City of Neighborhoods: Philadelphia, 1890-1910

by Joseph Minardi

Book Overview

This book covers the 20 years that transformed Philadelphia into a city of neighborhoods, from Kingsessing to Wissahickon. At the turn of the 20th century, Philadelphia was the "workshop of the world," with builders toiling tirelessly to fill the staggering demand for housing. This golden age of construction resulted in whole new neighborhoods for the city's burgeoning population, transforming it into a place where immigrants could easily find jobs...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764360590
• ISBN13: 9780764360596
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 10.1"