Architecture Louis Magaziner Retrospective Examines the Architect’s Vibrant Versatility October 18, 2019 | Amy Cohen The work of unsung Jewish architect Louis Magaziner takes center stage in a new exhibition at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. ...
History New Book Battles Old Ways of Telling Germantown’s History Author David W. Young's new book counters Germantown's dominate, colonial narrative with the neighborhood's social ...
Art & Design Jewelry Designer Adds Flair to Old Stable in East Passyunk An old horse stable in South Philly finds a new function in the fashion world. Stacia Friedman takes a look ...
Art & Design Salvage City: Recycling History One Object at a Time One person's trash is another person's treasure, especially in the world of architectural salvage. Jacqueline Drayer takes a look at a new art exhibition at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens through the lens of the city's reclaimed ...
History Special Collections Show Their Stuff for Archives Month Philly Archives Month Philly kicks off with a long list of October events in the Delaware Valley. Kimberly Haas spoke to archivists from across the region to get the details on what's in store this ...
City Life From Flophouse to Fairfield Inn: Memories & The Makeover of a Troubled Hotel Like a chain-smoking phoenix rising from the ashes, the infamous Parker Hotel at 13th and Spruce reopened in 2018 after major renovations and decades of decline. Hidden City contributor Stacia Friedman takes a look back ...
Preservation The Crowning Glory of Christ Church’s Steeple Comes Down for Restoration In Old City, Christ Church's 265-year-old weathervane come down from the steeple to undergo restoration. Kimberly Haas has the ...
City Life Op-ed: Spreading the Deadbox Gospel, One Bottle Cap at a Time In this essay Len Davidson makes the case for resurrecting a long-lost Philly street game that once contributed to the vibrance of neighborhood life and the human connection of row house ...
City Life Concrete Cowboy of Southwest Philly Finds a New Home at Bartram’s Garden After being ousted from vacant, City-owned land, an urban cowboy and his posse of young protégées find a permanent place to hang their hats. Sam Newhouse has the ...
