Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
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Historic Boyd Theatre Marquee At Risk As Owner Seeks to Modernize Philadelphia Landmark
The Boyd Theatre has survived closure, a preservation battle, and the demolition of most of its auditorium, but now its iconic marquee may be next…
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St. John’s Baptist Church, Closed Since August 2024, to Be Transformed Into Apartments
St. John’s Baptist Church has been sold for $1 million and will be transformed into 26 apartments, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Are Philadelphia Malls Like Franklin Mall Worthy Preservation Targets?
A discussion is emerging among Philadelphia preservationists about whether malls, which are increasingly threatened with decline, deserve preservation, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. One…
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Roundhouse Reimagined Offers Ideas on Repurposing Former Police Administration Building
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and Docomomo US/Greater Philadelphia recently partnered to host Roundhouse Reimagined, a half-day symposium showcasing responses to a call for…
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New Preservation Alliance Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Historic Designation
A new report by the nonprofit Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights the economic benefits of a historic designation and its positive impact on housing…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Could Soon Designate LOVE Park’s Iconic ‘Flying Saucer’ Buildng
The Love Park Welcome Center, better known as the “flying saucer” is up to be voted as a potential addition to the Philadelphia Register of…
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Church of the Assumption in Spring Garden Faces Imminent Sheriff’s Sale
Philadelphia’s historic Church of the Assumption will be put up for sale by the Sheriff’s Office on April 4, writes Kyle Bagenstose for the Hidden…
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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 store in…
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Philadelphia Now Has a New Thematic District in the Northwest
The Philadelphia Historical Commission recently voted to approve the creation of a new thematic district in Northwest Philadelphia, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The new…
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This Historic South Philadelphia Church Will Be Repurposed Into Apartments, Event Space
The Historical Commission recently approved a plan to preserve and redevelop the historic True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church in South Philadelphia, writes Jake Blumgart for…
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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 historic 35,000-square-foot…
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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. This…
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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…
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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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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 decades,…
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