02526cam a22003733u 4500 38076 UtSlPG 20260610133852.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14020572 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Pennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936 Our Philadelphia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-21 Produced by Judith Wirawan, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Our Philadelphia" by Elizabeth Robins Pennell is a memoir-like account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the author’s deep attachment to Philadelphia, reflecting on her own childhood experiences in the city as well as the historical and cultural context of its neighborhoods. The narrative is infused with personal impressions and nostalgic memories, as Pennell articulates her affection for the city and its transformation over time. The opening of the book establishes the author’s connection to Philadelphia, claiming her birthright while acknowledging the mixed feelings about the city’s indifferent attitude towards its citizens' affections. In a reflective tone, she recalls her upbringing in Philadelphia, emphasizing its charm, beauty, and the subtleties of daily life that shaped her identity. Pennell conveys a longing for a Philadelphia that is becoming a fading memory, highlighting the contrast between the past and the present while setting the stage for her subsequent recollections of childhood adventures, familial bonds, and the intimate details of life in a city she dearly loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936 Lithography, American Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Description and travel Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Pictorial works Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38076 78916 78916