Philadelphia: Historic Exteriors and Interiors (PA)

by Gus Spector

Historic Exteriors and Interiors is a celebration of the city's architectural legacy. Vintage postcards document both the interiors and exteriors of some of Philadelphia's oldest and most well-known structures, including grandiose department stores, elegant restaurants, and the original terminal of the Philadelphia International Airport. From laborers toiling in their overheated factories to the elegance of a Center City ballroom or presidential suite, and from the whacky comic opera stage to the legitimate theater, the postcards featured in this volume allow readers to experience the nostalgia of Philadelphia in years past.

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 13, 2006

Reviews

[♥ Joy Joy ♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book filled with vintage postcards/photos of Philadelphia's historic exteriors and interiors.

Although the photos were a great filler and asset to the book, I felt the information in them was to the bare minimum. While I do enjoy that things were to the point without ramblings, I think adding more anecdotes would have made this a great reference book (because it would be both informative and amusing).

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best books with which to begin learning more about Philadelphia history. Read this book with Google Streetview open in a browser nearby; you can easily spend hours comparing these detailed, well-labeled images to the present-day city. Highly recommended!

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional in that it doesn't just regurgitate the same tired photos in a different order - mostly new material throughout.