Neighborhoods

Movie-going in Northwest Philadelphia

Movie-going in Germantown, Philly from 60s to 80s. Intro: Germantown, one of the most historic neighborhoods in the Great Philadelphia area, locates in the Northwestern area of Philadelphia. At its earliest days, it once was the permanent German settlement. In our project, we focused on this particular area, in combination with the surrounding Northwestern suburban … Read moreMovie-going in Northwest Philadelphia

The Big Bad Boyd and the Neighborhood Around It

By Aubrey Luk and Michele Gross The Boyd Theatre retains its long-standing legacy as the last operating movie palace in downtown Philadelphia until its closing in 2002. In its heyday, the palace thrived off the spectacle of both the films shown as well as its extravagent layout. This area of downtown Philadelphia was a constant … Read moreThe Big Bad Boyd and the Neighborhood Around It

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