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Book Synopsis Philadelphia's Washington Square by : Bill Double
Download or read book Philadelphia's Washington Square written by Bill Double and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia's Washington Square, a shaded 6.6-acre plot near the nation's birthplace at Independence Hall, has been a focal point of the city's history for more than 300 years. Designated by William Penn in 1683 as an open space, the square served as a potter's field for its first 100 years. The remains of more than 2,000 indigents, soldiers, and yellow fever victims rest beneath its sod. By 1825, the graveyard was closed and the square was redesigned as a public promenade. Rude huts on its periphery gave way to fashionable middle-class homes. Washington Square became a destination for publishing and advertising, home to the likes of J. B. Lippincott, W. B. Saunders, Curtis Publishing Company, Farm Journal, and advertising giant N. W. Ayer. In the 1950s, its Society Hill neighborhood was restored, and a memorial to the unknown soldier of the American Revolution was dedicated in the square. Today the square is again attracting the affluent with condominiums in its converted publishing houses.
Book Synopsis Washington Square, Philadelphia, Preservation Act by :
Download or read book Washington Square, Philadelphia, Preservation Act written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Paul Hogarth's Walking Tours of Old Philadelphia by : Paul Hogarth
Download or read book Paul Hogarth's Walking Tours of Old Philadelphia written by Paul Hogarth and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Publisher :Philadelphia : The Penn mutual life insurance Company ISBN 13 : Total Pages :168 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis The Independence Square Neighborhood by : Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Download or read book The Independence Square Neighborhood written by Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and published by Philadelphia : The Penn mutual life insurance Company. This book was released on 1926 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Washington Square written by Henry James and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catherine Sloper, a plain and unassuming young woman in mid-19th century New Work, becomes entangled in a battle of wills with her overbearing father, Dr. Austin Sloper. When Catherine falls in love with the charming but penniless Morris Townsend, her father is convinced that Townsend is only after her inheritance. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Catherine must navigate the complexities of love, betrayal, and familial duty. Set against the backdrop of the genteel society of Washington Square, James' masterful prose captures the nuances of human relationships with precision and depth. Washington Square is a timeless exploration of the clash between duty and desire, innocence and manipulation, making it a captivating read that continues to resonate with readers today. HENRY JAMES [1843 -1916] was born in New York but emigrated to Europe early in life. He is one of the most important figures in Anglo-Saxon turn-of-the-century literature, with novels such as The American [1877] and the horror novel The Turn of the Screw [1898].
Book Synopsis Philadelphia and Its Environs (Classic Reprint) by : George Abishai Woodward
Download or read book Philadelphia and Its Environs (Classic Reprint) written by George Abishai Woodward and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Philadelphia and Its Environs Washington Square was once a Potter's field. Many soldiers, victims of the smallpox and camp fever, were buried here during the Revolution. The ground under the waving trees and springing grass, where the birds sing and the children play, is literally full of dead men's bones, but the grass is no less green, the sunshine no less bright, on that account, and the dead sleep none the less peacefully, for the life above them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Archeological Supervision and Monitoring of Restoration Activities at Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by :
Download or read book Archeological Supervision and Monitoring of Restoration Activities at Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Washington Square written by Henry James and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Around Washington Square by : Luther S. Harris
Download or read book Around Washington Square written by Luther S. Harris and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A sprawling, comprehensive account of the neighborhood's history from 1797 to the present day... It is a treasure trove for both the historian and the lover of the Village." -- New York Sun
Book Synopsis Philadelphia: South of Market and East of Broad by : Gus Spector
Download or read book Philadelphia: South of Market and East of Broad written by Gus Spector and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia: South of Market and East of Broad offers a whirlwind journey to the older regions of the city. Along the way, readers will travel the length of South Broad Street from city hall toward the Naval Yard and the former sports complex and will wander by Market Street's former bustling shops--such as Gimbel's, Wanamaker's, and Leary's quaint bookstore--to the street's terminus at the Delaware River port and the Camden ferries. They will become reacquainted with Independence Square, Washington Square, and the magnificent buildings that once surrounded them and will also revisit South Philadelphia and its Italian Market. These images grant an opportunity to explore Philadelphia's streets, peer into its historic nooks, and seek out buildings that have long since gone the way of the wrecking ball.
Book Synopsis Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell by : Robert W. Sands Jr.
