And The 2013 Nominees For Historic Designation Are . . .
The Philadelphia Historical Commission will next Wednesday review 15 buildings across the city in consideration for historic designation. Christopher Mote examines the nominations > more
At Coltrane House, Getting Closer To The Dream
Giant steps taken toward the next phase in the life of the Coltrane House. Following both a neighborhood workshop and a professional charrette, Christopher Mote examines what's next > more
Deal Reached On Development At Episcopal Cathedral
Move paves way for tower at 38th and Chestnut--and continued preservation of historic church > more
Developer’s “Hardship” Claim To Be Made Easier Under Proposed New Historical Commission Rules
Preservation advocates are furious at the changes, which will be submitted by Historical Commission executive director Jonathan Farnham on Friday > more
Bottleneck At The Historical Commission
A political dispute over the designation of the Overbrook Farms Historic District coupled with perennial shortstaffing issues at the Philadelphia Historical Commission has brought the historic designation process to a halt, leaving vulnerable buildings and the proposed Washington Square West Historic District in bureaucratic limbo > more
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