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Palizzi Social Club, One Of South Philadelphia's Most Exclusive Clubs, Welcoming 100 New Members
They named the club after Filippo Palizzi, a painter from their town who was perhaps its most famous resident.
May 16, 2025
Hidden behind the facade of a classic South Philly rowhome, Palizzi Social Club has been a cherished members-only establishment for over a century.
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Founded in 1918 by a group from Vasto, Italy, the club has long served as a space where members could connect, converse in Italian, and uphold traditions passed down through generations.
They named the club after Filippo Palizzi, a painter from their town who was perhaps its most famous resident.
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General Manager Jorgen Eriksen pours a drink behind the bar at the Palizzi Social Club, an exclusive South Philadelphia club that after two years is once again welcoming new members, but only 100/CBS News Philadelphia
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