Pennsylvania

From Storage to Studio

$34.99

What inspiration awaits within a museum? In this rare venture, a group of 14 Resident Artists from The Clay Studio worked with 7 curators to explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s art storage vaults.This catalog—and its accompanying exhibition at The Clay Studio—reveals the thoughts,...

Historic Architecture in Northwest Philadelphia: 1690 to 1930s

$50.00

Historic Architecture in Northwest Philadelphia is a colorful and comprehensive look at the rich architectural history of the Wissahickon Valley, and the people who made it possible with a locally sourced building stone, the Wissahickon schist. The simple stone structures...

Historic Architecture in Philadelphia: East Falls, Manayunk, and Roxborough

$50.00

This photographic story of three dynamic neighborhoods in Philadelphia's twenty-first ward traces the evolution of each community as defined by its architecture. From the outstanding Tudor Historic District to elegant homes near Wissahickon Avenue, East Falls is a must-see neighborhood...

Philadelphia's Haunted Historic Walking Tour

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Journey through eerie Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to visit 19 of the city's most haunted locations. With concise background information for each location and stories of both historic and contemporary ghosts, you will view the City of Brotherly Love like never before....

Philadelphia Area Cemeteries

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Tour the cemeteries of Pennsylvania's three original counties (Philadelphia, Delaware, and Chester--"The Birthplace of America"). This fascinating guide includes twenty maps providing locations for twenty burial grounds. Over 145 color images present graveyard monuments, ranging from simple early headstones of...

Philadelphia Haunts

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Read stories brought to life during encounters at Eastern State Penitentiary, where whispers from the famed Cell Block 12 were caught on tape. At Fort Mifflin, visions of bloody men of the Revolutionary time are seen and their agonizing cries...

Philadelphia Perspectives

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From the “most historic square mile” in the country to one of the largest urban parks in the world and then to the realms of sports and cheesesteaks, 120 images take the viewer on a journey through the rich history,...

Philadelphia

$19.99

A compact photographic guide to Philadelphia and its most important cultural and historical aspectsThis vibrantly illustrated dedication to Philadelphia presents one of the United States’ oldest and most historically and culturally significant metropolises with over 100 photographs, from the detailed...

Philadelphia

$9.99

A compact photographic guide to Philadelphia and its most important cultural and historical aspectsThis vibrantly illustrated dedication to Philadelphia presents one of the United States’ oldest and most historically and culturally significant metropolises with over 100 photographs, from the detailed...

Barns, Farms, and Rolling Hills of Chester County

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Find out what makes Chester County, Pennsylvania, worthy of a day trip, in this photographic journey from east to west, from sunrise to sunset, and in all four seasons. While some of the sights were captured along the main roads...

Chester County Historical Society

$3.50

Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town...

Chester County Perspectives

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Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. While much has changed since colonial days, when its abundant natural resources helped support a nation-to-be, visible reminders of past activities remain...

Chester County Out & About

$45.00

Take a photographic journey around picturesque Chester County, Pennsylvania – a place famous for its history and beauty. Over 220 colorful images offer glimpses of the county’s life and spirit today, as well as reminders of its colorful past. From...

Chester County

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Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. This photographic exploration of the region includes memorable images of scenes such as the Devon Horse Show, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival,...

Amish Folk Tales & Other Stories of the Pennsylvania Dutch

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The Amish are people steeped in customs and traditions based on living a simple, quiet existence. Get to know Lancaster County's Amish through amusing and entertaining folk tales and legends. Seven stories highlight how the Amish and other Pennsylvania Dutch...

Heritage Gardens, Heirloom Seeds

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A detailed overview of the inter-relationship between heirloom seeds and heritage gardens, richly illustrated with over 650 images, many of rare, historical importance. Heritage, or traditional, gardens and heirloom seeds are joined at the hip, but previous books have separated...

Arts and Crafts of Chester County, Pennsylvania

$29.95

The many practical industries that supported this earliest county in Pennsylvania are documented in this illustrated and detailed study. Here is information on the architecture, stone work, metalsmiths, needlework, ceramics, and pictures made by and of county residents from the...

Potters and Potteries of Chester County Pennsylvania

$20.00

The Potters and Potteries of Chester County, Pennsylvania has been the bible of pottery research nationally, as it has inspired others to document pottery in other regions. A whole generation of students of pottery has learned from Doctor James' research....

Portrait of Historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania, & The Cumberland Valley

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This photographic tour of Carlisle and its surrounding communities captures the beauty of its architecture, monuments, and gardens throughout the four seasons. More than 200 color images trace the town’s founding and the events that shaped it. Meet historical figures...

Chip Carving Pennsylvania Dutch Designs

$12.95

This new book by Pam Gresham explores the wealth of design motifs developed by the German immigrants to Pennsylvania. These Pennsylvania "Dutch" designs are perfect for the medium of chip carving. Flowing lines combine with geometrical forms to create delightful...

Survey of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Architecture

$35.00

Chester County is one of the three original counties formed in 1682 in southeastern Pennsylvania by William Penn under Charter signed by King Charles II. The greatest number of settlers after 1682 came from the British Isles, and so the...

Ghosts of West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Take a ghostly tour of West Chester, Pennsylvania, to learn the myths, legends, and stories of ghosts that haunt this historic town! Visit with spirits of the Revolutionary War at Market and High Street or a shadow person lurking at...

Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases & Other Small Treasures

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The German immigrants to Southeastern Pennsylvania developed a rich and very colorful quilting heritage after they arrived in America. This book focuses on a rare subset of that tradition--the patchwork pillowcase. If antique Pennsylvania quilts number in the thousands, patchwork...

Ghostly Connections

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Pennsylvania’s Lower Susquehanna Valley, including Dauphin, Lancaster, Cumberland, Adams, and York Counties, is no stranger to the existence of ghosts, angels, and elementals. Visit the many haunted hotspots, including Golden Lane Antiques and Art Gallery, where strange things appear in...

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