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Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Maritime Phantoms in Old City
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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

Wissahickon Inn: the Hotel that Launched Chestnut Hill
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Wissahickon Inn: the Hotel that Launched Chestnut Hill

Stacia Friedman checks in at one of Northwest Philly’s most influential landmarks

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: a Tale of Two Foundries in Allegheny West
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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

The Sizzle and Fizzle of Philly’s Old Fun Parks
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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

Lofty Landmark Recalls Philly’s Old Garment Row
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Lofty Landmark Recalls Philly’s Old Garment Row

Stacia Friedman stitches together a history of the Mulford Building on North Broad Street

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: ALCO Clothes in Callowhill
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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

Be My Valentine: a History of Pagan Rituals and Lucrative Love Letters
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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

Repercussions of Racist Maps Still Impact Neighborhoods Today
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Repercussions of Racist Maps Still Impact Neighborhoods Today

Amy Cohen examines the history and consequences of redlining maps in Philadelphia


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