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
History Time Travel At Trader Joe’s Reveals Tuxedos & Snazzy Shoes The Shadow makes a run to Trader Joe’s where fine footwear and totally awesome 1980s tuxedos kept things classy at 2121 Market Street
History A Mid-century Mirage At 13th & Lombard The Shadow slips behind the stucco of this illusive apartment building to reveal nearly a century of commercial occupation
History Back When We Burned Trash On The Delaware River Harry K. takes us on a whirlwind exploration of Philadelphia’s notorious garbage problem, starting with the long-gone East Central Incinerator at Penn’s Landing and then sailing around the globe before returning to today’s trashy situation
