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Architectural Dinner
September 21, 2023
2023 Fall Speaker Series
September 19, 2023 — November 7, 2023
Neighborhood Walking Tours
May 6, 2023 — November 30, 2023
In The News
August Advocacy Update: Old Montgomery County Prison Threatened with Demolition
In late July, the Montgomery County Commissioners approved a demolition contract for the Old Montgomery County Prison in Norristown. The prison was designed in 1851 by Napoleon LeBrun, famed for Philadelphia’s Academy of Music and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
Appeal Filed Over Demolition at Friends Hospital
Roundhouse Nomination Moving Forward with Historical Commission Hearings
Recap of August Historical Commission Meeting
Read Full Advocacy Update
2023 Municipal Policy Recommendations
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September To-Do List
Explore preservation events around Philadelphia with our monthly To-Do List!
To-Do ListJoin us!
Become a member of the Preservation Alliance and join a vibrant community of people who care deeply about preserving and protecting our region’s extraordinary architectural and historic heritage.
The Benefits of MembershipYoung Friends of the Preservation Alliance
The Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance (YFPA) engages, connects, and emboldens the residents of Greater Philadelphia on issues surrounding historic preservation.
Learn MoreExtant Magazine
Published three times a year in collaboration with Hidden City Philadelphia, Extant magazine is distributed free to members and supporters.
In This Issue
- A Tale of Two Gardens
- Restoration Role Model: 2000 Spruce Street
- Places to Save: Mount Sharon Baptist Church, Church of the Advocate, Old Montgomery County Jail, Ahavath Israel Synagogue
- Places Lost and Places Saved
- Unlisted Philadelphia: Home of Roy Campanella
- Final Word: Patrick Grossi
