Philadelphia Reflections

Stories from the Delaware to the Schuylkill

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
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Author: ISBN: 9781625841360
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: September 20, 2011
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781625841360
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: September 20, 2011
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English
Beyond the iconic landmarks of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell is the Philadelphia the locals know. The gritty waterfront district, the vital farming suburbs and the immigrant communities of Germantown and Kensington are all part of the hometown face of Philly.
From the bustling streets of the downtown of today and yesteryear to the bingo halls of Allentown and the Middletown Grange Fair, this collection takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through the cityscapes and suburbs. Sixteen of Pennsylvania�s finest creative nonfiction writers share their stories of taking SEPTA buses, riding the Wanamaker�s monorail and kayaking the Schuylkill. This collection of vignettes masterfully reveals the unforgettable histories and colorful traditions that make up the City of Neighborhoods.
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Beyond the iconic landmarks of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell is the Philadelphia the locals know. The gritty waterfront district, the vital farming suburbs and the immigrant communities of Germantown and Kensington are all part of the hometown face of Philly.
From the bustling streets of the downtown of today and yesteryear to the bingo halls of Allentown and the Middletown Grange Fair, this collection takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through the cityscapes and suburbs. Sixteen of Pennsylvania�s finest creative nonfiction writers share their stories of taking SEPTA buses, riding the Wanamaker�s monorail and kayaking the Schuylkill. This collection of vignettes masterfully reveals the unforgettable histories and colorful traditions that make up the City of Neighborhoods.

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