Encyclopaedia Kensingtoniana
The Kenneth W. Milano Collection consists of materials relating to Philadelphia’s Kensington and Fishtown neighborhoods collected by Ken Milano during research for his six books and other work over 35 years.
Kenneth W. Milano donated his papers and digital files to the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania in 2021. Ken also donated much time to reviewing his collection with GSP board members, identifying items and providing context for materials in the collection. GSP thanks Ken for his generous donation of his collection and his time.
Kenneth W. Milano Online Collection
The Rest is History
The Rest is History, a weekly column by Kenneth W. Milano, was featured in the Fishtown Star newspaper from 2006-2011. The Fishtown Star, now Star News, covered the river wards neighborhoods of Kensington and Fishtown neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Kenneth W. Milano Papers
Kensington and Fishtown
Church records
Kensington and Fishtown history: Research and Notes
Kensington Soup Society and the Visiting Nurse Society
Research relating to social service organizations that provided assistance to people in need.
Kensington and Fishtown Maps and Historical Documentation
Historical documentation relating to buildings and lots in Kensington and Fishtown. Includes material on historic archaeology relating to the Sugar House Casino site on the Delaware River waterfront.
Hexamer General Surveys, 1866-1896
Enlarged and professional printed copies
Anthony Palmer Research
Material relating to Captain Anthony Palmer, member of the Philadelphia Provincial Council in the early 18th century and founder of Kensington, Philadelphia.
Barbados Research
Research tracking the Palmer family to Barbados and information related to enslavement in Barbados and subsequently in the colonies.
Philadelphia Historical Commission Files
Palmer Cemetery (Kensington Burial Grounds)
Founded by Anthony Palmer.
Philadelphia Nativist Riots
Research relating to the conflict between anti-Catholic Nativists and Irish Catholics and the 1844 riots.
Penn Treaty Park and Museum
Historic documentation relating to the Penn Treaty Park and work to establish the park and museum.
Works by Kenneth W. Milano
The Rest is History (Fishtown Star weekly column, Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Manuscripts and galley proofs of Milano’s books
Genealogical Research
Research done by Kenneth Milano for clients
Kenneth W. Milano Personal Papers
Assorted materials relating to Milano’s own family research.
