Philadelphia Landmarks — Points of Interest by Autio

Society Hill & New Market

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:20:35 +0000

Occasionally raccoon, possum, or bear’s feet were available for purchase here at the Shambles. Narrated by WF Strong.

Eastern State Penitentiary Plan

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:19:51 +0000

A new kind of prison and criminal reform program came with a hefty price hag and some delusional ideals. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

“Mr. Baseball,” Connie Mack

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:19:21 +0000

Mr. Mack was the longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Independence Square & Hall

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:18:52 +0000

“...The said ground shall be enclosed and remain a public open green and walks forever.” Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Swede’s First Fort Christina

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:18:12 +0000

In the first permanent settlement of Delaware, the Swedes built Fort Christina on a natural wharf. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

Worth A Stroll: Brandywine Park

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:17:25 +0000

For over 100 years, the green space of Wilmington has given the city a quiet refuge into nature. Narrated by Joy Nash.

King of Prussia, PA

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:16:32 +0000

This town’s name is synonymous with the shopping experience. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

Highest Point in Delaware

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:15:27 +0000

At a whopping 448 feet above sea level, the seemingly flat road is the second lowest state summit in the nation. Narrated by Connie Weber.

Community of Dunleith

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:14:52 +0000

After many of Wilmington’s black veterans returned from the front lines, they were left homeless...until the development of Dunleith. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Logan Square Once a Pasture

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:14:28 +0000

William Penn envisioned this square as a green space to keep city dwellers healthy, but locals just used it for public hangings! Narrated by Tom Glynn.

1st Racially Integrated Housing

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:14:00 +0000

Prominent building and landscape architects created nineteen single-story Modernist houses in the natural setting of Pennypack Park. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Historic Walnut Street Theatre

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:11:45 +0000

The story of the oldest theater in the U.S. and the oldest playhouse in continuous use in the English-speaking world. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Landmark Hale-Byrnes House

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:11:17 +0000

In the Revolutionary War, George Washington and others met here to plan a defense of the city of Philadelphia. Narrated by Joy Nash.

First Interacial Baseball Game

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:10:00 +0000

This field saw baseball evolve from an amateur pastime into a competitive professional sport. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Preserving America's Treasures

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:09:12 +0000

Come visit "America's most historic square mile"! Narrated by Craig Patterson.