Searching for Philadelphia: The Concealed City
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.60 (695 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1933822783 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In Hidden Courtyards, Philadelphia s architectural hideaways are showcased. In Tiny Parks, recreational spaces both small and quaint are the focus. Searching for Philadelphia utilizes photographs to bring awareness of the many largely hidden and unexpected architectural treasures the city has to offer. Among others, the plots at Powell House, Physick House, the College of Physicians and the Society of Colonial Dames are wonderfully revealed. In Narrow Streets, one of Philadelphia s specialties walkable blocks practically inaccessible to car traffic is the principal subject. Included in this section are scenes showing Cypress, Delhi, Iseminger, Fitzwater, Addison, Irving, Jessup, Man
Five Stars michael great book. Beautifully Done This is definitely a book to have in your collection. The photographs are beautiful and draw you into places you may never have imagined could exist in an old urban city. Thank you.
From the Inside Flap Searching for Philadelphia utilizes photographs to bring awareness of the many largely hidden and unexpected architectural treasures the city has to offer. Mark's Square. In "Alluring Entryways," memorable doors and portals are featured in various locations, including Pemberton, Smedley and Camac Streets. In "Secret Gardens," some of the least known and most beautiful little verdant precincts are featured. Joseph's Way, the English Village, St. Among others, the plots at Powell House, Physick House, the College of Physicians and the Society of Colonial Dames are wonderfully revealed. These include two fine carriage houses, a Romanian Orthodox church, other intriguing Christian places of worship, a most unusual old shot tower, two notable synagogues from past and present, structures once housing a classic bank and firehouse, and residences only to be found in the Quaker City. Included are sites ranging fro
David S. He is also the co-founder of the Philadelphia preservation group, Save Our Sites (SOS). From 1970 to 1973, he worked in Kahn s office and was assigned to two important projects: the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth and the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. David S. Traub, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, studied architecture at the University of Pennsylv