Hidden City Philadelphia
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Hidden City Philadelphia fosters public dialogue by exploring the intersection of people and place, and the tension between the past and the possible future.
Restoration Role Model: The Bellevue
South Broad Street's grand dame dazzles with a faithful renovation.
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South Broad Street's grand dame dazzles with a faithful renovation.
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June 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Restoration Role Model: The Bellevue
South Broad Street's grand dame dazzles with a faithful renovation.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/06/rest...
South Broad Street's grand dame dazzles with a faithful renovation.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/06/rest...
A New Exhibition Reveals the Material Culture of Our Revolutionary City
Maps, muskets, punch bowls, and other rare ephemera are currently on view at the American Philosophical Society Museum.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/06/a-ne...
Maps, muskets, punch bowls, and other rare ephemera are currently on view at the American Philosophical Society Museum.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/06/a-ne...
June 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A New Exhibition Reveals the Material Culture of Our Revolutionary City
Maps, muskets, punch bowls, and other rare ephemera are currently on view at the American Philosophical Society Museum.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/06/a-ne...
Maps, muskets, punch bowls, and other rare ephemera are currently on view at the American Philosophical Society Museum.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/06/a-ne...
The Revolution Will Not Be Alphabetized: Saying Goodbye to Philly's Lettered Bus Route System
As SEPTA implements its "Bus Revolution," Keshler Thibert takes a look back at the origins of the city's mass transit designation network.
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As SEPTA implements its "Bus Revolution," Keshler Thibert takes a look back at the origins of the city's mass transit designation network.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/the-...
May 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Revolution Will Not Be Alphabetized: Saying Goodbye to Philly's Lettered Bus Route System
As SEPTA implements its "Bus Revolution," Keshler Thibert takes a look back at the origins of the city's mass transit designation network.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/the-...
As SEPTA implements its "Bus Revolution," Keshler Thibert takes a look back at the origins of the city's mass transit designation network.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/the-...
New PATCO Station Renovations Cap Franklin Square’s Revival. Will It Last This Time?
Kyle Bagenstose explores 300+ years of highs and lows at Philadelphia's most under-appreciated square.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/new-...
Kyle Bagenstose explores 300+ years of highs and lows at Philadelphia's most under-appreciated square.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New PATCO Station Renovations Cap Franklin Square’s Revival. Will It Last This Time?
Kyle Bagenstose explores 300+ years of highs and lows at Philadelphia's most under-appreciated square.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/new-...
Kyle Bagenstose explores 300+ years of highs and lows at Philadelphia's most under-appreciated square.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/new-...
Today on our website: Preservation Advocates Raise Alarm on $158M in Proposed Trump Funding Cuts
State Historic Preservation Offices across the country will lose crucial financial resources if a federal bill is passed to axe NPS’s Historic Preservation Fund.
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State Historic Preservation Offices across the country will lose crucial financial resources if a federal bill is passed to axe NPS’s Historic Preservation Fund.
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May 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today on our website: Preservation Advocates Raise Alarm on $158M in Proposed Trump Funding Cuts
State Historic Preservation Offices across the country will lose crucial financial resources if a federal bill is passed to axe NPS’s Historic Preservation Fund.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/hist...
State Historic Preservation Offices across the country will lose crucial financial resources if a federal bill is passed to axe NPS’s Historic Preservation Fund.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/hist...
Philadelphia's “Cardboard Genius” Takes Center Stage in a New Exhibition
The brilliant architectural creations of Kambel Smith is currently on view at the Germantown Historical Society.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/phil...
The brilliant architectural creations of Kambel Smith is currently on view at the Germantown Historical Society.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/phil...
May 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Philadelphia's “Cardboard Genius” Takes Center Stage in a New Exhibition
The brilliant architectural creations of Kambel Smith is currently on view at the Germantown Historical Society.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/phil...
The brilliant architectural creations of Kambel Smith is currently on view at the Germantown Historical Society.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/phil...
A Performance and Podcast Explore the Complexities of the MOVE Bombing
"MOVE Mocks Us All," a staged reading by journalist Maida Odom, gives a firsthand account of the May 1985 tragedy on Osage Avenue.
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"MOVE Mocks Us All," a staged reading by journalist Maida Odom, gives a firsthand account of the May 1985 tragedy on Osage Avenue.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/a-pe...
@tulogancenter.bsky.social
@templeuniversity.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A Performance and Podcast Explore the Complexities of the MOVE Bombing
"MOVE Mocks Us All," a staged reading by journalist Maida Odom, gives a firsthand account of the May 1985 tragedy on Osage Avenue.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/a-pe...
@tulogancenter.bsky.social
@templeuniversity.bsky.social
"MOVE Mocks Us All," a staged reading by journalist Maida Odom, gives a firsthand account of the May 1985 tragedy on Osage Avenue.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/a-pe...
