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Amelia Brown

Education

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 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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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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Stephen Girard: Banker and Philanthropist

Stephen Girard passed away on December 26, 1831. At the time of his death, he was the...
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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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Biography of Artist Leroy Johnson

Self-taught Philadelphia artist Leroy Johnson passed away in 2022. He described himself as an urban expressionist because...
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Caroline Boughton: Philadelphia Educator and Activist

Caroline Boughton was a lifelong Philadelphian who, after receiving an excellent education, dedicated most of her career...
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Aramark: From Peanut Sales to Food Service Giant

The founders of Aramark were complete strangers until fate brought them together. Their story is a testament...
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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

Amelia Brown - 0
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

Olena Davydova - 0
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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