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572a8568f75d5e190021fb46 | From South Florida, where will All Aboard Florida stretch to? | Orlando International Airport | [
"Miami\n\nFlorida High Speed Rail was a proposed government backed high-speed rail system that would have connected Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. The first phase was planned to connect Orlando and Tampa and was offered federal funding, but it was turned down by Governor Rick Scott in 2011. The second phase of the line... |
572a85fc111d821400f38bb6 | What company was previously headquartered in the Downtown Macy's? | Burdine's | [
"Miami\n\nMiami's road system is based along the numerical \"Miami Grid\" where Flagler Street forms the east-west baseline and Miami Avenue forms the north-south meridian. The corner of Flagler Street and Miami Avenue is in the middle of Downtown in front of the Downtown Macy's (formerly the Burdine's headquarters... |
572a85fc111d821400f38bb7 | What is another name for Tamiami Trail? | SW 8th St | [
"Miami\n\nMiami's road system is based along the numerical \"Miami Grid\" where Flagler Street forms the east-west baseline and Miami Avenue forms the north-south meridian. The corner of Flagler Street and Miami Avenue is in the middle of Downtown in front of the Downtown Macy's (formerly the Burdine's headquarters... |
572a85fc111d821400f38bb8 | In what neighborhood of Miami is the corner of Miami Avenue and Flagler Street? | Downtown | [
"Miami\n\nMiami's road system is based along the numerical \"Miami Grid\" where Flagler Street forms the east-west baseline and Miami Avenue forms the north-south meridian. The corner of Flagler Street and Miami Avenue is in the middle of Downtown in front of the Downtown Macy's (formerly the Burdine's headquarters... |
572a85fc111d821400f38bb9 | What is Miami's street plan called? | Miami Grid | [
"Miami\n\nMiami's road system is based along the numerical \"Miami Grid\" where Flagler Street forms the east-west baseline and Miami Avenue forms the north-south meridian. The corner of Flagler Street and Miami Avenue is in the middle of Downtown in front of the Downtown Macy's (formerly the Burdine's headquarters... |
572a85fc111d821400f38bba | If a street is west of Miami Avenue and north of Flagler Street, what will necessarily be in its address? | NW | [
"Miami\n\nMiami's road system is based along the numerical \"Miami Grid\" where Flagler Street forms the east-west baseline and Miami Avenue forms the north-south meridian. The corner of Flagler Street and Miami Avenue is in the middle of Downtown in front of the Downtown Macy's (formerly the Burdine's headquarters... |
572a8658111d821400f38bc0 | Along with Virginia Key, what does the Rickenbacker Causeway connect to Brickell? | Key Biscayne | [
"Miami\n\nMiami has six major causeways that span over Biscayne Bay connecting the western mainland, with the eastern barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the southernmost causeway and connects Brickell to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. The Venetian Causeway and MacArthur Causeway ... |
572a8658111d821400f38bc1 | What causeway connects South Beach with Downtown? | MacArthur | [
"Miami\n\nMiami has six major causeways that span over Biscayne Bay connecting the western mainland, with the eastern barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the southernmost causeway and connects Brickell to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. The Venetian Causeway and MacArthur Causeway ... |
572a8658111d821400f38bc2 | Which Miami causeway has the smallest size? | Broad | [
"Miami\n\nMiami has six major causeways that span over Biscayne Bay connecting the western mainland, with the eastern barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the southernmost causeway and connects Brickell to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. The Venetian Causeway and MacArthur Causeway ... |
572a8658111d821400f38bc3 | What causeway is furthest to the south? | Rickenbacker | [
"Miami\n\nMiami has six major causeways that span over Biscayne Bay connecting the western mainland, with the eastern barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the southernmost causeway and connects Brickell to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. The Venetian Causeway and MacArthur Causeway ... |
572a8658111d821400f38bc4 | How many major causeways are in Miami? | six | [
"Miami\n\nMiami has six major causeways that span over Biscayne Bay connecting the western mainland, with the eastern barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the southernmost causeway and connects Brickell to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. The Venetian Causeway and MacArthur Causeway ... |
572a86b0f75d5e190021fb4c | What cannot travel on Downtown Miami streets during "Bike Miami"? | automobiles | [
"Miami\n\nIn recent years the city government, under Mayor Manny Diaz, has taken an ambitious stance in support of bicycling in Miami for both recreation and commuting. Every month, the city hosts \"Bike Miami\", where major streets in Downtown and Brickell are closed to automobiles, but left open for pedestrians a... |
572a86b0f75d5e190021fb4d | How many people participated in Bike Miami in October of 2009? | 3,000 | [
"Miami\n\nIn recent years the city government, under Mayor Manny Diaz, has taken an ambitious stance in support of bicycling in Miami for both recreation and commuting. Every month, the city hosts \"Bike Miami\", where major streets in Downtown and Brickell are closed to automobiles, but left open for pedestrians a... |
572a86b0f75d5e190021fb4e | Who was a recent mayor of Miami? | Manny Diaz | [
