Ludwick Institute, originally the Philadelphia Society for the Free Instruction of Indigent Boys, was an educational organization in Philadelphia that established public school for economically disadvantaged children. [1] Established in 1799 for boys, it was chartered in 1801 by the Philadelphia Society for the Establishment and Support of Charity Schools. [2] It became co-educational in 1811. [3] In 1872 it was named for its benefactor, Christopher Ludwick. It ceased operations in 1890 with the advent of public schools in Philadelphia but continued to sponsor lectures. [2]
Ludwick Institute, originally the Philadelphia Society for the Free Instruction of Indigent Boys, was an educational organization in Philadelphia that established public school for economically disadvantaged children. [1] Established in 1799 for boys, it was chartered in 1801 by the Philadelphia Society for the Establishment and Support of Charity Schools. [2] It became co-educational in 1811. [3] In 1872 it was named for its benefactor, Christopher Ludwick. It ceased operations in 1890 with the advent of public schools in Philadelphia but continued to sponsor lectures. [2]