Emergence of a Modern Metropolis: Walking Tour
Explore the social, economic, and political forces that helped transform Philadelphia from an engine of industry to a 21st Century capital of business and culture. Featuring the architecture and urban design of the city, this unique 2-hour walking tour will introduce you to the Modern Metropolis of Philadelphia. Highlights include the spectacular Victorian interior of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art; the soaring central court of Philadelphia's first department store, Wanamaker's; and the atrium of the brand new Comcast Center, Philadelphia's tallest skyscraper.

Preparing for your tour:
Tours last approximately two hours and are conducted rain or shine. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tour routes and sites are all wheelchair accessible. Please arrive early, as tours depart promptly. Group tours: Tours for parties larger than 10 people are available, make reservations two weeks in advance.
For more information: 215.569.3186 or david@aiaphila.org.

Tours depart Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays promptly at 2 pm from the AIA Bookstore and Design Center, located in the Center for Architecture
$15 for adults and $5 for children under 12
Philadelphia Center for Architecture
1218 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/architectural-tours.php