Download or read book The Philadelphia Inquirer s Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia written by Edward Colimore and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia--where more than three centuries of history come alive--is not one but several cities and you can experience all of them if you know where to look. Tucked amid the glass-and-steel skyscrapers stand the brick-and-mortar buildings of the colonial and Federal periods as well as blocks of homes from the Civil War Era and the Age of Victoria. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia takes history buffs on twelve walking tours through different city neighborhoods, visiting venerable buildings, quaint cobblestone streets, tiny courtyard gardens, magnificent parks, and out-of-the-way places that were part of the city's storied past. Arranged to help readers follow a logical path from site to site, the book includes maps, information about which sites can be toured, and tips on parking, public transportation, and nearby restaurants.
Download or read book The Philadelphia Inquirer s Guide to Historic Philadelphia written by Edward Colimore and published by . This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Walking Philadelphia written by Natalie Pompilio and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the most interesting, scenic, and historic places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, via 30 self-guided walking tours. From Broad Street to Independence National Park, from Manayunk to the Delaware River, the City of Brotherly Love is one of the world’s most fascinating places to explore. Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Local author Natalie Pompilio guides you through 30 unique walking tours in this comprehensive book. Walking Philadelphia makes you feel like you’re being led by your closest friend as you soak up the architecture, trivia, and more. The tours include important historic facts, as well as Natalie’s behind-the-scenes stories and tidbits. Plus, Tricia Pompilio’s photography brings these walking tours to life. Find vintage boutiques and high-end shopping destinations. Try restaurants that showcase famed fare (like cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and beer that make Philadelphia a foodies’ paradise). Discover Philadelphia’s many firsts: the first zoo, first library system, and first hospital—plus dozens of historic sites that you learned about in school. Explore a Museum District that’s second to none, an all-encompassing park system, and much more. Book Features 30 self-guided tours through the City of Brotherly Love America’s Most Historic Square Mile, one of the country’s liveliest and most lived-in urban centers Unique and surprising stories about people, places, and things Whether you’re looking for the Mural Mile in Center City or the historically modern charm of Society Hill, Walking Philadelphia will get you there. Find a route that appeals to you, and walk Philly!
Download or read book Guided Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia written by Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia written by John Francis Marion and published by Camino Books Incorporated. This book was released on 1989-03-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Review of Philadelphia 1896 written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia written by John Francis Marion and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bicentennial City written by John Francis Marion and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bicentennial City written by James F. Marion and published by . This book was released on 1976-06 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 180 Years written by Philadelphia Inquirer and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This Used to Be Philadelphia written by Natalie Pompilio and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia is thick with American firsts. Some—including the first zoo, first hospital, first public library, first university, first computer—are well known. Others are not and are here to be appreciated: Girl Scout cookies were originally baked by a commercial bakery here and “American Bandstand” was born in a West Philadelphia TV studio. This Used to Be Philadelphia goes deep inside the buildings, monuments, and familiar sights of the city to uncover its rich history, layer by layer. This book will introduce you to the city’s first residents, the Lenni Lenape, the tireless workers who made this “the Workshop of the World,” and the current residents who love all of these stories as told through the spaces they have filled. Learn how buildings from the 1876 World’s Fair, the first to be held in the U.S., are used today. Appreciate the city’s creative adaptive reuse projects, including a former technical school turned office space with a rooftop bar and the railroad headquarters that’s now artists’ studios. Take a colorful tour of the city’s bygone days with local sisters Natalie and Tricia Pompilio. You’ll never look at an old building in Philadelphia the same way again.
Download or read book Old City Philadelphia Walking Tours written by Richard J. Webster and published by . This book was released on 197? with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of the Philadelphia Inquirer written by Nicholas B. Wainwright and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caption title."Supplement to the Philadelphia inquirer, September 16, 1962." "Bibliographical note": p. 31.
Download or read book Philadelphia Liberty Trail written by Larissa Milne and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the founding of America in the city where it all began by strolling the newly created Philadelphia Liberty Trail. This guide takes a fresh approach to the historic district; going beyond such popular sights as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, highlighting attractions and unique spots overlooked by other guidebooks. Philadelphia Liberty Trail provides the colorful history of each sight along with practical travel information. Historic tidbits sprinkled throughout engage visitors of all ages: • Learn the shocking story of Benjamin Franklin’s electric turkey experiment. • Tour the sight of the first bank robbery in America in 1798, and learn how the hapless criminal was captured when he deposited the pilfered funds back into the very same bank. • Read about the unsung Quaker woman who saved George Washington's army from destruction. Easy to follow maps break the trail into segments. It also includes suggested side trips to area attractions such as Valley Forge and Fort Mifflin. Complete with lodging, dining, family-friendly options, and practical travel information, Philadelphia Liberty Trail immerses visitors in history right where it happened.
Download or read book The History of the Philadelphia Inquirer 1829 1924 written by Richard Joseph Beamish and published by . This book was released on 1924* with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art of Protest written by gestalten and published by Gestalten. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to art's ability to communicate and influence, it has always had a charged relationship with activism and politics. And, given the tumultuous times in which we live, with traditional democracies being challenged from all sides, the changing climate, global movements for social justice, and political upheaval causing millions to search for a better life abroad, this relationship has never been more important. The Art of Protest will explore the connection between art, politics, and activism today, revealing how, over the past decade, artists have been engaging with political and social issues of all kinds, through different artistic mediums.
Download or read book Walking Tours of Old Philadelphia written by Philadelphia (Pa.). Division of Public Information and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
