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  The Old Swedes Public Housing Plan, 1939-40: City Politics Sink a Federal Project

  Essay by Amanda Zellner
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  Richard Allen Homes

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  The Kensington Riots of 1844

  by Melissa Mandell of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  El Centro de Oro — The "Golden Block"

  by Melissa Mandell of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Lombard Street Riots Site

  by Melissa Mandell of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Engine Company No. 11

  by Melissa Mandell of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Shissler Recreation Center (Newt’s Playground), formerly Kensington Depot/ Kensington Recreation Center

  by Ian Charlton

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  Norris Square Park

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Liberty Lands Park

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Our Lady of Good Counsel

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Pythian Baseball Club Headquarters

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Penn Treaty Park

  by Ian Charlton of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Las Parcelas and Colobo Community Gardens

  by Melissa Mandell of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Weccacoe Firehouse

  by Melissa Mandell of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Jefferson Square Park and Sacks Playground

  by Melissa Mandell of Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Church of St. Philip Neri

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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  Mendez Homes and Investments: Real Estate in a Tough Economy

  by Philadelphia Neighborhoods

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  Congreso de Latinos Unidos headquarters and Casita

  by Melissa Mandell

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  James Forten Historical Marker

  by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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