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HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH of which there were six in 1813—were locat- ed in what is now Center City. Between 1830 and 1880 the African-American population of the city witnessed tremendous growth. By 1830 there were 10 African-American EXECUTIVE The African-American Churches. This number had grown to 18 by DIRECTOR’S 1857, with most still located in Center City in MESSAGE the immediate vicinity of Mother Bethel. But Church in Philadelphia by 1892 the number had risen to 28 and his issue of the newsletter, many were now located in the emerging new published during Black In recognition of the importance of the African-American church in the history of residential areas of West Philadelphia and in Philadelphia, the Preservation Alliance has begun work to create a Thematic National North Philadelphia, particularly along Ridge T History Month, draws Register Nomination of African-American churches. A National Register Thematic District Avenue, a growing center of business and attention to the African-American consists of a number of historic properties in different locations all of which are significant industry as a result of the extension of street- heritage in Philadelphia, an important for the same reason. car service. Also by 1892, the first black part of the history of Philadelphia that This effort to create a thematic district began with an historical research paper, Catholic Church—St Peter Claver—was is too often overlooked in historic “From Refuge to Strength: The Rise of the African-American church in Philadelphia, 1787 to founded. In fact, in the 1880s and 1890s more 1949,” prepared by Matthew S. Hopper. The following overview is adapted from Hopper’s black churches were constructed or pur- preservation efforts. paper, the full text of which is available on the Alliance’s website www.preservationalliance.com. chased in Philadelphia than ever before. It The African-American community was during this period that Mother Bethel has been a part of Philadelphia’s history hiladelphia has been a center built a new church, still in use today. Others from the very founding of the city. Too of African-American reli- built during this period and still in use gious activity for more than include St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on often the early role of the African- 200 years, and much of that Bainbridge near 18th Street, and Morris American community has been over- Phistory and tradition has Brown AME at 25th and Ridge Avenue. looked as a consequence of our failure been preserved in Philadelphia’s historic By 1923, the churches had followed the to recognize the contributions made by African-American religious buildings. growing black population of the city away Philadelphia’s first black churches emerged from the area around Mother Bethel to new those who were held in slavery. Some in the late 18th century as products of the concentrations south of Lombard west of recognition of this has begun to occur Christian sentiment of the city’s black lead- Broad Street, along Ridge Avenue, and in in discussions regarding a memorial ers, coupled with frustration with the other locations in North and West to those slaves owned by George hypocrisy of racism that black congregants Philadelphia. One of the outstanding build- experienced from predominantly white The original Mother Bethel AME Church ings of this period is Tindley Temple United Washington on the site of the house congregations. Philadelphia’s early Christian in the early nineteenth century (ABOVE) Methodist Church, at Broad and Fitzwater he occupied as President at 5th and leaders established churches that could serve and the monumental Tindley Temple streets. Occupying most of a full city block Market streets. as havens of refuge for the black popula- United Methodist Church (BELOW). and with an enormous sanctuary, Tindley The broad achievements of African- tion. These churches flourished in the early Temple stands today as a monument of 19th century, giving birth to offshoot churches that served as both African-American achievement in the first part of the 20th century. American’s in Philadelphia can be places of worship and community centers. The church buildings of African-American congregations in appreciated through the large number Architecturally, Philadelphia’s first black churches—Mother Philadelphia, both those that were built by black congregations and of historic markers that have been Bethel, founded by Richard Allen in 1794; St. Thomas Episcopal, those that were purchased, tell the stories of religious institutions that placed at various sites throughout the founded by Absalom Jones in 1794; and Zoar Methodist Episcopal, grew with their communities, relocated over time, and remained at the city. These are described in a wonderful founded in 1796—looked almost identical to St. George’s Methodist, heart of