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The History of the Postal Service in Philadelphia

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The History of the Philadelphia Mint

The United States established its own national monetary system in 1792. Before that, foreign coins, various currencies, and money issued by individual...
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The Carnegie Libraries of Philadelphia

The work of renowned philanthropist Andrew Carnegie fundamentally transformed access to knowledge in the United States. In...
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The History of the Parkway Central Library

The Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia opened its doors in 1927. Spanning five floors, it boasts a...
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The History of Pharmacy in Philadelphia

In the early 19th century, Philadelphia emerged as a pivotal pharmaceutical hub in the U.S. and held...
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Stephen Girard: Banker and Philanthropist

Stephen Girard passed away on December 26, 1831. At the time of his death, he was the wealthiest person in the United States, with an estate valued at $7.5 million—an...
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James Wright: A Tycoon’s Journey from Accountant to Philanthropist and Edison Electric Illuminating Director

James Good Wright was born and raised right here in Philadelphia. He kicked off his career as...
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The Ups and Downs of Philadelphia’s “Lorraine Apartments”

The story of Philadelphia's "Lorraine Apartments," also known as the "Divine Lorraine," began in 1892. That year,...
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The Storied History of The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel

Philadelphia's iconic "The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel," located at the corner of Broad and Walnut Streets, first opened its...
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The Spirited History of Philadelphia Distilling

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The History of Philadelphia’s Drexel University

Drexel University in Philadelphia is a private research university, founded through the initiative of financier and philanthropist...
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The School District of Philadelphia: The History of an Educational System

In the 21st century, Philadelphia boasts a well-structured and effective public school system. Long gone are the days of separating students by gender and race. Today, education is for everyone,...
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The History of Girard College

Philadelphia's Girard College, which opened in 1848, had an unusual beginning for its time. The funds for...
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The Story of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP) was one of the very first institutions of its kind...
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What Happened to the University of the Arts Philadelphia, and Why Did It Close?

The University of the Arts Philadelphia was a private higher education institution nestled in the heart of...
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The History of the Philadelphia Mint

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The Carnegie Libraries of Philadelphia

The work of renowned philanthropist Andrew Carnegie fundamentally transformed access to knowledge in the United States. In...
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The History of the Parkway Central Library

The Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia opened its doors in 1927. Spanning five floors, it boasts a...
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The History of Pharmacy in Philadelphia

In the early 19th century, Philadelphia emerged as a pivotal pharmaceutical hub in the U.S. and held...
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The History of the Postal Service in Philadelphia

Charlotte Wilson - 0
The development of the postal service in the United States is deeply connected to Philadelphia. It was here that the Second Continental Congress brought...

The History of the Philadelphia Mint

Harry Taylor - 0
The United States established its own national monetary system in 1792. Before that, foreign coins, various currencies, and money issued by individual states were...

Biography of Artist Leroy Johnson

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Self-taught Philadelphia artist Leroy Johnson passed away in 2022. He described himself as an urban expressionist because his work incorporated many fragments he found...

The Story of a Famous Journalist

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This native of the City of Brotherly Love grew up without a father in very difficult conditions, but even this did not prevent him...
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