"Miami\n\nIn recent years the city government, under Mayor Manny Diaz, has taken an ambitious stance in support of bicycling in Miami for both recreation and commuting. Every month, the city hosts \"Bike Miami\", where major streets in Downtown and Brickell are closed to automobiles, but left open for pedestrians a... |
572a86b0f75d5e190021fb4f | Along with Downtown, in what neighborhood of Miami does Bike Miami take place? | Brickell | [
"Miami\n\nIn recent years the city government, under Mayor Manny Diaz, has taken an ambitious stance in support of bicycling in Miami for both recreation and commuting. Every month, the city hosts \"Bike Miami\", where major streets in Downtown and Brickell are closed to automobiles, but left open for pedestrians a... |
572a86b0f75d5e190021fb50 | In what month in 2008 did Bike Miami start? | November | [
"Miami\n\nIn recent years the city government, under Mayor Manny Diaz, has taken an ambitious stance in support of bicycling in Miami for both recreation and commuting. Every month, the city hosts \"Bike Miami\", where major streets in Downtown and Brickell are closed to automobiles, but left open for pedestrians a... |
572a8d2834ae481900deab79 | Who founded Philadelphia? | William Penn | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 178... |
572a8d2834ae481900deab7a | What role did Philadelphia play in the American Revolution? | a meeting place for the Founding Fathers | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 178... |
572a8d2834ae481900deab7b | What purpose did Philadelphia serve while D.C. was under construction? | temporary U.S. capital | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 178... |
572a8d2834ae481900deab7c | When did it reach 2 million occupants> | 1950 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1682, William Penn founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 178... |
572a8e0834ae481900deab81 | What was the historical economic base of Philadelphia? | manufacturing | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBased on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined signifi... |
572a8e0834ae481900deab82 | When did the city near bankruptcy? | late 1980s | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBased on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined signifi... |
572a8e0834ae481900deab83 | Where did wealthy residents move? | suburbs | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBased on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined signifi... |
572a8e0834ae481900deab84 | Who replaced the wealthy? | immigrants | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBased on the similar shifts underway the nation's economy after 1960, Philadelphia experienced a loss of manufacturing companies and jobs to lower taxed regions of the USA and often overseas. As a result, the economic base of Philadelphia, which had historically been manufacturing, declined signifi... |
572a8ebc34ae481900deab89 | What is the GDP of the city? | $388 billion | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the c... |
572a8ebc34ae481900deab8a | Where does it rank in comparison to other US cities in GDP? | fourth | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the c... |
572a8ebc34ae481900deab8b | How many Fortune 500 companies call Philadelpia home? | seven | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the c... |
572a8ebc34ae481900deab8c | How many domestic tourists visit annually? | 39 million | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the c... |
572a8ebc34ae481900deab8d | What branch of the US military was born in Philadelphia? | United States Marine Corps | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe area's many universities and colleges make Philadelphia a top international study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. With a gross domestic product of $388 billion, Philadelphia ranks ninth among world cities and fourth in the nation. Philadelphia is the c... |
572a92c9111d821400f38bfc | What native American tribe lived in the area before settlement? | Lenape | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBefore Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River waters... |
572a92c9111d821400f38bfd | What other tribe occasionally fought against the Lenape? | Iroquois | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBefore Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River waters... |
572a92c9111d821400f38bfe | What disease killed the most Lenape? | smallpox | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBefore Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River waters... |
572a92c9111d821400f38bff | Where did the Lenape go after being pushed out of the Philidelphia area? | upper Ohio River basin | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBefore Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River waters... |
572a92c9111d821400f38c00 | Where do the Lenape reside today? | Oklahoma | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBefore Europeans arrived, the Philadelphia area was home to the Lenape (Delaware) Indians in the village of Shackamaxon. The Lenape are a Native American tribe and First Nations band government. They are also called Delaware Indians and their historical territory was along the Delaware River waters... |
572a93e6f75d5e190021fb72 | Who were the first settlers to the Delaware Valley? | the Dutch | [
"Philadelphia\n\nEuropeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part ... |
572a93e6f75d5e190021fb73 | What was the name of the first settlement in the area? | Fort Nassau | [
"Philadelphia\n\nEuropeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part ... |
572a93e6f75d5e190021fb74 | Who claimed the entire Delaware River? | The Dutch | [
"Philadelphia\n\nEuropeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part ... |
