Long before William Penn claimed Philadelphia for England, the neighborhood now known as Mt. Airy was inhabited for thousands of years by the Lenni Lenape, a tribe indigenous to the region. After Europeans and German immigrants began arriving in the area in the early 1600s, the Lenape were forced to relocate north leaving their ancestral…
If you love Victorian architecture, no part of Philly has as many beautifully preserved examples of that era as Powelton Village. Since 2022, Powelton, as it is called by locals, has been on the Philadelphia Historic Register, the City’s largest historic district, protecting 817 authentic Victorian homes. It has also been on the National Historic…
Centered around one of Philadelphia’s most beautiful and celebrated parks, the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood is synonymous with fine dining, fashion, culture, and the most desirable real estate in the City. How did it come to be this way? We looked into its past and present for answers.
Philadelphia has long been home to a strong and vibrant Latin American population. With Latinx Heritage Month on the horizon, starting Sunday, September 15, 2024, and ending on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, now is the perfect time to consider how deeply intertwined the history of Philadelphia and the history of Latin Americans in Philadelphia are,…
Some of the City’s most enchanting architecture has been preserved and repurposed as boutique hotels, offering a charming alternative to contemporary lodgings. What do they all have in common? Unique histories, authentic architectural details that take guests back in time, and just the right touch of deja vu. 1. Hotel Anna & Bel Hotel Anna…