A Fine And Public Space: Preservationists Revive Philadelphia’s Historic Cemeteries As Vibrant Spaces For The Living
New life is blooming at Philadelphia's historic cemeteries. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the story > more
Arson & Archway Raise Awareness Of A 19th Century Architect
Pauline Miller takes us on a journey from Old City to Mount Moriah Cemetery where the work of architect Stephen Decatur Button struggles for longevity > more
Cret Exhibition Captures Vibrations Of The City
Illustrator Ben Leech enlivens the dying art of architectural drawing with his exhibition, "Cret Illustrated: Revisiting a Philadelphia Icon in Sketches," at Woodlands Cemetery. Michael Bixler has the preview > more
Reaching For The Heavens At Cret’s Tower Of Chimes
Turn a corner in Philadelphia and you will eventually run into a building or bridge designed by Paul Phillipe Cret. Celebrated for his broad, arched infrastructure and Neoclassical landmarks, not much is discussed of his cemetery architecture. Contributor Brian Horne takes a trip out to Montgomery County where a 172-foot tower designed by Cret sends a memorial park reaching towards the sky > more
Restoration Project Gives New Life To Ben Franklin’s Grave
Benjamin Franklin's tombstone gets some desperately needed TLC. Tyler Horst has the story > more
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