Historic Architecture in West Philadelphia, 1789-1930s

by Joseph Minardi

West of the Schuylkill River, what was once Blockley and Kingsessing Townships is now West Philadelphia. Here is a comprehensive look at the rich architectural history of neighborhoods in and around University City and biographies of the architects who made it possible. In more than 500 images, see this area of the "City of Brotherly Love" transition from humble beginnings as a collection of sprawling farms and dusty hamlets to a streetcar suburb...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764337718
• ISBN13: 9780764337710
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 12.1" x 9.2"