Title: PhilaPlace: Sharing Stories from the City of Neighborhoods

URL: http://www.philaplace.org/

Collection: Open Folklore Web Archive

Description: PhilaPlace is an interactive Web site, created by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, that connects stories to places across time in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. PhilaPlace weaves stories shared by ordinary people of all backgrounds with historical records to present an interpretive picture of the rich history, culture, and architecture of our neighborhoods, past and present. The PhilaPlace Web site uses a multimedia format – including text, pictures, audio and video clips, and podcasts – and allows visitors to map their own stories in place and time. More than a Web site, PhilaPlace includes ongoing community programs and publications, from workshops for teachers, to trolley tours, and exhibits. PhilaPlace is an engaging, meaningful way to understand more about where we live, and will serve as an enduring record of our heritage.

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Subject:   Philadelphia ,  Urban History,  Architectural History,  Immigrants,  Cultural Conservation,  Folk Art,  Migrants