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Historic Photos of Philadelphia (Historic Photos.)
Historic Photos of Philadelphia - Historic Photos. Author:Laura E. Beardsley By the mid nineteenth century Philadelphia was a well-established American cultural center that played a large part in the independence and establishment of this great country. The city has met and overcome social and economic adversity through the centuries. Philadelphia has increased in size and established a diverse collection of institutions... more » to become the vital cultural center that it is today.
Historic Photos of Philadelphia captures this journey through still photography from the finest archives of local, state, and private collections. From the Civil War and the Depression, to the building of a modern metropolis, Historic Photos of Philadelphia follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city's history.
The volume captures unique and rare scenes through the original lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, the images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.« less