Anna Griffiths: Aftermath

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Anna Griffith Philadelphia, once the ‘Workshop of the World’, has always been of huge economic importance to the United States.  Its influence in global financial and industrial markets made it the third most prominent city in the British Empire in the late eighteenth century and this world prominence has… Continue reading Anna Griffiths: Aftermath

MaryRose Croddick: Franklin Field

Posted on April 13, 2015 by MaryRose Croddick Franklin Field is one of the most historic athletic arenas in all of college sports. The field dates back all the way to 1895 when it was built for the viewing of the Penn Relays. The relays are still held there to this day and it is… Continue reading MaryRose Croddick: Franklin Field

Elizabeth Ames: Tabernacle

Posted on April , 13, 2015 by Elizabeth Ames Tabernacle United Church of Christ is located in a beautiful building on the corner of 37th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia.   The building is incredibly old; construction on it was completed in 1884.  The structure is everything one would expect from a 19th century church: weathered,… Continue reading Elizabeth Ames: Tabernacle

Jinxiang Wu: Miami and Key West

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Jinxiang Wu Miami is an incredibly diverse and multicultural city. I had the chance to travel to Miami recently to witness the beautiful  scenery and I realized how gorgeous the place is.    The clear blue water and the white sand beach is a must-see. Under the warm spring… Continue reading Jinxiang Wu: Miami and Key West