Building Drexel: The University and Its City 1891-2016

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Published together with Drexel University’s 125th anniversary, Building Drexel chronicles the founding of the university by Anthony J. Drexel through to the current day. The editors and contributors create a prismatic discussion of the university and its evolution.

Richly illustrated chapters cover the architectural history of notable Drexel buildings; the role of Drexel in Philadelphia’s up to date history; its Greek life; sports—particularly Drexel’s history within the Big 5; and each and every of the university’s schools and colleges. There’s a history of the medical college and law school, plus the creation of new schools such as the ones of biomedical engineering, science and health systems.

Building Drexel also documents the civil rights history of Drexel and its urban planning history with regards to the racially diverse Powelton Village and Mantua neighborhoods it borders. This commemorative volume shows the improvement of the university both within the city and on the earth.

Contributors include: Lloyd Ackert, Cordelia Frances Biddle, Paula Marantz Cohen, Donna Marie De Carolis, Roger Dennis, Gloria Donnelly, Kevin D. Egan, Alissa Falcone, David Fenske, John A. Fry, Stephen F. Gambescia, Marla J. Gold, Charles Haas, Kathy Harvatt, Daniel Johnson, Jeannine Keefer, Larry Keiser, Michael Kelley, Jason Ludwig, Jonson Miller, Julie Mostov, Danuta A. Nitecki, Anthony M. Noce, Steven J. Peitzman, David Raizman, Tiago Saraiva, Amy E. Slaton, Nathaniel Stanton, Virginia Theerman, Laura Valenti, James Wolfinger, Eric A. Zillmer, and the editors.


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