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In the early part of the twentieth century, as traditional communities in Philadelphia that had been swallowed up by the Consolation Act of 1854 grew more dense, an area known as Northeast Philadelphia came into its own.
Development of Roosevelt Boulevard, the Market-Frankford Elevated Railway, and the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge facilitated access to large swaths of undeveloped land. Lower Northeast Philadelphia focuses on the area following the path of the Delaware River north to the city limits at the Poquessing Creek and also along and between the Frankford and Pennypack Creeks. Most of Northeast Philadelphia developed much later than the rest of the city, but the area now possesses the same "town of neighborhoods" feel each with a unique character and history.
Development of Roosevelt Boulevard, the Market-Frankford Elevated Railway, and the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge facilitated access to large swaths of undeveloped land. Lower Northeast Philadelphia focuses on the area following the path of the Delaware River north to the city limits at the Poquessing Creek and also along and between the Frankford and Pennypack Creeks. Most of Northeast Philadelphia developed much later than the rest of the city, but the area now possesses the same "town of neighborhoods" feel each with a unique character and history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738537489
ISBN13:9780738537481
Release Date:June 2005
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A trip back...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
What a trip back in time-this book is so cool. I thought it was going to be alot of words, but it is chuck full of b & w photos. I got it as a gift for someone else who lived there, but it almost didn't make it to the receipient, because all the pics brought back so many memories! If you grew up in NE Philly, buy this!
A bit of nostalgia and a lot of "Good Stuff"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
As someone who grew up the 40's and 50's in and near the areas covered, I found this book to be full of terrific old photos and some good historical information. I learned some worthwhile things I didn't know about the background of familiar places and names. Full of nostalgia, at least for this former resident.
Great book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Grew up in that area in the 50s. Fun to see some old haunts and learn some light history. Great bood for any one with any interest in the area in that time frame.
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