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Learn about the conditions that led to Frank Furness' most incredible masterworks, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts seen here, on Wednesday.
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From Above: Refining along the Lower Schuylkill, 1926
- Friday, May 17, 2013 12:26pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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- Passyunk Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia PA
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In honor of the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan’s [pdf] release earlier this month, we head back into the past to…
From Above: Looking West on Market Street, 1925
- Friday, February 8, 2013 12:40pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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- Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
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It’s been a long while since we visited Philadelphia From Above. So this week, in honor of the release of More…
From Above: Frank Furness' Broad Street Station, 1920
- Friday, October 19, 2012 2:39pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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For this From Above we head to the heart of Center City in 1920, with an up-close look at City Hall…
From Above: The Sugar House before SugarHouse, 1926
- Friday, September 14, 2012 2:20pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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For this From Above we continue our look at the Central Delaware Waterfront in the 1920s with an up-close look at…
From Above: Old City and Society Hill waterfront, 1925
- Monday, August 13, 2012 11:22am
- By Ashley Hahn
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Our last two From Above aerial selections have showcased the Central Delaware Waterfront in the 1920s, checking in on bridge construction in…
From Above: The Central Delaware Waterfront, 1920
- Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:05am
- By Ashley Hahn
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For this week's look at Philadelphia From Above we'll turn to Delaware Waterfront of 1920 in honor of the Behind PlanPhilly Delaware…
From Above: Benjamin Franklin Bridge under construction June 13,1924
- Friday, July 13, 2012 1:26pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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The last batch of historic aerial photographs featured on Eyes on the Street showcased construction of the Art Museum and Parkway…
From Above: 'Looking in the Parkway, 1925'
- Thursday, May 31, 2012 1:41pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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Last week, I shared two aerials of the Parkway from 1920 and 1921. This week, as we close out our…
From Above: Building the Parkway and Art Museum, 1920 and 1921
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:21pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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Back in March, I mentioned that Eyes on the Street would start showcasing historic images from the Free Library's amazing Print…
LENS: Photographing Philadelphia from above
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:29pm
- By Ashley Hahn
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In recent decades, there has been a renewed fascination with aerial photography among planners, motivated partly by the work of photographers…
