Frances Anne Wister (1874-1956) – Born into a prominent Philadelphia family, Wister involved herself in many of upper society’s clubs and organizations. She served as vice president of the Women’s Civic Club of Philadelphia, an organization that helped bring electric street lighting to Philadelphia; Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra; member of the Philadelphia Board of Education and, in 1931, founder the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, where, as the organization’s president, she used her connections to help save and preserve both the Powel House and Elfreth’s Alley. Elfreth’s Alley, between 2nd & Front Streets and Race & Arch Streets