Not named after blocks used for slave auctions... "In 1835, the overcrowded Philadelphia Almshouse moved to Blockley Township in West Philadelphia, an area once known as "Blockley Farm" now between 34th Street and University Avenue. Built to house a variety of Philadelphia’s indigent population, the facility consisted of quadrangle of four sizable buildings including a poorhouse, a hospital, an orphanage and an insane asylum."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockley_Almshouse "The name is supposed to have been derived from Blockley, a parish in England in Worcestershire." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockley_Township,_Pennsylvania fwiw On Sep 21, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: > "Blockley" bothers me. In the 1800's people were placed on blocks and > auctioned. Happening still in its ways. West Philly perhaps makes us seem > other than Philly... > On Sep 21, 2011, at 6:30 PM, Wilma de Soto wrote: > >> Why does West Philadelphia bother you and not "Blockley"? ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
