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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA FALL 2006

landscape architect Margaret Lancaster Duncan, and consultant – Louis I. Kahn designed it. The mid-century Modern, one-story homes were integrated into the surrounding landscape and arranged so that each house had ample privacy while relating to Philadelphia’s Newest the other properties in an orderly pattern. Overhanging eaves, EXECUTIVE large windows, wood siding and decks and patios are characteris- DIRECTOR’S tic of each home. Charles Fuller, author of the nomination and MESSAGE Historic long-time resident, explains, “Living in Greenbelt Knoll is like liv- Greenbelt Knoll, a modest suburban-style subdi- ing in a forest surrounded by trees, flowers—an occasional wild lthough the City of Philadelphia vision adjacent to in Northeast animal—and quiet.” revised its Historic Preservation Philadelphia, became the most recent historic dis- The idea of nominating Greenbelt Knoll as an historic district Aordinance in 1985 to permit the trict to be listed on the Philadelphia Register of originated with the community as part of its efforts to celebrate its designation of historic , Phila- Historic Places when it was approved by the 50th anniversary. At a community brainstorming meeting, resi- delphia has made less use of historic dis- PhiladelphiaG Historical Commission in June 2006. This marks the dent Art Friedman proposed nominating the neighborhood as an tricts to protect historic properties and

first time the Commission has The ArchitecturalArchives, University of . historic district after reading a neighborhood character than have other approved an historic district local newspaper article by Penn- cities. A survey conducted several years since the Old City Historic sylvania House Representative ago showed that while Philadelphia had District was approved in 2004 Michael McGehan about historic 9 historic districts New York had 79, and brings the number of dis- designation in Philadelphia. Many Chicago 53, Cleveland 22, and I’m even tricts listed on the Philadelphia residents were present at the told that Phoenix, Arizona, has 25! Register to ten. Historical Commission meeting The Preservation Alliance believes that Greenbelt Knoll is a residen- in June to support historic desig- the preservation of overall neighbor- tial subdivision created in 1956, nation. Original resident Virginia hood character is just as important as the by Morris Milgram, a pioneer Barlow was escorted to the meet- preservation of individual landmark in the development of racially ing by neighbors, and spoke of buildings. During the past year we have integrated residential commu- the importance this neighbor- begun several initiatives to promote and nities. This was Milgram’s first hood had for integration in the city support historic districts; a number of venture and, as stated in the of Philadelphia. In a later inter- these are described in this newsletter. But nomination, is historically view, Fuller added, “I’d like the no matter how hard we or neighborhood important “as the first planned city and residents of Philadelphia organizations try, historic districts will integrated suburban develop- Architect Louis I. Kahn presenting a signed architectural rendering to know that living in an integrat- not increase unless the Philadelphia ment in the city and one of the of a Greenbelt Knoll house to developers George Otto and Morris ed environment can happen, with- Historical Commission responds to first in the nation.”Original res- Milgram. LEFT TO RIGHT: Kahn, architects Newcomb Montgomery and out intolerance and the fears that nominations for new districts. idents included Milgram him- Robert Bishop, Otto, Milgram, and contractor William Jones, c. 1955. most people believe will occur.” There are now four historic districts self, U.S. Representative Robert Greenbelt Knoll was a major awaiting action by the Philadelphia N.C. Nix—the first African American to represent Pennsylvania in milestone in American open housing and civil rights movements Historical Commission: Spruce Hill, the U.S. Congress— and the Reverend . and is an excellent example of the organic vein of mid-20th cen- nominated in 2002; Overbrook Farms, The subdivision consists of 19 parcels, 18 of which are single- tury . The present and past residents deserve nominated in 2004; a small portion of family homes setback from Longford Street and bordered by our appreciation for preserving this important housing develop- East Falls, nominated in 2005; and woodlands. Greenbelt Knoll has changed little since architects ment and securing its designation as an historic district. Parkside, nominated in 2006 (see story Montgomery & Bishop with associate architect Harry Duncan, HISTORIC DISTRICTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 page 2). In addition, the Alliance is working with representatives of the Awbury Arboretum neighborhood and expects that a nomination for that area will be submitted in September. These Marine Club Protected By Easement five districts would provide protection to he Marine Club Condominiums at South Broad Street perpetuity but, in most cases, can provide the property owner approximately 3,400 historic properties. and Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, is the latest prop- with an (often) substantial federal-income tax deduction resulting No action has yet been taken by the Terty to be protected by a preservation easement held by from the donation of the easement. For more information on Historical Commission on any of these the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The Alliance preservation easements contact Randy Cotton at randy@preserva- nominations. Nor has the Commission now administers nearly 200 easements protecting historic proper- tionalliance.com or 215.546.1146 x 2. given any indication to the community ties throughout the region. organizations that nominated these The property was originally designed and built