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Designation Committee to Review Jewelers’ Row as Demolition Proceeds
Preservation

Designation Committee to Review Jewelers’ Row as Demolition Proceeds

Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the December meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Legendary Jazz Landmark and Keystone Battery up for Historic Designation Consideration
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Legendary Jazz Landmark and Keystone Battery up for Historic Designation Consideration

Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the November meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Op-Ed: Painted Bride Art Center Mosaic A Lesson In Limits To Historic Designation
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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 that the decision was the right one and unpacks the thorny issues of designating public artwork and ownership rights

Italian-American Heritage & Industrial Landmarks Go Under Review For Historic Designation Recommendation
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Italian-American Heritage & Industrial Landmarks Go Under Review For Historic Designation Recommendation

Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the June meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches
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Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches

Starr Herr-Cardillo has the details on local register nominations up for consideration at the April meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Interior Of 30th Street Station To Be Considered For Historic Designation
Preservation

Interior Of 30th Street Station To Be Considered For Historic Designation

Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the March meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Op-Ed: Streamlining The City’s Preservation Procedures Would Benefit All
Preservation

Op-Ed: Streamlining The City’s Preservation Procedures Would Benefit All

In this opinion piece Kenny Grono shares his perspective as a general contractor and remodeling specialist with a few ideas on how the City can untangle the red tape that undermines historic preservation

Demolition Proposal For Chinatown Landmark Triggers Public Outcry
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Demolition Proposal For Chinatown Landmark Triggers Public Outcry

A demolition permit application for the former Chinese Cultural and Community Center on 10th Street provokes confusion and anger. Michael Bixler has the news


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