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KieranTimberlake's renovation of Ortlieb Bottling House underway
We know the Philadelphia firm KieranTimberlake for its high-minded contemporary design projects - from universities across the country to the future…
1940s Paul Cret pachyderm house now home to children's zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo has a new, old attraction. In one of the zoo’s largest undertakings to date, the 1940s era Paul…
Family Court redevelopment to balance hospitality use with historic fabric
The Family Court Building's days as a court are waning, and a process is underway to select a developer to convert…
FringeArts' conversion of pump house is progressing
The corner of Race Street and Delaware Avenue has been abuzz with construction activity for months now, as FringeArts works to…
Caring for the Vanna Venturi House like it's family
It is a rare thing to live in a modern landmark, much less a groundbreaking postmodern masterwork by Robert Venturi, but…
Nix federal building in need of repair
Market East's historic Robert N.C. Nix Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse could get a needed facelift thanks to a $3.416 million…
Preservation hardship rule revisions on hold
After being dropped from the Historical Commission’s agenda last month, proposed rule changes to the city’s preservation hardship regulations remain on…
New Police headquarters in West Philly means sale for Roundhouse, Health Department buildings
It's looking ever-more likekly that someday the historic Provident Mutual Life Insurance Building at 46th and Market streets will become a…
2013 Preservation Achievement Award Honorees
From historic trees to tile roofs, from the Navy Yard to Nicetown, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia has announced 21…
Saving the SS United States on CBS [video]
In case you missed it while sleeping in yesterday morning, efforts to Save the SS United States from the scrap heap…
Preservation Hardship Primer
From the ongoing saga of the Penn-owned property at 40th and Pine to the meandering case of Church of the Assumption…
2012 Endangered Properties List: Philly Modern, breweries, Family Court, and tax credits
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia released its 10th Annual Endangered Properties List [pdf] today, which includes three city-owned buildings, our dwindling…
Stay of Demolition for Church of the Assumption
Barring some Act of God, the Church of the Assumption will live to see 2013. At a hearing Tuesday, the very…
Last ditch Assumption appeal | Seaport Museum plans overhaul | Fralinger fire | Indie bookstores faring well | Farewell Market West smut
The Penn's Landing Marina. | Eyes on the Street Flickr group Good morning, Streeters. Wasn't it strange to see Philly looking…
December 10-14: Environments of Memory | Fishtown archaeology | PAFA After Dark: Made in America | South Philly Fun Ride
Michael Walsh: Environments of Memory Tuesday, December 11, 4-5:30pm. PennDesign, Architectural Archives, Fine Arts Library, 34th between Walnut and Spruce. Join…
Church of the Assumption demo update, look inside | Bike share coming soon | Philly Painting defense | Arab business growth | Walnut water main break
Church of the Assumption's twin spires. | Eyes on the Street Flickr groupGood morning, Streeters. Here’s your Monday morning Buzz:…
Callowhill Neighbors appeal Assumption demo | New waterfront zoning in 2013 | 245 hybrid buses replacing diesel | Market West smut duo closes
Good morning, Streeters. Happy Thursday. Today’s City Council agenda [pdf] includes votes on the city’s Complete Streets legislation and residential parking…
Demolition for Church of the Assumption | Preventing demo of Bunting House | Wilde Yarn Mill residential reuse | Council shouldn't diminish, politicize community role in zoning
Good morning Streeters. Today promises to be even more spring-like than yesterday, so get out and enjoy the day before it…
William Penn Foundation ousts Nowak | Convention Center privatization | parking minimums for North Central | Variances for 40th and Pine | Dox Thrash mural lost
Good morning, Streeters and happy Thursday. Yesterday morning, the Business Journal broke the surprising news Jeremy Nowak was ousted from the…
