Philadelphia: The Great Experiment

Season 1 Episode 8: The Floodgates Open

An era of aspiration and ambition characterized post Civil War Philadelphia. Industrialists sought great wealth and expansion. Newly freed African Americans sought equality. Lincoln's political party planted its flag for power and control. A new City Hall would house their government. The excitement and promise of the era would be capped with a major national celebration, the Centennial of 1876. (Pilot episode)

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

14

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

-

First Air:

2012

Rating:

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