Three maps from the1870 Annual Report of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park In 1868, Fairmount Park was enlarged to more than 2000 acres with the purchase of land on both banks of the Schuylkill River. One goal of this purchase, and a later purchase of land along Wissahickon Creek, was to protect water quality in […]
A surprising urban nature center in North Philadelphia.
Maps of the Pennypack Creek watershed, which is mostly protected by a gem of a park in Northeast Philadelphia.
Map showing transportation routes in Philadelphia and vicinity, focusing mainly on the suburbs, with many interesting details.
A modelmakers’ brochure with local buildings inspires me to find out what came before.
This Victorian burial ground, in the Cobbs Creek watershed, almost disappeared back into the woods. Read about its comeback, and how you can help.
A priceless set of plans documenting a water supply proposal that amounted to nothing.
It’s not always what’s up front that counts the most.
Only a ghost now remains of what was one of the largest sugar refining complexes in the United States.
A fascinating book about nature where you’d least expect it.
This website is a safe haven for anyone afflicted with cartographilia.
Removing the city’s wastes, almost a century ago, was not as efficient as it is today. These maps help tell the story.