black social, political, and religious life through times of pros- the white church from which they arose. When each of these con- perity and despair. From their humble beginnings as havens of refuge publication produced by Charles gregations built a new church between 1880 and 1890 after growing to their growth into pillars of strength and centers of community Blockson in 1992 with the support of into large and prosperous religious institutions, they hired promi- organization, Philadelphia’s historic African-American churches have the William Penn Foundation. But nent white architects and chose building designs identical to those of left behind a powerful legacy for posterity to cherish and preserve. there are also many buildings still white congregations of the time. These churches saw their role as creating opportu- standing that give testimony to nities for congregants to have the same reli- African-American heritage. These gious experiences they were denied in white include the homes of distinguished churches, and for providing some social pro- people, including whose grams. However, they were not seen as cen- ters to assert black rights or create move- house is described in the newsletter; ments of social protest. and the many, many extra- ordinary It was not until the end of the 19th century religious buildings that have been with the beginnings of the rapid influx of created by African-American congrega- black migrants from the south (1890 to 1910) that Philadelphia’s black churches adopted a tions beginning with Richard Allen and new role as social organizers and became cru- continuing up until the present day. cibles of protest within their black communi- The Alliance is pleased to acknowledge ties. In the 20th century, these churches devel- and honor this heritage as part of our oped into the leading organizational units for historic preservation mission in African-Americans in the city and adopted an aggressive stance against racial inequality. Philadelphia. The growth and location of African- JOHN ANDREW GALLERY American churches reflects the historic Executive Director growth of the city. The first black churches—

WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM fall 2004 preservation matters 1 his passport. Robeson sued and the case went to the Supreme Court. After eight Paul Robeson House to be Restored years and an international outcry, his pass- port was returned. he Paul Robeson House in West Nate Clark, 1994 by UJMN Architects, replacing the existing During the 1960s and 1970s, dozens of Philadelphia is the recent recipient traveling exhibit that was never intended to prominent leaders and world-renown per- T of a restoration grant from a part- serve as a permanent exhibit in a residential formers visited the classic, 1911 row house nership between the National Trust for space. Architect Mark Ueland says “there is in the Walnut Hill community of West Historic Preservation, Save America's no lack of source materials for the exhibit”. Philadelphia. The Paul Robeson House was Treasures and Home & Garden Television. Finally, WPCA will re-locate its offices his last residence, and during the 10 years HGTV will showcase the Robeson House and new reception, lecture and exhibit that he lived here with his sister, ill and in during its 2005 TV season as one of twelve spaces, and public restrooms to the adjacent retirement after nearly two decades of of America's most important historic property (4949 Walnut) which will have an enforced silence and political persecution, places being restored. internal connection to the Robeson House. both he and his home became powerful The Robeson House (4951 Walnut Street) Paul Robeson was born in 1898, the son symbols of the African-American struggle is the last home of Paul Robeson, the legend- of Reverend William Drew Robeson and for equality and civil rights. ary African-American scholar, athlete, actor, Maria Louisa Bustill. Rev. Robeson as a singer and human rights activist. The house teenager escaped slavery on the Under- has been recognized as a National Historic ground Railroad, and later earned a theo- Landmark as well as an African-American logical degree, and used the pulpit to advo- Marian Anderson historic site and tourist destination of both cate for equal rights. national and international importance. Paul Robeson was renowned for his rich On February 3rd representatives from baritone voice, superb acting ability, and Stamp Issued HGTV, the National Trust, Save America’s passionate zeal for racial and human jus- arian Anderson is the latest Treasures and co-sponsor Urban Cableworks tice. He was a gifted student and athlete honoree in the Black Heritage of Philadelphia/Time Warner Cable will while attending in New M Series of 37-cent commemora- present Frances Aulston, executive director of Paul Robeson house 4951 Walnut Street. Jersey. He won honors in debating and ora- tive stamps issued by the