The Musical Fund Hall is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance located at 808 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The hall has hosted many notable speakers and events, including the first Republican National Convention from June 17 to 19, 1856.
[2] The building initially housed the First Presbyterian Church; it was converted into the largest musical auditorium in Philadelphia by William Strickland and opened in December 1824.
Noted for its fine acoustics, the Hall was described in a newspaper review of the first concert: "The room is exceedingly neat, and its decoration does honor to the taste of Mr. Strickland, an architect of whom Philadelphia may be justly proud.
With its busy and notable schedule of events, 1856 was the banner year for the Musical Fund Hall.