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Philadelphia, PA
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Miles From Center City Philly:
Historic Shipyard Now A Major Commerical Center
The Navy Yard was an important United States naval shipyard for almost two centuries. The shipyard's greatest period came during World War II, when the yard employed 40,000 people who built 53 ships and repaired 574. During this period, the yard buil . . .
The Navy Yard was an important United States naval shipyard for almost two centuries. The shipyard's greatest period came during World War II, when the yard employed 40,000 people who built 53 ships and repaired 574. During this period, the yard built the famed battleship New Jersey and its 45,000-t . . .
Philadelphia, PA
7
Miles From Center City Philly:
Chapel Honors Chaplins Who Died Aboard A WWII Ship
The chapel honors four chaplins that perished with the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, which went down in the North Atlantic under submarine attack in 1943. Of the 902 passengers on board the ship, only 230 survived. It was the largest loss of life on a troop c . . .
The chapel honors four chaplins that perished with the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, which went down in the North Atlantic under submarine attack in 1943. Of the 902 passengers on board the ship, only 230 survived. It was the largest loss of life on a troop carrier during WWII. The Four Chaplains, of varying . . .
Philadelphia, PA
8
Miles From Center City Philly:
Museum Preserving Civil War History
Museum preserves the heritage and history of the Civil War era through the presentation of historical programs, forums, and exhibitions designed to promote a better understanding of American history. The only museum in Philadelphia dedicated to the . . .
Museum preserves the heritage and history of the Civil War era through the presentation of historical programs, forums, and exhibitions designed to promote a better understanding of American history. The only museum in Philadelphia dedicated to the history of the civil war.
Philadelphia, PA
8
Miles From Center City Philly:
Historic Cemetery Created For US Soldiers
Philadelphia National Cemetery was one of 14 national cemeteries established in 1862 that were intended to be used specifically for soldiers who died in one of the many hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Two Medal of Honor recipients and 66 Buffalo . . .
Philadelphia National Cemetery was one of 14 national cemeteries established in 1862 that were intended to be used specifically for soldiers who died in one of the many hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Two Medal of Honor recipients and 66 Buffalo Soldiers are buried here. The cemetery was added . . .
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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