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SUMMARY:Ghost Signs of Old City
DESCRIPTION:See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them\, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks\n\n\n“Ghost Signs” are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs\, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather\, neglect\, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow\, but they still provide a window into the past\, revealing generations of a building’s history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia\, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood. \nJoin Hidden City as we explore a range of ghost signs from hand-painted lettering on building facades (some even at eye level) to those embedded in the sidewalks. Businesses discussed will include nautical instruments\, department stores\, restaurant supply companies\, tanners\, printers\, brush makers\, and so many more! \nMeet at the northeast corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets: 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106. This tour requires significant walking on uneven brick and slate sidewalks of the Old City neighborhood; proper footwear is a must. \nTour guide Jordan Keiffer has been documenting Philadelphia’s ghost signs on the Instagram page @phillyghostsigns since 2019. His goal is to connect people to the forgotten stories of these faded signs through historic narratives and supplemental images. His work was featured in a special exhibition on ghost signs at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia in 2021. A native of Montgomery County\, PA\, Keiffer is a proud Temple University alum. He enjoys long runs and bike rides through the city that allow him to periodically check in on ghost signs. \nIf you are a Hidden City Member\, don’t forget to use your promo code for a member discount! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ghost-signs-of-old-city-6/
LOCATION:Northeast Corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets\, 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Forgotten North Broad Street
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us up this vein of architectural and historical gold\, from Spring Garden Street to Temple University.\n\n\nOne hundred years ago\, North Broad was THE signature place to live in Philadelphia. Enormous mansions\, such as the Widener home\, a vibrant Jewish neighborhood\, and great high schools that were the pride of this neighborhood. We’ll uncover secrets in and around Temple U\, and learn about famous auto showrooms and car-related factories which lined this beautiful boulevard.After years of decline following World War II\, investment has brought the reopening of the mind-boggling Metropolitan Opera House and the stately yet strange creation of Willis Hale\, the Divine Lorraine Hotel.We’ll start our journey at Rodeph Shalom\, the former site of the only synagogue designed by the architectural genius Frank Furness.Meet at Broad and Spring Garden\, Southeast Corner: 511 N. Broad St.\, North Philly\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123. We’ll walk straight north up Broad Street about 2 miles\, ending at York Street. We will see hidden sights on nearly every block\, so come and be dazzled.***Please note that this will be a one-way trip*** \n \nHidden City Members\, don’t forget to use promo codes to get discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/forgotten-north-broad-street-4/
LOCATION:Broad and Spring Garden\, Southeast Corner\, 511 N. Broad St.\, North Philly\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
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SUMMARY:Under the Schuylkill\, Over the Delaware: Trolley & PATCO Tour
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Silverman leads a tour from UPenn to PATCO.\n\n\n2 hours\, one SEPTA fare\, one PATCO fare\, and a short walk. \nBeginning at the portal at the 40th St Portal trolley station (near the intersection of 40th St and Baltimore Ave\, across from Woodland Ave)\, we will submerge beneath UPenn and learn about how the trolleys once bisected the campus on street level and originally crossed OVER the Schuylkill River. We will circle under City Hall and see where the Market Street trains once did the same. \nA short walk to the western end of PATCO at 15th and Locust and understand the original central subway loop that was never completed. We’ll pass through the newly reopened Franklin Square station and see a never used trolley station under the Ben Franklin Bridge Plaza. Riders will learn about the beautiful mosaics in the trolley waiting rooms on the bridge and continue all the way to the eastern end at Lindenwold. \nGuide Jerry Silverman was born to give this tour. He was the very first rider ever on PATCO as a teenager\, and later served as chair of the SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee. \n***PLEASE NOTE*** NO BATHROOMS EN ROUTE. \nHidden City Members\, use your promo codes for discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/under-the-schuylkill-over-the-delaware-trolley-patco-tour/
LOCATION:40th St Portal\, 40th St & Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dense history of Philadelphia’s historically Jewish neighborhood – 2 miles\, 2 hours.\n\n\nEvent lasts 2 hours. Meet at the Southwest corner of 6th and Lombard\, outside Starr Garden playground. Tour ends at 5th and Spruce. \nFrom the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York’s famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater\, literary societies and newspapers\, along with synagogues and banks\, bath houses and delicatessens. \nThis walk begins with an introduction to early Jewish life in Philadelphia\, and then continues to explore the rest of the “Jewish Quarter\,” pointing out sites of former bathhouses\, shuls\, newspapers\, theaters\, stores\, social service buildings\, union halls\, banks and hospitals\, as well as the still-active Society Hill Synagogue and Congregation B’nai Abraham. Hear about the dramatic Kosher butcher strike of 1911\, learn about the Jews arrested on Yom Kippur in 1889\, hear the ongoing debate over the first hot-dog roll\, and discover the true story of the Three Stooges. \n \nJerry Silverman is a certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. He earned a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature and a Master of Jewish Education\, served as the High School principal of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill\, NJ\, as well as the Educational Director of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel. Since 2009\, Jerry has been giving tours for Mural Arts Philadelphia\, and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. He is a founding member of the Museum of American Jewish History\, and was the founder of the former LGBT synagogue Beth Ahavah. \n \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philadelphias-lost-jewish-quarter-5/
