Publisher's Synopsis
Philadelphia is a city of contrasts. It contains the largest concentration of Colonial architecture in the country as well as some of the country's most modern skyscrapers. Philadelphia: Portrait of a City captures these contrasts from both artistic and journalistic viewpoints. Armchair travel through the some of our country's most historic sites, such as the Liberty Bell, Independence and Constitution Halls, and the Ben Franklin Memorial. View as well the city's diverse population and its unique neighborhoods. The extensive and informative captions give Philadelphia: Portrait of a city add to the just right mix of pictures and words to give you an insider's view.
