All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories
Joe LexBrief 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 | Category | History | |||
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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #085 for April 2026
Philadelphia's City Hall doubles as an art gallery and sculpture garden. More than 250 of Alexander Milne Calder's statues grace the massive walls of the building. But at ground level on ... more
Biographical Bytes from Bala: Laurel Hill West Stories #054 for mid-March, 2026
Sophie Hutchinson Drinker (1888-1967) came from one Philadelphia blueblood family and married into another. She and her husband Harry led musical singing parties in thei... more
All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #084, part 4
Emmy Lou "Clare" Linford Wofford was present at the creation of the United States Peace Corps, along with her husband Harris Wofford, one of John Kennedy's "Best and Brightest." While Harris ser... more
All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #084, part 3
Florence Cowanova (born Cowan in 1901) was the daughter of dancers Edward and Mary Cowan. On the suggestion of dancer Anna Pavlova, she adopted the surname Cowanova. Florence grew up immersed in... 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 States4 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 Statesa year 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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This show delivers in-depth biographical portraits of notable Philadelphians and Laurel Hill figures, blending history, culture, and social impact. episodes often center on civil rights, education, architecture, journalism, art, and community-building, with a strong emphasis on archival research, personal narratives, and the local Philadelphia context. A standout thread is the way personal histories illuminate broader civic and cultural themes, from Peace Corps legacies to early women's leadership and urban development. The format tends to mix careful storytelling with historical context, making it a compelling listen for listeners who enjoy well-researched, story-driven history with a strong sense of place.
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