Episode No. 18 – Philly Streets in the Gilded Age: Depression, Development, and Deadly Trolleys

Despite cycles of economic depression, Philadelphia transformed during the Gilded Age. Entire neighborhoods sprang up to house a growing population. Major infrastructure projects changed how people experienced the street. For some, it was a time of marvels. For others, it brought new perils to the street.

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