in 1904 as the districts when it intends to take any Marine Quartermaster’s Depot. During World War I tens of thou- action on them. sands of U.S. soldiers were outfitted and equipped by more than Philadelphia lags woefully behind one thousand military and civilian workers operating at the other cities in the use of historic dis- Depot. Other activities at the Depot included the production of tricts to protect historic resources and mosquito nets, mess pans, helmets, uniforms, foot lockers and the character of its neighborhoods. It is stoves. Later, during WWII, 6,000 employees worked around the time for the Philadelphia Historical clock making uniforms, tents, lockers and bunks. Commission to respect the efforts of When the Marine Corps decommissioned the property, it was those communities that have spent converted to market-rate apartments and renamed the “Marine time and money to prepare historic Club”. Now, in keeping with the current demand for condomini- district nominations and bring all of ums, Marine Club Associates, LP – donors of the preservation these nominations to the Commission easement – is improving and selling the over 200 units as condo- for action within the next six months. miniums. The property is a convenient five-minute subway ride JOHN ANDREW GALLERY from City Hall. Executive Director Preservation easements not only protect historic properties in

WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM fall 2006 preservation matters 1 HISTORIC DISTRICTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 resources, any future development of the area would fall under the jurisdiction of the Historical Commission, thus protecting the ADVOCACY UPDATES The Brentwood in the overall character of the district. proposed Parkside The survey of historic resources for the Historic District. Awbury district was undertaken by Reagan onsiderable progress wing of the house, which is not visible from Baydoun and David O’Malley, both gradu- Dilworth House 6th Street and Washington Square. ate students in the University of has been made in new proposal for the house of for- Both the Alliance and the Society Hill Pennsylvania Historic Preservation pro- preserving many of mer Mayor Civic Association were encouraged that the gram using the same mapping technology the historic properties A(listed as an Endangered Property new plans included the preservation and data collection techniques that were C in 2004) has been presented by the property of the front portion of the property. developed for the Parkside nomination. that have been the focus of the owner, John Turchi. While earlier proposals, However, both organizations still have Dominque Hawkins AIA and Judy West, Preservation Alliance’s advocacy designed by the noted architect Robert concerns about various aspects of the new consultants to the Alliance for Parkside, Venturi, called for the complete demolition plan and have been discussing these con- trained the students and helped organize efforts in recent years. This includes of the house or all but the façade, the latest cerns with Mr. Turchi to see if this new the survey data. With the assistance of good news about a number of proposal preserves the front portion of the proposal could lead to a design all parties Awbury Arboretum residents and the sup- house and places a new condominium could support. The proposal is scheduled port of the staff of the Arboretum, the his- properties previously listed on tower on the rear portion of the site. This for review by the Historical Commission at toric property inventory and survey por- our Endangered Properties List. would require the demolition of the rear its September meeting. tion of the historic district nomination was completed in a matter of days. In addition to buildings, the Awbury survey contains eight significant landscape features, including stone walls, a meadow, a water- course and pond, lawns, gardens, fields with arrangements of specimen trees, rail

Dominque Hawkins, AIA fences and footpaths. The project was made possible by a sum- mer intern grant from the Samuel S. Fels Fund and by a grant from the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development obtained with the assistance of Represen- tative Babette Josephs. working in partnership with Pennrose Properties. Parkside Historic District Nominated For the Alliance, the development of this historic district nomination provided an opportunity not only to support the he grand houses along Parkside Avenue, across and from Belmont Avenue to 41st Street, was submitted to efforts of the Parkside Historic Preservation Corporation but from ’s Memorial Hall, are familiar the Historical Commission in June 2006. This is the first pre- also to demonstrate a new approach to historic district nom- Historic District Tto most Philadelphians. Many of these incredible dominantly African American low and moderate-income inations using current technology. Dominique Hawkins, AIA, examples of 19th century architecture have been rehabilitat- neighborhood to be nominated as an historic district since principal of Preservation Design Partnership, and Judy Peters, Council Meets ed by the Parkside Historic Preservation Corporation, the Diamond Street Historic District was approved in 1990. a preservation specialist with expertise in state-of-the-art under the leadership of James Brown IV, who began work- Parkside was developed from 1890 to 1900 by a small GIS-mapping techniques, worked closely with the Quarterly ing in the area in the 1970s. Although Parkside is a National group of builders of German descent after temporary build- Historical Commission staff to identify the information Register District, such designation provides no protection ings constructed for the 1876 Centennial had been removed. would be included in an historic property data-base that o encourage the development of to the historic properties from future alterations or the The large amount of available land allowed for the develop- could be integrated