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Miles From Center City Philly:
Home Where A British General Died During The Battle of Germantown
Grumblethorpe was built as a summer residence in 1744 by Philadelphia merchant and wine importer John Wister. In September 1777, the house was the scene of events in the Battle of Germantown. While the Wisters were staying in another home, British . . .
Grumblethorpe was built as a summer residence in 1744 by Philadelphia merchant and wine importer John Wister. In September 1777, the house was the scene of events in the Battle of Germantown. While the Wisters were staying in another home, British General James Agnew occupied the house as his head . . .
Philadelphia, PA
9
Miles From Center City Philly:
Philadelphia's Only Accessible & Intact Stop On The Underground Railroad
The John Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark and Philadelphia's only accessible and intact stop on the Underground Railroad. During the 19th century, and for several generations beyond, The Johnson House was owned by a family of Quaker ab . . .
The John Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark and Philadelphia's only accessible and intact stop on the Underground Railroad. During the 19th century, and for several generations beyond, The Johnson House was owned by a family of Quaker abolitionists who worked with other European America . . .
Philadelphia, PA
9
Miles From Center City Philly:
La Salle University Sports
The La Salle Explorers are the varsity sports teams from La Salle University. The Explorers compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The men's and women's basketball teams . . .
The La Salle Explorers are the varsity sports teams from La Salle University. The Explorers compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The men's and women's basketball teams are also participate in the Philadelphia Big 5. . . .
Philadelphia, PA
9
Miles From Center City Philly:
A Collection of Slavery & Jim Crow Artifacts
The "Lest We Forget" Museum of Slavery is home to a private collection of slavery artifacts, bill-of-sale documents and Jim Crow memorabilia. The exhibit includes authentic slave shackles, chains, whips, branding irons and other items that were used . . .
The "Lest We Forget" Museum of Slavery is home to a private collection of slavery artifacts, bill-of-sale documents and Jim Crow memorabilia. The exhibit includes authentic slave shackles, chains, whips, branding irons and other items that were used for human bondage and punishment. This compellin . . .
Philadelphia, PA
9
Miles From Center City Philly:
Church Built From Discarded Grindstones
The Tacony Baptist Church reflects constructive use of industrial waste at the turn of the century. Built in 1884, the church added a wing in 1915 built from the discarded grindstones from the Disston Saw Works. The stones were trimmed so that they n . . .
The Tacony Baptist Church reflects constructive use of industrial waste at the turn of the century. Built in 1884, the church added a wing in 1915 built from the discarded grindstones from the Disston Saw Works. The stones were trimmed so that they no longer look like grindstones, but two round grin . . .
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