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Philadelphia's Industrial Design Legacy Reexamined in New Historical Look
Original: “Workshop of the World” Navigates a Sea Change in Early 20th Century Industrial Design
Philadelphia, long known as the "Workshop of the World" for its vast manufacturing base, is the subject of a new exploration of how the city's industrial design evolved during the early twentieth century. The piece traces how local factories and makers adapted to a sea change in production, aesthetics and technology as American industry modernized, highlighting the city's role in shaping that era's design.
Why now: Renewed interest in Philadelphia's industrial heritage and its influence on early 20th century design history.
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- “Workshop of the World” Navigates a Sea Change in Early 20th Century Industrial Design · Hidden City Philadelphia
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