Preservation The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Refreshed With Facade Renovation One of Philadelphia’s oldest institutions gets a makeover to mark its 175th anniversary on Washington Square
History Unearthing an Enigma in Washington Square Kimberly Haas tends to the lost history of the Society of Little Gardens
History New Philly Podcast Turns up the Volume on Local History “Found in Philadelphia,” the city’s first history podcast, will amplify the context and complexities of social history and the built environment.
Architecture Louis Magaziner Retrospective Examines the Architect’s Vibrant Versatility The work of unsung Jewish architect Louis Magaziner takes center stage in a new exhibition at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Photography Architecture Trips The Light Fantastic in Philly After Dark The Athenaeum of Philadelphia shines a light on local architecture at night with their illuminating exhibition, “Philly After Dark.” Greg Prichard has this review
Photography Wish You Were Here: Postcards From The Past Recall “Real Philadelphia” The Athenaeum of Philadelphia’s new exhibition, “Real Philadelphia: Selections from the Robert M. Skaler Postcard Collection,” puts elusive images of working class city life in the limelight. Contributor Karen Chernick has the review
Architecture Engineering & Architecture Ride The Rails At Athenaeum An exhibition at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia illuminates the history of railroad architecture through drawings, photographs, and more. Michael Bixler has the review
Architecture Finding John Haviland A quick check to confirm the final resting place of famed Philadelphia architect John Haviland pulls one historical researcher deep down the rabbit hole. Join Nicholas Pappas on an odyssey of obsession, intrigue, and reinterment
