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Philadelphia, PA
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The Nation's Second Oldest Cricket Club
The Germantown Cricket Club was founded in 1854 and is the nation's second oldest cricket club. It was one of the four principal cricket clubs in the Philadelphia and contributed members to the Philadelphian cricket team.
The Germantown Cricket Club was founded in 1854 and is the nation's second oldest cricket club. It was one of the four principal cricket clubs in the Philadelphia and contributed members to the Philadelphian cricket team.
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 . . .
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:
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 . . .
Philadelphia, PA
9
Miles From Center City Philly:
Home Was Staging Ground At The Battle of Germantown
Built is 1698, this historic mansion is considered one of the finest extant examples of Federal architecture. The property was a staging ground of the Continental Army at the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. Continental cannons were placed . . .
Built is 1698, this historic mansion is considered one of the finest extant examples of Federal architecture. The property was a staging ground of the Continental Army at the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. Continental cannons were placed on the front lawn, and fired at nearby Cliveden (B . . .
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