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Camden, NJ
4
Miles From Center City Philly:
Home To One of The World's Most Distinguished Poets
This is the only home ever owned by the famed poet, and he lived here until is death in 1892. The home was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and viewing the inside is by guided tour only.
This is the only home ever owned by the famed poet, and he lived here until is death in 1892. The home was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and viewing the inside is by guided tour only.
Philadelphia, PA
5
Miles From Center City Philly:
Historic Mansion Served As Stop On "Underground Railroad"
Experience 18th and 19th century history through the events and lives of people associated with Belmont Mansion. The is house museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th century network of people and places known as the "underground railroa . . .
Experience 18th and 19th century history through the events and lives of people associated with Belmont Mansion. The is house museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th century network of people and places known as the "underground railroad." Built in the early eighteenth century, the Ma . . .
Philadelphia, PA
5
Miles From Center City Philly:
Site of Bombing & Fire That Destroyed Over 50 Homes
In 1985, after a standoff in which a Philadelphia police officier was killed, the Police Department dropped a bomb on a houseful of activists who called themselves MOVE. Eleven people were killed, and a resulting raging fire destroyed more than 50 h . . .
In 1985, after a standoff in which a Philadelphia police officier was killed, the Police Department dropped a bomb on a houseful of activists who called themselves MOVE. Eleven people were killed, and a resulting raging fire destroyed more than 50 homes. Today, half the homes on the 6200 blocks of . . .
Philadelphia, PA
5
Miles From Center City Philly:
An Early "Summer Retreat" Built Along The Schuylkill River
In 1758 William Coleman, a Philadelphia merchant and close friend of Benjamin Franklin, built this elegant country home. A National Historic Landmark, the home is one of the most handsome survivors of the early "summer retreats" that were built alon . . .
In 1758 William Coleman, a Philadelphia merchant and close friend of Benjamin Franklin, built this elegant country home. A National Historic Landmark, the home is one of the most handsome survivors of the early "summer retreats" that were built along the Schuylkill River during the eighteenth and e . . .
Philadelphia, PA
9
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 . . .
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