Unraveling Myths About Philly’s Pioneering African American Architect
Amy Cohen separates fact from fiction surrounding one of Philadelphia's most famous architects, Julian Francis Abele > more
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 > more
The Artful Side Of Louis Magaziner & The Pow Wow Club
Amy Cohen unearths the history of the Pow Wow Club, a pre-WWII Jewish literary society that became a labor of love for one of Philly's most prolific 20th century architects > more
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
Building A Better Future With Bright Common
Hidden City editor Michael Bixler catches up with sustainable architect Jeremy Avellino to talk climate change, deep energy retrofits, and the power of passive house building. > more
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