An Architectural Guidebook To Philadelphia. This item is unavailable.An Architectural Guidebook To Philadelphia

Celebrated architectural writer Francis Morrone returns with a guide to one of the nation's most historical cities--Philadelphia. In addition to including architectural, artistic, and historical insight on its characterizing landmarks, the guide embraces the reader in a quest to realize the city's mysterious legacy--the dichotomous character indicative of its two most famous sons, William Penn and Benjamin Franklin. Meander through Washington Square, Chestnut Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Germantown, and even the infamous Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Celebrated architectural writer Francis Morrone walks us through one of the nation's most historic cities. In additin to architectural, artistic, and historical insight on its characterizing landmarks, this guide involves the reader in a quest to realize the city's mysterious legacy--the dichotomous character indicative of its two most famous sons, William Penna nd Benjamin Franklin.Whether you embrace the city's heart through Penn or its mind through Franklin, within these pages you will find an enthralling tour. This guide's all-in-one approach is indispensable for architecure, art, and history enthusiasts. It includes these popular sites and more:Independence HallGermantownWashington SquareRittenhouse SquareThe Nuseum of ArtChestnut Hill