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Fate In Balance, Historical Commission To Hear Boyd Theater Case Friday
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Fate In Balance, Historical Commission To Hear Boyd Theater Case Friday

Preservation advocates had hoped an anonymous donor’s offer to purchase the historic Boyd Theater would save its stunning Art Deco auditorium. But iPic Theaters has continued to fight for its plan to install eight movie screens and an Italian restaurant in the building

Rally To Save The Boyd Tuesday
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Rally To Save The Boyd Tuesday

With a cinema chain’s proposal to redevelop the Boyd Theater by destroying its epic art deco auditorium, the Friends of the Boyd will host a public rally to save the theater on Tuesday, December 10, at 11:30AM

Charting What’s Next At The Royal Theater—Again
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Charting What’s Next At The Royal Theater—Again

With an Act 135 petition to give conservatorship to developer Ori Feibush looming and a state grant gone, Universal Companies’ drive to redevelop the Royal Theater has a renewed urgency. Bradley Maule talks with project adviser Carl Dranoff and others about the challenges ahead, after a Monday night public meeting

Praisin’ The Trane
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Praisin’ The Trane

Though he’s been gone nearly 50 years, John Coltrane’s legacy has never been larger in his adopted hometown. Two events, one this week in Brewerytown and one next month at IHouse, help to maintain his profile—and preserve his home

And The 2013 Nominees For Historic Designation Are . . .
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And The 2013 Nominees For Historic Designation Are . . .

The Philadelphia Historical Commission will next Wednesday review 15 buildings across the city in consideration for historic designation. Christopher Mote examines the nominations

At Coltrane House, Getting Closer To The Dream
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At Coltrane House, Getting Closer To The Dream

Giant steps taken toward the next phase in the life of the Coltrane House. Following both a neighborhood workshop and a professional charrette, Christopher Mote examines what’s next

Deal Reached On Development At Episcopal Cathedral
Preservation

Deal Reached On Development At Episcopal Cathedral

Move paves way for tower at 38th and Chestnut–and continued preservation of historic church

Developer’s “Hardship” Claim To Be Made Easier Under Proposed New Historical Commission Rules
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Developer’s “Hardship” Claim To Be Made Easier Under Proposed New Historical Commission Rules

Preservation advocates are furious at the changes, which will be submitted by Historical Commission executive director Jonathan Farnham on Friday


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