Germantown, Philadelphia
Germantown is an area in Northwest Philadelphia. Founded by German Quaker and Mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into Philadelphia in 1854. The area, which is about six miles northwest from the city center, now consists of two neighborhoods: 'Germantown' and 'East Germantown'.
Germantown, Philadelphia
Other sites listed separately on the NRHP:
"For a more complete gallery of contributing properties in the Colonial Germantown Historic District see here"The 1946 book, "Bright April", written and illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli, features scenes of 1940s Germantown while addressing the divisive issue of racial prejudice experienced by African Americans. The 2015 novel "Loving Day" is set in Germantown.