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Philadelphia Neighborhoods, Philadelphia History, Historic Philadelphia, Visit Philadelphia, Breathtaking Photography, Gordon Parks, Trivia Quizzes, London Areas, Center City

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How Philadelphia's Neighborhoods Got Their Names

Philadelphia is a city of American history, and that history is reflected in its various neighborhoods.

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ARCHITECTURE – another great example of beautiful design. Old Philadelphia, Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia City, Historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania History, Abandoned Amusement Parks, Vintage Architecture, Abandoned Castles, Abandoned Mansions

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ARCHITECTURE – another great example of beautiful design.

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Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia | Deindustrialization Philadelphia History, Historic Philadelphia, Visit Philadelphia, Temple University, Historical Society, Willis Tower, Abandoned Places, New England, Philadelphia

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Deindustrialization - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

After World War II the Philadelphia region saw its share of jobs in manufacturing decline more rapidly than the nation’s.

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Lubin Nickelodeon on Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA., circa 1907. Siegmund Lubin built and ran his own nickelodeons to show his films. The lavishly ornate Lubin nickelodeon on Chestnut Street was a giant step up from the makeshift theaters in which motion picture films were first shown just a few years before. Credit: Library Company of Philadelphia Candela Obscura, Philadelphia History, Historic Philadelphia, Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia Art, Vintage Philadelphia, American Continent, Movie Theaters, Center City

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Lubin Nickelodeon on Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA., circa 1907. Siegmund Lubin built and ran his own nickelodeons to show his films. The lavishly ornate Lubin nickelodeon on Chestnut Street was a giant step up from the makeshift theaters in which motion picture films were first shown just a few years before. Credit: Library Company of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia circa 1909. "Broad Street north from Walnut." With City Hall, William Penn and two young friends center stage. Old Philadelphia, Shorpy Historical Photos, Philadelphia History, Philadelphia City Hall, Downtown Philadelphia, Historic Philadelphia, The Dictator, Market Street, City Street

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Philadelphia: 1909 high-resolution photo

Vintage photographs available as fine-art prints or digital stock images

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Philadelphia City Hall – Radnor Historical Society | Archive Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia City, Historic Philadelphia, Boys Boots, Historical Society, City Hall, Philadelphia, Street View, Photographer

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Philadelphia City Hall – Radnor Historical Society | Archive

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Old Philadelphia in Early Photographs 1839-1914

Old Philadelphia in Early Photographs 1839-1914 [Looney, Robert F.] on Amazon.com. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. Old Philadelphia in Early Photographs 1839-1914

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Mapping Philly's 15 historic districts Tudor Homes, Urban Zone, Historic Philadelphia, New Amsterdam, Tudor House, Beautiful Streets, Tiny Living, Small Space Living, Midcentury Modern

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Mapping Philly's 15 historic districts

From a midcentury modern development in Northeast Philadelphia to a enclave of Tudor homes in East Falls, here are some of the most historically significant districts in the city.

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