Neat Philadelphia History Things
Apr. 27th, 2011 12:29 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ichinichinemasuLately at work I've been taking the time to just explore through some of our online databases and learn the collection. I want to get a feel for what we have before I start taking on more ambitious projects (eventually--weeding the periodicals, creating a facebook page, programming).
I've discovered some pretty neat Philadelphia history websites!
The first is Historical Images of Philadelphia maintained by the Free Library, specifically those organized by neighborhood. I looked up the area in South Philly where I currently live, and was surprised to find images of factories and trees there roundabout 1850.
The second is Philadelphia GeoHistory Network. They have all sorts of interesting historical information on Philadelphia, including old city directories where one can possibly do genealogical research. What I liked the best, though, was the interactive map viewer, where you can switch views between old Philadelphia maps dating back to 1843. I found my little alley definitely for sure on the 1910 map, which means my house is at least 100 years old.
I'm such a nerd :|b.
Otherwise, sorry for not being around so much lately-- between the new job and a now active personal life, I am extremely happy, but failing at maintaining an online presence. Rest assured I've been reading things though if not commenting. ALSO rest assured that I definitely did watch the season premire of Doctor Who and enjoyed it immensely.
I've discovered some pretty neat Philadelphia history websites!
The first is Historical Images of Philadelphia maintained by the Free Library, specifically those organized by neighborhood. I looked up the area in South Philly where I currently live, and was surprised to find images of factories and trees there roundabout 1850.
The second is Philadelphia GeoHistory Network. They have all sorts of interesting historical information on Philadelphia, including old city directories where one can possibly do genealogical research. What I liked the best, though, was the interactive map viewer, where you can switch views between old Philadelphia maps dating back to 1843. I found my little alley definitely for sure on the 1910 map, which means my house is at least 100 years old.
I'm such a nerd :|b.
Otherwise, sorry for not being around so much lately-- between the new job and a now active personal life, I am extremely happy, but failing at maintaining an online presence. Rest assured I've been reading things though if not commenting. ALSO rest assured that I definitely did watch the season premire of Doctor Who and enjoyed it immensely.