The Centennial Fountain
...e that Kirn received.[11] Due to these delays, when the CTAU had the official dedication and celebration parade on July 4th 1876, only Barry was installed. However, the rest of the fountain was ready, so Governor John Carroll of Maryland was able to turn the water on, which flowed into
Thomas Nast Anti-Irish Cartoons
...es that produced them.” [3] Once a cartoon is understood within its historical context, it can highlight public opinions that could not be revealed in more traditional written records.[4] Thus, in many ways cartoons are not only an artifact of popular culture but also help to shape and reflect public
A Brief History of the Growing Pains of the Church in Philadelphia
Catholic Historical Research Center Digital Collections https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/7133 While the founding of Philadelphia as a diocese dates back to 1808 when it was separated from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the history of the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania dates back another hundred years. The first Mass in Philadelphia was said in 1708
Research Request Forms
...for these records. Only records prior to 1930 can be searched for genealogical purposes. Records after 1930 can only be obtained by the person the record pertains to and requires a photo I.D. to obtain a copy of the record. CHRC has some school records, mainly report cards, for a