572a93e6f75d5e190021fb75 | When did the English conquer the New Netherland colony? | 1664 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nEuropeans came to the Delaware Valley in the early 17th century, with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, who in 1623 built Fort Nassau on the Delaware River opposite the Schuylkill River in what is now Brooklawn, New Jersey. The Dutch considered the entire Delaware River valley to be part ... |
572a95b234ae481900deab93 | Who founded the Pennsylvania colony? | William Penn | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made... |
572a95b234ae481900deab94 | Who did Penn buy the land from? | Lenape | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made... |
572a95b234ae481900deab95 | What religion did William Penn practice? | Quaker | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made... |
572a95b234ae481900deab96 | When was Philadelphia established as a city? | 1701 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made... |
572a95b234ae481900deab97 | What type of street layout did Penn use for Philadelphia? | grid plan | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made... |
572a9c79111d821400f38c3c | What important revolutionary document was signed in Philadelphia? | Declaration of Independence, | [
"Philadelphia\n\nPhiladelphia's importance and central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. By the 1750s, Philadelphia had surpassed Boston to become the largest city and busiest port in British America, and second in the British Empire, behind London. The city hosted the... |
572a9c79111d821400f38c3d | When did Philadelphia host the Constitutional Convention? | 1787 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nPhiladelphia's importance and central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. By the 1750s, Philadelphia had surpassed Boston to become the largest city and busiest port in British America, and second in the British Empire, behind London. The city hosted the... |
572a9c79111d821400f38c3e | How many Revolutionary War battles were fought around Philadelphia? | Several | [
"Philadelphia\n\nPhiladelphia's importance and central location in the colonies made it a natural center for America's revolutionaries. By the 1750s, Philadelphia had surpassed Boston to become the largest city and busiest port in British America, and second in the British Empire, behind London. The city hosted the... |
572a9d6134ae481900deabd1 | When did the US government leave Philadelphia for D.C.? | 1799 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cult... |
572a9d6134ae481900deabd2 | What religion did the black community found? | African Methodist Episcopal Church | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cult... |
572a9d6134ae481900deabd3 | Which city surpassed the population of Philadelphia? | New York City | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cult... |
572a9d6134ae481900deabd4 | What type of economy did Philadelphia have? | industrial | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe state government left Philadelphia in 1799, and the federal government was moved to Washington, DC in 1800 with completion of the White House and Capitol. The city remained the young nation's largest with a population of nearly 50,000 at the turn of the 19th century; it was a financial and cult... |
572a9e25111d821400f38c4c | What was Philadelphia's biggest industry during the 19th century? | textiles | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThroughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In... |
572a9e25111d821400f38c4d | When was the first World's Fair? | 1876 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThroughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In... |
572a9e25111d821400f38c4e | Which were the two biggest immigrant groups in Philadelphia? | Irish and German | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThroughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In... |
572a9e25111d821400f38c4f | What is the size in square miles today? | 130 square miles | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThroughout the 19th century, Philadelphia had a variety of industries and businesses, the largest being textiles. Major corporations in the 19th and early 20th centuries included the Baldwin Locomotive Works, William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In... |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbac | Who carried out the first strike in North America? | immigrants | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThese immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South S... |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbad | When did the strike take place? | 1835 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThese immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South S... |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbae | What did the strikers achieve? | ten-hour workday | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThese immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South S... |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbaf | Why did so many Irish immigrants come to Philadelphia? | the Great Famine | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThese immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South S... |
572a9ed7f75d5e190021fbb0 | When did the black population explode? | Between 1880 and 1930 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThese immigrants were largely responsible for the first general strike in North America in 1835, in which workers in the city won the ten-hour workday. The city was a destination for thousands of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in the 1840s; housing for them was developed south of South S... |
