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William Penn founded the city.
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Philadelphia was designed with a purpose as a "Greene Countrie Towne". The streets were laid in a grid, and there was ample space left for parks
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Four commons were created in the city plans. These included Logan, Washington, Rittenhouse, and Franklin (named later). A fifth square was replaced by the later construction of city hall.
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In the early 1800s, these two ambitious projects supported the public need for safety from crime and prisoner rehabilitation, as well as safe drinking water. Pictured is the waterworks, on the schuylkill River.
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The Art Museum and Convention Center were created, attracting visitors to the city and showcasing great works and international business. The Art Museum is pictured.
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The 20th Century (1901 to 2000) meant development of both rail and highway access to the city. Major rail stations were built decades before major highways, in the 1930s. 30th Street Station (pictured) and Suburban Station aided commuting into the city.
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The Philadelphia Airport and major highways I-95, 76, and 676 (their sections in and around the city) were completed from the 60's until the 80's. The way we visit the city today is still rather new.
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Thanks to the photographers for their work, all found on Wikimedia Commons, liked below.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30th_Street_Station_looking_northwest.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:William_Penn.png
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rittenhouse_Square.JPG
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1762_Clarkson_Biddle_Map_of_Philadelphia.jpg
