Broad and Spring Garden, Southeast Corner

Walk with us up this vein of architectural and historical gold, from Spring Garden Street to Temple University.One 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