14 Then And Now Photos In Philadelphia That Show Just How Much It Has Changed
As one of the oldest cities in the country, Philadelphia is packed with history. Take a look at the photos below and see if you can spot your favorite landmarks, then compare them to current photos to see how the City of Brotherly Love has changed over the years.
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Philadelphia is known for its rowhomes, and this is a photo of brand new ones, constructed in 1941.
You've probably driven past the 2601 Parkway building dozens of times. It was opened in 1939 and offered a beautiful view of the new Parkway and Skyline.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com