South Philadelphia

by Murray Dubin

Book Overview

From mayors and mummers to tap dancers and gamblers, South Philly has it all. This book provides an historical examination that spans 300 years, from Thomas Jefferson living in South Philadelphia in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566394295
• ISBN13: 9781566394291
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.6" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

The book was great and brought back a lot of memories.

The photos were wonderful and so were the comments. I have lots of memories of South Philadelphia after living there for 27 years (10th and Jackson). There were some that were good and some that weren't so great. It's a different world, but I'm happy where I am.

Warm, factual, and full of Nostalgia!

Being a South Philly resident sparks my interest in South Philly as well as Philadelphia. This book is GREAT! Each issue is handled with love and affection for the the good things South Philly used to be known for. I love the little facts and the info that makes you smile. It has given me a great sense of pride and I wish the sense of community the author writes about existed as fully today. If we could get rid of the violence South Philly has also been known for it would be the perfect place. If you are into facts, humor, touching life stories (without being sad), a little local history and a lot of love this is a great book to read. I do not read often but this book held my interest and was not overbearing in any one aspect. I may even read it again! If you read it you won't be disappointed! God Bless South Philly! --Nicole R.

Factual, tender, & personal; a return to my childhood.

This factual, tender, and personal treatise immediately transported me back to my childhood in South Philadelphia in the 50's. The content is both from an historical and cultural perspective,and is interspersed with wonderful photographs and humorous commentary. Much of the thorough historical information (the author is a journalist) was new to me and fascinating. However, it was the exploration of the cultural heritage which launched me on a wistful, nostalgic journey. Mr. Dubin, whose experiential reverence is evident, has infused the story of South Philadelphia with a rare intimacy. This reader feels very appreciative.