroom was maintained when the building was converted in the early 2000's. Today, it is someone's home. Everything in it looks just the way it did 80 years ago. For example, the slate tiles, wooden paneling, an extravagant clock, and the fireplace. Above Del Frisco's are beautiful wooden spaces that have ceilings and columns similar to ours. Today it is being used as office space.
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