LOCATION:Starr Garden Playground\, 600-44 Lombard St\,\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tales From David Lynch's "Eraserhood"
DESCRIPTION:Explore the neighborhood that so electrified Lynch’s imagination.\n\n\nWhen David Lynch moved to Philadelphia in the late 1960s\, he discovered a city that was both terrifying and inspiring. Explore Callowhill\, the neighborhood that so electrified Lynch’s imagination\, with two guides: Hidden City’s Pete Woodall + Lynch/Eraserhood aficionado\, Bob Bruhin. During this one-and-a-half hour walking tour\, we’ll delve into the area’s industrial history\, as well as the sights and sounds that inspired Lynch’s movies\, particularly Eraserhead. \n \nSPONSORED BY LOVE CITY BREWING! \nThe brewery (1023 Hamilton St.) will be the last stop on the tour\, and we invite you to hang out with us after for an informal talkback. Your ticket includes 1 free beer\, but please remember to tip your bartenders! \n \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City program director Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tales-from-david-lynchs-eraserhood-3/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
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SUMMARY:Ghost Signs of Washington Sq West
DESCRIPTION:Tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City\, exploring the commercial history behind them.\n\n\nJoin Hidden City as we tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City. We’ll discuss the history of the businesses and buildings behind the faded ads\, exploring signage as a window to the neighborhoods’ commercial past: Piano Row on Chestnut Street\, a concentration of print and publishing houses\, Horn & Hardart Automat\, and so much more. \n“Ghost Signs” are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs\, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather\, neglect\, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow\, but they reveal generations of a building’s history and fascinating stories of our city. \nMeet at the northwest corner of St James St & West Washington Square. \nTour guide Jordan Keiffer has been documenting Philadelphia’s ghost signs on the Instagram page @phillyghostsigns since 2019. His goal is to connect people to the forgotten stories of these faded signs through historic narratives and supplemental images. His work was featured in a special exhibition on ghost signs at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia in 2021. A native of Montgomery County\, PA\, Keiffer is a proud Temple University alum. He enjoys long runs and bike rides through the city that allow him to periodically check in on ghost signs. \nIf you are a Hidden City Member\, don’t forget to use your promo code for a member discount! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ghost-signs-of-washington-sq-west-3/
LOCATION:Saint James Street & West Washington Square\, Saint James Street & West Washington Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T130000
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CREATED:20250913T200441Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dense history of Philadelphia’s historically Jewish neighborhood – 2 miles\, 2 hours.\n\n\nEvent lasts 2 hours. Meet at the Southwest corner of 6th and Lombard\, outside Starr Garden playground. Tour ends at 5th and Spruce. \nFrom the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York’s famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater\, literary societies and newspapers\, along with synagogues and banks\, bath houses and delicatessens. \nThis walk begins with an introduction to early Jewish life in Philadelphia\, and then continues to explore the rest of the “Jewish Quarter\,” pointing out sites of former bathhouses\, shuls\, newspapers\, theaters\, stores\, social service buildings\, union halls\, banks and hospitals\, as well as the still-active Society Hill Synagogue and Congregation B’nai Abraham. Hear about the dramatic Kosher butcher strike of 1911\, learn about the Jews arrested on Yom Kippur in 1889\, hear the ongoing debate over the first hot-dog roll\, and discover the true story of the Three Stooges. \n \nJerry Silverman is a certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. He earned a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature and a Master of Jewish Education\, served as the High School principal of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill\, NJ\, as well as the Educational Director of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel. Since 2009\, Jerry has been giving tours for Mural Arts Philadelphia\, and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. He is a founding member of the Museum of American Jewish History\, and was the founder of the former LGBT synagogue Beth Ahavah. \n \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philadelphias-lost-jewish-quarter-4/
LOCATION:Starr Garden Playground\, 600-44 Lombard St\,\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250913T195742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T195742Z
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SUMMARY:Forgotten North Broad Street
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us up this vein of architectural and historical gold\, from Spring Garden Street to Temple University.\n\n\nOne hundred years ago\, North Broad was THE signature place to live in Philadelphia. Enormous mansions\, such as the Widener home\, a vibrant Jewish neighborhood\, and great high schools that were the pride of this neighborhood. We’ll uncover secrets in and around Temple U\, and learn about famous auto showrooms and car-related factories which lined this beautiful boulevard.After years of decline following World War II\, investment has brought the reopening of the mind-boggling Metropolitan Opera House and the stately yet strange creation of Willis Hale\, the Divine Lorraine Hotel.We’ll start our journey at Rodeph Shalom\, the former site of the only synagogue designed by the architectural genius Frank Furness.Meet at Broad and Spring Garden\, Southeast Corner: 511 N. Broad St.\, North Philly\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123. We’ll walk straight north up Broad Street about 2 miles\, ending at York Street. We will see hidden sights on nearly every block\, so come and be dazzled.***Please note that this will be a one-way trip*** \n \nHidden City Members\, don’t forget to use promo codes to get discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/forgotten-north-broad-street-3/
