Albert M. Greenfield was a board member of many civic and philanthropic organizations in Philadelphia and nationally, was active in city politics and played a major role in the highly significant 1960s redevelopment of Philadelphia’s deteriorated, historic Society Hill section where Independence Hall is located.

He remained politically active throughout his life, enjoying close relationships with U.S. Presidents from Herbert Hoover to Lyndon Johnson. His influence was so pervasive that he became known as “Mr. Philadelphia.”

In 2007, The Foundation commissioned a film on the history and impact of Albert M. Greenfield's life and work. Research for the film uncovered the story of an outsider who persistently forged his way into Philadelphia history. The legend of his power and impact on the city is told in a compelling, one-hour television documentary covering four decades of Philadelphia history.