Construction has begun at the former 26th District Police and Patrol Station, located on Dauphin and Blaire in Kensington. Built in 1896, the elegantly proportioned building, with its curved corner and banded brick-work, is located in the National Register of Historic Places and historically significant for its Renaissance-style architecture. Current plans for renovation include a Philadelphia Federal Credit Union on the first floor and apartments or condos above.
Photos above by Peter Woodall
About the author
Angela Taurino is a Philadelphia native now living in Bucks County and received her B.A. in English and Education at Arcadia University. She taught English in Costa Rica as part of the VIH Program for Women in Global Leadership. She also studied abroad at City University in London, focusing on British history, art, and architecture. Angela currently serves as an AmeriCorps VISTA at New Kensington Community Development Corperation as Sustainable 19125 Project Coordinator and volunteers for Hidden City by writing articles and managing social media pages. Her interests include nutrition, linguistics, and the preservation of architecture and our environment.
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