@tulogancenter.bsky.social
@templeuniversity.bsky.social
South Broad Street Landmark Added to the Philadelphia Register
Kimberly Haas has this report from the May 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/sout...
Kimberly Haas has this report from the May 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/sout...
May 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
South Broad Street Landmark Added to the Philadelphia Register
Kimberly Haas has this report from the May 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/sout...
Kimberly Haas has this report from the May 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/sout...
Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The Center City Residents Association and historic preservation advocates will mark the occasion on Sunday with a panel discussion and walking tours.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/ritt...
The Center City Residents Association and historic preservation advocates will mark the occasion on Sunday with a panel discussion and walking tours.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/ritt...
May 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The Center City Residents Association and historic preservation advocates will mark the occasion on Sunday with a panel discussion and walking tours.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/ritt...
The Center City Residents Association and historic preservation advocates will mark the occasion on Sunday with a panel discussion and walking tours.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/ritt...
Remembering Joel Spivak, Champion of All Things "Old Philly"
Today we celebrate the life and work of a Philadelphia legend.
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Today we celebrate the life and work of a Philadelphia legend.
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May 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Remembering Joel Spivak, Champion of All Things "Old Philly"
Today we celebrate the life and work of a Philadelphia legend.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/reme...
Today we celebrate the life and work of a Philadelphia legend.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/05/reme...
Today on our website --> BREAKING: Historic Willow Steam Plant Swiftly Heading For New Life as Apartments
Redevelopment is full steam ahead for the hulking behemoth at 9th and Callowhill.
Redevelopment is full steam ahead for the hulking behemoth at 9th and Callowhill.
April 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Today on our website --> BREAKING: Historic Willow Steam Plant Swiftly Heading For New Life as Apartments
Redevelopment is full steam ahead for the hulking behemoth at 9th and Callowhill.
Redevelopment is full steam ahead for the hulking behemoth at 9th and Callowhill.
A New Art Exhibition Ponders the Perpetual Cycle of Urban Transition
"Contemporary Ruin future visions" is now on view at Drexel University.
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"Contemporary Ruin future visions" is now on view at Drexel University.
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April 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A New Art Exhibition Ponders the Perpetual Cycle of Urban Transition
"Contemporary Ruin future visions" is now on view at Drexel University.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/a-ne...
"Contemporary Ruin future visions" is now on view at Drexel University.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/a-ne...
Temple University Uncovers Human Remains at Construction Site
Earlier this month workers discovered bodies while digging the foundation for a new campus building. The event reveals a muddy history of reckless land stewardship.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/temp...
Earlier this month workers discovered bodies while digging the foundation for a new campus building. The event reveals a muddy history of reckless land stewardship.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/temp...
April 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Temple University Uncovers Human Remains at Construction Site
Earlier this month workers discovered bodies while digging the foundation for a new campus building. The event reveals a muddy history of reckless land stewardship.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/temp...
Earlier this month workers discovered bodies while digging the foundation for a new campus building. The event reveals a muddy history of reckless land stewardship.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/temp...
Philadelphia's Oldest Surviving Bar Parties Like It's 1759
At the newly restored A Man Full of Trouble Tavern, you can drink a pint, sing sea shanties, and reacquaint yourself with the canons of American history.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/phil...
At the newly restored A Man Full of Trouble Tavern, you can drink a pint, sing sea shanties, and reacquaint yourself with the canons of American history.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/phil...
April 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Philadelphia's Oldest Surviving Bar Parties Like It's 1759
At the newly restored A Man Full of Trouble Tavern, you can drink a pint, sing sea shanties, and reacquaint yourself with the canons of American history.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/phil...
At the newly restored A Man Full of Trouble Tavern, you can drink a pint, sing sea shanties, and reacquaint yourself with the canons of American history.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/phil...
Op-Ed: Philly Must Fight the Erasure of Black History
Amy Cohen outlines how we can promote and protect African American history from the fallout of recent federal government mandates.
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Amy Cohen outlines how we can promote and protect African American history from the fallout of recent federal government mandates.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/op-e...
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Op-Ed: Philly Must Fight the Erasure of Black History
Amy Cohen outlines how we can promote and protect African American history from the fallout of recent federal government mandates.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/op-e...
Amy Cohen outlines how we can promote and protect African American history from the fallout of recent federal government mandates.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/op-e...
Historic Bank in Point Breeze Nominated to the National Register
Kimberly Haas has this report from the April 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/hist...
Kimberly Haas has this report from the April 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/hist...
April 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Historic Bank in Point Breeze Nominated to the National Register
Kimberly Haas has this report from the April 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/hist...
Kimberly Haas has this report from the April 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/hist...
Places Lost: Winter 2025
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights demolished buildings with its quarterly list, Places Lost.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/plac...
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights demolished buildings with its quarterly list, Places Lost.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Places Lost: Winter 2025
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights demolished buildings with its quarterly list, Places Lost.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/plac...
