Recounts the of Chestnut Street and its forgotten role in the birth of American finance. It reveals how Philadelphia played a role in the financing of the American Revolution. This book will appeal to those interested in the history of the United States and the origins of its unrivaled economy.

Recounting the history of Chestnut Street and its forgotten role in the birth of American finance, the author explains that at the dawn of the Republic, Philadelphia was the center of American Finance and explores this fascinating history.