Monthly Archives: February 2009

Staying in Philadelphia: The Hotel Stenton and Hotel Walton

By Deborah Boyer | Published: February 20, 2009
At the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century, Philadelphia was home to several large and elaborate hotels. These hotels, including the Hotel Stenton and the Hotel Walton, provided lodging for travelers, apartments for Philadelphia residents, fine cuisine for both local residents and visitors to the city, and a meeting place [...]
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Athletic Stars of the Sesquicentennial

By Deborah Boyer | Published: February 13, 2009
The few spectators who braved high temperatures and pouring rains to attend the American Athletic Union (A.A.U.) National Track and Field Championships at the Sesquicentennial were able to view record-breaking athletic performances by many former and future Olympic athletes. A previous PhillyHistory.org blog entry discusses the accomplishments of Lillian Copeland, a triple gold winner in [...]
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