franklinbridgenortNov 24, 20212 minOld City Hotels of YesteryearIn the 18th & 19th century, Old City, due to it's proximity to the port, was the commercial hub of the city. Businesses and banking were...
franklinbridgenortNov 24, 20213 minReading TerminalIn 1889, the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad decided to build a new headquarters and train station at 12th & Market St. At the time, the...
franklinbridgenortNov 24, 20212 minThe Leland Buildings (37 - 39 S 3rd St & 237 Chestnut St)Many of the loft buildings in Old City originated as sweat shops producing clothing. Two leading examples are buildings originally built...
franklinbridgenortNov 24, 20211 min161 - 163 N 3rd St161 - 163 N 3rd St is a 5-story, 4-bay, Flemish-bond brick, Federal building with a 6- bay storefront. It was built c. 1815. Originally...