Philadelphia Notable Figures — Points of Interest by Autio

Tench Coxe, Facing Both Ways

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:29:57 +0000

Tench Coxe was born with wealth and privilege and he had no qualms about changing his political loyalties to maintain his position. Narrated by Tim Heller.

John B. and his Stetson Hats

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:29:21 +0000

John B. Stetson made a wide-brimmed high-crowned felt hat as a joke on a hunting trip which turned out to be the very first cowboy hat. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Cornwell’s Temple Basement School

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:28:55 +0000

A popular Philadelphia pastor began offering evening classes in the basement of the Baptist temple - the start of Temple University. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Brianna Davis

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:28:28 +0000

Created the STEAM for All initiative, an innovative learning program that stemmed from a Girl Scouts project. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

Aniyah Ayres

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:27:48 +0000

Founded Aniyah’s Mission to help those needing to enhance their voice. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

Louisa May Alcott

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:24:46 +0000

Novelist Whose Work Introduced Readers to Educated Strong Female Heroines. Narrated by Misty Menees.

First Female Prison Guards

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:23:59 +0000

When World War II took many of the town’s men, the local prison hired the first female prison guards in America. Narrated by Joy Nash.