downtown Philadelphia, or as commonly referred to—the city of brotherly love. The design for this square was originally devised by William Penn, who formed Philadelphia and was the governor of Pennsylvania and his surveyor Thomas Holme in 1682. Although the plans had been completed for this square it was not until the year 1816 that any manner of design had been implemented. This turned out to be a fence around the square, which was paid for by the local residents in a loan to the city for the production
The Wells Fargo building was built in 1928 located on the Avenue of the Arts in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As indicated on the Information sheet provided by our instructor, the Wells Fargo building was originally built as the Fidelity- Philadelphia Trust Company building, created by the architectural firm of Simon and Simon. For example, the Information sheet also states that, commerce represents a male figure with Mercury’s staff, creation is female figure with sword and scales. The
When asked the question "how do I fit into Philadelphia history?" I find it difficult to answer. To learn about a country can be simple or complicated depending on the topic that one approach it from. If I were to place myself my present self in the past when Philadelphia was just starting out I will most likely be a house servant, in another word a house slave. But if I were to place myself into the future as I am now, the Philadelphia that I envision will probably be different from its past and
The (2-14) Los Angeles Lakers are in ‘Philly’ to match up with the (0-18) Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. After another slow start, the Lakers competed hard down the stretch with the Indiana Pacers only to come up short 107-103. This contest looks like a battle of futility; of course Kobe Bryant’s upcoming retirement, last game in Philadelphia in addition to a matchup of the number two overall pick in the NBA draft D’Angelo Russell and the number four overall pick, who several felt
A central hub for transportation located on the boundary between Center City and West Philadelphia, 30th Street Station is both a functional and aesthetically important piece of architecture. Its grandiose structure stands out in the present day, surrounded by steel and glass skyscrapers that are popping up west of the Schuylkill River. At one point it was likely one of the largest structures in its location, but it has recently been overshadowed by the architectural endeavors that have arose in
This paper will focus upon the stigma and discrimination that transgender individuals experience in todays’ society. It will also delve into the history of the social movement towards equality; while identifying the current political trends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stringer, (2013), states that the word transgender is a broad term that describes a diverse group of individuals that identify with a gender different from that in to which they were born. Transgender individuals face many adversities
In the reading “Walking in the City”, Michel de Certeau discusses the use of tactics and strategies when creating a city environment. Certeau explains that strategies are for big corporations, architects, and the wealthy and the powerful. These are the people who have a say in building the city. Strategies require urban planning, these people have the power to make these choices. On the other hand, there are certain tactics that civilians living in the city create to ease the difficulties of daily
In Philadelphia there are many problems, like the amount of shooting or the way our sports fans act. That is not the issue at hand; the issue is homeless individuals around Philadelphia. The major parts of the city that house these individuals are very urban parts, which is basically the whole city. Being homeless is not only a problem for the human that is homeless; it takes a toll on people that happen to see it every day. Encountering a homeless person may make a lot go through your head, if you
A waterfront area located in Philadelphia, known as Penn’s Landing, has become a central area of redevelopment over many decades. What used to be trees and shrubs has transformed into an area of hotels, museums, restaurants, casinos, stadiums, and much more. This 35-acre site has so much to offer and has become an important area of public space for anyone to visit and enjoy. Penn’s Landing is a public space that benefits the public by containing a mixture of residential life, entertainment, and retail
was William Penn’s utopian vision and was a direct result of his persecution as a Quaker. “The Holy Experiment” would combine religious tolerance to all faiths; Free and fair trial by jury, freedom from unjust imprisonment and free elections, with a city built that would resemble a “green Country Town” that was not a walled garrison, and that all would live in peace. 2. Who is the Society of Friends? What are their fundamental beliefs? “The Society of Friends” was a Christian group that was created
The quintessential city would be cloaked in diversity and acceptance making it a place for everyone. Establishing a reputation of this idea of a cosmopolitan canopy, Philadelphia is one major city where the urban setting has created a safe haven inviting in those who benefit from all around public acceptance making it “one of the defining characteristics of the place” (Anderson 3). The idea of social and ethnic diversity and acceptance in a public place amplified by the modern use of the internet
supporter and some advocating for abolition of the death penalty believe corruption in the Philadelphia Police Department, coupled with a flawed judicial system, backed by racist judges, have lead to a conspiracy to commit murder on the part of the State. Abu-Jamal Mumia, a well known journalist and community activist from Philadelphia has been on death row since 1983 for the shooting death of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner in 1981. Because of his political views and his former involvement
Philadelphia’s City Hall began construction in 1871 and was completed in 1901. John McArthur Jr. became the main architect on the project after winning a design competition held by the city. At that time, it was thought that City Hall would be constructed on Independence Square, but after some debate and a public vote it was decided to build on Penn Square instead. McArthur designed the exterior of City Hall in the French Renaissance style. McArthur lived in Philadelphia from the age of ten and he
National Historic Landmark: Elfreths Alley in Philadelphia This arts study will define the importance of Elfreths Alley as one of Philadelphia’s oldest urban areas and the evolution of preserving the site as a National Historic Landmark. In the early 1700s, Elfreths Alley was a subdivision project that sought to house various members of shipping community near the docking areas of Philadelphia. Throughout the 19th century, Elfreths Alley became a center for industrialization that housed many differing
collection; The Barnes Foundation. Albert Barnes was born to working class parents in Philadelphia. Barnes grew up working and boxing to pay his own way through Pennsylvania University. After getting
Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in the United States. One environmental issue in Philadelphia County is air pollution. So many chemicals are released from cars, factories, power plants, and other industrial buildings. In 2002, Philadelphia County was ranked among the dirtiest ten percent of all countries in the United States due to toxic air pollution (ScoreCard, 2011). This becomes a problem for the people inhabiting the county inhaling the dirty air. Certain chemicals can cause diseases
impact the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city’s government must increase taxpayers’ wages while simultaneously enforcing tax policies that support social services programs. Philadelphia’s income tax policy is recurrently reformed in hopes of simplifying the tax system. This is a daunting task, however, because the tax system is a deep and complex decades-old code (Hyman, 2014). And due to the complexity of said tax code, the results are losses in efficiency. The Philadelphia taxpayer must
In conclusion, if you are more aware of the things destroying nature, you can help to reverse environmental degradation. Taking action in your community can save cities from becoming dirty and polluted. Working together to clean up cities can make them become a better city that more people will want to live in. Taking care of your city can require you to do the smallest things, like picking up the trash or recycling. These things are not hard things to do, but most people overlook it. Together we
vital part of the city of Philadelphia. To tourists, Rittenhouse Square is a place to explore the beautiful architecture and heritage of Philadelphia. To local citizens, Rittenhouse Square is a place to unwind and to relax with friends and family. Rittenhouse Square started as a simple park but it has now blossomed into one of the best urban parks in the country, and it is also home to some of the wealthiest residents in the city of Philadelphia. Like the city of Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square
the shores of America and brought along their own varieties of ethnicities and traditions. As a result, the United States of America continuously became referred to as a “melting pot,” due to its mix of race, religion, and culture. Whether an urban city or a small-town, every area across the United States blends together to form the foundation of our heterogeneous country, with a never-ending mix of different backgrounds. Diversity is the glue that holds us together,