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Lost Buildings of 2021
Preservation

Lost Buildings of 2021

Last year the wrecking ball pounded neighborhoods all across the city. Here we highlight some of the most notable losses to Philly’s built environment in our annual end-of-year list

Charles Library Charts a Vital Course for Campus Connectivity
Architecture

Charles Library Charts a Vital Course for Campus Connectivity

Philadelphia’s architectural event of 2019 goes to Charles Library at Temple University. Michael Bixler takes us inside

New Exhibit Invites Visitors Inside The Life Of Rowhouses
Art & Design

New Exhibit Invites Visitors Inside The Life Of Rowhouses

“Rowhouse Workshop,” an exhibition devoted to the culture of Philly’s most iconic residential form, opens on Friday, June 7 at Cherry Street Pier. Michael Bixler has the details

A Fond Farewell To Paley Library At Temple University
Photography

A Fond Farewell To Paley Library At Temple University

Paley Library closed its doors to the public on Thursday after serving Temple University for 53 years. Michael Bixler says goodbye to the mid-century modern library with this photo essay

Public Space Rises From The Stacks At Parkway Central
Architecture

Public Space Rises From The Stacks At Parkway Central

Michael Bixler has this preview of the three new public spaces opening on Friday at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central branch

Photo Collection Project Takes A Walk In Ed Bacon’s Shoes
Photography

Photo Collection Project Takes A Walk In Ed Bacon’s Shoes

Fisher Fine Arts Library at Penn is digitalizing a treasure trove of slides from the personal collection of Philly city planner extraordinaire Edmund Bacon and they need your help. Michael Bixler has the details

Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly
Development

Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly

The old Hilton Inn on Packer Avenue makes way for Philly’s next casino. Michael Bixler has the story

Demolition Proposal For Chinatown Landmark Triggers Public Outcry
Preservation

Demolition Proposal For Chinatown Landmark Triggers Public Outcry

A demolition permit application for the former Chinese Cultural and Community Center on 10th Street provokes confusion and anger. Michael Bixler has the news


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