LOCATION:Broad and Spring Garden\, Southeast Corner\, 511 N. Broad St.\, North Philly\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250822T161140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T161140Z
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SUMMARY:Doors Are Closing! Philly's Elevated Trains and Trolleys
DESCRIPTION:Love exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you.\n\n\nTheme: WHAT IS\, WAS\, and NEVER WAS. \nMeet inside 30th Street Station at the angel statue on the east side of the main hall. Bathrooms are nearby. Event lasts roughly 2 hours. Begins at 30th Street Amtrak Station\, ends at 69th Street Terminal. \nLove exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you. \nAfter meeting at the angel statue\, we will walk outside the station to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure back in the 1950s. After riding the underground trolley eastbound\, we see where the El originally circled City Hall. Continuing on the Market-Frankford Subway/El east\, we emerge from the subway at Spring Garden Station and learn about the elevated line that went directly to Penn’s Landing 100 years ago. Returning west\, we end at the enormous\, multi-modal 69th Street Terminal filled with subways\, trolleys\, buses\, and interurbans. \nGuide Jerry Silverman was born to give this tour. He was the very first rider ever on PATCO as a teenager and later the chair of the SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee. \n***PLEASE NOTE*** You will need to purchase one SEPTA fare during the tour. NO BATHROOMS EN ROUTE. \nHidden City Members\, use your promo codes for discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/doors-are-closing-phillys-elevated-trains-and-trolleys-4/
LOCATION:30th Street Station\, east end at the “Angel Statue”\, 2955 Market St.\, Citywide\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250822T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T155545Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dense history of Philadelphia’s historically Jewish neighborhood – 2 miles\, 2 hours.\n\n\nEvent lasts 2 hours. Meet at the Southwest corner of 6th and Lombard\, outside Starr Garden playground. Tour ends at 5th and Spruce. \nFrom the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York’s famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater\, literary societies and newspapers\, along with synagogues and banks\, bath houses and delicatessens. \nThis walk begins with an introduction to early Jewish life in Philadelphia\, and then continues to explore the rest of the “Jewish Quarter\,” pointing out sites of former bathhouses\, shuls\, newspapers\, theaters\, stores\, social service buildings\, union halls\, banks and hospitals\, as well as the still-active Society Hill Synagogue and Congregation B’nai Abraham. Hear about the dramatic Kosher butcher strike of 1911\, learn about the Jews arrested on Yom Kippur in 1889\, hear the ongoing debate over the first hot-dog roll\, and discover the true story of the Three Stooges. \n \nJerry Silverman is a certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. He earned a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature and a Master of Jewish Education\, served as the High School principal of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill\, NJ\, as well as the Educational Director of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel. Since 2009\, Jerry has been giving tours for Mural Arts Philadelphia\, and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. He is a founding member of the Museum of American Jewish History\, and was the founder of the former LGBT synagogue Beth Ahavah. \n \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philadelphias-lost-jewish-quarter-3/
LOCATION:Starr Garden Playground\, 600-44 Lombard St\,\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250728T172402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T172402Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Signs of Washington Sq West
DESCRIPTION:Tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City\, exploring the commercial history behind them.\n\n\nJoin Hidden City as we tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City. We’ll discuss the history of the businesses and buildings behind the faded ads\, exploring signage as a window to the neighborhoods’ commercial past: Piano Row on Chestnut Street\, a concentration of print and publishing houses\, Horn & Hardart Automat\, and so much more. \n“Ghost Signs” are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs\, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather\, neglect\, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow\, but they reveal generations of a building’s history and fascinating stories of our city. \nMeet at the northwest corner of St James St & West Washington Square. \nTour guide Jordan Keiffer has been documenting Philadelphia’s ghost signs on the Instagram page @phillyghostsigns since 2019. His goal is to connect people to the forgotten stories of these faded signs through historic narratives and supplemental images. His work was featured in a special exhibition on ghost signs at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia in 2021. A native of Montgomery County\, PA\, Keiffer is a proud Temple University alum. He enjoys long runs and bike rides through the city that allow him to periodically check in on ghost signs. \nIf you are a Hidden City Member\, don’t forget to use your promo code for a member discount! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ghost-signs-of-washington-sq-west-2/
LOCATION:Saint James Street & West Washington Square\, Saint James Street & West Washington Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250707T163801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T164223Z
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SUMMARY:Forgotten North Broad Street
