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Book Synopsis Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) by : Esther M. Thurber
Download or read book Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) written by Esther M. Thurber and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia Hether the story of a treaty of good feeling having been signed between William Penn and the Indians, has a foundation in fact or not. 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 The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia by : Thompson Westcott
Download or read book The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia written by Thompson Westcott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia: With Some Notice of Their Owners and Occupants E sure to settle the figure of the town so as that the streets hereafter may be uniform down to the water from the country bounds, wrote Wm. Penn, the proprietor and governor Of Pennsylvania, on 3oth of September, 1681, to his trusty and. 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 Byways and Boulevards in and About Historic Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) by : Francis Burke Brandt
Download or read book Byways and Boulevards in and About Historic Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) written by Francis Burke Brandt and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Byways and Boulevards in and About Historic Philadelphia The corn exchange national bank takes pleasure in helping to make Philadelphia better known to its own citizens and to visitors from afar in a way unique among guide books. The present volume should bring motorists ocking to Philadelphia. It should also stimulate new uses for the automobile at home. For the book does more than tell about Philadelphia, it shows how to visit and enjoy every nook and corner of the nation's greatest historic city. It does this chie y in the form of attractive motor routes, which embrace all the places and memorials of historic and scenic importance in' and about Philadelphia. It is a book therefore to be used in an automobile, not merely to be read in a library. It will be found most valuable as an exact historic auto-guide to the old homestead of the nation. Several special features will appeal to the auto-tourist. Not only are definite directions given by which the chief sights of the city and its surround ings may be reached, but the minimum time necessary to visit and inspect them. Is fully indicated. For convenience and quick reference the Descriptive Itineraries show in bold-faced type the exact mileage location of the site or relic described. The visitor limited in time to 'one or more days will find useful the Summary sight-seeing Tours, which cover the important points of interest. Frequent visitors to Philadelphia will find in this guide something new for every occasion. The long-distance tourist, reaching or leaving Phila delphia by one of the great highway routes, will find the scheduled Detours attractive and, in the long run, time-saving. The doctor, the lawyer, the banker, the business man, the teacher, the churchman, the industrial worker, and the social worker, as well as the general sight-seer, will find something that appeals to his special interest. Moreover, every user of the book will discover that it is a guide to a series of auto-outings every one of which teems with scenic and kaleidoscopic experiences not set down in the text. 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 Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia by : Roger W. Moss
Download or read book Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia written by Roger W. Moss and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2008-11-18 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architectural historian Moss and photographer Crane set out to celebrate the surviving historic architecture of Philadelphia. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates Philadelphia's evolution from a modest mercantile outpost of a colonial power to a world-renowned cosmopolitan city.
Book Synopsis Historic Sacred Places of Philadelphia by : Roger W. Moss
Download or read book Historic Sacred Places of Philadelphia written by Roger W. Moss and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Historic Views of Ye Olde Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) by :
Download or read book Historic Views of Ye Olde Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historic Views of Ye Olde Philadelphia Gloria dei (old Swedes') church - Swanson Street, near front. Erected in 1700. Independence hall - Birthplace of the Republic; scene of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 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 The Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania Square by : Robert Bruce
Download or read book The Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania Square written by Robert Bruce and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania Square: Old Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Pike Within convenient distance of the start of this trip across Pennsylvania are several of the most historic buildings in the United States, a priceless inheritance from the colonial and revolutionary periods. They are grouped fairly close together in the old residence and business center, on or about Chestnut, Market and Arch streets, within a few squares of the Delaware river. Well-built, most fortunately preserved, and guarded with care, their substantial and dignified architecture is in complete harmony with the associations and traditions which cluster around 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 The Public School Buildings of the City of Philadelphia from 1745 to 1845 (Classic Reprint) by : Franklin Davenport Edmunds
Download or read book The Public School Buildings of the City of Philadelphia from 1745 to 1845 (Classic Reprint) written by Franklin Davenport Edmunds and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Public School Buildings of the City of Philadelphia From 1745 to 1845 Inordertopruervemedatacontained uponthe card index in theofficeoime Superintendent of Buildings.wbich might be very easilyloétthroughsomeunioreseen casulty, it was deemed by the complierdesireabletoduplicatethesecardsflhisconstitutesthe only excuseiormepresentvolumnmhichitishoped might be followed by later books to couplete the work. 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 The Public School Buildings of the City of Philadelphia from 1853 to 1867 (Classic Reprint) by : Franklin Davenport Edmunds
