Germantown: Historic Arboretum Stands Test of Time
Like the better-known Fairmount Park, the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown has long been a natural sanctuary from the built environment of Philadelphia, but few urbanites know of the well-kept history of...
View ArticleGermantown: Awbury Arboretum’s Private to Public Transition
The Francis Cope House, built in 1862, is the headquarters of the Awbury Arboretum Association. In the early days of Awbury Arboretum, the residents were all descendants of its founder. There were...
View ArticleGermantown: Festival Unites Historic Sites
After hearing others' anecdotes about creative work in the area, Mary Ann Lancaster-Tyler said, "I wonder if there's something in the water in Germantown." Germantown’s annual festival celebrating...
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