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us up this vein of architectural and historical gold\, from Spring Garden Street to Temple University.\n\n\nOne hundred years ago\, North Broad was THE signature place to live in Philadelphia. Enormous mansions\, such as the Widener home\, a vibrant Jewish neighborhood\, and great high schools that were the pride of this neighborhood. We’ll uncover secrets in and around Temple U\, and learn about famous auto showrooms and car-related factories which lined this beautiful boulevard. \nAfter years of decline following World War II\, investment has brought the reopening of the mind-boggling Metropolitan Opera House and the stately yet strange creation of Willis Hale\, the Divine Lorraine Hotel. \nWe’ll start our journey at Rodeph Shalom\, the former site of the only synagogue designed by the architectural genius Frank Furness. \nMeet at Broad and Spring Garden\, Southeast Corner: 511 N. Broad St.\, North Philly\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123. We’ll walk straight north up Broad Street about 2 miles\, ending at York Street. We will see hidden sights on nearly every block\, so come and be dazzled. \n***Please note that this will be a one-way trip*** \n \nHidden City Members\, don’t forget to use promo codes to get discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/forgotten-north-broad-street-2/
LOCATION:Broad and Spring Garden\, Southeast Corner\, 511 N. Broad St.\, North Philly\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T143000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250623T161527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T161527Z
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SUMMARY:Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.\n\n\nMount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas\, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here\, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era\, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and part sculpture-garden\, this city of the dead is by turns eerie and poignant. Join Hidden City as we peel back the canopy and reveal the wonders below. \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWe’ll meet at the main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd Street.***If you’re using Google Maps type in 6191 Kingsessing Avenue*** \nThis tour requires significant walking\, so practical shoes and water are a must. There are plenty of ticks\, especially as the weather warms\, so we recommend long pants\, socks\, and most of all a careful check of oneself after the tour is over. \nTour guide John Vidumsky has been exploring abandoned spaces for as long as he can remember. He has an MA in history from Temple University\, where he studied 20th-century Russian history. John was Hidden City’s first intern! \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-life-at-mt-moriah-cemetery-11/
LOCATION:Mt. Moriah main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St.\, 6191 Kingsessing Avenue\, Kingsessing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250610T170939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T170939Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dense history of Philadelphia’s historically Jewish neighborhood – 2 miles\, 2 hours.\n\n\nEvent lasts 2 hours. Meet at the Southwest corner of 6th and Lombard\, outside Starr Garden playground. Tour ends at 5th and Spruce. \nFrom the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York’s famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater\, literary societies and newspapers\, along with synagogues and banks\, bath houses and delicatessens. \nThis walk begins with an introduction to early Jewish life in Philadelphia\, and then continues to explore the rest of the “Jewish Quarter\,” pointing out sites of former bathhouses\, shuls\, newspapers\, theaters\, stores\, social service buildings\, union halls\, banks and hospitals\, as well as the still-active Society Hill Synagogue and Congregation B’nai Abraham. Hear about the dramatic Kosher butcher strike of 1911\, learn about the Jews arrested on Yom Kippur in 1889\, hear the ongoing debate over the first hot-dog roll\, and discover the true story of the Three Stooges. \n \nJerry Silverman is a certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. He earned a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature and a Master of Jewish Education\, served as the High School principal of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill\, NJ\, as well as the Educational Director of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel. Since 2009\, Jerry has been giving tours for Mural Arts Philadelphia\, and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. He is a founding member of the Museum of American Jewish History\, and was the founder of the former LGBT synagogue Beth Ahavah. \n \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philadelphias-lost-jewish-quarter-2/
LOCATION:Starr Garden Playground\, 600-44 Lombard St\,\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250519T181221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T181221Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Signs of Old City
DESCRIPTION:See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them\, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks\n\n\n“Ghost Signs” are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs\, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather\, neglect\, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow\, but they still provide a window into the past\, revealing generations of a building’s history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia\, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood. \nJoin Hidden City as we explore a range of ghost signs from hand-painted lettering on building facades (some even at eye level) to those embedded in the sidewalks. Businesses discussed will include nautical instruments\, department stores\, restaurant supply companies\, tanners\, printers\, brush makers\, and so many more! \nMeet at the northeast corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets: 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106. This tour requires significant walking on uneven brick and slate sidewalks of the Old City neighborhood; proper footwear is a must. \nTour guide Jordan Keiffer has been documenting Philadelphia’s ghost signs on the Instagram page @phillyghostsigns since 2019. His goal is to connect people to the forgotten stories of these faded signs through historic narratives and supplemental images. His work was featured in a special exhibition on ghost signs at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia in 2021. A native of Montgomery County\, PA\, Keiffer is a proud Temple University alum. He enjoys long runs and bike rides through the city that allow him to periodically check in on ghost signs. \nIf you are a Hidden City Member\, don’t forget to use your promo code for a member discount! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ghost-signs-of-old-city-5/
LOCATION:Northeast Corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets\, 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250505T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T175223Z
