Philadelphia is thick with American firsts. Some—including the first zoo, first hospital, first public library, first university, first computer—are well kn

"It is a rare achievement for a historian to match his account of the history of a major site in terms of its original significance with an equally good study o

A forgotten, and often bizarre, history of Philadelphia is unearthed in these quirky vignettes.

Curious children can count from one to 10 using some of Philadelphia's most cherished symbols and landmarks in this board book. The final page includes a comple