The Free Library of Philadelphia, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a comprehensive resource for genealogical research. With a focus on Pennsylvania history, the library offers a collection of secondary sources, including books, indexes, and guides, as well as access to online genealogy databases such as HeritageQuest Online and Footnote. The library also houses important resources such as passenger and immigration lists, Philadelphia naturalization records, genealogies in the Library of Congress, and genealogical periodical indexes. Additionally, the library's map department provides ward and fire insurance maps, Pennsylvania land records, and information on old towns and districts of Philadelphia. The newspaper and microfilm center offers a vast collection of Philadelphia city directories, telephone directories, and newspapers dating back to 1719, making it a valuable resource for locating obituaries and other historical information.
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