http://www.gophila.com/SA/History_Unplugged/1.html en-us clean ©2006 Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation soundaboutphilly@gophila.com If only your history teachers had been this engaging, maybe you'd have paid more attention. But that was then and this is now. Kind of like Philadelphia, where the past and present are side by side. gophila.com soundaboutphilly@gophila.com If only your history teachers had been this engaging, maybe you'd have paid more attention. But that was then and this is now. Kind of like Philadelphia, where the past and present are side by side. 39.9471549987793 -75.1443099975586 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Located in Society Hill where the 18th and 21st centuries meet, Welcome Park, the site of William Penn's original house, sets the stage for Philadelphia's future. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Located in Society Hill where the 18th and 21st centuries meet, Welcome Park, the site of William Penn's original house, sets the stage for Philadelphia's future. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Welcome_Park_City_Tavern/1.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Welcome_Park_City_Tavern/1.html 39.9432983398438 -75.1472015380859 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Looking much as it did 250 years ago, St. Peter's church is a landmark in the elegant 18th-century neighborhood where people from all walks of life rubbed elbows. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Looking much as it did 250 years ago, St. Peter's church is a landmark in the elegant 18th-century neighborhood where people from all walks of life rubbed elbows. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/St._Peters_Church_Society_Hill/2.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/St._Peters_Church_Society_Hill/2.html 39.9487075805664 -75.1469345092773 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Was it treason? Patriotism? And what would you do if you were taxed but you had no voice in your government? soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Was it treason? Patriotism? And what would you do if you were taxed but you had no voice in your government? http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Carpenters%92_Hall/3.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Carpenters%92_Hall/3.html 39.9502372741699 -75.1459884643555 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Ben Franklin didn't invent everything — it just seems that way. This complex includes his print shop and a museum. And wait until you find out about his electrical experiments. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Ben Franklin didn't invent everything — it just seems that way. This complex includes his print shop and a museum. And wait until you find out about his electrical experiments. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Franklin_Court_American_Philosophical_Society/4.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Franklin_Court_American_Philosophical_Society/4.html 39.9491004943848 -75.1492004394531 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com There is something about this building that just inspires revolutionary thinking. After all, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were created here. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com There is something about this building that just inspires revolutionary thinking. After all, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were created here. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Independence_Hall/5.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Independence_Hall/5.html 39.9477996826172 -75.1511001586914 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com When the Yellow Fever epidemic struck, “bleeding” was the latest in medical treatments. Needless to say, it didn't work and Philadelphia's African American community risked their own lives to care for the sick and dying. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com When the Yellow Fever epidemic struck, “bleeding” was the latest in medical treatments. Needless to say, it didn't work and Philadelphia's African American community risked their own lives to care for the sick and dying. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Washington_Square_Mother_Bethel_AME_Church/6.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Washington_Square_Mother_Bethel_AME_Church/6.html 39.9504852294922 -75.152099609375 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Another century, another revolution. This one was industrial and the Atwater Kent Museum traces the city's role in publishing, the arts, manufacturing and other industries. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Another century, another revolution. This one was industrial and the Atwater Kent Museum traces the city's role in publishing, the arts, manufacturing and other industries. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Atwater_Kent_Museum_/7.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Atwater_Kent_Museum_/7.html 39.953498840332 -75.1563034057617 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Where would Philadelphia be without our tradition of welcoming immigrants? Chinatown's foods, arts and traditions enrich the city and depict how immigration influenced Philadelphia's growth. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Where would Philadelphia be without our tradition of welcoming immigrants? Chinatown's foods, arts and traditions enrich the city and depict how immigration influenced Philadelphia's growth. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Chinatown/8.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Chinatown/8.html 39.9538993835449 -75.1594009399414 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Times change, industries change. This working farmers' market in the former Reading Railroad train shed, however, is still here after more than 120 years. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com Times change, industries change. This working farmers' market in the former Reading Railroad train shed, however, is still here after more than 120 years. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Reading_Terminal_Market/9.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/Reading_Terminal_Market/9.html 39.9525985717773 -75.1652984619141 soundaboutphilly@gophila.com The stage is set for 20th-century growth when the construction of the nation's largest City Hall began in 1871. Today, you can visit the very top (approx. 40 stories up) via a public tour. soundaboutphilly@gophila.com The stage is set for 20th-century growth when the construction of the nation's largest City Hall began in 1871. Today, you can visit the very top (approx. 40 stories up) via a public tour. http://www.gophila.com/SEG/City_Hall/10.html Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.gophila.com/SEG/City_Hall/10.html