Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Historic squares, sports grounds, theaters, parks, planned communities, prisons, and early settlements highlight the landmarks that shaped civic life across Philadelphia and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.
Language:
English
Society Hill & New Market
1/4/2026
Occasionally raccoon, possum, or bear’s feet were available for purchase here at the Shambles. Narrated by WF Strong.
Duration:00:03:12
Eastern State Penitentiary Plan
1/4/2026
A new kind of prison and criminal reform program came with a hefty price hag and some delusional ideals. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:02:38
“Mr. Baseball,” Connie Mack
1/4/2026
Mr. Mack was the longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.
Duration:00:02:40
Independence Square & Hall
1/4/2026
“...The said ground shall be enclosed and remain a public open green and walks forever.” Narrated by Chris Brinkley.
Duration:00:02:35
Swede’s First Fort Christina
1/4/2026
In the first permanent settlement of Delaware, the Swedes built Fort Christina on a natural wharf. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:02:37
Worth A Stroll: Brandywine Park
1/4/2026
For over 100 years, the green space of Wilmington has given the city a quiet refuge into nature. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:11
King of Prussia, PA
1/4/2026
This town’s name is synonymous with the shopping experience. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:02:16
Highest Point in Delaware
1/4/2026
At a whopping 448 feet above sea level, the seemingly flat road is the second lowest state summit in the nation. Narrated by Connie Weber.
Duration:00:02:12
Community of Dunleith
1/4/2026
After many of Wilmington’s black veterans returned from the front lines, they were left homeless...until the development of Dunleith. Narrated by Craig Patterson.
Duration:00:02:24
Logan Square Once a Pasture
1/4/2026
William Penn envisioned this square as a green space to keep city dwellers healthy, but locals just used it for public hangings! Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:13
1st Racially Integrated Housing
1/4/2026
Prominent building and landscape architects created nineteen single-story Modernist houses in the natural setting of Pennypack Park. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:15
Historic Walnut Street Theatre
1/4/2026
The story of the oldest theater in the U.S. and the oldest playhouse in continuous use in the English-speaking world. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:27
Landmark Hale-Byrnes House
1/4/2026
In the Revolutionary War, George Washington and others met here to plan a defense of the city of Philadelphia. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:10
First Interacial Baseball Game
1/4/2026
This field saw baseball evolve from an amateur pastime into a competitive professional sport. Narrated by Bill Werlin.
Duration:00:02:24
Preserving America's Treasures
1/4/2026
Come visit "America's most historic square mile"! Narrated by Craig Patterson.
Duration:00:02:37