U.S. Postal the Robeson House with a $100,000 check. tory and graduated from Columbia Law Service. Ms. Anderson’s house was desig- The property is owned by the West bilization of the exterior; the design of new School. He left the practice of law to pursue nated an historic site by the Philadelphia Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (WPCA) exhibits to tell the story of Robeson; and the a career in singing and acting. Robeson per- Historical Commission in 2004 (see whose mission is, in part, “to heighten the re-creation of the interior spaces to reflect formed on Broadway, and is noted for his Preservation Matters,Spring 2004 edition). awareness of the life, legacy and philosophy the last ten years (1966-1976) of Robeson’s leading roles in and Eugene O'Neill's Paul Robeson was also of Paul Leroy Robeson — and his historical life when he lived with his sister Marian play, Emperor Jones, and his stun- honored by a stamp significance to the Philadelphia region, the Forsythe at the West Philadelphia house. ning rendition of the song "Ole Man in the Black Heritage State of Pennsylvania, the nation and the The exterior has remained essentially the River" in the musical Showboat. Series in 2004. world.” WPCA’s director, Frances Aulston, same from when Robeson lived at the During World War II, he enter- was instrumental in acquiring the Robeson house, but some work is needed: structural tained troops and sang battle songs House when it went up for sale. After repairs to the roof system, restoration on the radio. Despite his war efforts, Robeson’s death in 1976, the house suf- and/or replacement of windows and doors, he was labeled "subversive" by fered from nearly twenty years of abandon- addition of a second means of egress, a McCarthyites who were wary of his ment and damage by squatters. porch and minor masonry repairs. earlier trip to the Soviet Union, and his WPCA is currently in the midst of a capital Restoring the interior will include recre- support of the 1947 St. Louis picketing campaign to raise nearly $3.1 million for the ating the décor of the 1966-1976 era, against segregation of black actors. restoration work, interpretive exhibits, and including the wallpaper and furnishings. It Robeson received death threats from new public amenities and offices for WPCA. is hoped that visitors to the Robeson house the Ku Klux Klan while campaigning The project will entail three phases estab- will be able to enjoy recordings of for the Progressive Party candidate in lished by a master plan developed by Philadel- Robeson’s concert, theatrical, and movie the 1948 presidential election. Concert phia architectural firm Kelly/Maiello and performances that will be “broadcast” from halls closed their doors to him, and his exhibit designers Ueland Junker McCauley period-era radios and TVs in the house. records began to disappear from stores. Nicholson (UJMN): the restoration and sta- New interpretive exhibits will be designed Finally, the U.S. State Department canceled African-American State Historical Markers A selection of markers from Charles Blockson’s Philadelphia Guide: African-American State Historical Markers (1992).

JOHN W. “TRANE”COLTRANE BILLIE HOLIDAY tenor saxophone player and composer singer MARKER 1511 North 33rd Street MARKER 1409 Lombard Street site of the John W. Coltrane Cultural Society FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FATHER DIVINE first African-American hospital in Philadelphia religious leader and founder of the Peace Mission Movement MARKER 1522 Lombard Street MARKER northeast corner of Broad Street and Ridge Avenue FIRST PROTEST AGAINST SLAVERY, 1688 ST.THOMAS AFRICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH MARKER 5109 Germantown Avenue first African Episcopal Church in the United States MARKER 5th Street south of St. James Place BEREAN INSTITUTE founded in 1899 to provide training in skilled trades JULIAN FRANCIS ABELE MARKER 1901 West Girard Avenue first African-American graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture MOTHER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH MARKER in front of Philadelphia Museum of Art oldest church owned by African-American people in the United States HENRY OSSAWA TANNER MARKER 6th and Lombard streets painter MARKER 2908 West Diamond Street BENJAMIN BANNEKER INSTITUTE early African-American literary society CRYSTAL BIRD FAUSET MARKER 409 South 11th Street first African-American woman elected to Pennsylvania State Legislature MARKER 5403 Vine Street MARKER 254 South 12th Street

