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From Flophouse to Fairfield Inn: Memories & The Makeover of a Troubled Hotel
City Life

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

Unlisted Philadelphia: Hotel Powelton
Architecture

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

Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly
Development

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

Tax Credit Turnabout Triggers Protest At New Aloft Hotel
Development

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


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