Travels in Philadelphia
Author : Christopher Morley
Publisher :
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,77 MB
Release : 1920
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : Christopher Morley
Publisher :
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,77 MB
Release : 1920
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : Edward Colimore
Publisher : Camino Books Incorporated
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 35,79 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9781933822037
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tours of 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 historic 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.
Author : Larissa Milne
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 26,89 MB
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1493016385
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.
Author : Jim Murphy
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 50,27 MB
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1439919240
"An alternative, history-focused guidebook to a selection of Philadelphia's heroes and notable places"--
Author : William Bartram
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 46,42 MB
Release : 1955-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780486200132
Reprint of 1791 ed.
Author : Samantha Cook
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 1468 pages
File Size : 49,9 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781843532620
The Rough Guide to the USA is the most comprehensive and colourful guide to the fifty states available. There are lively accounts of every region and attraction from the bright lights of Broadway to the vast open plains of Wyoming. The guide gives refreshingly opinionated reviews of the established sights and landmarks as well as uncovering many of the lesser-known gems, allowing the visitor to make the most of their trip. There are feature boxes that provide information on a variety of subjects from the Delta blues to the geology of the Grand Canyon. There are also maps and plans to help you navigate around the major attractions, inner city streets or interstates
Author : Iris Mccarthy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 15,9 MB
Release : 2012-09-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0762788976
Food Lovers' Guides Indispensable handbooks to local gastronomic delights The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by local authorities, they are a one-stop for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: • Food festivals and culinary events • Farmers markets and farm stands • Specialty food shops • Places to pick your own produce • One-of-a-kind restaurants and landmark eateries • Recipes using local ingredients and traditions • The best wineries and brewpubs
Author : Eli Bowen
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,78 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781021749048
Journey through the beautiful state of Pennsylvania with this stunning pictorial sketch-book. Featuring breathtaking illustrations and informative descriptions, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Keystone State. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Edward Arthur Mauger
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,92 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Philadelphia (Pa.)
ISBN : 9780517228746
Philadelphia, America's first capital, is hostorically the most important city in the United States. It was here that William Penn insisted on "liberty of conscience" for his colony, that the founding fathers signed the Constitution, that the United States' first museums and centers of learning were founded, and the wheels of teh nation's industry began to turn. Philadelphia in Photographstakes a visual tour of the city, its beautiful parks, and natural surroundings. Beginning in the Old City, with attractions such as Elfreth's Alley—the United States' oldest residential street—and the Betsy Ross House, where the first Stars and Stripes is said to have been sewn, it visits all of Philadelphia's most celebrated locations. Within its pages are the stories of men such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin who helped forge a new nation. Philadelphia in Photographsincludes spectacular images that take in the elegance of Society Hill with its quaint cobblestone lanes, the pastoral pleasures of Fairmount Park, the righ culture of Parkway and the Avenue of Arts, as well as sights further afield, such as Frank Lloyd Wright's amazing architectural prayer, the Beth Shalom Synagogue. As rich in beautiful photography as the city is in history,Philadelphia in Photographsis a superb celebration of the city of brotherly love.
Author : Roger W. Moss
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,2 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
This opulent volume, by the author and photographer of the acclaimed Historic Houses of Philadelphia, will serve as a guide through the architectural and religious traditions of Philadelphia, complete with maps, telephone numbers, and web sites.