The History of Philly Commerce Is Emerging from Underground Along the Delaware River

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Artifacts found at the site reveal a mix of imported and locally manufactured goods.
Emma Lee

Archeologists have dug a three-quarter acre pit in Philadelphia along the Delaware River. They have uncovered the remains of an 18th century shipping wharf. WHYY’s Peter Crimmins reports they are preparing the ground for a major new residential development.

(Original air-date: 5/14/22)

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WHYY’s arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins first became interested in radio in the fourth grade, when he smuggled a contraband crystal-diode radio into the Boy Scout summer camp. Subsequent radio projects were more successful.