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New Book ‘Philadelphia’s Strawbridge & Clothier: From Our Family to Yours’ Takes Readers Back To a Different Time in East Market Street’s History
Philadelphia’s Strawbridge & Clothier: From Our Family to Yours, a new book by Margaret Strawbridge Butterworth, takes the readers back to the time when Philadelphia’s…
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New Book Looks at Processes That Enabled Penn, Drexel to Dramatically Reshape Parts of West Philadelphia, University City
A new book by Laura Wolf-Power titled “University City: History, Race, and Community in the Era of the Innovation District,” looks at the processes that…
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Fairmount Park is Home to a Japanese Oasis
Among the many Colonial and Federal-style mansions in Fairmount Park, there is a hidden architectural gem that even many longtime locals do not know exists,…
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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 Haas…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Announces Six New Designations, One Demolition
During its most recent meeting in October, the Philadelphia Historical Commission designated six new buildings to the local Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly Haas…
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The Philadelphia Roundup — Stories on Housing, Parties and More
Philadelphia isn’t without its share of interesting stories about various people, properties, and happenings across all parts of the city. Here are some of the…
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Byberry Landmark Added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Historical Commission has added the Byberry Store located in far Northeast Philadelphia near Bucks County to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Adds Five African-American-related Landmarks to Local Register
In August, the Philadelphia Historical Commission approved six new landmarks for the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, and five of them showcase diverse aspects of…
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Celebration Marks Start of Transformation of North Broad Street PECO Showroom Into Youth Trade School
A groundbreaking celebration last month marked the start of a $25 million redevelopment project that will turn the old PECO appliance showroom on Broad Street…
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