Preservation Places Saved: Winter 2026 The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights vulnerable buildings rescued with reuse with its quarterly list, Places Saved
Development Historic Willow Steam Plant Swiftly Heading For New Life as Apartments Redevelopment is full steam ahead for the hulking behemoth at 9th and Callowhill
Preservation Unlisted Philadelphia: Finney & Son Alan Jaffe and Bryan Mckinney spotlight unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in the architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a mad decent mausoleum makes art for a living
Preservation Historic Church of the Assumption Heads to Sheriff’s Sale A long-abandoned landmark on Spring Garden Street to be released from years of limbo
Preservation Demolition Permit Issued for Armour & Company’s Stock Depot in Callowhill Another piece of Philadelphia’s rich industrial history faces the wrecking ball
Development Construction Permits Issued for Willow Steam Plant A mixed-use residential project could transform one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive industrial landmarks
History Ghosts Signs of Philadelphia: Esslinger’s Brewery in Callowhill Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, a sudsy success story spanning 155 years
History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Steinmetz Marble Works in Callowhill Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, a rock-solid stone mason on Ridge Avenue