Philadelphia's Old Southwark District (Images of America)

Philadelphia's Old Southwark District (Images of America)
- Number of Pages: 128
- Published By: Arcadia Publishing
- Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
- Series: Images of America
- Release Date: September 8, 2014
- Location: Pennsylvania
- Illustrations: Black and White
- ISBN Number: 9781467121781
- Book Format: Paperback
The area along the banks of the Delaware River originally known as Philadelphias Southwark District encompasses the present-day neighborhoods of Queen Village, Pennsport, and Dickinson Square West. Southwarks deep history is tied to its relationship to the waterfront and the multitude of immigrant communities that settled its streets. The Washington Avenue Immigration Station, Southwarks counterpart to Ellis Island, was a testament to the waves of immigrants reaching Americas shores in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the immigrants who stayed in Philadelphia found inexpensive housing in Southwark and employment along the waterfront. Today, the neighborhoods of old Southwark continue to embrace diversity. Many of the areas historic houses still stand alongside newly built homes. While the construction of high-volume roadways cut off the neighborhoods from the waterfront, new efforts are reconnecting Southwark to the river through improved access points and attractive waterfront recreationÂ areas.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2014-09-08
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781467121781

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2014-09-08
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781467121781

Philadelphia's Old Southwark District (Images of America)

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