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Preservation

Two New Historic Districts and More Added to the Philadelphia Register

Celia Jailer has this report from the April 2022 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

Preservation

LGBTQ and African American Landmarks Added to the Philadelphia Register

Celia Jailer has the news from the March 2022 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

Preservation

DeLong Building, New Deal Mural, and More Added to the Philadelphia Register

Celia Jailer has the news from the February 2022 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

Preservation

Falls Bridge and Seven Locations Added to the Philadelphia Register

Celia Jailer gives a full report on the January 2022 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

Photography

In Remembrance of Our Lady of the Rosary

A beloved, West Philadelphia landmark was demolished this summer by Boys Latin Charter School following the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s decision to deny historic designation. Photographer Matthew Christopher takes us inside the grand church in its final days

Preservation

Whistleblower Accuses Mayor of Manipulating Preservation Process

A former member of the Philadelphia Historical Commission claims he was directed by the Kenney Administration to vote against historic nominations

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

Preservation

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