William Lungren William Lungren was a paper-maker and hotel landlord who left an impressive family legacy.
A Tale of Two Brothers: Augustus and Edward Sargent Augustus Sargent and his brother Edward were closely linked in their lives and careers.
Astrid Katarina Person Perry She was the first Lucia at our Lucia Fest, a diving horse lady at Steel Pier and a masseuse with famous clients like Liberace, Gypsy Rose Lee, Al Capone and the King of Sweden.
Ask Us Anything, Part II During this informal Q&A, panelists answered questions about this national historic site, its early congregants, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Preserving Philadelphia Marco Federico discusses the restoration of Benjamin Franklin’s gravestone, repairing the Presbyterian Historical Society terracotta statues, and restoring Old Pine Church’s cast iron fence.
The Perils of the Sea Michael Schreiber describes Philadelphia sea captains in the age of sail who were overcome by great hurricanes, succumbed to attacks by pirates, or who mysteriously disappeared in faraway waters.
Churchyard / Allen / Conservation Priority: Low / Previously Conserved / Smith Mary Smith and Jarvis Allen (more…) 0 Comments April 5, 1900
