Description
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.
Author: Colleen Lutz Clemens
Publisher: History Press
Published: 09/20/2011
Pages: 139
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.95h x 6.05w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9781609493189
ISBN10: 1609493184
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,
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.
Author: Colleen Lutz Clemens
Publisher: History Press
Published: 09/20/2011
Pages: 139
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.95h x 6.05w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9781609493189
ISBN10: 1609493184
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,