Lost in Philly

Lost in Philly Every Philly block has a backstory—and we’re here to tell it. Discover the faces, places, and memories that made this city iconic.

4th and Chestnut looking west. (1890)
06/19/2026

4th and Chestnut looking west. (1890)

Benjamin Franklin Parkway (1945)
06/18/2026

Benjamin Franklin Parkway (1945)

Germantown Route 53 Trolley at Wayne Avenue and Manheim Street. (1966)Photo by David Wilson
06/18/2026

Germantown Route 53 Trolley at Wayne Avenue and Manheim Street. (1966)

Photo by David Wilson

The toll plaza at the Ben Franklin Bridge (1926)
06/18/2026

The toll plaza at the Ben Franklin Bridge (1926)

Green Lane Bridge (1977)
06/18/2026

Green Lane Bridge (1977)

Passengers prepare to board an Eastbound Market - Frankford EL at 63rd and Market Streets. (1940s)
06/18/2026

Passengers prepare to board an Eastbound Market - Frankford EL at 63rd and Market Streets. (1940s)

5 Penn Center Plaza at 16th and Market Streets. (1969)Photo from the Temple University Archives
06/17/2026

5 Penn Center Plaza at 16th and Market Streets. (1969)

Photo from the Temple University Archives

2nd Street looking south to Pine Street (1920)
06/17/2026

2nd Street looking south to Pine Street (1920)

Philadelphia Skyline (1977)
06/17/2026

Philadelphia Skyline (1977)

A westbound Market - Frankford "EL" train is seen here near 31st and Market Streets (1950s)
06/17/2026

A westbound Market - Frankford "EL" train is seen here near 31st and Market Streets (1950s)

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