2 preservation matters winter 2005 WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM ADVOCACY UPDATES Jojhn Gallery J. Randall Cotton Alliance Wins 19th and Walnut Appeal n December 2004, the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia granted the appeal of the Preservation Alliance and Michael I Singer, and the Coalition of Rittenhouse Neighbors to pre- vent the demolition of three historic buildings on the 1900 block of Sansom Street. The demolition of the three buildings had been approved by the City’s Historical Commission to allow the Philadelphia Parking Authority to build a garage and movie the- ater complex. No further appeal was filed by the City or the Authority by the January deadline, thus the Court of Common Pleas decision stands as the final decision. This was an important case and an important victory for the Alliance. The Philadelphia Historical Commission had based its approval on that section of the City’s ordinance that allows dem- olition of historic properties for projects that are “necessary to the public interest.” This section of the ordinance has been rarely used—research by the Alliance indicated that there were only three times in the 15-year history of the ordinance that this provi- sion has been used to approve demolition of an historic building. Boyd Theater The Alliance undertook the appeal of the Historical Commission’s decision—first to the L&I Review Board and then to Common Restoration Pleas Court—because it felt that the project did not meet the stan- dards implied by previous actions of the Commission and that its approval would create a precedent that would weaken this section Announced of the preservation ordinance. ayor John Street (shown above) Judge Matthew D. Carrafiello’s decision, as briefly described in his started the New Year off on a Memorandum Opinion, affirmed the Alliance’s position that the M positive note for historic preser- generation of real estate, taxes and jobs (something all real estate vation by joining with Ken Goldenberg of the projects do) did not constitute justification that the project was “in future of this site and assist in whatever way we can to obtain devel- Goldenberg Group and David Anderson of the public interest.” “If economic advantages were the sole standard opers for the site and the historic properties. The Alliance is indebt- Clear Channel Entertainment’s Theatrical for ‘necessary in the public interest’,” Judge Carrafiello wrote, “then ed to Robert Sugarman, Esq., who represented the Alliance in this Division to announce the restoration of the virtually any historic building in Philadelphia could be demolished matter; to Samuel Lehrer, Esq. of Dilworth Paxson, who represent- 1928 Art Deco Boyd Theater. This announce- when a more economically advantageous use could be foreseen.” ed Michael Singer; and to William Binderman, Esq. who represent- ment culminates nearly two years of work This decision is more significant than merely the protection of ed the Coalition of Rittenhouse Neighbors. by the preservation and film communities three historic buildings in the Rittenhouse- to build support for preservation of the the- Fitler Historic District. It now provides a ater, an effort that was led by the extraordi- precedent for evaluating future proposals Excerpt from Judge Carrafiello’s Memorandum Opinion nary commitment of the Friends of the that use the “necessary to the public inter- December 8, 2004 the City has chosen to protect them Boyd and Howard B. Haas, its president. est” provision of the ordinance as a justifi- If economic advantages were the sole because, as a matter of public policy, the In making the announcement, Mayor cation for demolition. The decision is also standard for “necessary in the public buildings have intrinsic worth. As a part Street indicated that there would be no state of national interest because other cities interest,” then virtually any historic build- of our history, they are irreplaceable; or local public funds required for the proj- have similar provisions in their historic ing in Philadelphia could be demolished solely because of their historical status, ect. Clear Channel Entertainment, which preservation ordinances but there have when a more economically advanta- they are necessary. will take ownership of the Boyd Theater been very few court cases interpreting the geous use could be foreseen. On the Therefore, since demolition is permit- from the Goldenberg Group, will be invest- meaning of the “public interest” concept. contrary, the fact that we have a system ted when necessary to the pubic interest, ing $30 million to $35 million to restore Although this decision prevents demoli- of ordinances protecting historic build- that interest must be of such an over- the theater, which is expected to open in tion of the three historic buildings, that in ings recognizes that historical properties whelming nature so as to override the later summer or fall 2006 for traveling itself does not guarantee their preservation. need protection because they cannot necessity of maintaining our own histori- Broadway musicals, concerts, film and The Alliance will work constructively with compete with more profitable uses. But cal architectural past. other performances. Mr. Anderson indi- the City and the Parking Authority on the cated that Clear Channel decided to invest

