TY  - BOOK
AU  - Pennell,Elizabeth Robins
AU  - Pennell,Joseph
TI  - Our Philadelphia
AV  - F106 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Pennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936
KW  - Lithography, American
KW  - Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs
KW  - Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Description and travel
KW  - Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Pictorial works
N1  - 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.); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38076
ER  -