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,...
History of the Waterworks
In Philadelphia, in the old days, there was a facility that provided the citizens with drinking water. The historic building then performed a vital...
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 “Gentlemen’s Agreement” and the Engineering of High-Rise Construction
The architectural history of Philadelphia is a fascinating combination of technical triumph and an informal cultural code. While late 19th-century engineering reached its peak...
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...
Green Tourism in Philadelphia
In the 21st century, green or ecotourism isn't just a trend or a passing fad—it's a necessity. We have countless travel opportunities, but every...
Where to Donate Your Old Stuff in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, numerous organizations collect used items—everything from clothes and books to furniture and electronics. Before you toss unwanted household goods in the trash,...
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...
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 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...