Private tour in Philadelphia Reid A
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If you only have three hours in Philadelphia, spend it getting to know this historical city through an architectural walking tour with me. Every building has a story to tell, from the materials, technology, and styles favored when it was constructed, to the people who designed, built, lived and worked there. Events of historic proportion take place in and around buildings as well. Come with me on this journey to discover all the secrets each building on our tours are waiting to tell us. You may pick from one of my prepared tours, or let me know what you would like to see and I will customize a tour for you. I offer organized and thought-provoking walking tours, guided by an architectural professional. Experience my beautiful, historic, World Heritage city through the eyes of an architect. I am a Registered Architect who has lived in the City of Philadelphia since 1978. While practicing architecture, I began teaching courses from 1980-1990 at Temple University, including a course on the History of Philadelphia Architecture. After taking a walking tour with famed City Planner Ed Bacon, I was inspired to give my students similar tours of the city. Currently residing in the Old City area of Philadelphia, I would love to introduce you to my city. Registered Architect Member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour guides As most tours are 3 hours of walking, be prepared with a good set of comfortable shoes.
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This Walking Tour will also take you by and into some of Philadelphia's most prominent buildings. The buildings in this area are mostly from the mid-1800's through the present. Styles range from Beaux Arts, to Chicago and International style.
Let's explore together Philadelphia's Gilded Age to now. Beginning at Reading Terminal, we will wind our way west on Market Street past the PSFS Building. Turning right on 13th Street we head to Frank Furness' masterpiece, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Passing the Masonic Temple we head through City Hall, viewing Wanamaker's and the Market Street National Bank. then down Market Street past Girard Trust, the Land Title Building, the Union League and the Academy of Music. Heading up 15th street, we will see Renaissance palazzos and Art Deco structures. We then pass the two tallest buildings in Philadelphia, ending at Love Park. Join me for a fun filled tour in the heart of Philadelphia.
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This is a 2 1/2 hour walking tour so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
Meet in front of the Home2Suites Hotel on 12th Street.
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