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March Advocacy Update: Preserve Historic Bryn Mawr House, 17 Elliott Ave.

Advocates are rallying to protect a 125-year-old home in Bryn Mawr, a site deeply connected to women’s history. Designed in 1900 by renowned architect William Lightfoot Price, 17 Elliott Avenue is a rare and intact example of the Arts and Crafts style, showcasing the region’s early suburban development.

Beyond its architectural significance, the home was also the longtime residence of pioneering educator Helen Sleeper Pearson and groundbreaking biologist Dr. Helen Dean King, making it a vital piece of Lower Merion’s cultural and historical fabric.

Celebrate the Wanamaker Organ before Macy’s Closure

The Marian Anderson Museum is Open Again

A New Chapter for the Former UArts Campus

Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Center Groundbreaking

April To-Do List

Explore preservation events around Philadelphia with our monthly To-Do List!

Our Response to Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. Initiative Proposal

Last week, Mayor Parker presented her housing plan, Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.), to a special session of City Council. The plan aims to create or preserve 30,000 housing units, with a significant focus on preserving 16,500 existing units. The Preservation Alliance is encouraged by the Administration’s balanced approach, which not only invests in new construction but also recognizes the value of Philadelphia’s existing housing stock, ensuring that existing homes remain a vital part of the city’s future.