Tag: preservation
Racing the clock to save historic buildings, Philadelphia will hire two new preservationists
As part of an effort to save more historic buildings from the wrecking ball, the city is investing in the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
2 years ago
Sigma Studios, birthplace of the Philly Sound, wins spot on city’s historic register
The Philadelphia Historical Commission voted unanimously to add Sigma Studios to the local Register of Historic Places.
3 years ago
St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown lives — Historical Commission delays demolition vote
A bitterly fought-over Fishtown icon will survive at least another month after heated debate over whether the crumbling landmark can be saved.
4 years ago
Why do we save white monuments and let Black history rot?
People damaged historic buildings in the aftermath of protest. Let’s not mourn. Instead, think about the values and stories we tell with our architecture.
4 years ago
N.J. in landmark deal to acquire 1,400 acres of premium open space
Conservationists ebullient after long fight to preserve biologically diverse Holly Farm lands.
4 years ago
Listen to a live conversation between Philly developer Ori Feibush, Paul Farber of Monument Lab, preservationist Faye Anderson and artist Karyn Olivier.
5 years ago
Listen 65:21Painted Bride goes to court to sell its distinctive building
In the final step to sell the structure, which will likely also mean destroying an Isaiah Zagar mosaic, the Bride faced pushback.
5 years ago
23-year-old superfan wins protections for West Philly ‘gingerbread houses’
For recent Penn undergraduate Corey Loftus, who graduated in 2018, the vulnerability of these iconic structures is a disaster waiting to happen.
5 years ago
Returning the swamp: Land donation aims to restore Delaware wetland
Wildlife conservationists say more of Delaware’s native species will be protected, thanks to a recent donation of land.
6 years ago