Download or read book Chestnut Hill written by Thomas H. Keels and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chestnut Hill, in northwest Philadelphia, is one of America's most beautiful urban villages thanks to the fusion of a magnificent physical setting, notable architecture, historic preservation, and careful planning. During the Colonial period, Chestnut Hill was a rough-hewn village of farmers and millers. After the railroad reached the area in 1854, Chestnut Hill's natural splendor and healthful atmosphere made it a popular spot for Philadelphia's wealthy. Soon, it was ringed by magnificent estates designed by Frank Furness, T.P. Chandler, and Horace Trumbauer. Living side-by-side with the wealthy were hardworking communities of Italian, Irish, and German immigrants. Chestnut Hill, a fascinating photographic record of Chestnut Hill's past, reveals some surprising secrets about this vibrant community. The current community center was once the site of a perpetual motion machine hoax that swindled nineteenth-century Philadelphians, and one local hotel provided liquor (and perhaps other illicit services) to Chestnut Hillers during Prohibition. The stunning photographs and riveting stories of Chestnut Hill include those of the anti-Catholic Know-Nothings, who threatened to halt the construction of Our Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in the 1850s, and of Richard Norris Williams II, who survived the sinking of the Titanic and went on to win the national tennis championship twice at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Download or read book Making Strides written by Lauren Brooke and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Chestnut Hill, the boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding! Malory has found friendship and success at Chestnut Hill, but she still feels like an outsider. When a new horse, Tybalt, joins the stable, Malory is drawn to his wary and defensive nature. Malory has always trusted her instinct when it comes to horses but is she willing to bet her future at Chestnut Hill that Tybalt has what it takes to win? More titles available: THE NEW CLASS (9781407130750), HEART OF GOLD (9781407130774) and PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9781407130781).
Download or read book The New Class written by Lauren Brooke and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Chestnut Hill, the boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding! Dylan Walsh has always dreamed of attending Chestnut Hill. Even though she's a first year, Dylan's not intimidated by the red-ribbon riders or high-class horses. But Dylan soon realizes being popular and talented at home doesn't mean anything at Chestnut Hill. When it's time to prove herself, choosing the friends - or the wrong enemies - could make all the difference. More titles available: MAKING STRIDES (9781407130767), HEART OF GOLD (9781407130774) and PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9781407130781).
Download or read book A Philadelphia Family written by David R. Contosta and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1992-03 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three generations of the Houston-Woodward family, one of the wealthiest and most influential in Philadelphia, have been leaders in politics, diplomacy, suburban planning, housing reform, land conservation, and historic preservation. In A Philadelphia Family, David Contosta analyzes the impact the Houstons and Woodwards have had economically, politically, and demographically on Philadelphia, a city known for its reserved and private leading families. The story of the Houston and Woodward families' continuing public service offers a unique perspective on Philadelphia history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Family founder Henry Howard Houston (1820-1895) was one of America's greatest post-Civil War entrepreneurs, a top executive of the Pennsylvania Railroad as well as a leading speculator in oil, mining, and other railroad ventures. Houston created a unique, planned suburb in Chestnut Hill, which his son Samuel and son-in-law George Woodward maintained and expanded in the twentieth century. Woodward, in particular, became an energetic crusader for housing reform. Other family members have distinguished themselves in government service and charitable work. Stanley Woodward served in the Roosevelt and Truman administrations, George Woodward was a state senator for 30 years, and Lawrence M. C. Smith was founder and owner of a prominent classical music station in Philadelphia.
Download or read book Southern Living House Plans written by The Editors of Southern Living and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of Southern Living Magazine presents House Plans.
Download or read book Aldek s Bestiary written by Romuald Roman and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Let me serve others by giving a brief respite from routine thoughts. I lack the material wealth to build a hospital or library, but if my animal stories make you relax and chuckle instead of worrying about problems, then I have succeeded far beyond Jeff Bezos, for he has only his billions, but I have a new friend." - Aldek's Bestiary Preface. Here you'll find the humorous plot twists and unusual characters of great fiction, but these tales touch on deeper truths about our psyches and our species. Barack Obama said, "literature and art remind us of our own folly, our presumptions, our selfishness and our shortsightedness. What books, art and stories can also do is remind you of the joys and hope and beauty we share." *How did Barack Obama know exactly how to describe Aldek's Bestiary?*
Download or read book A Chance to Shine written by Lauren Brooke and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Chestnut Hill, the boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding. Honey loves being at Chestnut Hill. She has her friends all around her and of course her gorgeous pony, Minnie, to ride. Things couldn't get any better. That is until she's offered the opportunity of a lifetime but also given what could be the worst news ever! How will Honey decide what to do? More titles available: THE NEW CLASS (9781407130750), MAKING STRIDES (9781407130767), HEART OF GOLD (9781407130774), PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9781407130781), TEAM SPIRIT (9781407130798), ALL OR NOTHING (9781407130804) and CHASING DREAMS (9781407130811).
