History of The Chemical Club of Philadelphia

The seeds of the Chemical Club were planted in the post World War I era. The growth and turmoil in the industry prompted an organizational meeting at the Old City Club on S. Broad St. in 1920, attended by a dozen interested men. This led to the formulation of the Chemical Club of Philadelphia "for the purpose of better friendship and fellowship among the individuals and firms engaged in the chemical business in Philadelphia." In the original year membership consisted of 23 firms comprising about 40 individuals, paying $5.00 annual dues.