There is currently no text in this page. You can search for this page title in other pages, or search the related logs, but you do not have permission to create this page.
Category:Philadelphia history
Pages in category "Philadelphia history"
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 1,124 total.
(previous page) (next page)"
- "Father of the Underground Railroad," who helped hundreds of escaped slaves and documented their stories.
- "Godmother of Soul," singer born in Philadelphia.
- "School without walls" program using city resources as classrooms.
- "The Minister of Defense," Reggie White played for the Eagles 1985–1992. One of the greatest defensive players in NFL history.
1
- 1655 takeover of Swedish colonial holdings by the Dutch under Peter Stuyvesant.
- 1787 gathering at Independence Hall that produced the United States Constitution.
- 1867 campaign led by Octavius Catto and William Still that ended racial segregation on Philadelphia's streetcars.
- 1970s genre created by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, featuring lush orchestration.
- 1990 companion tower to One Liberty Place.
- 19th-century banker and philanthropist, founder of Girard College.
- 19th-century realist painter, known for works including "The Gross Clinic."
C
- Crime in Philadelphia
- Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia
- Cafes, coworking spaces, and WFH tips.
- Can anyone attend the Penn Relays?
- Can you bike in Fairmount Park?
- Can you bike in Wissahickon Valley Park?
- Can you drive through Valley Forge?
- Can you go up to the William Penn statue?
- Can you meet Swoop?
- Can you negotiate prices on Jewelers Row?
- Can you order delivery from Reading Terminal Market?
- Can you see a sphinx in Philadelphia?
- Can you see Al Capone's cell?
- Can you see George Washington's tent?
- Can you see the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia?
- Can you see the PSFS sign at night?
- Can you swim in Wissahickon Creek?
- Can you take photos at the LOVE sculpture?
- Can you take pictures with the Rocky statue?
- Can you touch the Liberty Bell?
- Can you tour Pennsylvania Hospital?
- Can you visit Battle of Germantown sites?
- Can you visit Benjamin Franklin's house?
- Can you visit Camp William Penn site?
- Can you visit Fort Mifflin?
- Can you visit Gloria Dei Church?
- Can you visit Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church?
- Can you visit Mother Bethel Church?
- Can you visit the Battle of Germantown site?
- Can you visit Underground Railroad sites in Philadelphia?
- Can you walk through the Giant Heart?
- Career and technical education school.
- Catholic high school in Warminster, serving many Philadelphia families.
- Catholic liberal arts college in Chestnut Hill.
- Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Celebratory food references to the Super Bowl trick play.
- Center City museum exploring the history of chemistry and science.
- CEO of Comcast, headquartered in Philadelphia.
- Charter school focused on performing arts education.
- Cheesesteak ordering terminology for with or without onions.
- Cherry blossoms, outdoor dining returns, and events.
- Chestnut Hill bakery operating since 1889.
- Children's museum in Fairmount Park's Memorial Hall, designed for kids under seven.
- Christmas Village, light shows, and seasonal traditions.
- City's long tradition in competitive rowing.
- Civics-focused school in Center City.
- Civil unrest in North Philadelphia following a confrontation between police and Black residents. Led to increased tensions during the Civil Rights era.
- Classic rock radio station.
- Coffee roaster with multiple locations.
- Community gardens and urban farming.
- Commuter rail lines, zones, schedules, and connections.
- Complete record of all professional sports championships won by Philadelphia teams.
- Comprehensive listing of notable streets, organized by direction and neighborhood.
- Contemporary broadcast facility on Independence Mall.
- Controversial mayor 1972-1980, former police commissioner known for tough-on-crime policies.
- Country music station.
- Craft beer destinations and taprooms.
- Craft cocktail spots across the city.
- Curated lists of top BYOBs in each area.
- Curt Schilling
- Curtis Publishing
P
A
- ABC legal drama.
- Academic magnet high school in South Philadelphia.
- Actor and rapper, raised in West Philadelphia, star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
- Actor and voice actor from Philadelphia.
- Actor born in Philadelphia (Jenkintown) in 1975. Multiple Oscar nominations; co-wrote and starred in the Philadelphia-set film "Silver Linings Playbook."
- Actress and comedian.
- Administrative building at 440 North Broad Street.
- Adult contemporary station.
- African American cemetery in Germantown.
- African American painter who trained at PAFA, known for religious scenes.
- Age distribution and trends.
- Agency overseeing urban renewal and property disposition.
- Agricultural high school in Roxborough.
