Monatsarchive: August 2017

Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People – Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer

Dr. Oberholtzer was engaged upon this book for many months. He has aimed to present the people of Philadelphia, as well as the details of their government, and he has opened new sources of information and presents new aspects in the life of the city. His detailed and thoroughly investigated narrative covers a time of 225 years and gives in-depth insights on the foundation of the town, the Civil War years, the Declaration of Independence and many events more.

Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People

Format: Paperback.

Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People.

ISBN: 9783849677831

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The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia – Thompson Westcott

Mr. Thompson Westcott, the author, is perfectly at home on this subject, having written “The Guide Book to Philadelphia,” and a history of the city. In the present volume, he has given a description of all the interesting historic buildings of the city, e.g. Penn’s Cottage, Swedes’ Church, Bartram’s House, Christ Church, Independence Hall, the Slate Roof House or Mount Pleasant, together with a notice of their owners and occupants.

The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia

Format: Paperback.

The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia.

ISBN: 9783849677824

Available at amazon.com and other venues.

Philadelphia Basics (from Wikipedia):

Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Story of Philadelphia – Lilian Ione Rhoades

Philadelphia is especially rich in historic associations. In its halls were enunciated those principles of human rights that gave birth to free institutions. Here were assembled those patriotic men whose wise words and brave deeds laid the foundations and gave shape to the temple of American liberty. Here was written the Declaration of Independence, the most -distinguished state paper ever drafted by human pen. Here stands Independence Hall, in which that Declaration was debated, adopted, and signed. Here, in a little house, still standing, was designed the American flag, that now floats over the grandest nation of all time. Here, in one of our streets, was sent up the silken kite that … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...