Development Old Synagogue on North Broad at Center of New Construction Plan Two classical landmarks in North Philly have been a synagogue and college, a high-end sneaker store, and a shelter for disadvantaged youth. Their next acts will be at the center of a new residential construction project
City Life On South Broad, Former Lippincott Mansion Hits the Right Note Stacia Friedman takes us inside one of South Broad Street’s most mysterious and magnificent historic mansions.
Architecture Unlisted Philadelphia: Germania Turnverein/Knitter’s Hall Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a Kensington corner with ties to German immigration and a powerful hosiery union
Preservation Tattoo Studio Gives Old Fishtown Church a Helping Hand True Hand breathes life back into a 163-year-old church on Susquehanna Avenue
City Life There’s No Place Like Home: Unlocking a Door to the Past on Spruce Street Stacia Friedman rediscovers her family’s former home through the building’s history
City Life Event Planner Converts Old Rope Factory Into Party Central Adaptive reuse meets dancehall DJs at Warehouse on Watts in North Philly
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 inside
Architecture Unlisted Philadelphia: Hotel Powelton Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a Black Bottom landmark with ties to beer, Albert Barnes, and American jazz legends
