Philly’s Museum for Firefighters

Located in Old City on 2nd Street near Race is the Fireman’s Hall Museum. This free museum is in a … Continue reading Philly’s Museum for Firefighters

Christmas on Elfreth’s Alley

Twice a year the residents of Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously occupied street in the country, allow a look into … Continue reading Christmas on Elfreth’s Alley

Philly’s Grand Train Station

Opened in 1933, 30th Street Station is a throwback to a time when rail travel was king. Recently the streetscape … Continue reading Philly’s Grand Train Station

Fall in Independence Square

Independence Square is one of the best spots in downtown Philly for fall foliage. Or a fall selfie. Check out … Continue reading Fall in Independence Square

Living in History

Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest continually occupied street in America, dating to 1728. It is also probably one of the … Continue reading Living in History

Philly’s Jewish History Museum

The National Museum of American Jewish History on Independence Mall is dedicated to nearly 400 years of American Jewish life … Continue reading Philly’s Jewish History Museum

Philly’s Little Streets (and a movie location): St. Alban’s Place

If you’ve seen The Sixth Sense, you’ve seen this street. The boy who saw dead people lived here. This block … Continue reading Philly’s Little Streets (and a movie location): St. Alban’s Place

A Home for Typewriters

I was taking a walk along Passyunk Ave. and stumbled on Philly Typewriter at the corner of Dickinson and Passyunk, … Continue reading A Home for Typewriters

Sugar and History in South Philly

Before summer ends I wanted to get some good water ice. (Or wooder ice as we Philadelphians say.) I headed … Continue reading Sugar and History in South Philly

Fishtown’s Historic Park

Penn Treaty Park, located on the Delaware River at Delaware Ave. and East Columbia Ave. is dedicated to the signing … Continue reading Fishtown’s Historic Park