Tag: Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

1617 Walnut Street in Center City PhiladelphiaRetail

Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Gets Approval

Less than a month after Nike submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to propose the first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight…

Disston House.Real Estate

Another Historic North Philadelphia Mansion To Be Sold Off By Father Divine’s Peace Mission

Father Divine’s Peace Mission is auctioning off another notable property in North Philadelphia’s mansion district, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The…

Construction

Pearl Properties Prepares To Construct New 50-Story Apartment Tower in Rittenhouse Square

Pearl Properties is preparing to start work on a new 50-story apartment tower in Rittenhouse Square, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal…

Pier 40 in South Philadelphia.Manufacturing

Two Historic South Philadelphia Piers Are Starting a New Chapter

Real estate firm Tower Investments acquired Piers 38 and 40 from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority over a year ago and efforts to preserve them…

Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church in PhiladelphiaHistoric

New $1 Million Grant Will Help Secure Philly’s Black Sacred Spaces

A new grant program will go toward aiding Philadelphia’s Black houses of worship to maintain their historic buildings and serve their communities, writes Kimberly…

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Center City's Iconic Roundhouse Building Nears Historic Preservation Status

The Roundhouse at 7th and Race Street in Center City East, a building that served as the Philadelphia Police Department’s headquarters for almost six…