Preservation The Crowning Glory Of Christ Church’s Steeple Comes Down For Restoration In Old City, Christ Church's 265-year-old weathervane come down from the steeple to undergo restoration. Kimberly Haas has the ...
History Philadelphia’s Forgotten Forebears: How Pennsylvania Erased The Lenape From Local History In this poignant essay Dan Shurley looks at the mistreatment of the Lenape in Pennsylvania and how historic Philadelphia still manages to misrepresent and largely ignore the city's native ...
Preservation Op-Ed: Painted Bride Art Center Mosaic A Lesson In Limits To Historic Designation Last fall the Philadelphia Historical Commission declined to legally protect a colorful mosaic, nominated by Philadelphia's Magic Garden, on the exterior of Painted Bride Arts Center in Old City. In this editorial Sharon Barr opines ...
History Rare Collection Of Early American Flags Explores The Evolution Of Old Glory An antique flag dealer teamed up with the Museum of the American Revolution to put our nation's Stars and Stripes into perspective with "A New Constellation: A Collection of 13 Star Flags." Virginia Lindak has ...
Preservation Arson & Archway Raise Awareness Of A 19th Century Architect Pauline Miller takes us on a journey from Old City to Mount Moriah Cemetery where the work of architect Stephen Decatur Button struggles for longevity ...
Art & Design Design Coalition Aims To Bridge The Old-New Divide Move over Miami, the Philadelphia Design District is getting ready for some time in the spotlight. The coalition of gallery owners, artisans, and tech startups want to transform Old City into a hive of contemporary ...
History Big Gun Bollards & Philly’s Lost Street Cannons Harry K. takes us on an exploration of the cannons that once graced Philadelphia's landscape, many of which were used as street fenders for 150 ...
Preservation Repeating History In Old City After Chestnut Street Fire Tyler Putman takes a look at the recent fire that ravaged 239 Chestnut Street and its long-gone neighbor the Jayne Building, a mid-19th century skyscraper that suffered a similar ...
