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Cultural Landmark in Byberry Added to the Philadelphia Register
Preservation

Cultural Landmark in Byberry Added to the Philadelphia Register

Kimberly Haas has this report from the September 2023 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

Ministering to Mariners in Old Philadelphia
History

Ministering to Mariners in Old Philadelphia

Kimberly Haas explores an era when church congregations provided salvation to sailors

Homes of Paul Robeson, Wilt Chamberlain, and Other Black Landmarks Listed on the Local Register
Preservation

Homes of Paul Robeson, Wilt Chamberlain, and Other Black Landmarks Listed on the Local Register

Kimberly Haas has this report from the August 2023 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

A Tale of Two Churches in West Philadelphia
Preservation

A Tale of Two Churches in West Philadelphia

Kimberly Haas examines the pitfalls and positive outcomes of preserving historic churches

Surrounded By Change, a Northern Liberties Landmark Carries On
Architecture

Surrounded By Change, a Northern Liberties Landmark Carries On

Helping Hand Rescue Mission, headquartered in a former church and synagogue, perseveres amid booming real estate development

A City of Conventions: Political Spotlight Shines on Philadelphia in 1948
History

A City of Conventions: Political Spotlight Shines on Philadelphia in 1948

Kimberly Haas takes us to the floor of Convention Hall where Republicans, Democrats, and Progressives held lively presidential conferences in July of 1948

Historical Commission Overturns Historic District Designation and OKs Demolition of a Legally Protected Landmark
Preservation

Historical Commission Overturns Historic District Designation and OKs Demolition of a Legally Protected Landmark

Kimberly Haas has this report from the July 2023 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

Effort to Save Lynnewood Hall Takes a Big Step Forward With Sale
Preservation

Effort to Save Lynnewood Hall Takes a Big Step Forward With Sale

Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation purchases legendary estate in Elkins Park, unlocking its future after decades of vacancy and disrepair


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