Lower Northeast Philadelphia (PA) (Images of America) - Softcover

Louis M. Iatarola; Lynn-Carmela T. Iatarola; The Historical Society Of Tacony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738537489 ISBN 13: 9780738537481

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

In the early part of the twentieth century, as traditional communities in Philadelphia that had been swallowed up by the Consolation Act of 1854 grew more dense, an area known as Northeast Philadelphia came into its own.
Development of Roosevelt Boulevard, the Market-Frankford Elevated Railway, and the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge facilitated access to large swaths of undeveloped land. Lower Northeast Philadelphia focuses on the area following the path of the Delaware River north to the city limits at the Poquessing Creek and also along and between the Frankford and Pennypack Creeks. Most of Northeast Philadelphia developed much later than the rest of the city, but the area now possesses the same "town of neighborhoods" feel each with a unique character and history.

About this title

About the Author

Louis M. Iatarola and Lynn-Carmela T. Iatarola, residents of Philadelphia, worked with the Historical Society of Tacony and local postcard collectors to produce this history of the lower half of Northeast Philadelphia. Louis is also the coauthor of Tacony. Proceeds from this book will be directed to the ongoing efforts of the Historical Society of Tacony.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738537489
• ISBN 13: 9780738537481
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128