The Philadelphia Zoo

Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2016
America’s First Zoo

The History

Long before America had its first Zoo, its citizens were paying to view animals.  Rickett’s Circus, America’s first circus, opened in 1793 at 12th and Market Street here in Philadelphia. Audiences that even included then President of the United States, George Washington were entertained by impressive horse riding shows and dog tricks.
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Uncover Philly with Videographer Cory J Popp

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2015
Videographer Cory J Popp uniquely captures Philadelphia in his video series “Uncover Philly”

The History

Capturing Philadelphia on film dates all the way back to advent of photography itself.  An 1839 daguerreotype photo of Philadelphia’s storied Central High School by Joseph Saxton is thought to be the "oldest extant daguerreotype" photo in the United States.
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Northern Liberties

Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2015
One of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods

The History

Northern Liberties is as old as Philadelphia itself, founded by Philadelphia’s founder, William Penn in 1682.  Northern Liberties was the land located north of the original 1682 boundary of Philadelphia and early purchasers of land in Philadelphia would also be granted a lot in Northern Liberties.  In the 17th and 18th centuries many creeks flowed through Northern Liberties toward the Delaware River including the Cohoquinoque Creek, a tributary named by the Lenni-Lanape who once inhabited the land.
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Philadelphia Celebrity Chefs

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Eat a meal prepared by a culinary star

The History

Philadelphia has always been well known for its great food, but with the advent of reality television, many people are starting to get to know some of the talented chefs that make Philadelphia’s great food.  Many of Philadelphia’s best restaurants are run by chefs who you may recognize from Bravo’s Top Chef, the Iron Chef, and a number of other cooking shows.
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Boathouse Row

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015
One of Philadelphia’s most iconic sights

The History

Boathouse Row’s history can be traced back to the creation of the Fairmount Water Works in 1812.  After being devastated by the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, (learn more on our special Yellow Fever Tour!) Philadelphia sought to improve the cleanliness and quality of its water supply.
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