A guide book of art, architecture, and historic interests in Pennsylvania
Always visible content "A Guide Book of Art, Architecture, and Historic Interests in Pennsylvania" edited by A. Margaretta Archambault is a comprehensive guidebook intended for tourists, likely written in the early 20th century. This work highlights various significant artistic and historic sites throughout Pennsylvania, arranged chronologically by counties and detailing the artistic contributions, colonial history, and remarkable landmarks of each area. The opening of the guide provides insightful context regarding the book's purpose and the Hidden checkbox to control the toggle Clickable label to show more The extra text that is initially hidden Clickable label to show less collaborative efforts that went into its creation. It articulates the intention behind documenting art and historical interests by relaying information from local historians and residents, ensuring a thorough account while acknowledging potential discrepancies. Additionally, the beginning section outlines the guide's structure, emphasizing the focus on both early American and local history, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Pennsylvania’s cultural landscape as the reader moves further into the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Chapters (20)
- Chapter 1 Ch.1
- 1682. They were the North Eastern, South Eastern, North Western, South Ch.2
- 1786. It was opened in Strawberry Alley, April 12, 1786. It is still in Ch.3
- 1800. It occupied about twelve acres and extended from Prime Street (now Ch.4
- 1831. The officers were Isaac Whitelock, president; Isaac Shallcross, Ch.5
- 1835. The second was the “Homeopathic Medical College of Philadelphia,” Ch.6
- 1858. On March 23, 1865, the name was changed to “The Numismatic and Ch.7
- 4. U.S. Custom House. 5. Carpenters’ Hall. 6. Bank of North America. 7. Ch.8
- 15. Market. 16. Site Blue Anchor Inn. 17. Site Slate Roof House. 18. Ch.9
- 1860. Annual fall exhibitions of members’ work; also special Ch.10