Along the Wissahickon Creek
Along the Wissahickon Creek

Author: Andrew Mark Herman

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004-05-12

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1439615675

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Originally called Wisauksicken and Wisamickon by the Lenni Lenape tribe of southeastern Pennsylvania, the creek was renamed Wissahickon by European settlers in the late 1600s. The Wissahickon, beginning as a small stream fed by underground springs in central Montgomery County, winds its way down into a breathtaking valley in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park before entering the Schuylkill River. Rich in history and scenic beauty, the creek has played a major part in the development of the area. Early mills were established along its banks, and during the American Revolution, Washington's army set up encampments in the creek valley. Since becoming part of Fairmount Park in 1868, the Wissahickon has continued to be the focus of land preservation and is now part of the Wissahickon Green Ribbon Preserve.

Along the Wissahickon Creek
Along the Wissahickon Creek

Author: Andrew Mark Herman

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780738535210

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Originally called Wisauksicken and Wisamickon by the Lenni Lenape tribe of southeastern Pennsylvania, the creek was renamed Wissahickon by European settlers in the late 1600s. The Wissahickon, beginning as a small stream fed by underground springs in central Montgomery County, winds its way down into a breathtaking valley in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park before entering the Schuylkill River. Rich in history and scenic beauty, the creek has played a major part in the development of the area. Early mills were established along its banks, and during the American Revolution, Washington's army set up encampments in the creek valley. Since becoming part of Fairmount Park in 1868, the Wissahickon has continued to be the focus of land preservation and is now part of the Wissahickon Green Ribbon Preserve.

Houses of Philadelphia
Houses of Philadelphia

Author: James B. Garrison

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13:

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"Examines 40 properties in detail with over 300 archival and contemporary photographs, drawings, and floor plans." -- Dust jacket.

The Wissahickon Hills
The Wissahickon Hills

Author: Cornelius Weygandt

Publisher:

Published: 1930

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13:

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Originally published in 1930, The Wissahickon Hills was Cornelius Weygandt's first book concentrating on his appreciation of nature. It consists of familiar essays on Pennsylvania's native flora and fauna, on bird lore, and on the historical associations of Philadelphia's renowned woodland park.

The Light in the Forest
The Light in the Forest

Author: Conrad Richter

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 2004-09-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781417642496

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For use in schools and libraries only. Fifteen year old John Cameron Butler, kidnapped and raised by the Lenape Indians since childhood, is returned to his people under the terms of a treaty and is forced to cope with a strange and different world that is no longer his.

Roxborough
Roxborough

Author: Deborah Del Collo

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738575551

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Eleven tracts of land established by William Penn in 1682 gave Roxborough its start as an important and vibrant neighborhood in Philadelphia. Early pioneers like Levering, Rittenhouse, and many others still shape the fabric of the current neighborhood. In 1854, the community was incorporated into Philadelphia with the Acts of Consolidation, yet it retains a small-town persona. With the Schuylkill River and Fairmount Park as boundaries, it is no wonder people have been making Roxborough, also known as the 21st Ward, their home for centuries. Nestled on the Ridge, the highest point of Philadelphia, Ridge Avenue twists and turns throughout the community as its main artery. With the recent gentrification of Ridge Avenue, Roxborough takes pride in preserving its rich history for future generations.