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights demolished buildings with its quarterly list, Places Lost.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/plac...
BREAKING: Court OKs Plan to Sell Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery to Green Burial Company
After decades of neglect, a historic cemetery in Allegheny West finds a new steward. Kyle Bagenstose has the news.
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After decades of neglect, a historic cemetery in Allegheny West finds a new steward. Kyle Bagenstose has the news.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/cour...
April 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: Court OKs Plan to Sell Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery to Green Burial Company
After decades of neglect, a historic cemetery in Allegheny West finds a new steward. Kyle Bagenstose has the news.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/cour...
After decades of neglect, a historic cemetery in Allegheny West finds a new steward. Kyle Bagenstose has the news.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/cour...
Unlisted Philadelphia: Finney & Son
Alan Jaffe and Bryan Mckinney spotlight unique and significant historic buildings in the architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a mad decent mausoleum makes art for a living.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/unli...
Alan Jaffe and Bryan Mckinney spotlight unique and significant historic buildings in the architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a mad decent mausoleum makes art for a living.
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April 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Unlisted Philadelphia: Finney & Son
Alan Jaffe and Bryan Mckinney spotlight unique and significant historic buildings in the architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a mad decent mausoleum makes art for a living.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/unli...
Alan Jaffe and Bryan Mckinney spotlight unique and significant historic buildings in the architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a mad decent mausoleum makes art for a living.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/unli...
A Modern Masterpiece in Rittenhouse Square Makes Market Headlines
Mid-century architect Frank Weise’s distinctive studio and home is currently for sale. Kimberly Haas and Michael Bixler take us inside.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/a-mo...
Mid-century architect Frank Weise’s distinctive studio and home is currently for sale. Kimberly Haas and Michael Bixler take us inside.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/a-mo...
April 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A Modern Masterpiece in Rittenhouse Square Makes Market Headlines
Mid-century architect Frank Weise’s distinctive studio and home is currently for sale. Kimberly Haas and Michael Bixler take us inside.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/a-mo...
Mid-century architect Frank Weise’s distinctive studio and home is currently for sale. Kimberly Haas and Michael Bixler take us inside.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/04/a-mo...
Historic Church of the Assumption Heads to Sheriff’s Sale
A long-abandoned landmark on Spring Garden Street to be released from years of limbo.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/hist...
A long-abandoned landmark on Spring Garden Street to be released from years of limbo.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/hist...
March 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Historic Church of the Assumption Heads to Sheriff’s Sale
A long-abandoned landmark on Spring Garden Street to be released from years of limbo.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/hist...
A long-abandoned landmark on Spring Garden Street to be released from years of limbo.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/hist...
A New Book Celebrates Philadelphia’s Rich Vegetarian History
Local author Vance Lehmkuhl spotlights the city’s storied past of eating its greens.
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Local author Vance Lehmkuhl spotlights the city’s storied past of eating its greens.
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March 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A New Book Celebrates Philadelphia’s Rich Vegetarian History
Local author Vance Lehmkuhl spotlights the city’s storied past of eating its greens.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/a-ne...
Local author Vance Lehmkuhl spotlights the city’s storied past of eating its greens.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/a-ne...
On the edge of Northern Liberties, a safe haven has supported residents with fewer means for 120 years. Today, a haphazard townhouse project is putting the mission, and neighbors, at risk with little accountability.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
On the edge of Northern Liberties, a safe haven has supported residents with fewer means for 120 years. Today, a haphazard townhouse project is putting the mission, and neighbors, at risk with little accountability.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/help...
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/help...
New Historic Register Designations Shed Light on Little-Known Philadelphia History
Kimberly Haas has this report from the March 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
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#historicpreservation #northphilly
Kimberly Haas has this report from the March 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/new-...
#historicpreservation #northphilly
March 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
New Historic Register Designations Shed Light on Little-Known Philadelphia History
Kimberly Haas has this report from the March 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/new-...
#historicpreservation #northphilly
Kimberly Haas has this report from the March 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/new-...
#historicpreservation #northphilly
On our website: In Northwest Philadelphia, Five Historic Train Stations Will Be Revived With Reuse
Gravers, Mt. Airy, Carpenter, Tulpehocken, and Upsal have sat vacant for years. They are now slated for creative reactivation.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/in-n...
Gravers, Mt. Airy, Carpenter, Tulpehocken, and Upsal have sat vacant for years. They are now slated for creative reactivation.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/in-n...
March 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On our website: In Northwest Philadelphia, Five Historic Train Stations Will Be Revived With Reuse
Gravers, Mt. Airy, Carpenter, Tulpehocken, and Upsal have sat vacant for years. They are now slated for creative reactivation.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/in-n...
Gravers, Mt. Airy, Carpenter, Tulpehocken, and Upsal have sat vacant for years. They are now slated for creative reactivation.
hiddencityphila.org/2025/03/in-n...