Art & Design “Workshop of the World” Navigates a Sea Change in Early 20th Century Industrial Design An exhibition exploring the Arts and Crafts movement in Philadelphia is now on view until October 11
History How World Fairs Changed the Face of Philadelphia: the 1876 Centennial Thomas H. Keels surveys the buildings and landmarks of the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in this first installment of a three-part series
History Are you Ready to Party Like it’s 1976, 1926, or 1876? As Philadelphia gears up for the Semiquincentennial, David Owen Bell consults the work of historians, scholars, and journalists to reveal a troubled picture of past patriotic celebrations
History Behind the Facade: the AJ Holman Building and a Man of the City The life of publisher Andrew Holman was as convoluted and contradictory as the city itself. Historian Zachary Matusheski peels back the layers of this complicated Philadelphian
Preservation Restoration Role Model: Ohio House A Buckeye beauty in Fairmount Park receives a refined rehabilitation
History Buildings On The Move: A Survey Of Building Relocations A number of Philadelphia buildings have been physically moved from their original locations. Harry K offers a chronological survey of these displaced structures, with a quick review of their history
Photography Bringing Back Base Ball 19th century base ball is a hit in the 21st century. We take a look at Philadelphia’s team, the Athletics
