The Mine in Philadelphia: who found the wealth?
There is a more than twenty-meters-deep cave located near the City of Brotherly Love. It is one of the oldest mines in the northern...
The history of one of the first power plants in Philadelphia
The historical building was constructed in the last century, thus becoming one of the first power plants in our city. It was operated for...
How did the Philadelphia plant make the engines?
In the first half of the twentieth century, Ace Motor Corporation was actively operating in our city. The largest number of motorcycle models in...
The Stone Heart of Philadelphia and Its Secrets
Amidst modern architecture and glittering glass, the center of Philadelphia is still dominated by a structure that seems like a visitor from a bygone...
Baldwin Locomotive Works: The Rail Empire That Powered America
Imagine this: In the early 19th century, America was a country without a unified transportation system, and locomotives were rare, exotic imports. But in...
The Story of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Water Works
Philadelphia's Fairmount Water Works was a monumental undertaking, the first structure of its kind and scale in the city. Designed in 1811 and built...
The Story of Philadelphia’s Water Supply
Philadelphia's water supply system boasts a history spanning over two centuries. Today, residents enjoy access to high-quality, clean water and reliable sewer services, a...
The Budd Company: A Story of Rise and Fall
Edward G. Budd's name isn't often mentioned among America's industrial titans, yet he founded a major manufacturing company in Philadelphia that made significant contributions...
What to See at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is the oldest natural science museum and research institution in the United States. Founded in 1812,...
The Green Pulse of the City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia’s Sustainable Transportation
Transportation is the lifeblood of any city. As long as it pulses in harmony, the urban organism breathes, develops, and thrives. Philadelphia is actively...