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Particular Sights to See:Center City
Taxi drivers tell tourists that Center City is a "shining city on a hill". During the Industrial Era, the city almost urbanized out to the county line, and then retreated. Right now, the urban center is surrounded by a semi-deserted ring of former factories.
Albert Gallatin
A magnificent but largely forgotten man.
French Philadelphia
French Philadelphia
Central Pennsylvania
"Alabama in-between," snickered James Carville, "Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Alabama in-between."
Right Angle Club: 2016
In progress.
Off with their heads!, she said. They have refused my cake in preference of moldy bread, by God"
Originally published: Tuesday, October 12, 2010; most-recently modified: Wednesday, May 15, 2019