Question of the Week

What is the name of the landmark mansion which is now part of Arcadia University?
2/6/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Architecture
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Thousands of cars pass over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge between Philadelphia and Camden every day. What was this familiar bridge called before its rededication in 1956?
1/30/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Architecture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Which flag maker helped to inspire Francis Scott Key’s, “The Star Spangled Banner?”
6/13/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Mary Young Pickersgill

Most people are familiar with the story (be it true or false) of Betsy Ross and the American flag. But another woman with ties to Philadelphia, Mary Young Pickersgill, also played an important role in the history of the flag. She sewed the “Star Spangled Banner Flag” that was flown over Fort McHenry during the 1814 Battle of Baltimore.

Topics: 19th century, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Women
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Who was Matthias Baldwin?
6/6/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Arts and Culture, Business, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Who was the Philadelphia druggist who sold a popular brand of root beer?
5/16/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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The first private psychiatric hospital in the country was founded by what group?
5/9/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Community and Public Service, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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What was the Browning Society of Philadelphia?
5/2/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 19th century, Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Recreation and Sport
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Wildlife artist John J. Audubon lived in Pennsylvania for a few years. Where was he born?
4/25/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Who designed the Historical Society’s building at 13th and Locust Streets?
4/18/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Architecture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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What was the first free circulating library in America?
4/11/10
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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