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
Architecture Finding Adolf DeRoy Mark & His Adobe in the Sky Starr Herr Cardillo scours Society Hill looking for Philly’s most charming postmodern architect
Development New Film Zeros in on Unsafe Neighborhood Construction Local documentary director Jason Sherman spotlights Philly’s dangerous residential construction practices in forthcoming film
Preservation Designation Committee to Review Jewelers’ Row as Demolition Proceeds Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the December meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee
Preservation Legendary Jazz Landmark and Keystone Battery up for Historic Designation Consideration Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the November meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee
Development Protected Jewelers Row Building Cited “Unsafe” by L&I on the Eve of Toll Brothers Demolition Last week the owner of a legally protected historic property on Jewelers Row was unexpectedly served multiple violations by the Department of Licenses and Inspections as suburban real estate developer Toll Brothers prepares to demolish five buildings next door. Starr Herr-Cardillo reports
Preservation Historic Maritime Landmark Under Threat After Construction Mishap Deferred maintenance and a construction error endangers Edward Corner warehouse, one of the waterfront’s last prominent reminders of Philadelphia’s shipping history. Starr Herr Cardillo has the details
Preservation Italian-American Heritage & Industrial Landmarks Go Under Review For Historic Designation Recommendation Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the June meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee
