History Ghosts Signs of Philadelphia: Machines and Bread in Olde Kensington Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, an industrious intersection at 5th Street and Montgomery Avenue
Preservation Demolition Permit Issued for Armour & Company’s Stock Depot in Callowhill Another piece of Philadelphia’s rich industrial history faces the wrecking ball
Preservation Cultural Landmark in Byberry Added to the Philadelphia Register Kimberly Haas has this report from the September 2023 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission
Development Fitler Club at 2400 Market a Study in Contrasts A private lifestyle club on the Schuylkill River blends industrial heritage with high-end design
Preservation How Sweet It Is: Old Ice Cream Factory Now Specializes in Saving History The Conservation Center for Arts & Historic Artifacts, an early pioneer in preserving printed material, has called Fitler Square home since 1984
Development Construction Permits Issued for Willow Steam Plant A mixed-use residential project could transform one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive industrial landmarks
History Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Steinmetz Marble Works in Callowhill Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, a rock-solid stone mason on Ridge Avenue
History Manayunk Mill Now an Oasis of Visual Arts Canton Mills was a textile powerhouse in the late 1800s. Today it is a hive of creative activity