in the Boyd because of Philadelphia’s Matthew DeJulio vibrant entertainment life and because Philadelphia is underserved by theaters. 1,000 Support Dilworth The Boyd Theater is the last of Center City’s fabulous movie palaces. Its magnifi- House Preservation cent Art Deco interior will be fully restored by Clear Channel and a new stage house he Society Hill Civic Association has gathered over 1,000 will be built to provide a stage of sufficient signatures of individuals who support the preservation size to accommodate major productions. T of the house of former Mayor Richardson Dilworth and The Goldenberg Group will retain owner- his wife. The Colonial-revival house on South 6th Street facing ship of the site of the three small movie Washington Square was built by the Dilworth’s in 1957 as their theaters added in 1980, and will rebuild personal residence. “Mayor Dilworth was one of the most signifi- this site for retail and restaurant uses sup- cant political figures in the history of the city,”said Paul Boni, Esq., portive of the theater. chair of the Civic Association’s Zoning and Historic Preservation Speaking at the press conference, John Committee. “ He chose this location to show his strong commit- Andrew Gallery, Executive Director of the ment to the renewal of what was then a severely blighted part of Alliance, praised Mayor Street’s leadership town.His house stands as a reminder of an important chapter in for historic preservation, and expressed the history of Society Hill and we feel it should be preserved.” appreciation to Councilman Darrell Clarke The current owner proposes to demolish the house to build a for his assistance and support of the project. 13-story condominium. It is anticipated that such a proposal will He also noted the outstanding contributions be submitted to the Historical Commission for review in February of Howard B. Haas of the Friends of the or March. Individuals interested in signing the petition may con- Boyd, and Leslie Smallwood, Development tact the Society Hill Civic by fax at 215-629-9914 or by email to Director of the Goldenberg Group. [email protected].

WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM winter 2005 preservation matters 3 Eight Historic Properties Protected by Alliance Easements ast year was a busy one for the Alliance’s easement program: eight owners donat- Townhouses in Society Hill ed protective preservation easements on their historic properties including a cast- L iron mercantile building, the estate house of a locally prominent Bucks County 261 South 4th Street was built between Quaker family, and several notable townhouses in the Society Hill and Rittenhouse neigh- 1810 and 1813 in a block of Federal-era borhoods. The Alliance now protects 182 historic properties in the Philadelphia region with townhouses once known as “Lawyers’ Row”, preservation easements. although this property was first occupied by Preservation easements held by the Alliance require all current and future owners to Dr. Charles Caldwell, a prominent physician. maintain the historic appearance of the protected exteriors of the properties. In certain It has been restored to a single-family CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 320 South 4TH Street, cases (see below), historic landscapes, interiors, and the works of notable modernist archi- dwelling after suffering from the effects of 240 South 3rd Street, 264 South 3rd Street tects are also protected. The easement donations also entitle the property owners to a fed- conversion to multi-family use in the early and 261 South 4th Street. eral income-tax deduction. 1900s. Among the fine The new easement properties are: Federal-style features are the elliptical fanlight and the carved orna- ment in the entablature over the front door. 320 South 4th Street is known as the “Bussey- Pouison” House, nam- ed after two early owners, a printer and a University of Pennsyl- vania mathematics professor respectively. house features a rais- It was built circa 1783 and retains such ed basement faced Georgian-style features as Flemish-bond with marble, and brickwork with glazed headers on the façade. an entryway to the It is also notable because the property now basement under the includes a two-lot-wide side yard containing exterior stairs. an enclosed garden and a 1960s pool house 240 South 3rd Street dates to 1829 and was addition designed by modernist architect originally the home of merchant Henry White, Oskar Storonov, who was also responsible and later Charles Boker, a banker who restored for the restoration of the original house. Girard Bank to solvency after the panic of 1837. 264 South 3rd Street was built in 1815 and The façade is highlighted by a delicate leaded- is known as the Francis Borden residence; glass fanlight over the door, and a wrought- Francis Borden was a bricklayer. The town- iron stair railing with neoclassical details.

