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September Advocacy Update: Washington Square West Designated

On Friday, September 13, the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted to add the Washington Square West Historic District to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places! The nomination, co-sponsored by the Preservation Alliance and the Washington Square West Civic Association, highlights how the district illustrates the development of Philadelphia’s residential and commercial core over more than two centuries.

A Call to Support Chinatown’s Cultural Identity

In Memoriam: Aaron Wunsch

Historic Street Projects Advance

Poquessing Creek Trail of History Funded

October To-Do List

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

Support for Chinatown's Cultural Identity

The Preservation Alliance supports the preservation of Chinatown’s built environment, cultural identity and neighborhood vitality. It is time for public sector decision-makers and policymakers to be proactive in working with the Chinatown community to find the right mix of tools, policies, and strategies that will protect not only historic buildings but also the people and intangible heritage qualities that make Chinatown special. We believe that a menu of regulatory tools and targeted incentive programs are key to protecting and preserving its vitality and cultural identity, arena or no arena, well into the future.