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Ghosts of an Umbrella Empire Still Haunt North Philly
History

Ghosts of an Umbrella Empire Still Haunt North Philly

In Strawberry Mansion, an industrial history is recovered from decay and rubble

In Kensington, Old Textile Mill To Be Revived With Apartments
Preservation

In Kensington, Old Textile Mill To Be Revived With Apartments

Gotham Hosiery, once the country’s most popular pantyhose manufacturer, quickly rose to fame and crashed even faster. Now, the nearly 100-year-old mill at 2nd and Norris is getting a residential makeover. Rob Masciantonio dives deep into the history of the old textile mill and details on plans for redevelopment

Piecing Together The Lost History Of Wirt & Knox
History

Piecing Together The Lost History Of Wirt & Knox

Rob Masciantonio tracks down the elusive origins of an abandoned factory in Strawberry Mansion

The Budd Company: An Industrial Icon That Broke The Mold
History

The Budd Company: An Industrial Icon That Broke The Mold

Robert Masciantonio dives deep into the history of Philadelphia’s groundbreaking industrial powerhouse, the Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Company

Industrial Heritage On Washington Avenue Destroyed
Photography

Industrial Heritage On Washington Avenue Destroyed

Demolition of Frankford Chocolate Factory has begun. Rob Masciantonio gives us a look inside

Flexible Flyer Factory Glides Into Obscurity
History

Flexible Flyer Factory Glides Into Obscurity

If it wasn’t for Philadelphia and the S.L. Allen & Co. the mortality rate of snow sledders at the turn of the century would have been much higher. The farming implement maker introduced steering to sleds in 1900 with their popular Flexible Flyer, taking winter recreation by storm. New contributor Robert Masciantonio has the backstory and takes us inside the old manufacturing plant in Fairhill


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