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SUMMARY:Tales From David Lynch's "Eraserhood"
DESCRIPTION:Explore the neighborhood just blocks away from PAFA that so electrified Lynch’s imagination.\n\n\nWhen David Lynch moved to Philadelphia in the late 1960\, he discovered a city that was both terrifying and inspiring. Explore Callowhill\, the neighborhood that so electrified Lynch’s imagination\, with two guides: Hidden City’s Pete Woodall + Lynch/Eraserhood aficionado\, Bob Bruhin. During this one-and-a-half hour walking tour\, we’ll delve into the area’s industrial history\, as well as the sights and sounds that inspired Lynch’s movies\, particularly Eraserhead. \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tales-from-david-lynchs-eraserhood-2/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250407T140107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T140107Z
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SUMMARY:Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.\n\n\nMount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas\, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here\, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era\, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and part sculpture-garden\, this city of the dead is by turns eerie and poignant. Join Hidden City as we peel back the canopy and reveal the wonders below. \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWe’ll meet at the main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd Street.***If you’re using Google Maps type in 6191 Kingsessing Avenue*** \nThis tour requires significant walking\, so practical shoes and water are a must. There are plenty of ticks\, especially as the weather warms\, so we recommend long pants\, socks\, and most of all a careful check of oneself after the tour is over. \nTour guide John Vidumsky has been exploring abandoned spaces for as long as he can remember. He has an MA in history from Temple University\, where he studied 20th-century Russian history. John was Hidden City’s first intern! \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-life-at-mt-moriah-cemetery-10/
LOCATION:Mt. Moriah main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St.\, 6191 Kingsessing Avenue\, Kingsessing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250317T171106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T171106Z
UID:10017680-1743098400-1743105600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR Kickstarter Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the launch of our Kickstarter for PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR\, 1950-1990!\n\n\nJoin Hidden City at Paradigm Gallery + Studio to celebrate our Kickstarter launch for PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR\, 1950-1990\, a first-of-its-kind color photographic history of Philadelphia! \nMingle with fellow Hidden City supporters\, take in the galleries\, enjoy light drinks and snacks\, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the photo research and curation process. \nWe also invite you to bring your own vintage Philly photos (or negatives or slides) to submit to the project — we can scan & digitize them for you right there on the spot! \n \nABOUT PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR: \nHidden City is working with archives\, libraries\, community organizations and amateur and professional photographers to amass photos\, slides and negatives. The book was publicly announced and opened to individual submissions in November 2024. So far over 1\,000 images have been identified for potential inclusion\, and Hidden City will continue collecting photos from the public via phillyincolor.org/submit through April 2025. \nWe have specific criteria for photos to ensure that the final images aren’t just visually compelling\, but also support our goal of illustrating what living in Philadelphia was actually like in those times. To that end\, we’re prioritizing photos of street life\, neighborhoods in transition\, slice-of-life candids\, as well as places and cultural touchstones that no longer exist today. \nSoon\, we’ll begin the process of narrowing down the photos that will make it into the book\, with input from public historians\, plus art and photography curators. In the end\, we hope to have a stunning collection of photos that will be meaningful to Philadelphians of every neighborhood and walk of life. Publication is slated for Summer 2026. \nFor more information\, visit phillyincolor.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philadelphia-in-color-kickstarter-launch-party/
LOCATION:Paradigm Gallery + Studio\, 12 North 3rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250303T203534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T203534Z
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SUMMARY:Doors Are Closing! Philly's Elevated Trains and Trolleys
DESCRIPTION:Love exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you.\n\n\nTheme: WHAT IS\, WAS\, and NEVER WAS. \nMeet inside 30th Street Station at the angel statue on the east side of the main hall. Bathrooms are nearby. Event lasts roughly 2 hours. Begins at 30th Street Amtrak Station\, ends at 69th Street Terminal. \nLove exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you. \nAfter meeting at the angel statue\, we will walk outside the station to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure back in the 1950s. After riding the underground trolley eastbound\, we see where the El originally circled City Hall. Continuing on the Market-Frankford Subway/El east\, we emerge from the subway at Spring Garden Station and learn about the elevated line that went directly to Penn’s Landing 100 years ago. Returning west\, we end at the enormous\, multi-modal 69th Street Terminal filled with subways\, trolleys\, buses\, and interurbans. \nGuide Jerry Silverman was born to give this tour. He was the very first rider ever on PATCO as a teenager and later the chair of the SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee. \n***PLEASE NOTE*** You will need to purchase one SEPTA fare during the tour. NO BATHROOMS EN ROUTE. \nHidden City Members\, use your promo codes for discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/doors-are-closing-phillys-elevated-trains-and-trolleys-3/
LOCATION:William H. Gray III 30th Street\, 2955 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20250217T175148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T175148Z
UID:10017221-1740229200-1740236400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Doors Are Closing! Philly's Elevated Trains and Trolleys
