Victorian Roxborough

While this book is basically an architectural history pointing out the various details of building construction during 19th century in Roxborough, it includes a concise history of the former township prior to its merging with the city of Philadelphia under the Philadelphia County & City Act of Consolidation in 1854. The book is arranged by public buildings and mansions or private residences all constructed between 1831 and 1915. Unfortunately, many of these buildings have met the wrecker's ball and no longer exist. There are also maps and several B & W photographs taken by the author. -- The author, John Charles Manton, 15 May 2011.