East Falls history
HISTORY MATTERS: Ladies First
How women doctors in America — and the world — got their start in East Falls. [more…]
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East Falls history
Twenty Years that Changed Philly
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 preservation today. Philadelphia has been [more…]
East Falls history
HISTORY MATTERS: The Amazin’ Weightman
William Weightman made his name in the pharmaceutical game as the “Quinine King,” and left an indelible architectural legacy in East Falls & surrounding Philadelphia. [more…]
East Falls history
HISTORY MATTERS: Fort St. Davids
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). [more…]