Download or read book Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell written by Robert W. Sands Jr. and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, two of America's most revered symbols of freedom, date back to the British rule of the American colonies. The main structure of Independence Hall was completed in 1732, and the final casting of the Liberty Bell was completed in 1753. Visited by over two million people yearly, these historic icons have been used as backdrops for many political and social demonstrations and speeches. Filled with images from the archives of Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia Department of Records, and collections from around the country, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell illustrates how these two historic relics generate a sense of pride and patriotism set forth by the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Book Synopsis Neighborhood Recovery by : John Kromer
Download or read book Neighborhood Recovery written by John Kromer and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we help distressed neighborhoods recover from a generation of economic loss and reposition themselves for success in today's economy? While many have proposed solutions to the problems of neighborhoods suffering from economic disinvestment, John Kromer has actually put them to work successfully as Philadelphia's housing director. Part war story, part how-to manual, and part advocacy for more effective public policy, Neighborhood Recovery describes how a blending of public-sector leadership and community initiative can bring success to urban communities. Kromer's framework for neighborhood recovery addresses issues such as - neighborhood strategic planning - home ownership and financing - the role of community-based organizations - public housing - work-readiness and job training for neighborhood residents - housing for homeless people and others with specialized needs - the importance of advocacy in influencing and advancing neighborhood reinvestment policy. Neighborhood Recovery presents a policy approach that cities can use to improve the physical condition of their neighborhoods and help urban residents compete for good jobs in the metropolitan economy. Kromer's experience in Philadelphia reveals challenges and opportunities that can decisively influence the future of neighborhoods in many other American cities.
Book Synopsis Old Philadelphia Houses on Society Hill, 1750–1840 by : Elizabeth B. McCall
Download or read book Old Philadelphia Houses on Society Hill, 1750–1840 written by Elizabeth B. McCall and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-09-12 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Officially known as Washington Square Park, Philadelphia’s Society Hill district contains an impressive number of eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century houses—perhaps as many as any other comparable area in the United States. This book presents, in text and pictures, the stories of its outstanding Colonial and Early American mansions and dwellings and simple row houses; its churches and other exceptional historic buildings. Old Philadelphia Houseson Society Hill contains both notes and illustrations on the design and architectural details of early Philadelphia row houses. There are also enlightening chapters devoted to such famous places as Bell’s Court, the Drinker House and Drinker’s Court, the Head House and Old Market, the Hill-Physick-Keith House and the Latta House, Old Pine Street Church and the Pennsylvania Hospital, the Man Full of Trouble Inn and many others, all complemented by photos. Featured are the uses of brick and the traditional design and decoration of the period’s interiors, showing antique furniture and prevailing modes of interior decoration. The 150 photographs strike a nice balance of exteriors and interiors, showing characteristic basics and details of structure and charming furniture pieces and accessories of old-time daily living. Tidbits of information concerning such personages as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Dr. Benjamin Rush and other eminent Americans are scattered throughout the book.
Author :United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands, Reserved Water, and Resource Conservation Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :256 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (51 download)
Book Synopsis Various Authorizations to Units of the National Park System and an Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System: S. 530, H.R. 105, H.R. 1343, H.R. 934 by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands, Reserved Water, and Resource Conservation
Download or read book Various Authorizations to Units of the National Park System and an Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System: S. 530, H.R. 105, H.R. 1343, H.R. 934 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands, Reserved Water, and Resource Conservation and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :U. S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Publisher :CreateSpace ISBN 13 :9781483968018 Total Pages :40 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (68 download)
Book Synopsis Survey of Washington Square Plaques and Waysides by : U. S. Department of the Interior National Park Service
Download or read book Survey of Washington Square Plaques and Waysides written by U. S. Department of the Interior National Park Service and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a survey of the current memorial plaques, waysides and identification plaques found throughout Washington Square as of January 2006. The memorial plaques in the square include everything from plaques that honor individuals and their work, those that commemorate important events, to identifying tree genus and species. Current waysides contain history about the Square and Philadelphia, while the identification plaques consist of various informational markers. The accompanying map locates the forty-two plaques and waysides currently within Washington Square. This map is divided into quadrants and further divided into zones, with each plaque and wayside appropriately located on the map. Other information found in this survey includes dimensions of the metal plaque or stone wayside, material from which the marker is made, installation or dedication date (if known), and the inscription that can be found on the plaque or wayside. In addition, two photographs of the plaque or wayside are included, one being a close shot of the marker at the time this survey was conducted, and another photograph showing the single marker within the wider surroundings of Washington Square.
Download or read book Washington Square written by Henry James and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis It Happened on Washington Square by : Emily Kies Folpe
Download or read book It Happened on Washington Square written by Emily Kies Folpe and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating history of Washington Square Park and its inhabitants.
