History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Maritime Phantoms in Old City Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, sailing the high seas of nautical history
History Wissahickon Inn: the Hotel that Launched Chestnut Hill Stacia Friedman checks in at one of Northwest Philly’s most influential landmarks
History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: a Tale of Two Foundries in Allegheny West Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, a monument to metal casting on Westmoreland Street
History The Sizzle and Fizzle of Philly’s Old Fun Parks Stacia Friedman takes us on a ride through the history of two local amusement parks
History Lofty Landmark Recalls Philly’s Old Garment Row Stacia Friedman stitches together a history of the Mulford Building on North Broad Street
History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: ALCO Clothes in Callowhill Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this first installment, a dapper garments manufacturer on 11th Street
History Be My Valentine: a History of Pagan Rituals and Lucrative Love Letters Keshler Thibert explores the origins of Valentine’s Day and how a few enterprising publishers in Philadelphia helped make the holiday a commercial sensation
History Repercussions of Racist Maps Still Impact Neighborhoods Today Amy Cohen examines the history and consequences of redlining maps in Philadelphia
