From Flophouse To Fairfield Inn: Memories & The Makeover Of A Troubled Hotel
Like a chain-smoking phoenix rising from the ashes, the infamous Parker Hotel at 13th and Spruce reopened in 2018 after major renovations and decades of decline. Hidden City contributor Stacia Friedman takes a look back at the former transient hotel with memories of her grandparents' pharmacy next door > more
Unlisted Philadelphia: Hotel Powelton
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 Black Bottom landmark with ties to beer, Albert Barnes, and American jazz legends > more
Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly
The old Hilton Inn on Packer Avenue makes way for Philly's next casino. Michael Bixler has the story > more
Tax Credit Turnabout Triggers Protest At New Aloft Hotel
No restaurant, no jobs, no explanation. Community activist groups want to know why $33 million in Federal and State tax credits and grants were awarded to renovate the Liberty Title Building for new Aloft hotel. GroJLart has the story > more
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