History Bigotry in the Quaker City and the Burning of Pennsylvania Hall Amy Cohen recounts the abolitionists who built Philadelphia’s “Temple of Free Discussion” and the ignorance that burned it down
History Archaic Expectations: Freeing Female Roles From A Dollhouse In Society Hill In this essay Mickey Herr examines women’s roles and social norms through the history of a dollhouse spanning seven generations
History Queen of The Rats: How One Female Scientist Colonized The Modern Lab Mickey Herr takes a look at the Wistar Rat, a true Philly original, and the groundbreaking female biologist that helped standardize science
Preservation Frances Anne Wister: Philadelphia’s Patron Saint of Historic Preservation In honor of Women’s History Month, Mickey Herr pays tribute to Frances Anne Wister, Philadelphia’s first historic preservation activist
History Ralston Center Celebrates 200 Years Of Senior Care Ralston Center, a former Victorian residence for aging women on Chestnut Street, commemorates 200 years of service for the elderly with wellness programs and community outreach. Karen Chernick has the story
History Colonial Dames? Yes, Still Active (And Growing) On Latimer Street Contributor Karen Chernick checks in at the Pennsylvania headquarters of the Colonial Dames of America where the Spirit of ’76 is alive and kicking
Architecture In Somerton, Suffragists’ Vision Lives On In Northeast Philadelphia, the spirit of the suffrage movement lives on at Cranaleith. The late Victorian home was designed by architect Minerva Parker Nichols for both a family home and a meeting place for women’s rights activists during the late 19th century. The property is now home to the Sisters of Mercy and the Cranaleith Spiritual Center. Contributor Sarah Kennedy gives us the tour
Architecture Minerva Parker Nichols: Architect Of Gender Equality In this second installment of our three-part series on the life and work of groundbreaking female architect Minerva Parker Nichols we trace the origins and apex of her brief, dynamic career
