Science History Institute
The Science History Institute is an institution that preserves and promotes understanding of the history of science. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it includes a library, museum, archive, research center and conference center.
The Science History Institute in Philadelphia in October 2019
Chemical Heritage Foundation building
"Old Faithful" bakelite cooker model, in museum
Exhibition gallery of the Science History Institute
Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)
Chestnut Street is a major historic street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was originally named Wynne Street because Thomas Wynne's home was there. William Penn renamed it Chestnut Street in 1684. It runs east–west from the Delaware River waterfront in downtown Philadelphia through Center City and West Philadelphia. The road crosses the Schuylkill River on the Chestnut Street Bridge. It serves as eastbound Pennsylvania Route 3 between 63rd and 33rd Streets.
21st and Chestnut in Center City
33rd and Chestnut Streets in University City
Chestnut Street in Philadelphia at night in February 2016
Independence Hall, a landmark between 5th and 6th Streets on Chestnut Street