Son of Sam
Article Abstract:
Sam Rappaport was an infamously uncaring property speculator for whom blight was just another business strategy. The different ventures adopted by Wil Rappaport, son of Sam Rappaport, to rehab his father's name are presented.
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2003
Land Subdivision and Land Development, Subdividers & Developers, Subdividers and Developers, Real estate developers, Personality profile, Real estate executives, Rappaport, Wil
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2003
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Commemorate this!
Article Abstract:
The controversy of building the Ritz movie theater in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia is discussed. It is suggested that the names of the people who try to stop Philadelphia's progress must be put on a plaque.
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2003
Motion Picture Theaters, Motion Picture and Video Exhibition, Organizational nomenclature, New York, Movie theaters, Criticism and interpretation, Names, Movie theatres
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2003
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