Real Philly History, Real Fast

Real Philly History, Real Fast
Author: Jim Murphy
Publisher: Temple University Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2021-06-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439919240
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"An alternative, history-focused guidebook to a selection of Philadelphia's heroes and notable places"--

Philadelphia

Philadelphia
Author: Roger D. Simon
Publisher: Temple University Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2017-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1932304266
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Establishing a community/ building an economy : beginnings to 1800 -- Community good/manufacturing city : 1800-1865 -- Industry triumphant/civic failure : 1865-1930 -- Economic decline/community turmoil : 1930-1980 -- Struggling toward the post-industrial city : 1980-2015

Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Author: Gus Spector
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738557441
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Philadelphia Neighborhoods, a compendium of historic views of the major residential sections of Philadelphia, presents a snapshot into the past when old neighborhoods were not so old and when currently established ones were as yet new construction. Through the medium of postcards, readers are invited back to an era before automobiles dominated the streets, before many city roads were paved, and when the local grocery store was not located in a mall. Using chapters divided into subsections that detail the various regions of North, South, Southwest, and West Philadelphia, as well as the "new" Northeast Philadelphia, the author chronicles the vibrant, diverse communities that have helped shape the city's rich history.

The Art of Protest

The Art of Protest
Author: gestalten
Publisher: Gestalten
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2021-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9783967040111
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Thanks to art's ability to communicate and influence, it has always had a charged relationship with activism and politics. And, given the tumultuous times in which we live, with traditional democracies being challenged from all sides, the changing climate, global movements for social justice, and political upheaval causing millions to search for a better life abroad, this relationship has never been more important. The Art of Protest will explore the connection between art, politics, and activism today, revealing how, over the past decade, artists have been engaging with political and social issues of all kinds, through different artistic mediums.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia
Author: Edward W. Duffy
Publisher: Camino Books Incorporated
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781933822693
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Philadelphia: A Railroad History describes the remarkable development of the railroad industry in Philadelphia and the intense competition that pitted the Pennsylvania Railroad against the Reading Railroad, and those two titans against the formidable Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to dominate the regional market. The book details the impact of the rail industry in the region's economy, the Philadelphia waterfront, and its port. It also highlights the key roles of the city's industrial giants during this colorful era, including Steven Girard, Matthias Baldwin, William Sellers, Franklin Gowen, John W. Garrett, George Roberts, and Edward G. Budd.

Philadelphia Beer

Philadelphia Beer
Author: Rich Wagner
Publisher: American Palate
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781609494544
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Discover and celebrate the untapped history of Philadelphia beer. The finely aged history of Philadelphia brewing has been fermenting since before the crack appeared in the Liberty Bell. By the time thirsty immigrants made the city the birthplace of the American lager in the nineteenth century, Philadelphia was already on the leading edge of the country's brewing technology and production. Today, the City of Brotherly Love continues to foster that enterprising spirit of innovation with an enviable community of bold new brewers, beer aficionados and brewing festivals. Pennsylvania brewery historian Rich Wagner takes readers on a satisfying journey from the earliest ale brewers and the heyday of lager beer through the dismally dry years of Prohibition and into the current craft-brewing renaissance

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles
Author: Les Bowen
Publisher: MVP Books
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2011-08-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780760340356
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Since the team’s origins in 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles have provided football fans with years of star players, dramatic games, and memorable moments. Philadelphia Eagles: The Complete Illustrated History offers a look back at every Eagles season—the good and the bad—with recaps of on-field performances and off-field anecdotes. Longtime Philadelphia sportswriter Les Bowen includes the stories behind the action and offers profiles of the greatest players, coaches, and front-office figures who have defined more than 75 years of Eagles history. Among those featured are Bert Bell, Greasy Neale, Steve Van Buren, Chuck Bednarik, Harold Carmichael, Wilbert Montgomery, Ron Jaworski, Dick Vermeil, Buddy Ryan, Randall Cunningham, Reggie White, and Donovan McNabb, among others. Stories on the greatest games and turning-point moments in Eagles history round out this comprehensive look at an iconic NFL franchise.