In Parkside, Habitat For Humanity Takes On New Challenge: Preservation
Neighbors and volunteers confront challenges as they attempt to restore their Philadelphia historic register houses. Some preservationists argue that this kind of project, in a low income neighborhood, requires a new approach. Michael Buozis files this report from West Philadelphia > more
Fairmount Park Guard Houses: A Survivor’s Guide
The Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust is busy restoring the few of these uniquely Philadelphia buildings that remain. Harry K tells us why they're important and where to find them > more
Forgotten Furness Arch Uncovered, Restoration Process Begins
Ben Leech on the story of a Penn Design student's uncovering of the long forgotten 1876 arch, designed by Frank Furness for the Centennial world's fair, and the effort to clean it up > more
1870s Guardbox Heads To The Shop
Chris Mote is there as the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust removes an 1870s guardbox from Washington Square--one of only a dozen that still dot the city--for a two month restoration at a shop in Mt. Airy > more
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