History
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Features in FrancisvilleKnow Your History: Stephen Girard and Girard College
Although the name “Girard” is commonly spoken in Philadelphia, the reason behind it is less known. Stephen Girard’s legacy is evident by Girard Avenue that spans almost 8 miles through…
Spencer Homan | 05/11/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonPreserving Philadelphia’s Presbyterian Past
Philadelphia is a city of many unique pieces of public art. Iconic works like the LOVE statue or William Penn on top of City Hall are images that are important…
Ptah Gabrie | 04/29/2016 -
A&E in Strawberry MansionKnow Your History! John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion Home
April has been Jazz Appreciation Month, so in honor of the truest of American art forms, we’d like to shed some light on a man who redefined the genre while…
Spencer Homan | 04/29/2016 -
FeaturesKnow Your History: William Cramp and Sons
One of the world’s most renowned shipbuilding companies of the 1800s, William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding company had a major impact on the areas of Kensington, Port Richmond, and the…
Spencer Homan | 04/15/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownKnow Your History! Otto Wolf, Architect of More Than 60 Buildings in North Philly
Although small in total land-area, Brewerytown is known for its distinct location, architecture, and history. Most people can assume how this Philadelphia neighborhood earned its name, but who is responsible…
Spencer Homan | 04/11/2016