Northeast Philadelphia: A Brief History
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Northeast Philadelphia chronicles this area's history of transformation, from scattered communities to an urban center.
Before the Consolidation Act of 1854 more than tripled the former capital's population, Northeast Philadelphia was a scattered group of pastoral communities just beyond the city limits. Holmesburg, Somerton and other small villages initially struggled but ultimately triumphed in their transition from rural townships to a bustling urban center. Dr. Harry C. Silcox has collab...