572a9f8af75d5e190021fbb6 | Which political party controlled Philadelphia in the early 20th century? | Republican | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBy the 20th century, Philadelphia had become known as \"corrupt and contented\", with a complacent population and an entrenched Republican political machine. The first major reform came in 1917 when outrage over the election-year murder of a police officer led to the shrinking of the Philadelphia C... |
572a9f8af75d5e190021fbb7 | What phrase could describe Philadelphia of the early 20th century? | corrupt and contented | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBy the 20th century, Philadelphia had become known as \"corrupt and contented\", with a complacent population and an entrenched Republican political machine. The first major reform came in 1917 when outrage over the election-year murder of a police officer led to the shrinking of the Philadelphia C... |
572a9f8af75d5e190021fbb8 | When did the first major political reform occur? | 1917 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nBy the 20th century, Philadelphia had become known as \"corrupt and contented\", with a complacent population and an entrenched Republican political machine. The first major reform came in 1917 when outrage over the election-year murder of a police officer led to the shrinking of the Philadelphia C... |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc6 | When was the peak of Philadelphia's population? | 1950 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing o... |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc7 | Why did the population decline after this time? | the loss of many middle-class union jobs | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing o... |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc8 | What is the main driver of the economy now? | service businesses | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing o... |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbc9 | What is another large industry? | a tourist destination | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing o... |
572aa053f75d5e190021fbca | How much of the population left after 1950? | one-quarter | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn 1940, non-Hispanic whites constituted 86.8% of the city's population. The population peaked at more than two million residents in 1950, then began to decline with the restructuring of industry, which led to the loss of many middle-class union jobs. In addition, suburbanization had been drawing o... |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80db | Who planned the central city? | Thomas Holme | [
"Philadelphia\n\nPhiladelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to ... |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80dc | Which rivers run through the city? | The Delaware River and Schuylkill Rivers | [
"Philadelphia\n\nPhiladelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to ... |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80dd | How many public parks did Penn plan? | five | [
"Philadelphia\n\nPhiladelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to ... |
572aa141be1ee31400cb80de | How many live in the central area today? | 183,240 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nPhiladelphia's central city was created in the 17th century following the plan by William Penn's surveyor Thomas Holme. Center City is structured with long straight streets running east-west and north-south forming a grid pattern. The original city plan was designed to allow for easy travel and to ... |
572aa1b9f75d5e190021fbd8 | How many planning districts make up Philadelphia? | 18 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe City Planning Commission, tasked with guiding growth and development of the city, has divided the city into 18 planning districts as part of the Philadelphia2035 physical development plan. Much of the city's 1980 zoning code was overhauled from 2007–2012 as part of a joint effort between former... |
572aa1b9f75d5e190021fbd9 | When was the 1980 zoning code revamped? | 2007–2012 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe City Planning Commission, tasked with guiding growth and development of the city, has divided the city into 18 planning districts as part of the Philadelphia2035 physical development plan. Much of the city's 1980 zoning code was overhauled from 2007–2012 as part of a joint effort between former... |
572aa1b9f75d5e190021fbda | Which two mayors accomplished the zoning code revamp? | John F. Street and Michael Nutter | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe City Planning Commission, tasked with guiding growth and development of the city, has divided the city into 18 planning districts as part of the Philadelphia2035 physical development plan. Much of the city's 1980 zoning code was overhauled from 2007–2012 as part of a joint effort between former... |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e3 | Name 6 important Philadelphia architects? | Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest a... |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e4 | Who is Philadelphia's greatest architect of the later 19th century? | Frank Furness | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest a... |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e5 | When did building begin on the Philadelphia CIty Hall? | 1871 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest a... |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e6 | What commission was created in 1955? | Philadelphia Historical Commission | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest a... |
