Preservation
The arts group vs. the artist: Court arguments heard in Painted Bride appeal
A Philadelphia judge blocked the sale of Painted Bride’s building, citing protection of an ‘irreplaceable’ mosaic. The case is in Commonwealth Court now.
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Eyes on the Street
A holistic approach is necessary for Philadelphia to create a more equitable historical preservation process, writes grassroots preservationist Dana Fedeli.
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Developer who wants to turn Sigma Studios into condos wins delay at Historical Commission
In addition to hosting Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Sigma Studios is where Philadelphia International Records – the Gamble, Huff, and Bell label – got its start.
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K. Hovnanian drops plan to build 67 townhouses by Underground Railroad site
The homebuilding company did not say why it was no longer considering the Plymouth Meeting location, which includes three historic structures and wetlands.
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Fishtown fought to save St. Laurentius church’s twin spires for 6 years. The neighborhood just lost.
Citing imminent danger of collapse, the Philadelphia Historical Commission recommended the demolition of St. Laurentius church’s twin spires.
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For rent: Apartments under the ‘Eiffel Tower of Kensington’ — a giant milk bottle
Rents in the iconic former dairy will start at $925 for a studio and $1,750 for a two-bedroom.
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Eyes on the Street
Contro Colombo: It’s time to honor our Italian ancestors by removing racist monuments
Not all Italian Americans want statues of Christopher Columbus to represent their familial history.
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Eyes on the Street
Why do majority-white city commissions pick the Philly history saved and celebrated?
The Philadelphia Historical Commission and Philadelphia Art Commission – are the legacy of systemic racism and racial exclusion.
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‘I know the power of water’: Artist, caretaker of historic Darby inn narrowly escapes flooding
Delia King is among the 100 Delco residents displaced by Tropical Storm Isaias. “One day you’re fine,” she said. “The next day — boom — it’s gone.”
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The Philadelphia Tribune
Robeson House awarded $135K grant to hire director
The West Philadelphia institution will receive a $135,000 grant to help cover the new director’s salary and the costs of searching for the new full-time director.
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St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown lives — Historical Commission delays demolition vote
A bitterly fought-over Fishtown icon will survive at least another month after heated debate over whether the crumbling landmark can be saved.
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A moment of reckoning: What histories do our monuments commemorate?
Amidst the weeks of protests, an old conversation has gained new traction: what do we do with our monuments to slaveholders and other problematic historical figures?
Air Date: July 2, 2020
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Black Futures Campaign is crowdfunding $100,000 to buy Dox Thrash house
The group behind the campaign wants to buy the Black artist’s house and transform it into a creative hub for North Philadelphia.
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Eyes on the Street
Why do we save white monuments and let Black history rot?
People damaged historic buildings in the aftermath of protest. Let’s not mourn. Instead, think about the values and stories we tell with our architecture.
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Eyes on the Street
I am a preservationist. This pandemic reminded me to see Philly’s ‘miracles’
Preservationist Paul Steinke rediscovers the wondrous yet fragile beauty of his West Philadelphia neighborhood, taking readers to 8 Garden Court sites.
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