Philadelphia Then and Now (Compact) (Then & Now Thunder Bay) - Softcover

Mauger, Edward Arthur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592238645 ISBN 13: 9781592238644

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press, 2008

Synopsis

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love,” is an American institution. Established more than 300 years ago by William Penn, Philly is the birthplace of many American firsts: the first capital city, the first national bank, the first zoo, the first library, and even the first cheese steak. Explore this magnificent city for yourself in the new compact edition of Philadelphia Then and Now.

Incredible then-and-now photographs detail life in Philadelphia over the centuries. See how much has and hasn’t changed!
One of America’s oldest cities, Philadelphia has a rich and varied architectural heritage.
Compare an 1855 photo of America’s oldest congressional building Congress Hall with a contemporary image, and you’ll notice not much has changed, except for the traffic lights. Like its famous next-door neighbor, Independence Hall (otherwise known as the Philadelphia Statehouse), it has been faithfully restored.
Visit with some of the city’s most famous residents! Discover who actually lived in the Betsy Ross House (not who you think!) and find out what happened to Edgar Allen Poe’s infamous raven.

About this title

About the Author:

Ed Mauger, founder of Philadelphia on Foot, has fashioned unique tours based on his in-depth knowledge of city history and architecture and of the streets and byways of old Philadelphia. His wit, warmth and storytelling abilities have earned him praise as "Philadelphia's favorite colonial guide," as well as plaudits by critics from coast to coast. Dubbed a "genial campus legend" when he left his position as Associate Dean at Rutgers University, Ed has also authored several articles on Philadelphia history and colonial high life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1592238645
• ISBN 13: 9781592238644
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144