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New Exhibition Maps the History of North Philadelphia
History

New Exhibition Maps the History of North Philadelphia

Temple University’s Special Collections Research Center illustrates the evolution of a neighborhood through photographs and archival materials

Charles Library Charts a Vital Course for Campus Connectivity
Architecture

Charles Library Charts a Vital Course for Campus Connectivity

Philadelphia’s architectural event of 2019 goes to Charles Library at Temple University. Michael Bixler takes us inside

A Fond Farewell To Paley Library At Temple University
Photography

A Fond Farewell To Paley Library At Temple University

Paley Library closed its doors to the public on Thursday after serving Temple University for 53 years. Michael Bixler says goodbye to the mid-century modern library with this photo essay

Under Construction: Charles Library At Temple University
Photography

Under Construction: Charles Library At Temple University

Something Snøhetta this ways comes. Michael Bixler takes us to the quad at Temple University where its new library is currently taking shape

When The United Nations Almost Chose Philly For Its HQ
Photography

When The United Nations Almost Chose Philly For Its HQ

With the news of Philly losing Amazon HQ2 to New York and D.C., the Historical Society of Pennsylvania takes us back to 1945 when the City nearly convinced the United Nations to built its headquarters in Fairmount Park

New Book Gives Insight Into Uncovering Philly History
History

New Book Gives Insight Into Uncovering Philly History

Mickey Herr sits down with author and Philly historian extraordinaire Kenneth Finkel to discuss his new book, “Insight Philadelphia”

The Philadelphia Rowhouse: Its Past And Its Future
Architecture

The Philadelphia Rowhouse: Its Past And Its Future

Contributor Hilary Jay dives deep into the evolution and politics of contemporary row house design with Interface Studio Architects

Testing The Gentrification Narrative At Temple University
Development

Testing The Gentrification Narrative At Temple University

Development and displacement go hand-in-hand, but every situation is unique and gentrification isn’t always an entirely accurate assessment. Contributor David Hilbert takes a look at the North Philadelphia neighborhood surrounding Temple University where new construction for student housing is putting pressure on long time residents


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