The Origins Of The Eagles On The Market Street Bridge
Ed Duffy rides the rails from Manhattan to Philadelphia to give us the backstory on the granite eagle sculptures that stand guard over the Schuylkill River > more
Interior Of 30th Street Station To Be Considered For Historic Designation
Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the March meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's Designation Committee > more
Taking History To The Streets With Preservation Activism
Ali Roseberry-Polier discusses civil rights history, selective public memory, and why she created an historical marker for a Black female activist who challenged segregation in 19th century Philadelphia > more
Public Clocks Still Keeping Time On Philly’s Streets (At Least Twice A Day)
Has there ever been a comprehensive study of Philadelphia's exterior clocks? Well there is now. Steve Weinik combs the city for his Philly Analog series > more
170 Years In The Making: Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor In West Philly
Follow the history of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor in this video by Brad Peniston > more
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