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History

Bigotry in the Quaker City and the Burning of Pennsylvania Hall

March 16, 2020 | Amy Cohen

Amy Cohen recounts the abolitionists who built Philadelphia’s “Temple of Free Discussion” and the ignorance that burned it down

Sacred Windows Find Salvation in Germantown
Preservation

Sacred Windows Find Salvation in Germantown

In Philadelphia, there is no shortage of historic churches closed due to maintenance costs and dwindling congregations. One Germantown resident has made it part of their life’s work to save the city’s stunning stained glass. Kimberly Haas has the details

City Announces Plans for a Historic Resources Inventory Study
Preservation

City Announces Plans for a Historic Resources Inventory Study

A survey of Philadelphia’s historic structures enters the planning phase with a two-year study. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the news

Philly Fashion Boutique Brings Family Trade Back to Bella Vista
City Life

Philly Fashion Boutique Brings Family Trade Back to Bella Vista

Lobo Mau, a sister and brother design team, carries on their family’s fashion legacy in South Philly. Stacia Friedman has the details

The Fantastic Flair of Samuel Yellin and His Fortress on the Main Line
Architecture

The Fantastic Flair of Samuel Yellin and His Fortress on the Main Line

Samuel Yellin is one of the most revered American iron workers of the 20th century. The creative tradesman, well-known for his whimsical eye for design, shook up the Main Line in the 1920s with a home renovation fit for a king. Greg Prichard has the backstory of Yellin’s long-gone fortification

Saving South Street Through the Lens of Denise Scott Brown
Photography

Saving South Street Through the Lens of Denise Scott Brown

Celebrated architect Denise Scott Brown and writer Jeremy Eric Tenenbaum take us back to the 1960s when an army of neighbors fought city government to save South Street from the Crosstown Expressway

Hope and Despair Surround Philly’s African American Landmarks
Preservation

Hope and Despair Surround Philly’s African American Landmarks

The majority of Philadelphia’s Black historic sites remain at risk despite grassroots preservation efforts and historic designations. Kimberly Haas has the details

Broadcasting Landmark in West Philly Keeps Rocking Around the Clock
City Life

Broadcasting Landmark in West Philly Keeps Rocking Around the Clock

At 45th and Market, an historic hotspot of youth culture endures. Stacia Friedman has the story behind the building that became the birthplace of the original Bandstand TV program

Abandoned Ghost Station On Spring Garden Awaits Resurrection
History

Abandoned Ghost Station On Spring Garden Awaits Resurrection

In the shadow of the Rail Park, Ed Duffy summons the spirit of an old, decaying train station

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Tourist Photos From 1981 Reveal The Heart Of “Old Philadelphia”

On South Broad, Former Lippincott Mansion Hits the Right Note

Saving South Street Through the Lens of Denise Scott Brown

Historic Grounds of Lindenwold Castle Under Siege

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