Moreland Manor Townhouses in the Rittenhouse Neighborhood Cinnamon Drive, Lower Moreland Township, Bucks County 1810 Delancey Street is part of a row of four Italianate-style townhouses built in 1856, Moreland Manor has been continuously open space and public views, a carriage although this property is distinguished from its neighbors due to a renovation done in 1923 occupied since the early 1800s by five gen- shed, and the principal historic interior by the architectural firm of Wilson Eyre and Charles McIlvain who added the balcony and erations of the Hallowell family. Israel spaces of the house. “Moreland Manor is French doors on Hallowell, Jr., and his descendants were very one of the few remaining 19th-century the 2nd floor, and active in local banking, politics, and Quaker farm houses in our community,”writes the the arched window social causes including the abolition of slav- township manager of Lower Moreland. opening on the 1st ery. Originally 70 acres, the Hallowell prop- “The well-maintained house and bucolic floor which con- erty was eventually reduced to 3-1/2 acres setting provides a glimpse of life in Lower tains two carved in the 1970s as the surrounding land was Moreland 200 years ago. The preservation caryatids. developed as a residential subdivision. of this property contribute[s] to the 2304 Delancey The easement protects not only the Tow nship’s goals … to protect the quality Street, like its adja- stone farmhouse, but also the remaining of life in our community.” cent neighbors, is a handsome mid-Vic- torian townhouse that retains its Man- Merchants’ Row sard roof covered 59 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia with scalloped slate shingles and Eastlake Merchants’ Row is the name now given details such as the turned and incised orna- to three adjacent five-story buildings on 3rd ment on the door and dormer. It is also Street in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. notable for the fact that it is faced with Originally used by merchants and whole- marble and has a projecting bay window, salers, the property was restored and adapt- two features not commonly seen in this ed last year as 19 apartments and ground- Rittenhouse neighborhood. level retail spaces by Yaron Properties. (The project won a 2004 Preservation Achieve- 1810 (LEFT) and 2304 Delancey Street. ment Award from the Alliance.) The section at the corner of 3rd and Arch streets is a 1852 Italianate-style cast-iron façade; two doors down 3rd Street is a circa Interested in donating a preservation easement to the Preservation Alliance? 1860 brownstone building (photo, right), and sandwiched between the two is a 1926 For more information contact Randy Cotton at tapestry-brick storefront. The properties 215.546.1146 x 21 or [email protected]; or were vacant and deteriorating for many years and required major restoration of the visit the Easement Program page at www.preservationalliance.com. severely eroded brownstone and cast iron.

4 preservation matters winter 2005 WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OTHER EVENTS TO CELEBRATE es. $45 per person includes trolley trans- BLACK HISTORY MONTH portation, commemorative pint glass, and guided tour. Reservations required WINTER 2005 FEBRUARY 6 and space is limited. Contact Alliance at African-American Cinema 215-546-1146 ext 10. and the Underground Railroad EVENTS 3:00 – 5:00 pm MAY 12 The Johnson House Museum Preservation Night at the Opera Larry Richards, Free Library of Phila- Academy of Vocal Arts FEBRUARY 18 delphia Archivist and Editor of African- 5:30 Reception: 7:30 Performance Preservation Alliance Day American Films through 1959,presents Enjoy a tour and pre-performance at the Marian Anderson House: how the Underground Railroad and reception at AVA’s distinctive historic the- 11:00 am – 3:00 pm become the chief designer in the office of enslavement were depicted in the African ater followed by Giacomo Puccini’s La Open House tour day available to legendary architect Horace Trumbauer American cinema of the early 1900’s. Boheme.Reservations required: $50 per Alliance members and friends. Hourly