Saturday, April 11, 2015 UNEDITED NORTH PHILADELPHIA From Reel Footage to Real Stories Presented in conjunction with: Temple University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center, The Beech Companies, and the Philadelphia Public History Truck Experience a neighborhood's development through historic footage, then join community leaders for a panel discussion and share your own stories. 12:00-4:30 PM Screening will begin at 12:15 Museum open after the screening until 4:30 A civil rights riot, the development and decline of an urban business district, the heyday of a legendary music venue—all this and more happened in a radius of 7 blocks around the Wagner. While our building has remained the same since the 19th century, our neighborhood has undergone significant change, and mid-20th century events continue to shape the neighborhood today.



See this area as never before through video from Temple University Libraries’ Urban Archive, documentary footage, and first-hand accounts from residents. The post-screening panel will feature Ken Scott, President of the Beech Companies; John Pettit, archivist at Temple Libraries; Karen Warrington, Communications Director for Congressman Robert Brady; and Louis Massiah, Founder and Executive Director of Scribe Video Center. After the screening and panel, the Philadelphia Public History Truck will be collecting stories and artifacts. This event is a continuation of Unedited North Philadelphia: Girard to Lehigh. HOME Close Window