Philadelphia society, robber barons, & social services
Posted by dgm on February 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The City of Brotherly Love was one of the most snobbish in the country. Yet, the city’s old families were not foolish enough to turn their backs on the new wealth that was being created by the Pennsylvania Railroad and the nearby coalfields. Instead, an informal deal was struck with the corporate parvenues: they could … Continue reading →
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