Today In Old Philadelphia
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Today In Old Philadelphia
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Author : Elvajean Hall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Today In Old Philadelphia written by Elvajean Hall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Philadelphia categories.
Explains in simple text and illustrations the historical significance of Philadelphia's most important historic buildings and sights.
Philadelphia Then And Now
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Author : Kenneth Finkel
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1988-01-01
Philadelphia Then And Now written by Kenneth Finkel and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01-01 with Photography categories.
Rare photographs of City Hall, Logan Square, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, other landmarks juxtaposed with contemporary views. Introduction. Captions.
Philadelphia Then And Now
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Author : Edward Arthur Mauger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Philadelphia Then And Now written by Edward Arthur Mauger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Philadelphia (Pa.) categories.
This oversized edition takes a look at the history of Philadelphia, from Independence Hall to Society Hill, with both modern and historic photography and captions describing the development of this famous city. 140 photos.
Your Official Guide To Historic Philadelphia
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Author : Historic Philadelphia
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Your Official Guide To Historic Philadelphia written by Historic Philadelphia and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with categories.
Old Philadelphia In Early Photographs 1839 1914
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Author : Free Library of Philadelphia
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1976-01-01
Old Philadelphia In Early Photographs 1839 1914 written by Free Library of Philadelphia and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-01-01 with Photography categories.
Early growth is traced through photographs and historic landmarks
Philadelphia S Old Southwark District
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Author : Heather Gibson Moqtaderi and Mehron Moqtaderi
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2014
Philadelphia S Old Southwark District written by Heather Gibson Moqtaderi and Mehron Moqtaderi and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
Southwark's deep history is tied to its relationship to the waterfront and the multitude of immigrant communities that settled its streets. The area along the banks of the Delaware River originally known as Philadelphia's Southwark District encompasses the present-day neighborhoods of Queen Village, Pennsport, and Dickinson Square West. The Washington Avenue Immigration Station, Southwark's counterpart to Ellis Island, was a testament to the waves of immigrants reaching America's shores in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the immigrants who stayed in Philadelphia found inexpensive housing in Southwark and employment along the waterfront. Today, the neighborhoods of old Southwark continue to embrace diversity. Many of the area's historic houses still stand alongside newly built homes. While the construction of high-volume roadways cut off the neighborhoods from the waterfront, new efforts are reconnecting Southwark to the river through improved access points and attractive waterfront recreation areas.
A Little Girl In Old Philadelphia
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Author : Amanda Minnie Douglas
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28
A Little Girl In Old Philadelphia written by Amanda Minnie Douglas and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-28 with Fiction categories.
She was swinging her gingham sunbonnet, faded beyond any recognition of its pristine coloring, her small hand keeping tight hold of the strings. At every revolution it went swifter and swifter until it seemed a grayish sort of wheel whirling in the late sunshine that sent long shadows among the trees. When she let it go it flew like a great bird, while she laughed sweet, merry childish notes that would have stirred almost any soul. A slim, lithe little maid with a great crop of yellow hair, cut short in the neck, and as we should say now, banged across the forehead. But it was a mass of frowzy curls that seemed full of sunshine. There were two doors opening from this kitchen to a small hall, from thence to the ordinary living room, and a smaller one adjoining, used for a sort of parlor, as we should call it now, a kind of state room where the Friends often held meetings. It was very plain indeed. There were straight white curtains at the windows, without a bit of fringe or netting. Women used to make these adornments as a kind of fancy work, but the rigid rules of the Friends discountenanced all such employments, even if it was to improve odd moments. There was no carpet on the floor, which was scrubbed to spotlessness; chairs of oaken frame, bent, and polished by the busy housewife until they shone, with seats of broad splint or rushes painted yellow. A large set of drawers with several shelves on top stood between the windows, and a wooden settle was ranged along the wall. A table with a great Bible and two or three religious books, and a high mantel with two enormous pitchers that glittered in a brilliant color which was called British luster, with a brass snuffers and tray and candlesticks, were the only concession to the spirit of worldliness. Primrose entered with a lagging step behind her aunt. There sat Mistress Janice Kent in her riding habit of green cloth faced with red silk, and a habit shirt of the same color just showing at the neck where the lapels crossed. Her hat was wound around with a green veil, and her gauntlet gloves were of yellow buckskin broidered with black. In one hand she still held her riding whip. A somewhat airy but dignified-looking person with dark, rather sharp eyes, and dark hair; and a considerable amount of color, heightened now by the rapid exercise.
Byways And Boulevards In And About Historic Philadelphia
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Author : Francis Burke Brandt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
Byways And Boulevards In And About Historic Philadelphia written by Francis Burke Brandt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Automobile travel categories.
The Philadelphia Inquirer S Guide To Historic Philadelphia
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Author : Edward Colimore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-10
The Philadelphia Inquirer S Guide To Historic Philadelphia written by Edward Colimore and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10 with History categories.
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Guide to Historic Philadelphia takes history buffs on twelve walking tours through different city neighborhoods, visiting buildings, streets, gardens, and parks that remain testaments to Philadelphia's storied past. Arranged to help readers follow a logical path from site to site, the guide includes maps, information about which sites can be toured, and tips on parking, public transportation, and nearby restaurants. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Guide to Historic Philadelphia is the definitive resource for readers who want to stand in the spot where William Penn first set foot in his new city, follow in the footsteps of Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin, and explore grand Victorian-era buildings that remain a vibrant part of life here. Included are tours of the Independence Hall area, Society Hill, Penn's Landing, Fairmount Park, Germantown, and much more. This is an indispensable guide for visitors to Philadelphia, for residents who want to know more about their city's past, and for anyone who has an interest in the history of one of our country's oldest and greatest cities.
Byways And Boulevards In And About Historic Philadelphia Classic Reprint
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Author : Francis Burke Brandt
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2016-12-23
Byways And Boulevards In And About Historic Philadelphia Classic Reprint written by Francis Burke Brandt and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-23 with Reference categories.
Excerpt from Byways and Boulevards in and About Historic Philadelphia The corn exchange national bank takes pleasure in helping to make Philadelphia better known to its own citizens and to visitors from afar in a way unique among guide books. The present volume should bring motorists ocking to Philadelphia. It should also stimulate new uses for the automobile at home. For the book does more than tell about Philadelphia, it shows how to visit and enjoy every nook and corner of the nation's greatest historic city. It does this chie y in the form of attractive motor routes, which embrace all the places and memorials of historic and scenic importance in' and about Philadelphia. It is a book therefore to be used in an automobile, not merely to be read in a library. It will be found most valuable as an exact historic auto-guide to the old homestead of the nation. Several special features will appeal to the auto-tourist. Not only are definite directions given by which the chief sights of the city and its surround ings may be reached, but the minimum time necessary to visit and inspect them. Is fully indicated. For convenience and quick reference the Descriptive Itineraries show in bold-faced type the exact mileage location of the site or relic described. The visitor limited in time to 'one or more days will find useful the Summary sight-seeing Tours, which cover the important points of interest. Frequent visitors to Philadelphia will find in this guide something new for every occasion. The long-distance tourist, reaching or leaving Phila delphia by one of the great highway routes, will find the scheduled Detours attractive and, in the long run, time-saving. The doctor, the lawyer, the banker, the business man, the teacher, the churchman, the industrial worker, and the social worker, as well as the general sight-seer, will find something that appeals to his special interest. Moreover, every user of the book will discover that it is a guide to a series of auto-outings every one of which teems with scenic and kaleidoscopic experiences not set down in the text. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."