Roxborough

by Deborah Del Collo

Book Overview

Roxborough, also known as the 21st Ward of Philadelphia, has a rich history, revealed here.

Eleven tracts of land established by William Penn in 1682 gave Roxborough its start as an important and vibrant neighborhood in Philadelphia. Early pioneers like Levering, Rittenhouse, and many others still shape the fabric of the current neighborhood. In 1854, the community was incorporated into Philadelphia with the Acts of Consolidation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738575550
• ISBN13: 9780738575551
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"