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
Preservation Train Station Designed by Frank Furness Listed on the Philadelphia Register Kimberly Haas has this report from the April 2026 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission
Preservation Demolition of Historic 19th Street Baptist Church Imminent The unique Furness & Hewitt designed landmark in Point Breeze could meet the wrecking ball as soon as September 16
Architecture UArts Closure Will Bring Change, but It’s Not the First Time A bombshell on Broad Street throws landmark buildings in limbo
History The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Philadelphia Brick Tim Kerner explores the history of the city’s most ubiquitous building material
Architecture Finding Frank Furness in Northeast Philadelphia Three forgotten buildings reveal rich architectural history in Fox Chase, Torresdale, and Frankford
Architecture An Architectural Aria in Rittenhouse Square Dazzles from Within At the Academy of Vocal Arts an interior designed by Furness and Hewitt gives voice to an exquisite space
Architecture New Book Claims PAFA As Catalyst For Modern Design In his new book, “First Modern,” historian George E. Thomas asserts that Frank Furness opened the door to Modernism in 1876 with his design of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Joe Brin walks us through the architectural brilliance of the nation’s first art school with this review
