Talman Building

Talman Building

Site of the editorial office of Frederick Douglass's influential abolitionist newspaper, The North Star (1847–1863).

Journalism Society Plaque

Journalism Society Plaque

The Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, affixed a historical marker to the Talman Building commemorating Frederick Douglass's activities on this site as editor of The North Star.

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