Philadelphia
Philadelphia


Event Listing - Attractions, City Events
Sat Feb 14 - Sat Dec 26

The Center for Architecture presents

Emergence of a Modern Metropolis - walking tour


Tel. 215.569.3188
Email Emergence of a Modern Metropolis - walking tour
Website
$5 - $15
Box Office: 215.569.3188

Location
Date and Time
Center for Architecture
1218 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
cross street: 12th
district: Center City

Sat Feb 14 (2pm)
Sat Feb 21 (2pm)
Sat Feb 28 (2pm)
Sat Mar 7 (2pm)
Sat Mar 14 (2pm)

Description
Explore the social, economic, and political forces that helped transform Philadelphia from an engine of industry to a 21st Century capital of business and culture. Featuring the architecture and urban design of the city, this unique 2-hour walking tour will introduce you to the Modern Metropolis of Philadelphia. Highlights include the spectacular Victorian interior of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art; the soaring central court of Philadelphia's first department store, Wanamaker's; and the atrium of the brand new Comcast Center, Philadelphia's tallest skyscraper.

[Tours depart promptly at 2pm from the AIA Bookstore & Design Center, located in the Center for Architecture]