The architecture of Philadelphia is a mix of historic and modern styles that reflect the city's history. The first European settlements appeared within the present day borders of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 17th century with most structures being built from logs. By the 18th century brick structures had become common. Georgian and later Federal style buildings dominated much of the cityscape.• The book is produced in three versions using different cover images with identical contents and supplied in a superb lidded presentation box

• Beautiful, black and white photographs by Jerome Lukowicz provide an extraordinary appraisal of the city of Philadelphia

• The photographs present the city through singular views, common vistas, and vantage points that any resident or visitor would enjoy when walking the streets of the city

• Short texts and stories, written by Sean O’Rourke speak to Jerome’s photographs and the experience of living in Philadelphia

• The combination of photographs and stories ‘shows’ the physical character of the city, and ‘tells’ the experience of living in the city, giving ‘voice’ to its architecture, urbanity and authenticity