Asset 2

Preservation

South Philly Church Protected, While Saloon Hangs in the Balance

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

Preservation

Germantown Cottage and Mount Airy Bank Added to the Philadelphia Register

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

Preservation

Sun Ra House, Hosiery Mill, and Roxborough Historic District Added to the Local Register

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

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