All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories
Joe LexHundreds of brief biographies of permanent residents of Laurel Hill East in Philadelphia and Laurel Hill West in Bala Cywnyd, Pennsylvania. Often educational, always entertaining.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||
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BBB 059, part 3 Jáni Szántó...
...was a masterful violinist and instructor who escaped the Nazis with the help of Pope Pius XII and settled in Philadelphia as instructor. One of his old instruments was the "Lord Borwick" Stradivarius, built in 17... more
BBB:LHWS 059-2 Wilhelm von Wymetal ...
... was an Austrian emigree with a dueling scar who took his expertise with opera to Hollywood, where he directed stars like Nelson Eddy & Jeannette McDonald, and to Pittsburgh, where he shepherded the Civic... more
BBB:LHWS 059-1 Oscar "Papa" Schwar ...
... was a German timpanist whom Leopold Stokowski praised as the best in the business. His rumblings and poundings on kettle drums kept the Philadelphia Orchestra on its toes for more than 40 years. You'll h... more
BBB:LHWS 059 An estimated 1500 musicians ...
...fled central Europe's political turmoil in the 1930s and 1940s.
• Tympani player Oscar “Papa” Schwar came from Germany; Leopold Stokowski considered him the best kettledrum player he had ever heard... more
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- Jack Merriam
I enjoyed listening to your podcast on the First 20 Years of Laurel Hill. I am a descendant of George S. Pepper and I didn’t know the Pepper family plot was on the area where Fairy Hill stood. My grandfather had a painting of Fairy Hill which is now at the Old York Road Historical Society. I really enjoy listening to your podcasts and learn about Philadelphians!!
Apple Podcasts5Mike Newark
United States9 months ago - Jack Merriam
I enjoyed listening to your podcast on Mr. Merriam especially about Maybrook. My great-great grandfather built Maybrook. I got to meet Mr. Merriam several times. He let me visit Maybrook whenever I wanted to and he kept the downstairs just like it was in the late 1800s. I was just a child but I remember visiting Aunt May in the carriage house and have some of her paintings. Henry Gibson’s main home was at 1612 Walnut Street where he housed his art work in the gallerys. Thanks again for the p... more
Apple Podcasts5Mike NewarkUnited Statesa year ago - Walking tour
I really love the episodes and the walking tours Thank you for this
Apple Podcasts5WallywbmUnited States2 years ago - Um .....
Okay .... This podcast is “very interesting”. .......
Apple Podcasts1Bweedy
Canada2 years ago - Love this podacast
Each episode is so well researched and presented. This is a treasure trove of history with interesting stories about many Philadelphians. I love listening to it and always learn a lot! Thanks to Joe Lex for all you do to make this a great podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Suzanne OUnited States2 years ago
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A biographical history podcast focusing on Laurel Hill cemeteries and Philadelphia-area figures, weaving together personal stories, social history, and local memory. Across episodes, listeners encounter a rich tapestry of biographies—from Civil War figures and 19th-century immigrants to artists and reformers—framed by the city's cemeteries, monuments, and museums. The show balances meticulous archival detail with engaging storytelling, often tying individual life events to broader national themes such as slavery, migration, and memory. It stands out for its niche focus on local memory and burial sites as portals to American history, offering deep context for listeners who enjoy place-based biography and regional heritage. Potential sponsors... more
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