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Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront

$2.99



55min      2mi

	by Harry Kyriakodis in Philadelphia 25 Jan 2016 55min      2mi
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About the audio tour

This route explores the north central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s, and relating (among other things) how early Quaker settlors lived in caves along the waterfront.

Keep in mind that this area was where wheeling and dealing went on to encourage local, regional and national enterprise. It was where early American capitalists made their fortunes. It was where the individual American colonies were crafted into a nation. And it was also where terrible urban contagions began.

Major Landmarks

Penn's Landing, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the Wood Street Steps, Elfreth's Alley, Caves along the Waterfront, I-95 through Philadelphia

Directions to starting point

The start point is Christ Church in Old City Philadelphia, specifically at the wooden benches on the south side of church, on Church Street, near Second and Market Streets.

Tips

Places to stop along the way:

There are several places at which to take in the Delaware River (and waterfront activity) along the way, as well as stop for bite to eat and relax.

Best time of day:

Anytime during the daytime.

Precautions:

Be careful of traffic and crossing the streets. Make sure you bring a pair of headphones or earphones, as Interstate 95 and Delaware Avenue produce too much noise to do this tour using your phone speakers.

Preview

the first 3 tracks

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