Architecture Symposium Shines a Light on the Philadelphia Rowhouse Philly’s most common building type is the subject of “Rowhouse City: History and Adaptation in Philadelphia”
Development Homeowners Pay The Price When New Construction Damages Neighboring Rows Owners of row houses are left with little recourse when demolition and new construction causes structural damage to their homes. Starr Herr-Cardillo takes a look at a growing citywide problem
Art & Design New Exhibit Invites Visitors Inside The Life Of Rowhouses “Rowhouse Workshop,” an exhibition devoted to the culture of Philly’s most iconic residential form, opens on Friday, June 7 at Cherry Street Pier. Michael Bixler has the details
History On Spruce Street, A Symphony Of Fading History Contributor Rob McClung opens the door of 1617 Spruce, where the Philadelphia Musical Academy once filled the street with the sounds of classical music
Art & Design PhillyRow Project Colors The Row House With Love The PhillyRow project brings pride and connection to neighborhood row house design with a coloring book for kids and an interpretive research exhibition. Tyler Horst has the story
History A Row House Full of Romance at Yerkes Wedding Salon Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and affection is in the air. If you want to make it legal, Yerkes Wedding Salon on Baltimore Pike offers everlasting matrimony for only $100. Contributor Kyrie Greenberg has this endearing story about a civil ceremony business that has been fast tracking couples looking to get hitched for over 100 years
Architecture Rooftop Paradise: A Nautical-Inspired Deck on the Parkway Is this the coolest deck in the city? Take an exclusive peek at the nautical-inspired rooftop deck of furniture designer Jim Trachtenberg, which boasts flawless views of the Fourth of July fireworks over the Art Museum.
Preservation Dead Men Speaking With the help of the New York Times, Popkin talks existential doubt, preservation, and Chicago’s bold vision for its future
