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The Ghastly Tale Of South Philly’s Cult Of The Holy Ghost
History

The Ghastly Tale Of South Philly’s Cult Of The Holy Ghost

A secretive cult dedicated to the worship of a Swiss woman met a horrific end in 19th century South Philly. Ryan Briggs unearths the grim details

Victorian-era Philly Bicycle Routes Now Available Online
History

Victorian-era Philly Bicycle Routes Now Available Online

Rutgers University Libraries releases maps and tour guides of old Philadelphia bicycle routes from the 1890s. Julie Still gives us the details

I’m Still Here: Saving The Work Of Robert Cornelius
Photography

I’m Still Here: Saving The Work Of Robert Cornelius

In 1839, amateur chemist Robert Cornelius was experimenting with a new photographic process at his family’s store in Center City. That fateful year, in an alley off of Chestnut Street, he would give birth to the world’s first “selfie.” Meet the conservator who is working to preserve the elusive portfolio of one of history’s most influential photographers. Joe Brin has the story

America’s First Animal Shelter To Expand Historic Facility
Development

America’s First Animal Shelter To Expand Historic Facility

Contributor Joe Brin checks in at Morris Animal Refuge where big plans to modernize the 142-year-old shelter are currently in the works

Reassessing Horace Trumbauer
Architecture

Reassessing Horace Trumbauer

Architect Horace Trumbauer left an indelible mark on the city’s landscape, yet even today he remains largely underrated. Karen Chernick talks with Bruce Laverty, curator of architecture at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, about the man behind some of Philadelphia’s most iconic architecture

Photography

Artifacts from a Filthier Age

Photographing the boot scrapers of Center City, once a decorative and decorous way to remove mud, excrement and other undesirables from one’s shoes


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