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Places Saved: Winter 2026
Preservation

Places Saved: Winter 2026

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights vulnerable buildings rescued with reuse with its quarterly list, Places Saved

Historic Willow Steam Plant Swiftly Heading For New Life as Apartments
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

Unlisted Philadelphia: Finney & Son
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

Historic Church of the Assumption Heads to Sheriff’s Sale
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

Demolition Permit Issued for Armour & Company’s Stock Depot in Callowhill
Preservation

Demolition Permit Issued for Armour & Company’s Stock Depot in Callowhill

Another piece of Philadelphia’s rich industrial history faces the wrecking ball

Construction Permits Issued for Willow Steam Plant
Development

Construction Permits Issued for Willow Steam Plant

A mixed-use residential project could transform one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive industrial landmarks

Ghosts Signs of Philadelphia: Esslinger’s Brewery in Callowhill
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

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Steinmetz Marble Works in Callowhill
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


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