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Tracking Progress & Inaction on the 10th Anniversary of “Historic Preservation In 2020” Report
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Tracking Progress & Inaction on the 10th Anniversary of “Historic Preservation In 2020” Report

In 2009, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia released a strategic report outlining recommendations for safeguarding the city’s architectural and cultural history. Kimberly Haas sat down with the co-authors of the action plan to discuss what has, and hasn’t, been done by the City and stakeholders a decade later

After The Trocadero’s Closing, Preservationists Ponder Saving The Interior
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After The Trocadero’s Closing, Preservationists Ponder Saving The Interior

Philly’s famous Trocadero Theater closed in May after 149 years of continuous use. Protections are already in place for the facade of the building, but can the interior be saved too? Kimberly Haas takes a look

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

Op-ed: Balance Lost Buildings With Those Saved In 2018
Preservation

Op-ed: Balance Lost Buildings With Those Saved In 2018

Paul Steinke of the Preservation Alliance offers a counterpoint to our Lost Buildings of 2018 list with this opinion piece

Taking Over Area’s Largest Preservation Organization, Paul Steinke Vows “A True Alliance”
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Taking Over Area’s Largest Preservation Organization, Paul Steinke Vows “A True Alliance”

Hidden City’s editorial team sits down with Paul Steinke who officially took the helm of the Preservation Alliance For Greater Philadelphia this week

Historical Commission Approves Designation Of Art Deco Auto Showroom On Fairmount Avenue
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Historical Commission Approves Designation Of Art Deco Auto Showroom On Fairmount Avenue

1930s-era Art Deco auto showroom at 15th and Fairmount Avenue is bound for the Philadelphia Register after Historical Commission approves nomination

Blue Horizon Fights For Its Life At Historic Designation Meeting This Wednesday
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Blue Horizon Fights For Its Life At Historic Designation Meeting This Wednesday

Legendary boxing venue Blue Horizon gets ready for another round as its nomination for historic designation goes before the Philadelphia Historical Commission on Wednesday at City Hall

Preservation Alliance Launches “Places To Save” List
Preservation

Preservation Alliance Launches “Places To Save” List

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia reboots their annual “Endangered Properties” list with new “Places to Save” announcements


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