October 10, 2016

The Layered History of a Queen Village Site Newly Listed on the Register of Historic Places

A historic map of Philadlephia indicates the site of the Bethel Burial Ground
A historic map of Philadlephia indicates the site of the Bethel Burial Ground
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A historic map of Philadlephia indicates the site of the Bethel Burial Ground
A playground on the site, as envisioned at the time of the city's purchase of the lot in the late 19th century
Renovations to the playground will leave historically significant areas of the site untouched
A drawing of the park's shelter building, which dates to 1924.