DESCRIPTION:Love exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you.\n\n\nTheme: WHAT IS\, WAS\, and NEVER WAS. \nMeet inside 30th Street Station at the angel statue on the east side of the main hall. Bathrooms are nearby. Event lasts roughly 2 hours. Begins at 30th Street Amtrak Station\, ends at 69th Street Terminal. \nLove exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you. \nAfter meeting at the angel statue\, we will walk outside the station to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure back in the 1950s. After riding the underground trolley eastbound\, we see where the El originally circled City Hall. Continuing on the Market-Frankford Subway/El east\, we emerge from the subway at Spring Garden Station and learn about the elevated line that went directly to Penn’s Landing 100 years ago. Returning west\, we end at the enormous\, multi-modal 69th Street Terminal filled with subways\, trolleys\, buses\, and interurbans. \nGuide Jerry Silverman was born to give this tour. He was the very first rider ever on PATCO as a teenager and later the chair of the SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee. \n***PLEASE NOTE*** You will need to purchase one SEPTA fare during the tour. NO BATHROOMS EN ROUTE. \nHidden City Members\, use your promo codes for discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/doors-are-closing-phillys-elevated-trains-and-trolleys-2/
LOCATION:William H. Gray III 30th Street\, 2955 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20241223T141642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T141642Z
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SUMMARY:All Aboard! Philly’s Broad-Ridge Subway
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Broad Street and Ridge Avenue Subway lines. Total time 2 hours.\n\n\nTheme: WHAT NEVER WAS\, AND WHAT IS NO MORE. \nEvent lasts 2 hours. Tour begins at northwest corner of 8th & Market at Heirloom Giant. Bathrooms are available there. \nJerry Silverman leads us on a tour of the Broad Street and Ridge Avenue Subway lines. Travel the Ridge Spur north to Fern Rock\, where the subway actually exits the tunnel. From there\, we go south to the NRG station at the stadiums and view the hidden lower level. We wrap up by returning north to the Walnut-Locust City Hall stations and learn about never-finished lines. Along the way\, see old subway cars rusting at Fern Rock Station\, ride through ghost stations\, and lament the train lines to Cheltenham\, Darby\, Germantown\, Northeast Philly\, and others that were never completed. Guide Jerry Silverman was born to give this tour. He was the very first rider ever on PATCO as a teenager\, and later served as chair of the SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee. \n***PLEASE NOTE*** You will need to purchase one SEPTA fare. If you haven’t used SEPTA before\, arrive a little early and we’ll help get you set up. NO BATHROOMS EN ROUTE. \n \nHidden City Members\, use your promo codes for discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/all-aboard-phillys-broad-ridge-subway/
LOCATION:Meet at NE Corner of 8th & Market\, 1 N 8th St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20241206T201603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T201603Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dense history of Philadelphia’s historically Jewish neighborhood – 2 miles\, 2 hours.\n\n\nEvent lasts 2 hours. Tour begins at 6th and Lombard\, ends at 5th and Spruce. \nFrom the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York’s famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater\, literary societies and newspapers\, along with synagogues and banks\, bath houses and delicatessens. \nThis walk begins at the front steps of Mother Bethel Church at 419 South 6th Street\, with an introduction to early Jewish life in Philadelphia\, and then continues to explore the rest of the “Jewish Quarter\,” pointing out sites of former bathhouses\, shuls\, newspapers\, theaters\, stores\, social service buildings\, union halls\, banks and hospitals\, as well as the still-active Society Hill Synagogue and Congregation B’nai Abraham. Hear about the dramatic Kosher butcher strike of 1911\, learn about the Jews arrested on Yom Kippur in 1889\, hear the ongoing debate over the first hot-dog roll\, and discover the true story of the Three Stooges. \nMeet at the front steps of Mother Bethel Church at 419 South 6th Street. \nJerry Silverman is a certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. He earned a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature and a Master of Jewish Education\, served as the High School principal of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill\, NJ\, as well as the Educational Director of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel. Since 2009\, Jerry has been giving tours for Mural Arts Philadelphia\, and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. He is a founding member of the Museum of American Jewish History\, and was the founder of the former LGBT synagogue Beth Ahavah. \n \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philadelphias-lost-jewish-quarter/
LOCATION:Mother Bethel Church\, 419 S 6th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20241105T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T183138Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Signs of Old City
DESCRIPTION:See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them\, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks\n\n\n“Ghost Signs” are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs\, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather\, neglect\, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow\, but they still provide a window into the past\, revealing generations of a building’s history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia\, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood. \nJoin Hidden City as we explore a range of ghost signs from hand-painted lettering on building facades (some even at eye level) to those embedded in the sidewalks. Businesses discussed will include nautical instruments\, department stores\, restaurant supply companies\, tanners\, printers\, brush makers\, and so many more! \nMeet at the northeast corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets: 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106. This tour requires significant walking on uneven brick and slate sidewalks of the Old City neighborhood; proper footwear is a must. \nTour guide Jordan Keiffer has been documenting Philadelphia’s ghost signs on the Instagram page @phillyghostsigns since 2019. His goal is to connect people to the forgotten stories of these faded signs through historic narratives and supplemental images. His work was featured in a special exhibition on ghost signs at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia in 2021. A native of Montgomery County\, PA\, Keiffer is a proud Temple University alum. He enjoys long runs and bike rides through the city that allow him to periodically check in on ghost signs. \nIf you are a Hidden City Member\, don’t forget to use your promo code for a member discount! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alison Zeidman at azeidman@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ghost-signs-of-old-city-4/
