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Chester County Pennsylvania

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Chester County William Penn established Chester County in 1682 as one of the first three counties in Pennsylvania; West Chester is the county seat. Other historic towns in Chester County include Kennett Square, Oxford and Phoenixville. Each has its own unique agricultural, revolutionary and industrial histories. These Main Streets of the Brandywine Valley are treasures of a time gone by with lovely tree-lined streets filled with restaurants, shops, galleries, markets, festivals and more.

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Main Streets and Historic Towns of the Brandywine Valley

Chester and Delaware County Pennsylvania Historic Small Towns and Districts Chester County William Penn established Chester County in 1682 as one of the first three counties in Pennsylvania; West Chester is the county seat. Other historic towns in Chester County include Kennett Square, Oxford and Phoenixville. Each has its own unique agricultural, revolutionary and industrial histories.… Continue reading Main Streets and Historic Towns of the Brandywine Valley

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Discover Lansdowne Pennsylvania

Victorian Homes a Farmers Market a Theater Symphony Orchestra and a 350-year old Tree The Borough of Lansdowne is located 6 miles – 10 km – southwest of Center City Philadelphia in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The 1.2 square mile borough is primarily residential with a commercial center near a railroad stop, established in the early 1900s, near… Continue reading Discover Lansdowne Pennsylvania

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Architectural and Heritage Itineraries in Lancaster

civic commercial religious social and architectural history A walk in downtown Lancaster is a unique experience with historic buildings of different architectural styles and periods and three centuries of Lancaster’s civic, commercial, religious, social and architectural history. A leisurely walk can be accomplished in less than an hour. Lancaster is one of America’s most successful smaller cities and… Continue reading Architectural and Heritage Itineraries in Lancaster

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A Historic Districts Itinerary in Delaware County Pennsylvania

The Chadds Ford Historic District includes 17 buildings in Chadds Ford village. Notable buildings include the Chads Ford Inn (1807-1810), Merchant Mill (1864), a row of houses built between 1840 and 1850, the bridge across Brandywine Creek, and the Christian C. Sanderson Museum. Located in the district are the separately listed Chad House and N. C. Wyeth House and Studio.

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Atlantic to Pacific Coast Travel

Traveling from Pennsylvania and New York to Mid America Oregon and Washington The Northeast has an illustrious history and culture; in the 21st century, it is a trend setter on the technological and environmental fronts along with agricultural innovations that accompany unique, local food, wine and brew traditions. The Lehigh and Delaware River Valley are ideal anchor location if your interests… Continue reading Atlantic to Pacific Coast Travel

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Pennsylvania Counties Cities Boroughs and Townships

traditions dating back to William Penn The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a tradition of local government rule that date back to a charter from King Charles II of England to William Penn who divided the colony into counties, boroughs, townships and cities, each with unique characteristics. Pennsylvania state law determines the type of municipality on-the-basis of population… Continue reading Pennsylvania Counties Cities Boroughs and Townships

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Bethlehem Pennsylvania and its Historic Districts

Bethlehem was named on Christmas Eve, 1741, by a group of Moravians who relocated from North Carolina and settled at the confluence of the Lehigh River and Monocacy Creek. The canal and the railroads lured large-scale industry to the south bank of the Lehigh River and the Bethlehem Iron Co., soon dominated the town’s economy… Continue reading Bethlehem Pennsylvania and its Historic Districts

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Delaware Valley Food Wine Ale Walk and Bike Trails

The American Revolution also took place in Philadelphia’s taverns and, through most of the 19th and part of the 20th century, this city was home to over 90 breweries; hence the appellation Cradle of American Libation. The craft beer boom began in the 1980s and helped it regain its reputation as one of the preeminent beer cities in the country and around the world.

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Philadelphia and the Delaware River Valley

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The Delaware River Valley is the metropolitan area centered on the city of Philadelphia, the region’s major commercial, cultural, and industrial center. Among the many sights to take in when visiting the first capital of the United States: The Liberty Bell Center which houses the American Revolution’s defining symbol, the site of the meetings of Congress and the Constitutional Convention at the City Tavern in the Old City as well as Carpenters Hall. In Declaration House, visitors can see where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and Independence Hall where it was signed.