LibGuides: Philadelphia Art, Architecture + Design (2018): Research in Philadelphia

Books on Philadelphia

Free Library of Philadelphia
The city's public library is available at no cost to anyone who goes to school in Philadelphia. Get a card!
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Search the Digital Library and Subject Guides for images, maps, and more.
City of Philadephia Department of Records
They preserve all records not in current use which possess historical, research, cultural or other value.
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
An independent member-supported library and museum to view mid-19th century art or find rare books.
The Library Company
A research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th-19th centuries.