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Girard Estate: Stephen Girard Park Offers A Sense Of Community to South Philly Neighborhood

June 20, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta 1

Stephen Girard Park, located at 21st and Shunk streets, nestled in the neighborhood of Girard Estate, serves to connect a community in an area that is steeped in history. Ann Christinzio, the park’s historian and a [continue reading…]