Preservation Not Fade Away? The Aesthetic Debate Behind Preserving Ghost Signs Philly ghost sign aficionado Jordan Keiffer discusses the merits of both saving historic advertisements and surrendering them to the sands of time
Preservation Former Firehouse Saved by a Sparkling Renovation An elegant adaptive reuse project rescues Engine 10 from the brink of destruction
Preservation Inside One of the “Coolest” Houses in South Philly On Federal Street, a antiques collector finds domestic bliss after converting an industrial walk-in freezer and auto garage into a cozy home
Photography Abandoned Navy Hangar Prepares For Final Battle A demolition study for the Mustin Field Seaplane Hangar at the Navy Yard puts a structural engineering landmark on notice. Michael Bixler takes us inside
History For The Birds: An Ode To Philly’s Old Goose Signs Harry K. reminisces about the Bicentennial-era bridge signs that still point the way to the Delaware River
Preservation Two New Historic Districts And Grand Court Protected Historical Commission says “yes” to 17 new additions to the local register. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the news
Photography A Buzzy New Beginning For Poth Brewing Company Before renovations begin, Michael Bixler takes us inside the remains of Poth Brewing Company with this photo essay
Preservation Old Iron Works In Logan Square To Face The Wrecking Ball When the housing bubble burst and the recession hit in 2007, plans to convert Creswell Iron Works on Cherry Street into apartments tanked. The quaint collection of industrial buildings is now headed for demolition. Michael Bixler has the details
