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- After more than a year of negotiations, the Post Brothers have purchased the Avenue of the Arts’ Atlantic Building, planning to transform the 1920s building—which is currently 60% vacant—into a residential tower. Its “lobby has fabulous, highly stylized period murals featuring different modes of transportation that are absolute knockouts… protected by an easement held by the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.”
- Plan Philly reports that a final decision for the fate of the University of Pennsylvania owned and historically designated mansion at 40th & Pine Streets has been delayed. Consistent with the city’s historic preservation ordinance, the Board of License and Inspection Review is currently hearing the appeals of local neighborhood groups, adamant in their opposition of Penn’s argument that the property is a financial burden.
- “There should be a big hole in the ground by October 1” at 17th & Vine, reports the Inquirer, relating the latest expected start date for the construction of the Mormon Temple by Logan Square. The “Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple” is the Church’s 79th in the US, and will cost $70 million.
- With the Daily News staff moving out of the Inquirer Building on North Broad, Philly History Blog shares some old photos of the timeless Tower of Truth in its heyday.
About the author
Stephen Currall recently received his BA in history from Arcadia University. Before beginning doctoral studies, he is pursuing his interest in local history, specifically just how Philadelphians engage their vibrant past. Besides skimming through 18th century letters, Steve is also interested in music and travel.
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Congrats Post Brothers!! looking forward to construction begining next month!
Hopefully they will stop the nonsense and build the building using the city building trades this time!
I hope the building trades stop the nonsense and accept a reasonable 40% of the contracted work this time!
The city has been a Union Town for how long? Our residents want Unions, who make better wages, pay taxes, (whether or not you live in Philadelphia, you pay city wage tax), have pensions, medical benefits. Its a better future for anyone working Union really. Why would you want to work for less, have no bennies, and work in a unsafe work area? Id rather go home to a family everyday, with security! Why doesnt the contractor go 100% Union, he will still make his money, stop being a greedy ONE PERCENTER!