LOCATION:Northeast Corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets\, 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20241028T135005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T135005Z
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SUMMARY:Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.\n\n\nMount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas\, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here\, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era\, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and part sculpture-garden\, this city of the dead is by turns eerie and poignant. Join Hidden City as we peel back the canopy and reveal the wonders below. \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWe’ll meet at the main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd Street.***If you’re using Google Maps type in 6191 Kingsessing Avenue*** \nThis tour requires significant walking\, so practical shoes and water are a must. There are plenty of ticks\, especially as the weather warms\, so we recommend long pants\, socks\, and most of all a careful check of oneself after the tour is over. \nTour guide John Vidumsky has been exploring abandoned spaces for as long as he can remember. He has an MA in history from Temple University\, where he studied 20th-century Russian history. John was Hidden City’s first intern! \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-life-at-mt-moriah-cemetery-9/
LOCATION:Mt. Moriah main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St.\, 6191 Kingsessing Avenue\, Kingsessing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20241007T152119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T152119Z
UID:10014950-1728824400-1728829800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.\n\n\nMount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas\, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here\, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era\, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and part sculpture-garden\, this city of the dead is by turns eerie and poignant. Join Hidden City as we peel back the canopy and reveal the wonders below. \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWe’ll meet at the main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd Street.***If you’re using Google Maps type in 6191 Kingsessing Avenue*** \nThis tour requires significant walking\, so practical shoes and water are a must. There are plenty of ticks\, especially as the weather warms\, so we recommend long pants\, socks\, and most of all a careful check of oneself after the tour is over. \nTour guide John Vidumsky has been exploring abandoned spaces for as long as he can remember. He has an MA in history from Temple University\, where he studied 20th-century Russian history. John was Hidden City’s first intern! \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-life-at-mt-moriah-cemetery-8/
LOCATION:Mt. Moriah main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St.\, 6191 Kingsessing Avenue\, Kingsessing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20240522T193118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T193118Z
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SUMMARY:Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.\n\n\nMount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas\, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here\, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era\, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and part sculpture-garden\, this city of the dead is by turns eerie and poignant. Join Hidden City as we peel back the canopy and reveal the wonders below. \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWe’ll meet at the main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd Street.***If you’re using Google Maps type in 6191 Kingsessing Avenue*** \nThis tour requires significant walking\, so practical shoes and water are a must. There are plenty of ticks\, especially as the weather warms\, so we recommend long pants\, socks\, and most of all a careful check of oneself after the tour is over. \nTour guide John Vidumsky has been exploring abandoned spaces for as long as he can remember. He has an MA in history from Temple University\, where he studied 20th-century Russian history. John was Hidden City’s first intern! \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-life-at-mt-moriah-cemetery-7/
LOCATION:Mt. Moriah main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St.\, 6191 Kingsessing Avenue\, Kingsessing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T150000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Geology Biking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our once-a-season\, bicycle-based field trip exploring Philadelphia’s 500 million years of geologic history!\n\n\nHidden Geology Bike Tour \nMeet in the garden of the American Philosophical Society\, southeast corner of 5th and Chestnut across the street from the Monaco Hotel \nIt’s back! Our once-a-season\, bicycle-based field trip exploring Philadelphia’s 500 million years of geologic history\, which is all around us yet rarely seen. We’ll start in Old City near Independence Hall\, ride to the beautiful and scenic banks of the Schuylkill River\, and then on to Manayunk where we will have a tasty snack before returning to Center City. We’ll stop at a number of locations along the way\, where guide Ray Scheinfeld will talk about the complex geology of this area as well as the surface water drainage and cultural features that shaped over 300 years of development. These geologic features presented numerous engineering design\, environmental\, and construction challenges during Philadelphia’s history and development. \nThe trip will proceed at a pace of 9-12 miles per hour with frequent stops. The tour will cover a round trip distance of approximately 18 miles and there will be several opportunities to shorten the trip if desired. The terrain is generally level with a few small (<30 feet) gradual elevation changes. The entire trip is on paved streets and bicycle paths. \nHelmets are required for the trip (bring your own). Bring your own bike. No bicycle repair support will be provided during the trip. \nA refreshing snack will be provided to participants on the return leg of the trip. \nTrip is limited to 20 participants. Minimum age is 16 years old. \nHidden City Members\, don’t forget to use your promo codes for discounts on tickets! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hidden-geology-biking-tour-3/