where he was involved in the design of Light supper to follow presentation. person. Contact 215-546-1146 ext 10 or tours of the Marian Anderson Residence some of Philadelphia’s most distinctive Free for Johnson House Members, email: [email protected]. Museum will be available from 11:00 am- buildings, including the Philadelphia $5.00 for non members: Reservations 3:00 pm. Learn more about the history of Museum of Art, Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Required: 215-438-1768. MAY 12 Marian Anderson and the Marian Anderson Park, “Gray Towers” at Arcadia College, Research Your Historic Home Historical Society. Reservations Required: and the Free Library of Philadelphia. EVERY SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY 5:30 pm 215-546-1146 ext 10 or email: info@ Please refer to the Alliance’s online event The African American History Museum A workshop presented by The Balch preservationalliance.com. Free event. calendar for the location of the event. Each Saturday in February features the Institute for Ethnic Studies and The www.preservationalliance.com. Museum’s Sharing Heritage Family Days. Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Reservations required: 215-546-1146 ext 10 Activities including storytelling by Philadel- Designed for beginners. This workshop or email: [email protected] phia’s premier storytelling group, Keepers of will cover the basics of researching the Lecture and reception: $20 for members Culture; drum workshops, gallery talks, history of your home, research strategies, of the Alliance, Phila NOMA, and AIA and book signings for all ages. For more documents you should consult and much Philadelphia; $30 Non Members. information please call 215-574-0380. more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please visit FEBRUARY 26 APRIL 20-23 www.hsp.org or call the Historical Society Historic Black Churches 28th Annual Conference on at 215-732-6200. of Philadelphia Walking Tour Black History in Pennsylvania 2:00 – 4:00 pm Holiday Inn, 400 Arch Street Join Co-sponsors the Preservation “An Historic Black Capital of America, SAVE THE DATE Alliance and Partners for Sacred Places for Philadelphia, PA.” The conference is focus- Thursday May 5, 2005 this wonderful walking tour through ed on preserving the history, culture, and SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23 Southwest Philadelphia to celebrate Black style of the first and largest free Black The Life and Architecture of History Month. Tour includes First Colored community in American. Keynote speaker: TH Julian Abele, Philadelphia’s first Wesley Methodist Church, United House Donna Brazile, Senior Fellow at the Academy African-American Architect of Prayer for All People, Metropolitan AME, of Leadership, University of Maryland. For A NNUAL 6:00 pm Greater Mt. Olive AME, Union Baptist, First registration contact Karen James, Con- 12 Location T.B.A. Tabernacle, St Mary’s Episcopal Church, ference Coordinator, at 717-783-9871. P RESERVATION Join us for a special presentation by Varick Memorial AME, and New Light ACHIEVEMENT Henry Magaziner Jr., EFAIA, to learn Beulah Baptist. Some stops will include APRIL 29 AWARDS about Julian Abele, Philadelphia’s first the interior of the church, some a sidewalk Traditional Building Exhibition African-American architect. Abele was talk of their rich history. Reservations Pub Crawl and Tavern Tour at the Crystal Tea Room the first African-American to graduate Required: 215-546-12146 ext 10 or email: 6:30 pm from the University of Pennsylvania’s [email protected]. Trolley tour of Philadelphia’s most The Wanamaker Building School of Architecture. He went on to $25 Members, $35 Non Members famous and historic taverns and ale hous-

