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    • Caroline Patten
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    Twenty Years that Changed Philly

    February 14, 2018 /

    With so much historic architecture in NW Philly, it’s easy to take our scenery for granted. Joseph Minardi explains how our city grew into such distinct neighborhoods so worthy of…

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    Joseph Minardi
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    Take a Stand for The Falls

    December 28, 2017 /

    If we’re not careful, we can lose our historic architecture. Joseph Minardi explains how we’re at risk, and steps neighbors can take towards preserving our local charm & character.  Look…

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    Joseph Minardi
  • History Matters: Yule Wonder Why

    December 3, 2017 /

    Our favorite historian explains local Holiday oddities from long ago. Happy Holidays, Fallsers! As we know, the city of Philadelphia has many strange rituals, but there are a few bizarre…

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    Joseph Minardi
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    HISTORY MATTERS: Put a Ring on It

    September 25, 2017 /

    If you’ve ever wondered about East Falls’ “castle” on Kelly Drive, Joseph Minardi’s got all the scoop on this Victorian riverside party spot.  Castle Ringstetten is the picturesque upriver clubhouse…

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    Joseph Minardi
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    HISTORY MATTERS: The Amazin’ Weightman

    September 7, 2017 /

    William Weightman made his name in the pharmaceutical game as the “Quinine King,” and left an indelible architectural legacy in East Falls & surrounding Philadelphia. East Falls’ William Weightman (1813-1904)…

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    Joseph Minardi
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    HISTORY MATTERS: Fort St. Davids

    August 6, 2017 /

    We’re called “East Falls” — but where are the waterfalls? Joseph Minardi explains our piscine origins, when the Schuylkill river roared with rapids (and delicious protein). In pre-Revolutionary days, a…

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    Joseph Minardi
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    History Matters: Putting on the Ritz at Alden Park

    June 26, 2017 /

    After a $70+ million restoration, Alden Park Apartments now recalls its heyday in the 1920's, when its lush grounds and dramatic vistas were once a playground for the well-to-do.

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    Joseph Minardi

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