Reaching For The Heavens At Cret’s Tower Of Chimes
Turn a corner in Philadelphia and you will eventually run into a building or bridge designed by Paul Phillipe Cret. Celebrated for his broad, arched infrastructure and Neoclassical landmarks, not much is discussed of his cemetery architecture. Contributor Brian Horne takes a trip out to Montgomery County where a 172-foot tower designed by Cret sends a memorial park reaching towards the sky > more
Inside The Empty, Gilded Halls Of Elkins Estate
Photographer Kris Catherine gives an exclusive look inside the opulent mansions of Elkins Estate > more
Divine Lorraine Gets Go-Ahead From Architecture Committee
Blumenfeld gets design approval for Divine Lorraine reuse, reduced NIMBYism in Chestnut Hill, “toughest stretch” yet of Schuylkill River Trail opens, and ZBA stays true to height limits in Fishtown > more
A Preservation Win & (Probable) Loss For Fishtown
El-side banks to be redeveloped by Onion Flats, Core Realty wants to demolish the Edward Corner Building, The Palmer to open next month, and some examples of surprising wildlife in Philly > more
In Search Of The Source
As gorgeous a landscape as the Wissahickon Creek carves through Philadelphia, it couldn't possibly begin its journey to the Schuylkill as an inlet from a shopping mall parking lot. Could it? Brad Maule heads to the suburbs to find out > more
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