Philadelphia; a guide, made for the convenience of people interested in the city's notable history and present achievements (1917) (14593935919)

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Title: Philadelphia; a guide, made for the convenience of people interested in the city's notable history and present achievements
Year: 1917 (1910s)
Authors: John Wanamaker (Firm)
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Publisher: Philadelphia, J. Wanamaker
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation



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Old Park, East Park, West Park and theWissahickon—Fairmount extends along both sides of the Schuylkill Riveras far as the Wissahickon, thence following this stream up through theGermantown and Chestnut Hill districts. It contains over 3,000 acres,and is undoubtedly the most beautiful pleasure ground in the world. Among the many interesting sights in the Old Park are the WashingtonMonument, erected by the Society of the Cincinnati; the City WaterWorks on the site originally called Faire Mount; the statue to Lincoln;and Lemon Hill, where stands the country house of Robert Morris.The East Park is the romantic and picturesque part of the Park. Onits eastern edge is Strawberry Hill, the terminus of several lines of cars.Strawberry Mansion is an old-fashioned country house overlooking theriver. On its broad piazzas light refreshments are served, and there arepublic croquet and playgrounds. In Summer there are open-air concertsdaily by a good band, as there are also at Lemon Hill below. 37
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Walnut La gineering Feat. By taking the Park trolley the visitor reaches the West Park across theSchuylkill. At the northern end is Woodside Park, a popular amusementresort, and the southeast angle is occupied hy the Zoological Garden.This is a place well worth seeing, and has particular charm for children ;it is open daily from 9 a. m. until sunset. In the main portion of the WestPark the Centennial Exposition was held in 1876. Some of the buildingsremain, among them Memorial Hall (see page 31) and Horticultural Hall,containing a very fine conservatory.