An Architectural Guidebook to Philadelphia
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Celebrated architectural writer Francis Morrone returns with a guide to one of the nation's most historical cities--Philadelphia. In addition to including architectural, artistic, and historical insight on its characterizing landmarks, the guide embraces the reader in a quest to realize the city's mysterious legacy--the dichotomous character indicative of its two most famous sons, William Penn and Benjamin Franklin. Meander through Washington Square, Chestnut Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Germantown, and even the infamous Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Chapter 1 Around City Hall 2 Washington Square 3 Independence 4 Society Hill 5 Old City 6 Market East/Convention 7 South 8 Rittenhouse Square 9 Market West 10 University City 11 Parkway 12 North by Northwest 13 Germantown 14 Chestnut Hill Bibliography Index for Specialists Index
An Architectural Guidebook to Philadelphia
An Architectural Guidebook to Philadelphia,Francis Morrone,James Iska,Gibbs Smith Publishers,0879058900,Architecture,Buildings, structures, etc.,General,Guidebooks,History - General,Modern Architecture,Pennsylvania,Philadelphia,Philadelphia (Pa.),Travel Guides - U.S.,U.S. Architecture - General
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