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Unlisted Philadelphia: Germania Turnverein/Knitter’s Hall
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

Flexible Flyer Factory Glides Into Obscurity
History

Flexible Flyer Factory Glides Into Obscurity

If it wasn’t for Philadelphia and the S.L. Allen & Co. the mortality rate of snow sledders at the turn of the century would have been much higher. The farming implement maker introduced steering to sleds in 1900 with their popular Flexible Flyer, taking winter recreation by storm. New contributor Robert Masciantonio has the backstory and takes us inside the old manufacturing plant in Fairhill

St. Bonaventure condemned, but who will salvage its soul?
Preservation

St. Bonaventure condemned, but who will salvage its soul?

In a show of bipartisan journalism, Plan Philly and Hidden City team up to find out how—or if—things are salvaged in a city-ordered demolition. Jared Brey reports and Brad Maule photographs at St. Bonaventure in North Philadelphia

Demolition Imminent At North Philadelphia Landmark St. Bonaventure (Updated)
Preservation

Demolition Imminent At North Philadelphia Landmark St. Bonaventure (Updated)

With site prep already underway, the demolition of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church is about to begin. Christopher Mote reports that L&I has deemed the entire structure, not just the steeple, a threat to the neighborhood and it must come down

Time Running Out At St. Bonaventure
Preservation

Time Running Out At St. Bonaventure

L&I issues a demolition notice to the long threatened but monumental church in Fairhill. Is a positive resolution possible? Christopher Mote investigates

In The Heart Of Gold
Photography

In The Heart Of Gold

Along North Fifth Street, el corazón beats loudly and proudly. Theresa Stigale’s latest commercial corridor essay profiles El Centro de Oro, “the center of gold” in North Philadelphia

Future Darkening For St. Bonaventure
Preservation

Future Darkening For St. Bonaventure

What might it take to stabilize the spectacular North Philadelphia church? Michael Greenle explores the narrowing options

Uncategorized

There’s No Beauty Like St. Bonaventure

And nothing so vulnerable, either. Photographer Chandra Lampreich takes us inside


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