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PhilaPort Puts Former Federal Maritime Terminal on the Market
History

PhilaPort Puts Former Federal Maritime Terminal on the Market

Three riverside behemoths at Columbus and Oregon Avenues are listed for redevelopment. Ed Duffy dives deep into the history of the site

History for Sale: Piers 38 and 40 Hit the Market
History

History for Sale: Piers 38 and 40 Hit the Market

Bidding begins on South Philadelphia’s most prominent piers. Ed Duffy takes a look back at the origins of the site

Living Large on the Delaware River
Architecture

Living Large on the Delaware River

Stacia Friedman gives us a tour of two opulent estates in Northeast Philadelphia

Looking for “Point No Point” Along the Delaware River
History

Looking for “Point No Point” Along the Delaware River

Tim Kerner take us on a journey through Bridesburg history in search of a lost waterfront

Phantom Piers, Lost Raftsmen, and Deforestation on the Delaware River
History

Phantom Piers, Lost Raftsmen, and Deforestation on the Delaware River

Tim Kerner explores the history of Philadelphia’s lumber industry and its impact on Pennsylvania’s natural resources

Historic Maritime Landmark Under Threat After Construction Mishap
Preservation

Historic Maritime Landmark Under Threat After Construction Mishap

Deferred maintenance and a construction error endangers Edward Corner warehouse, one of the waterfront’s last prominent reminders of Philadelphia’s shipping history. Starr Herr Cardillo has the details

Delaware River Waterfront Once A Hotspot For Millionaires
History

Delaware River Waterfront Once A Hotspot For Millionaires

As new construction continues to revive the Delaware River waterfront, Harry K. introduces us to a few of the most prominent millionaires who lived and worked there over the years

For The Birds: An Ode To Philly’s Old Goose Signs
History

For The Birds: An Ode To Philly’s Old Goose Signs

Harry K. reminisces about the Bicentennial-era bridge signs that still point the way to the Delaware River


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