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In Parkside, Habitat For Humanity Takes On New Challenge: Preservation
Preservation

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

Fairmount Park Guard Houses: A Survivor’s Guide
History

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

Forgotten Furness Arch Uncovered, Restoration Process Begins
Architecture

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

1870s Guardbox Heads To The Shop
Preservation

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


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