Download or read book Heart of Gold written by Lauren Brooke and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Chestnut Hill, a boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding. Honey's made close friends at school yet she hasn't told anyone that she has a twin, or that he's really ill. Then when Patience's new pony is injured, no one understands her dedication to a pony that's not even hers. But Honey doesn't know how to share her secret ...
Download or read book Racing Hearts written by Lauren Brooke and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lessons in love are being learnt the hard way at Chestnut Hill. Meanwhile the pressure is mounting up, especially for team captain Malory. But with problems closer to home, will Malory be able t handle them alone
Download or read book All Or Nothing written by Lauren Brooke and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Chestnut Hill, the boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding. Malory's thrilled to be invited to try out for a top riding team. But that's before she learns that Caleb, the boy she's liked all year, is competing for a place too. Will Malory be able to keep her focus? More titles available: THE NEW CLASS (9781407130750), MAKING STRIDES (9781407130767), HEART OF GOLD (9781407130774), PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9781407130781), TEAM SPIRIT (9781407130798), CHASING DREAMS (9781407130811), A TIME TO REMEMBER (9781407130828).
Download or read book Houses of Philadelphia written by James B. Garrison and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Examines 40 properties in detail with over 300 archival and contemporary photographs, drawings, and floor plans." -- Dust jacket.
Download or read book Anatomy of an Epidemic written by Gordon Thomas and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1982 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the mysterious fatal disease traced to a hotel in Philadelphia in 1976.
Download or read book She s Your Sister and You Love Her Right written by Janet Gilmore and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a collection of quirky black-and-white photographs of sisters, old and new, alongside quotes by sisters about their sisters - some cute memories; some long-held resentments; some dark confessions; lots of deep rivalries! Would make a lovely present for a sister.
Download or read book The Hatts of Chestnut Hill written by Doyle Hatt and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Another Christmas Carol written by John C Derr and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the remarkable story of Ebenezer Scrooge was true? What if the account was relayed to Dickens and he turned it into A Christmas Carol? What if the Ghostly visitations did not begin with, nor end with, Scrooge, but the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come visit one misanthropic soul in need of reclamation every Christmas Eve? This modern-day sequel to the Charles Dickens classic assumes all of the above. And this time, the spiritual trio's attentions have been directed to a not-so-nice woman in Philadelphia. Ellie Printh is a 53-year-old heart transplant survivor and wealthy business owner who loves no one and has no intention of changing that. On the anniversary of the life-saving operation performed seven Christmas Eves prior, the spirit of her equally irascible heart donor warns her she will be visited by three ghosts, looking to reform her character and give her a fresh start. But will this supernatural encounter change Ellie for good or are some people simply too stuck in their ways? John Derr's Dickens-inspired novel is a Christmas story that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Exploring some big themes including childhood trauma and abuse, Another Christmas Carol's message will stay with readers long after they finish the final page.
Download or read book Far and Away written by Lauren Brooke and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Chestnut Hill, the boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding. Lani wishes her best friend Honey didn't have to move back to England. What will Chestnut Hill be like without her? There must be a way to keep their friendship on track... More titles available: THE NEW CLASS (9781407130750), MAKING STRIDES (9781407130767), HEART OF GOLD (9781407130774), PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9781407130781), TEAM SPIRIT (9781407130798), ALL OR NOTHING (9781407130804) and CHASING DREAMS (9781407130811).
Download or read book Chestnut Hill Revisited written by Elizabeth Farmer Jarvis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chestnut Hill was home to some of America's most affluent and socially elite families at the beginning of the twentieth century. They engaged prominent architects to design their houses in the latest styles, leaving Chestnut Hill with a rich architectural legacy. It was also a destination for immigrants. Stonemasons from Italy came to build the splendid estates. Irish families escaping poverty worked as domestic servants, gardeners, and chauffeurs. People of all backgrounds crossed paths on Germantown Avenue, where shopkeepers saw to the needs of the rich and modest alike. This busy artery was Chestnut Hill's link to downtown Philadelphia. Trolleys, railroads, hospitals, and the Wissahickon Creek were all part of the Chestnut Hill story. Chestnut Hill Revisited uses photographs unearthed from family albums and historical archives to show the area as it once was.
