Discover Philadelphia’s lost waterfront on a historic self-guided audio tour. Explore the remnants of this once bustling locale and learn about its significance in American history.
Discover Philadelphia’s lost waterfront on a historic self-guided audio tour. Explore the remnants of this once bustling locale and learn about its significance in American history.
- Christ Church - The tour begins outside Christ Church.
- Penn’s Landing - The tour passes Penn’s Landing.
- Race Street Pier - The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge - The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
- Cavanaugh’s River Deck - The tour passes Cavanaugh’s River…
- Christ Church - The tour begins outside Christ Church.
- Penn’s Landing - The tour passes Penn’s Landing.
- Race Street Pier - The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge - The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
- Cavanaugh’s River Deck - The tour passes Cavanaugh’s River Deck.
- Wood Street Steps - The tour passes the Wood Street Steps.
- Elfreth’s Alley - The tour takes you down Elfreth’s Alley.
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
This independent audio journey delves into the historic waterfront of north-central Philadelphia, highlighting the remnants of this heritage-rich area following the construction of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s. The narrative covers a range of topics, including anecdotes of early Quaker settlers taking up residence in waterfront caves.
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This independent audio journey delves into the historic waterfront of north-central Philadelphia, highlighting the remnants of this heritage-rich area following the construction of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s. The narrative covers a range of topics, including anecdotes of early Quaker settlers taking up residence in waterfront caves.
Remember, this vicinity was a hub for negotiations instigating local, regional, and national enterprise. It was the birthplace of early American capitalism whereby numerous individuals amassed their wealth. It was this very place where the framework of America as a unified nation was established, and sadly, it was also ground zero for deadly urban plagues.
Your facilitator is the historian, author, and tour guide, Harry Kyriakodis. He boasts possibly the biggest private library of books dedicated to the City of Brotherly Love, with a collection reaching about 2700 titles, both new and old. He’s a certified and founding member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has resided at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn’s Landing since 1997.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