LOCATION:American Philosophical Society\, 105 South Fifth Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
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SUMMARY:Ghost Signs of Washington Sq West
DESCRIPTION:Tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City\, exploring the commercial history behind them.\n\n\nJoin Hidden City as we tour a range of ghost signs from Washington Square West through Center City. We’ll discuss the history of the businesses and buildings behind the faded ads\, exploring signage as a window to the neighborhoods’ commercial past: Piano Row on Chestnut Street\, a concentration of print and publishing houses\, Horn & Hardart Automat\, and so much more. \n“Ghost Signs” are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs\, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather\, neglect\, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow\, but they reveal generations of a building’s history and fascinating stories of our city. \nMeet at the northwest corner of St James St & West Washington Square. \nTour guide Jordan Keiffer has been documenting Philadelphia’s ghost signs on the Instagram page @phillyghostsigns since 2019. His goal is to connect people to the forgotten stories of these faded signs through historic narratives and supplemental images. His work was featured in a special exhibition on ghost signs at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia in 2021. A native of Montgomery County\, PA\, Keiffer is a proud Temple University alum. He enjoys long runs and bike rides through the city that allow him to periodically check in on ghost signs. \nIf you are a Hidden City Member\, don’t forget to use your promo code for a member discount! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ghost-signs-of-washington-sq-west/
LOCATION:Saint James Street & West Washington Square\, Saint James Street & West Washington Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260602T085620
CREATED:20240410T211123Z
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SUMMARY:Death & Life at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Mount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture.\n\n\nMount Moriah is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania\, and home to some of our city’s finest grave architecture. Trees and vines have engulfed the gravestones in some areas\, giving the place the atmosphere of a lost city in the jungle. Almost every style of tomb can be found here\, from Egyptian Revival to Art Nouveau. Guests will learn about the role of cemeteries as a place for leisure in the Victorian era\, as well as the influence of the Freemasons. Part wilderness and part sculpture-garden\, this city of the dead is by turns eerie and poignant. Join Hidden City as we peel back the canopy and reveal the wonders below. \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWe’ll meet at the main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd Street.***If you’re using Google Maps type in 6191 Kingsessing Avenue*** \nThis tour requires significant walking\, so practical shoes and water are a must. There are plenty of ticks\, especially as the weather warms\, so we recommend long pants\, socks\, and most of all a careful check of oneself after the tour is over. \nTour guide John Vidumsky has been exploring abandoned spaces for as long as he can remember. He has an MA in history from Temple University\, where he studied 20th-century Russian history. John was Hidden City’s first intern! \nHidden City Members\, remember to use your promo codes for discounts! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/death-life-at-mt-moriah-cemetery-6/
LOCATION:Mt. Moriah main gate\, where Kingsessing dead-ends at 62nd St.\, 6191 Kingsessing Avenue\, Kingsessing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T163117Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Signs of Old City
DESCRIPTION:See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them\, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks\n\n\n“Ghost Signs” are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs\, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather\, neglect\, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow\, but they still provide a window into the past\, revealing generations of a building’s history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia\, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood. \nJoin Hidden City as we explore a range of ghost signs from hand-painted lettering on building facades (some even at eye level) to those embedded in the sidewalks. Businesses discussed will include nautical instruments\, department stores\, restaurant supply companies\, tanners\, printers\, brush makers\, and so many more! \nMeet at the northeast corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets: 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106. This tour requires significant walking on uneven brick and slate sidewalks of the Old City neighborhood; proper footwear is a must. \nTour guide Jordan Keiffer has been documenting Philadelphia’s ghost signs on the Instagram page @phillyghostsigns since 2019. His goal is to connect people to the forgotten stories of these faded signs through historic narratives and supplemental images. His work was featured in a special exhibition on ghost signs at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia in 2021. A native of Montgomery County\, PA\, Keiffer is a proud Temple University alum. He enjoys long runs and bike rides through the city that allow him to periodically check in on ghost signs. \nIf you are a Hidden City Member\, don’t forget to use your promo code for a member discount! \nQuestions\, concerns\, conundrums? Contact Hidden City project coordinator Alyssa Shea at ashea@hiddencityphila.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ghost-signs-of-old-city-3/
LOCATION:Northeast Corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets\, 243 Chestnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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