presented by Margaret K. Sherman, P.E and Michael J. Cuddy, P.E. The Frankford Avenue Bridge, located in the Holmesburg neighborhood of Philadelphia, is the oldest continuously used roadway bridge in the United States. The three span, stone masonry, arch bridge carries a two-lane road with flanking sidewalks over Pennypack Creek. Originally built in 1697 as part of
Event Category: Spring Speaker Series
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).
Ed Bacon and Oskar Stonorov – Two Masters Who Found Their Inspiration in Chester County
presented by James Garrison, architect and author.
The Paul Robeson House Museum – Life, Legacy, and Culture
Presented by Janice Sykes-Ross, Executive Director of The West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and The Paul Robeson House and Museum