Updates from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Two recent newsletters from the National Trust for Historic Preservation:
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Judge: Old City’s Painted Bride can’t be sold for condos
The Painted Bride Art Center can’t sell its Old City home because of the building’s “priceless” mural facade, designed by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
3 weeks ago
Painted Bride goes to court to sell its distinctive building
In the final step to sell the structure, which will likely also mean destroying an Isaiah Zagar mosaic, the Bride faced pushback.
1 month ago
Philadelphia moves toward legalizing granny flats in historic buildings
A measure allowing these “accessory dwelling units” (ADUs) on historically designated properties won approval Tuesday from the city’s Planning Commission.
2 months ago