Description
Ever wonder why a street is named the way it is?
Find the answers inside.
The second someone told us about this book – we knew we had to get it, and wow do we LOVE it! Jam packed with history and Philly, this book is guaranteed to provide some unknown insights into some of the most well-known streets in Philadelphia. As the author puts it: “tracing street name origins in Philadelphia is like following the trail of American history. It winds, it rolls, it leads you to unexpected places.”
Even better, it’s an alphabetized index of street names – so it quick and easy to look up a street! Family, friends, and guests will all enjoy being able to look up their favorite streets too.
Makes the perfect coffee table book for any Philadelphian!
• Title: “Mermaids, Monasteries, Cherokees and Custer: The Stories Behind Philadelphia Street Names”
• Author: Roberta I. Alotta
• 267 pages
