History He Sees You When You’re Sleeping, He Knows When You’re Awake: Christmas and Counterterrorism at the Quartermaster Depot Sarah Kennedy takes us to the Quartermaster Depot in South Philly where a Christmas factory outlet and a surveillance center make strange neighbors
History In Germantown, Echoes of Industrial History Resonate in New Development Redevelopment of Golaski Laboratories on Wayne Avenue is now underway. Jacob Downs explores the history of the company and the groundbreaking industrialist who founded it.
Development Historic Grounds of Lindenwold Castle Under Siege In March 2019, bulldozers began tearing into the grounds of Lindenwold Castle in Ambler, built with the profits from an asbestos factory. High end housing and a luxury retirement community is planned for the site.
Architecture Unlisted Philadelphia: Germania Turnverein/Knitter’s Hall 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 Kensington corner with ties to German immigration and a powerful hosiery union
History Ghosts of an Umbrella Empire Still Haunt North Philly In Strawberry Mansion, an industrial history is recovered from decay and rubble
Preservation A Reconstructionist Synagogue Weaves Itself Into Manayunk’s Industrial Fabric The congregation of Mishkan Shalom promotes sanctuary and social reform inside a 137-year-old textile mill on Freeland Avenue. Scotty Meiser has the story
Preservation Historic Maritime Landmark Under Threat After Construction Mishap Deferred maintenance and a construction error endangers Edward Corner warehouse, one of the waterfront’s last prominent reminders of Philadelphia’s shipping history. Starr Herr Cardillo has the details
History In Northeast Philadelphia, A Rich History Of Train Tracks And Acquisitions Ed Duffy give us a panoramic view of railroad history in Northeast Philadelphia with this longform essay
