Editing Philadelphia History Museum (section)

== Collections ==

=== Focus Areas ===

The museum's collections encompass:
* '''Everyday objects:''' Items from Philadelphia homes and businesses
* '''Photographs:''' Extensive visual documentation of the city
* '''Documents:''' Papers, maps, and records
* '''Trade and commerce:''' Philadelphia industries
* '''Neighborhoods:''' Community histories across the city

=== Notable Holdings ===

* Early Philadelphia views and maps
* Centennial Exposition materials
* Commercial and industrial artifacts
* Philadelphia-made goods
* Photographic collections

=== Neighborhood Stories ===

Unlike museums focused on famous figures, the Philadelphia History Museum has emphasized:
* Working-class life
* Immigrant communities
* Neighborhood development
* Industrial workers
* Everyday Philadelphians