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Harry Kyriakodis
Harry Kyriakodis is a librarian, historian and writer about Philadelphia and has collected what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love--...view moreHarry Kyriakodis is a librarian, historian and writer about Philadelphia and has collected what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love--more than 2,800 titles, new and old. He is a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and gives walking tours and presentations on unique yet unappreciated parts of the city for various groups. Once an officer in the U.S. Army Field Artillery, Harry is a graduate of La Salle University (1986) and Temple University School of Law (1993). He is also the author of Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront (2011) and Northern Liberties: The Story of a Philadelphia River Ward (2012), both published by The History Press, and The Benjamin Franklin Parkway (2014), a postcard history book from Arcadia Publishing. Harry is a member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Society for Industrial Archaeology and also writes regularly for the blog Hidden City Philadelphia.
Joel Spivak is an architect, artist, author and community activist in Philadelphia, where he helped lead the renaissance of South Street in the 1970s and early 1980s by coordinating with artists and builders. He opened his own specialty toy store, Rocketships & Accessories, and in 1992 co-founded Philadelphia Dumpster Divers, an artists' collective. Nicknamed the "Trolley Lama" for his expertise in Philadelphia's public transit history, Joel has a degree in industrial arts and is a member of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. His books include Philadelphia Trolleys (2003) and Philadelphia Railroads (2010), both with Allen Meyers and part of Arcadia's "Images of Rail" series. Joel also self-published Market Street Elevated Passenger Railway Centennial, 1907-2007 for the 100th anniversary of the El. He originated Philadelphia's National Hot Dog Month celebration, which spotlights both non-vegan and vegan sandwiches. His wife is artist Diane Keller.view less
Books by Harry Kyriakodis
Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront Underground Philadelphia: From Caves and Canals to Tunnels and Transit Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Benjamin Franklin Parkway Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNorthern Liberties: The Story of a Philadelphia River Ward Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings