Philadelphia Then and Now (Then & Now) [Hardcover]

Edward Arthur Mauger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 20, 2002

A look at the history of Philadelphia, with both modern and historic photography and captions describing the development of this famous city. Part of the highly successful "Then and Now" series, this book captures the changes in this historic city.

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About the Author

Ed Mauger, founder of Philadelphia on Foot, has fashioned unique tours based on his in-depth knowledge of city history and architecture and of the streets and byways of old Philadelphia. His wit, warmth and storytelling abilities have earned him praise as "Philadelphia's favorite colonial guide," as well as plaudits by critics from coast to coast. Dubbed a genial campus legend when he left his position as Associate Dean at Rutgers University, Ed has also authored several articles on Philadelphia history and colonial high life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press; Reprint. edition (December 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571458808
• ISBN-13: 978-1571458803
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Architectural

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Philadelphia Then and Now, November 15, 2003

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Caren Fishman (Cherry Hill, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philadelphia Then and Now (Then & Now) (Hardcover)

I sat down on a Sunday morning to casually glance through what I thought was just another coffee table photography book. Several hours later, thoroughly relaxed and enlightened, I closed Philadelphia Then and Now, having deliberately devoured every word, every image, every comparison-both visual and written, cover to cover. What fun it was to go back and forth. The effort taken to capture identical images was evident page after page. The attention to obscure and amusing snippets of historical detail tied the "then" black and white photos and the "now" colorful photos together perfectly.

Treat yourself to a Sunday morning journey to Philadelphia-Then and Now.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memory Lane, January 9, 2007

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Robert Crupi "Memom" (Ponte Vedra, Fl.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Philadelphia Then and Now (Then & Now) (Hardcover)

A must have for anyone of Philadelphia Origin. Makes for interesting reading and a great conversational coffee table book.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Memories and Fascinating Pictures, December 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Philadelphia Then and Now (Then & Now) (Hardcover)

This is a really unique collection of photos from the last 150 years in Center City Philadelphia with recent photos taken at the same location. Would make a great gift for someone with Philadelphia ties.

It was interesting to see how things have changed - in many places for the better. Center City towards the Ben Franklin Parkway was a dirty grimy place at the turn of the century. The Parkway was a stroke of genius. The Art Museum used to be a water holding area.