572aa285be1ee31400cb80e7 | What does this commission control? | Philadelphia Register of Historic Places | [
"Philadelphia\n\nIn the first decades of the 19th century, Federal architecture and Greek Revival architecture were dominated by Philadelphia architects such as Benjamin Latrobe, William Strickland, John Haviland, John Notman, Thomas U. Walter, and Samuel Sloan. Frank Furness is considered Philadelphia's greatest a... |
572aa311be1ee31400cb80ed | How tall is the City Hall? | 548 ft | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe 548 ft (167 m) City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built in Philadelphia's Center City from the late 1980s onwards. In 2007, the Comcast Center surpassed One Liberty Place to become th... |
572aa311be1ee31400cb80ee | What is the tallest building? | Comcast Center | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe 548 ft (167 m) City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built in Philadelphia's Center City from the late 1980s onwards. In 2007, the Comcast Center surpassed One Liberty Place to become th... |
572aa311be1ee31400cb80ef | Which building under construction will surpass Comcast Center? | Comcast Innovation and Technology Center | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe 548 ft (167 m) City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built in Philadelphia's Center City from the late 1980s onwards. In 2007, the Comcast Center surpassed One Liberty Place to become th... |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f3 | What is the dominant type of house in Philadelphia? | row house | [
"Philadelphia\n\nFor much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as \"Philadelphia rows\". A variety of row houses are... |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f4 | What are row houses called outside of Philadelphia? | Philadelphia rows | [
"Philadelphia\n\nFor much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as \"Philadelphia rows\". A variety of row houses are... |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f5 | Name a type of row house in the city? | Victorian-style homes in North Philadelphia to twin row houses in West Philadelphia | [
"Philadelphia\n\nFor much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as \"Philadelphia rows\". A variety of row houses are... |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f6 | How old is most of the housing in Philadelphia? | early 20th century or older | [
"Philadelphia\n\nFor much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as \"Philadelphia rows\". A variety of row houses are... |
572aa3cfbe1ee31400cb80f7 | Which neighborhood has the oldest housing in America? | Society Hill | [
"Philadelphia\n\nFor much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as \"Philadelphia rows\". A variety of row houses are... |
572aa473be1ee31400cb8105 | What climate zone does Philadelphia fall under? | humid subtropical climate zone | [
"Philadelphia\n\nUnder the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light s... |
572aa473be1ee31400cb8106 | What is the summer weather like? | hot and muggy | [
"Philadelphia\n\nUnder the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light s... |
572aa473be1ee31400cb8107 | What is the normal snowfall? | 22.4 in | [
"Philadelphia\n\nUnder the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light s... |
572aa473be1ee31400cb8108 | How much rain does Philly get on average? | 41.5 inches | [
"Philadelphia\n\nUnder the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light s... |
572aa473be1ee31400cb8109 | What is the most rain in one day? | 8.02 in | [
"Philadelphia\n\nUnder the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light s... |
572aa4ef34ae481900deabfb | What is the average January temp? | 33.0 °F | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; hi... |
572aa4ef34ae481900deabfc | What is the July average temp? | 78.1 °F | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; hi... |
572aa4ef34ae481900deabfd | What is the average time for freezing temps? | November 6 thru April 2 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; hi... |
572aa4ef34ae481900deabfe | How long does the grow season last on average? | 217 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; hi... |
572aa4ef34ae481900deabff | Which month is the driest? | February | [
"Philadelphia\n\nThe January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; hi... |
572aa556f75d5e190021fbe6 | What is the 2014 population? | 1,560,297 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nAccording to the 2014 United States Census estimates, there were 1,560,297 people residing in the City of Philadelphia, representing a 2.2% increase since 2010. From the 1960s up until 2006, the city's population declined year after year. It eventually reached a low of 1,488,710 residents in 2006 b... |
572aa556f75d5e190021fbe7 | When was the low point in Philadelphia's population? | 2006 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nAccording to the 2014 United States Census estimates, there were 1,560,297 people residing in the City of Philadelphia, representing a 2.2% increase since 2010. From the 1960s up until 2006, the city's population declined year after year. It eventually reached a low of 1,488,710 residents in 2006 b... |
572aa556f75d5e190021fbe8 | How much is the population predicted to grow by 2035? | 100,000 | [
"Philadelphia\n\nAccording to the 2014 United States Census estimates, there were 1,560,297 people residing in the City of Philadelphia, representing a 2.2% increase since 2010. From the 1960s up until 2006, the city's population declined year after year. It eventually reached a low of 1,488,710 residents in 2006 b... |
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