Download or read book The Public School Buildings of the City of Philadelphia from 1853 to 1867 (Classic Reprint) written by Franklin Davenport Edmunds and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-25 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Public School Buildings of the City of Philadelphia From 1853 to 1867 The writer is again pleased to acknowledge the assistance he has had from the Committee on Finance of the Board of Public Education and that of Mr. William Dick, Secretary of the Board, and of Mr. J. 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 Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia - Primary Source Edition by : Esther M. [From Old Catalog] Thurber
Download or read book Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia - Primary Source Edition written by Esther M. [From Old Catalog] Thurber and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Book Synopsis The Romance of Old Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) by : John T. Faris
Download or read book The Romance of Old Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) written by John T. Faris and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Romance of Old Philadelphia Special mention should be made of the delightful books by Mr. Henry W. Shoemaker, who has written so appreciatively of his native central Pennsylvania highlands. Quotations have been made from these in many instances; again they have furnished inspi ration for paragraphs that may perhaps give more than a surface hint of the original source. This is true also of some of the local histories consulted. Whenever it has been possible to tell of indebtedness, this has been done. 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 What to See in Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) by : John Wanamaker Philadelphia
Download or read book What to See in Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) written by John Wanamaker Philadelphia and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from What to See in Philadelphia Bell Whose bronze tongue first proclaimed Liberty throughout all the land. 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 Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa (Classic Reprint) by : Edward M. Riley
Download or read book Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa (Classic Reprint) written by Edward M. Riley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-18 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa In the 173o's, Philadelphia had a population of almost people. Only Boston, with was larger; while New York was third, with The area of what was to become Independence Square contained only a few small houses. The uneven ground was covered on the north with whortleberry bushes; to the south, across Walnut Street, stood a peach orchard. It is apparent that the plans from which the State House was con structed were drawn by Edmund Woolley, master carpenter, who was also the principal builder under the direction of Andrew Hamilton. To these two men go the major credit for the design and erection of one of the most beautiful administrative buildings of the Colonial period. 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 University of Pennsylvania by : George E. Nitzsche
Download or read book University of Pennsylvania written by George E. Nitzsche and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from University of Pennsylvania: Its History, Traditions, Buildings and Memorials; Also a Brief Guide to Philadelphia To acquaint students, alumni and visitors with the equipment and resources of the University of Pennsylvania, and to assist the students and friends of the University in escorting visitors through the institution, the editor prepared, in 1904, a pamphlet descriptive of the principal buildings and objects of interest, which was the first edition of this Guide Book. The subsequent editions were illustrated and greatly enlarged. The six editions had issues of from five to twenty thousand copies. The editor acknowledges the assistance given him by various officials of the University, and also information and data collected from a number of reports and pamphlets. 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 Frazier's Centennial Pocket Guide to Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) by :
Download or read book Frazier's Centennial Pocket Guide to Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Frazier's Centennial Pocket Guide to Philadelphia Many foreign nations will erect special buildings for their own use. Arrangements to this effect have thus far been completed by England, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Turkey, and Morocco, and are under con sideration by other countries. As far as can at present be foreseen, the entire number of buildings on the Exhibition grounds is likely to be from two hundred to two hundred and fifty. 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 Grounds and Buildings of the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (Classic Reprint) by : Dorsey Gardner
Download or read book Grounds and Buildings of the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (Classic Reprint) written by Dorsey Gardner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Grounds and Buildings of the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 From official sources, and are believed to be entirely accurate. The ground-plans and other data regarding the buildings have been taken largely from the reports of the Chiefs of Bureaus in the Exhibition and of the various engineers and architects Whose names are given on subsequent pages. Special acknowledgments are due to the officers of the. 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 Philadelphia's Architecture (Classic Reprint) by : William F. Gray
Download or read book Philadelphia's Architecture (Classic Reprint) written by William F. Gray and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Philadelphia's Architecture But this is a condition which Philadelphia shares with every Ameri can city, and the cry goes up all over the country, Are we ever to have a type or style of architecture which will be really American? Which sometimes is echoed by the cry of Do we want it? This is the age of eclecticism - and cynicism. 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.
