LibGuides: Philadelphia Art, Architecture + Design (2018): Architecture + Urban Strategy

Below, check out some key maps resources.

Greater Philadelphia GeoHistory Network
Find thousands of old maps, property atlases, surveys, and more.
Sanborn Maps of Philadelphia
Search the fire insurance maps of Philadelphia, from Penn State University Libraries.
Open Maps from the City of Philadelphia
Filter by categories like education, infrastructure, recreation, and transportation.
Dallin Aerial Survey Company Photographs
Ok, they're not maps, but they're awesome. Get aerial views of the city and region from the early 20th century.

Architecture + Urban Studies

Philadelphia Architects + Buildings
A key resource for regional building, find information and images from more than 25 area repositories.
City of Philadelphia Planning Resources
Find data analysis, maps, publications, and reports. Be sure to check out Philadelphia 2035.
University City Historical Society
Learn about the history and architectural character of University City.
Hidden City Philadelphia
Discover the city’s most remarkable places.
PlanPhilly
From WHYY, find resources for design, planning, and development in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
Find information on policy and browse their knowledge bank.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Check out their research, data, and community development.

Other city universities have created guides for Philadelphia research.

Philadelphia University has guides to Historic Maps, Philadelphia Architecture, and Philadelphia Architects as well as neighborhoods and people.
Penn Libraries has a guide to Philadelphia Maps + Geographic Information.
Temple University's Urban Archives documents the development of the region.