Philip Wolny
Author
Language
English
Description
We Built This City: Philadelphia tells of the history of Philadelphia, its association with the Lenape Native American tribe, William Penn, how it got its nickname "The City of Brotherly Love," and the role it played as the last stop on the Underground Railroad. Features popular locations to visit while in Philadelphia like Independence Hall, the Rocky Statue and Geno's cheesesteaks. Also included are historical and current pictures of Philadelphia,...
2) We Built This City: Los Angeles: History, People, Landmarks - Hollywood, Dodger Stadium, Chinatown
Author
Language
English
Description
We Built This City: Los Angeles teaches the history of the land that is now Los Angeles, the Tongva people, the immigrants that helped settle Los Angeles, and the city's metamorphosis into an entertainment and cinematic hub. It also features interesting sights to see when visiting Los Angeles like Dodger Stadium, the Hollywood sign and Chinatown. Also included are historical and current pictures of Los Angeles, a chronology of events from 1771 to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Curious Fox Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is one of the most colorful and proud metropolises in the United States. From the original Lenape Indians residing alongside the Delaware River, to the colony of New Sweden, to becoming the first capital and colonial center of the United States, Philly has gone through many changes. Fueled by immigrant dreams that laid the groundwork for dozens of distinct and unique areas, the city is many things...
