Philly in Focus: Robert Halvey’s Photographic History of Catholic Philadelphia

...adelphia history, especially moments of major celebrations and events. Examining these milestone moments through the decades reveals the history of both the city and the religious life within it. As Robert Halvey’s motto said “Today’s Pictures- Tomorrow’s History.” Use the menu sidebar to the right or the arrows at the

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Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics

...have represented the United States in Rowing. The first, and probably the most famous, is John B. Kelly. Born of Irish immigrants, he grew up in Saint Bridget’s parish and worked as a bricklayer. After joining Vesper Rowing Club, he teamed up with his cousin, Paul Costello, who was from

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behindhalveyslens

...andard and Times, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Halvey’s images serve as a window into the past and allow us to see how Catholics celebrated their faith in the city of Philadelphia. These snapshots reveal the changing landscape of Catholicism in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia over the

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