The historic spires of St. Laurentius in Fishtown are headed for demolition
With permits officially issued, dismantling of the landmark — once considered for a potential apartment rehab — is expected to begin in November.
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Temple Bagel Hut’s charming red-and-white awnings replaced with dull, flat gray
Another Philly building with character succumbs to a standard look.
Strawberry Mansion’s famous John Coltrane house named ‘at risk,’ boosting chance for survival
It’s already a National Historic Landmark, but is still in danger of decay.
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Historic Northern Savings Fund building is now a gorgeous Di Bruno catering space
The Frank Furness-designed bank on Spring Garden has new life as "Banca."
This historic North Philly church needs $7 million in repairs. Can its ‘mother tiger’ reverend find a way?
Things are so bad at the Church of the Advocate that the ceiling is literally falling down.
Historic Philly Underground Railroad stop that freed 9,000 slaves is saved from brink of collapse
The Robert Purvis House is being repaired despite the property owner’s inaction.
Developers are trying to turn the Liberty Bell foundry into a hotel
Some 20k Brits signed petitions against the proposed mixed-use tourist attraction.
Philly to boost historic preservation with comprehensive survey and developer incentives
There's still no plans to hire a public archaeologist.
Philly’s black burial grounds and the battle for preservation
Could a city-funded archaeologist help avoid development tension?
A former Underground Railroad stop is on the brink of collapse in Spring Garden
The city alleges the property owner has been neglectful for years, ignoring their orders to protect the house.
54 apartments are about to replace the historic Royal Theater
The South Street West icon's facade will be preserved.