Save the Date for a Celebration of Interiors Bill
On January 26, 5:30pm, the Preservation Alliance will host a reception to celebrate the passage of City Council Bill No. 080527. The bill, which was sponsored by Councilman Bill Green, authorizes the Philadelphia Historical Commission to place eligible historic interiors on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. The Alliance actively supported the bill and commends Councilman Green and his staff for their persistence in promoting this important advancement of historic preservation law in Philadelphia. Details of this celebration to be announced.
Tuesday, January 26
5:30-7:00pm
Hyatt at the Bellevue
19th Floor - Cliveden Room
Broad and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia
This is event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
To register: info@preservationalliance.com or 215.546.1146 x3.
Eligible interiors are those that are open to the public as part of normal business operations or were designed originally to be open to the public. Interiors of private residential spaces are specifically excluded. The Historical Commission approved revised rules and regulations regarding procedures for nominating historic interiors in December 2009. After review by the City Records Department, the measure will go into effect on approximately February 1, 2010.
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