Richard Allen Bust Returns after 134 Years
A marble bust of Bishop Richard Allen, commissioned as part of the centennial celebration in Fairmount Park, is finally back in Philadelphia after 134 years.
"We are here to celebrate tonight."
The bust of Bishop Allen was unveiled at a special service at First District AME headquarters.
Presiding Bishop Richard Norris says Allen was key not only to Philadelphia history, but to the nation's history: