
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 | Category | History | |||

Biographical Bytes from Bala: Laurel Hill West Stories #053
Architecture expanded during the 19th century period of European colonialization, ignoring influences from Asia and Africa. Although not buried at Laurel Hill, African American architect Ju... more
All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #083, part 4
Mpozi Mshale Tolbert was a West Philadelphia native who became a beloved photojournalist and DJ in Indianapolis. Despite his 6'6" frame and waist-length dreadlocks, he was described by all who k... more
All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #083, part 3
Reverend John Komai, son of a Krahn chief, and his wife Julia Komai were prominent Liberians who fled their homeland during the 1989 coup, leaving behind their estate and enduring a perilous jou... more
All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #083, part 2
Leonard Leland Smalls was a Baptist minister who dedicated much of his life to prison ministry and community development. After military service and education at Virginia Union University, he wa... more
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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!!
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
I really love the episodes and the walking tours Thank you for this
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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.
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This podcast features engaging narratives centered around the lives of notable figures interred at Laurel Hill East and West cemeteries in Pennsylvania. Episodes highlight biographical sketches of historical personalities, offering listeners insights into their contributions and unique stories within the context of early American life. The blend of compelling storytelling and historical context aims to enrich the audience's understanding of these individuals while also discussing broader themes involving urban development, social issues, and cultural change in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
What sets the podcast apart is its focus on lesser-known historical events and figures, providing an educational yet entertaining dive into the ri... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Mpozi Mshale Tolbert
2. Leonard L. Smalls
3. Frances Mom Williams
4. Reverend Leonard L. Smalls
5. Julia Komai
6. Mpozi Tolbert
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8. Lora Lewis
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