Historic Philadelphia
An illustrated history of the city of Philadelphia, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
An illustrated history of the city of Philadelphia, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
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INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING<br />
<strong>Philadelphia</strong>’s manufacturing and<br />
technology industries shape tomorrow’s skyline,<br />
providing working and living space for the<br />
people of <strong>Philadelphia</strong> and fuel for the state<br />
L-3 Communications<br />
SPD Electrical Systems..............................................................180<br />
Arbill Glove & Safety Products .....................................................182<br />
Ehmke Manufacturing Co., Inc. .....................................................183<br />
Tasty Baking Company.................................................................184<br />
Caledonian Dye Works .................................................................185<br />
Bogatin International, Inc. ...........................................................185<br />
✧<br />
The $522-million Pennsylvania Convention<br />
Center opened in 1993, covering four city<br />
blocks, with an adjoining 1,103-room<br />
Marriot Hotel that opened in 1995.<br />
COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR.<br />
INDUSTRY &<br />
MANUFACTURING<br />
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