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The Carnegie Libraries of Philadelphia

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The History of the Parkway Central Library

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The History of Pharmacy in Philadelphia

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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

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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

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What Happened to the University of the Arts Philadelphia, and Why Did It Close?

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The Carnegie Libraries of Philadelphia

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The History of the Parkway Central Library

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The History of the Postal Service in Philadelphia

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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

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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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