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PRESERVATION ALLIANCE THANK YOU TO OUR 2004 ANNUAL APPEAL DONORS PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA Ms. Joanne Aitken AIA Mr. Elliott L. Mancall M.D. AIA Philadelphia Parkway Corporation 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 2110 Mr. Thomas Applequist Mary Jean & John Maus Atkin Olshin Lawson-Bell Patrick Murphy & Associates Inc. Philadelphia PA 19103 Ms. Barbara Bloom Mr. David McQuinston Blackney Hayes Architects Paul Steege & Associates Architects TEL 215.546.1146 FAX 215.546.1180 & Mr. Robert Rossman Ms. Madelyn Mignatti Bower Lewis & Thrower Pennrose Properties E-MAIL [email protected] Mr. Frank Boyer Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Miller Buell Kratzer Powell Ltd. Pepper Hamilton LLP WEB SITE www.preservationalliance.com Mrs. Kit Breckenridge Mr. Dennis L. Milstein Cecil Baker & Associates Peter Olson Photography Mr. Darrin T. Britting Ms. Diana Montgomery Center City District Philadelphia Housing Authority BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter & Susan Crawford & Mr. Brett Krasnov Christ Church Preservation Trust Philadelphia Industrial Paul Steinke, chairman Mr. Jud Davidson Mr. Jason Nathan Clarion/ Samuels Associates, Development Corp. John D. Milner, vice chairman Mr. & Mrs. William J. Dugan Mr. Henry Nechemias Real Estate Appraisers Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. Lenore Millhollen, secretary Mr. Carver R. Fister Ms. Edith Newhall Cloud Gehshan Associates Philadelphia Private Bank Edward A. Liva, treasurer Ms. Dodi Fordham & Mr. David Walters Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall Plumstead Studios & Mr. Sam Howe Ms. Eileen M. O'Brien & Furman PC Powers & Co. Alan Buerger, Peter Benton Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Goldstein & Mr. Samuel G. Hopkins Cultural Resource Consulting Group Raff Company Builders Kathy Dowdell, Carl E. Dranoff Ms. Phyllis Halpern Mr. Jan T. Pasek Dagit Saylor Architects Reading Terminal Market Corp. Rosemarie Fabien, Susan Glassman Mr. Henry G. Hart Jr. Mr. Robert Powers Dan Lepore & Sons Company Saul Ewing LLP Marian A. Kornilowicz, Eugene Lefevre, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hunter Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Donald J. Rosato Dilworth Paxson LLP Shelterfeld Valuation Service Betty Marmon,David Moltke-Hansen, Ms. Karen Kilimnik Ms. Carol M. Spawn DOMUS Construction Steven Erisoty Paintings C. Craig Schelter, William Schwartz, Ms. Dorothy S. Krotzer Mr. Robert Venturi Duane Morris Conservation Christophe Terlizzi, Jeremiah J. White, Jr. Mr. Berthold Levy & Ms. Denise Scott-Brown EB Realty Management Corporation Stradley Ronan Stevens & Young

STAFF Vince Loftus & Rudy D'Alessandro Ms. Joyce White Goldman Property Group Susan Maxman & Partners John Andrew Gallery, Executive Director ext.22 Hillier Architects Temple Crown Realty J. Randall Cotton, Associate Director ext.21 J.J.Deluca Company, Inc. Temple University Pippa Scott Liebert, Director of Membership SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS J.S.Cornell & Son The Abstract Company and Special Events,ext.19 JK Roller Architects The Goldenberg Group P RESERVATION MATTERS Buerger Family Foundation Mrs. Nancy Most John Milner Architects Toll Brothers, Inc. David L. S. Walters, Design & Production Ted & Stevie Wolf Michael Singer John Milner Associates, Inc. Tower Investments Inc. Kate Stover & Tim Wood Paul Steinke KB Consultants, Inc. Ueland, Junker, McCauley, Ms. Janet S. Klein The Abstract Company Kelly Maiello, Inc. Nicholson Architects Mutual Associates Ltd. Citizens Bank Kise Straw & Kolodner Urban Engineers, Inc. and Frankel Enterprises Cohen Seglias Pallas KPMG Urban Partners The Preservation Alliance for Kathy Dowdell, AIA Greenhall & Furman Kreiger Architects Voith & Mactavish Susan Glassman Dranoff Properties Langan Engineering W.S. Cumby & Son, Inc. Greater Philadelphia actively promotes Dr. & Mrs. Henry Jordan INTECH Construction & Environmental Services Inc. Walnut Tree Construction the appreciation, protection, and revitalization Eugene Lefevre John Milner Architects LZA Technology Watson & Henry Associates of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, Edward A. Liva John Milner Associates Inc. Moorland Studios Wesley Architects communities and landscapes E. Allen Reeves Inc. O'Donnell & Naccarato, Inc. Your Part Time-Controller Palmer Waterproofing Inc.

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