… an elegant evening at two of Philadelphia’s most architecturally significant 20th century residences.
The Vanna Venturi House by Robert Venturi and the Margaret Esherick House by Louis Kahn
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The C-PACE Program: Is It Right for Your Historic Property?
This program is intended for Commercial and Institutional property owners. Historic Preservation and Sustainability are increasingly intertwined, as property owners seek ways to make their older buildings more energy efficient and economical to operate. Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing tool that allows commercial property owners to borrow money for energy efficiency, water conservation,
An Interview with Ted Robb, Author: “The Other Side of This Life”
Who can claim to have been a Yale grad, Navy man, corporate executive, high ranking government official, real estate developer, university trustee and former president of Society Hill Civic Association? Ted Robb, that’s who. Mr. Robb, a 50-year Society Hill resident with a long and fascinating life story, recently published his memoir, “The Other Side
The Philadelphia Area Architecture of Horace Trumbauer
presented by David Rowland, President and CEO of Second Federal Savings & Loan Association of Philadelphia.
Philly Streets Have a History Too
presented by Lori Aument, building conservator and founder of the Philadelphia history podcast, Found in Philadelphia.
To the Future! Rail Park Visioning and Next Steps
presented by Rebecca Cordes Chan, Executive Director of Friends of the Rail Park
A Diamond in the Rough: The Legacy and Trials of Church of the Advocate
presented by Tyler Ray, aspiring urban planner, historic preservationist, and public historian based in North Philadelphia.
The Problem with Periodization: Civil Rights in Philadelphia
presented by Amber Wiley Ph.D., Matt and Erika Nord Director of the Center for the Preservation of Civil Rights Sites (CPCRS).
Emergence of a Modern Dwelling: Richard Neutra’s Hassrick House
presented by Dr. Suzanne Singletary, Director of the Center for the Preservation of Modernism at Jefferson, and Suzanna Barucco, principal of sbk + partners, LLC.
150 Years of Public Art and Preservation
presented by Penny Bach, former Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Association for Public Art (aPA).