- AHL team, Flyers affiliate 1996-2009.
- Alexander Milne Calder sculptures on City Hall, including William Penn.
- Alexander Stirling Calder fountain in Logan Circle.
- All Philadelphia public schools organized by cluster and neighborhood.
- All SEPTA transit lines with route information, hours, and key stops.
- All-male charter school with classical education focus.
- All-news radio station, AM 1060.
- Alleged hauntings at the Revolutionary War fort.
- Alternative weekly that merged with Philadelphia Weekly.
- Alternative weekly.
- America's first zoo opened on July 1, 1874, in Fairmount Park. Planning had begun in 1859.
- America's oldest ice cream company, founded in 1885, with a stand at Reading Terminal Market.
- America's oldest natural science research institution, featuring dinosaur exhibits and dioramas.
- Ancient footpaths used by the Lenape that became the basis for many of Philadelphia's diagonal streets.
- Annual horticultural event, the nation's largest indoor flower show.
- Annual music festival produced by The Roots.
- Anti-Catholic violence in Kensington and Southwark that killed over 20 people and destroyed two Catholic churches.
- Archaeological evidence of Lenape villages and seasonal camps in the Philadelphia region.
- Architect of Philadelphia City Hall.
- Are Philadelphia rec centers free?
- Are the Amish vendors open every day?
- Are there any remaining speakeasies in Philadelphia?
- Are there hiking trails at Valley Forge?
- Are there other Zagar mosaics in Philadelphia?
- Areas near universities with student-friendly housing and amenities.
- Arena home to the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers since 1996.
- Arena shows, parking, and getting there.
- Artisan bread bakery with multiple locations.
- Arts magnet in Northeast Philadelphia.
- Arts-integrated charter schools.
- Author of Little Women, born in Germantown.
- Authority managing on-street parking and enforcement.
- Avenue of the Arts theater company known for innovative productions.
B
- Beiler's Donuts
- Barnes Collection
- Baker Bowl
- Baldwin Locomotive Works and Philadelphia's role in railroad equipment.
- Banking, insurance, and investment industry presence.
- Baptist, AME, and other Black church traditions.
- Bar guide by neighborhood and vibe.
- Bars, clubs, and venues.
- Basketball doubleheaders at the Palestra.
- Basketball legend from West Philadelphia, only player to score 100 points in a single game.
- Biannual dining promotion.
- Big East teams, 2016 and 2018 NCAA basketball champions.
- Bike lanes, Indego bike share, and cycling infrastructure.
- Bill Barber
- Bob & Barbara's
- Bohemian shopping corridor.
- Brewerytown
- Brian De Palma thriller set in Philadelphia.
- Bristol distillery known for rye whiskey.
- Bronze statue from Rocky III, located at the base of the Art Museum steps.
- Bronze statue from Rocky III, now at the bottom of the Art Museum steps.
- Buddakan
- Buses connecting Philadelphia to South Jersey.
- Business-focused college in Center City.
- Billy Penn (news organization)
W
D
- Dick Allen
- Daily newspaper that closed in 1947.
- Daily newspaper that merged with Public Ledger.
- Dance clubs and late-night spots.
- Data-driven overview of crime statistics by neighborhood.
- Deadly outbreak that killed over 12,000 Philadelphians, exacerbated by a Liberty Loan parade held despite warnings.
- Deer, foxes, and birds in the Wissahickon.
- Defeated Boston Bruins 4-2. First expansion team to win Stanley Cup.
- Delaware River port facilities handling cargo and cruises.
- Dense, buttery cake from Amish bakeries.
- Destructive storm affecting the region.
- Development and building industry.
- Development of Philadelphia's aviation infrastructure.
- Development of the city's medical infrastructure from colonial times to present.
- Development work at the Fox Chase Cancer Center.
- Diagonal street in South Philadelphia.
- Did Benjamin Franklin sign the Declaration of Independence?
- Did George Washington have slaves in Philadelphia?
- Did Philadelphia have an NHL team before the Flyers?
- Did William Penn own slaves?
- Did William Penn really have a treaty with the Lenape?
- Did women work in Philadelphia factories during WWII?
- Distinctive rock formation visible in Wissahickon Valley.
- Distinctive Victorian style of Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
- Diverse northwest Philadelphia neighborhood along North Broad Street.
- Diverse northwest Philadelphia neighborhood known for its progressive community and Victorian housing stock.
- Do I need a broker to rent in Philadelphia?
- Do people in Philadelphia say youse?