Happenings in Ye Olde Philadelphia, 1680-1900

This volume offers a compilation of articles and items of interest that were derived from old publications, such as History of Philadelphia by Scharff & Wescott, the Public Ledger, The Evening Bulletin and The Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as from personal observations and recollections made by the author, Rudolph J. Walther. The articles provide a comprehensive overview of Philadelphia from the years 1680 through 1900, opening with the background and settlement of Philadelphia, followed by a chapter on its early townships and districts. The next few sections detail significant areas and places in Philadelphia such as roads, churches, schools, Fairhill Square, Norris Square, taverns, the old fire department, and more. The author concludes this book with a chapter on passenger railways, providing the route each train took during 1876.