The Real Philadelphia published by the Philadelphia Business Progress Association in 1930. The amazing cover was designed by Jules F. Doriot and the photographs were taken by William M. Rittase. In my opinion, Real Philadelphia is the most interesting Philadelphia book from a design perspective. Click on the image to access the book.
Genealogia pescopaganesa: Documenting life in the Mezzogiorno through one town's vital records
From minuet to hip-hop, from colonial assemblies to flash mobs; it’s all here.
Philadelphia history in advertisements
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Your guide to food and fun in South Philadelphia's Italian Market
Ron Emrich – beliefs about the future
Advocacy for Cultural Heritage Tourism
The place for news of Philadelphia's urban transformation and more by Marley Bice, AICP
An Homage to Bolton Morris Church Artist 1920-2004
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Stories of how Philadelphia's Gayborhood came to be, featuring photos, artifacts and documents from the John J. Wilcox Jr. LGBT Archives.
Mostly, a Look at Philadelphia's Episcopal Churches Through Their Parish Archives
Philadelphia Studies 
I want that cover (and many of those photos, too)! Thanks for posting. Do you know if higher-res images are available anywhere?
Matt
The item is out of my personal collection. I scanned the book at 300 dpi. Penn, Temple, and the Free Library have copies in their collections.
Thanks