Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches
Starr Herr-Cardillo has the details on local register nominations up for consideration at the April meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's Designation Committee > more
Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly
The old Hilton Inn on Packer Avenue makes way for Philly's next casino. Michael Bixler has the story > more
Unlisted Philadelphia: Banca Bozzelli
Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a priceless Italian-American landmark in the heart of Bella Vista. > more
Vitality Of Immigration Lives On In The Italian Market
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania gives us a glimpse into the origins of the Italian Market, an evolving immigration legacy that is alive and thriving today > more
“Star Doors” Take Center Stage In A City Of Rows
Like the human eye, exterior doors can be a portal into the soul of a row house. Ashley Hahn drops in with the backstory on “star doors,” a singular piece of Philadelphia charm > more
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