with property data files being developed historic districts and to support impacts of change that might be induced by the nearby ment of large elaborate three-story houses and apartment by the City of Philadelphia. A project team of community T neighborhood organizations in development of the and the buildings in a Flemish-revival architectural vocabulary that residents and six University of Pennsylvania historic preser- local and National Register Districts, the V MicroSoft School of the Future. The idea of a local historic is unique in Philadelphia. As noted by architectural histori- vation graduate students used personal digital computers Preservation Alliance organized the enturi Scott Brown Associates district was initiated by the Parkside Historic Preservation an George Thomas in the National Register nomination, (PDAs) and digital cameras to survey 161 parcels in two days. Historic Districts Council in 2005. The Corporation in 2005 to address these issues. “The Germanic architectural styling … departed from the The Alliance hopes that this format for historic district Council is an informal network of organi- Working with the Parkside Historic Preservation ‘high style’ English taste generally taught in architectural nominations will be used by other communities. We are zations representing historic districts that Corporation, the Preservation Alliance prepared an historic histories, but it was indeed a national middle-class style prepared to train residents or staff in its application and to meets quarterly to discuss issues of com- district nomination that is also intended to establish a new much in evidence at the end of the century.” The architec- lend PDAs to undertake field surveys in this new format. If mon concern. Since its formation, the model for historic district nominations through the use of tural character of the district remains largely intact and interested, contact Patrick Hauck. The project was support- Council has heard presentations on the digital photography and GIS mapping. The nomination, many of the most significant buildings have been restored ed by grants from the Foundation and the status of historic district nominations by which covers the area from Parkside Avenue to Viola Street, by the Parkside Historic Preservation Corporation, often National Trust For Historic Preservation. Jon Farnham, Acting Historic Preservation Perspective view of Dilworth Condominium, Venturi Scott Brown Associates. Officer for the City of Philadelphia; on Conservation Districts by members of the City Planning Commission staff; and on Presser Estates Awbury Arboretum Survey Completed By Alliance Interns the use of new technology in preparing historic district nominations by lans for the rehabilitation of the fter completing the Parkside by renowned 19th and early 20th century Dominque Hawkins, AIA, of Preservation Nugent Home for Baptists and the Historic District nomination, the architects,surrounded by landscapes also Design Partnership. PPresser Home for Retired Music APreservation Alliance was inter- designed by important designers of their day. A good example of the benefits of the Teachers in Mt. Airy (listed as an ested in further testing this new approach Starting in the mid-19th century as cluster of Council occurred earlier this year when Endangered Property in 2004) —now to preparing historic district nominations. estates and homes belonging to the Haines three community organizations found called Presser Estates—moved forward Several organizations participating in the family, Awbury eventually evolved into a they had similar concerns about plans of with approval of zoning variances by the Alliance’s workshops for community collection of private homes surrounded by PennDOT and SEPTA to alter historic Zoning Board of Adjustment. The plans organizations or attending the Historic a publicly accessible arboretum in the early streets in their neighborhoods that were proposed by Nolan Properties and District Council expressed interest in dis- 20th century. located in the City’s Historic Street Paving Visionary Development call for the full trict nominations. The Awbury Arboretum The proposed district is bounded by the District. As a result of coordinated action restoration of the historic Nugent and neighborhood in , R7 SEPTA line, Chew Avenue, Haines by the community organizations and the Presser buildings with conversion to resi- already a National Register District, was Street, Ardleigh Street and the Arboretum Alliance, it was possible to present strong dential use, and the construction of three selected because the majority of residents property line northwest of Washington opposition to these changes when they new apartment buildings on the site. A large supported the idea of inclusion on the Lane. This area is slightly larger than the were presented to the Historical portion of the site will be maintained as Philadelphia Register and over half of the National Register District and incorporates Commission. open space. The current plans and zoning houses in the proposed district are already land contained in the original boundaries The Council is open to participation of variances were supported by the Alliance individually listed on the Philadelphia of the Arboretum that was sold off and neighborhood organizations in local and and the three community organizations Register. developed for housing in the 1940s and National Register Historic Districts. For that have worked so diligently to preserve The Awbury district is a beautiful enclave 1950s. Although the majority of the 42 further information contact Liz Blazevich, these properties: West Mt. Airy Neighbors, comprised of approximately 80 acres that structures included in that portion of the Advocacy Associate, at Liz@preservation- West Central Germantown Neighbors, and contain a collection of 34 houses designed Cope House in Awbury Arboretum. proposed district are non-contributing alliance.com. the Pomona Cherokee Civic Council. Nugent Home for Baptists, part of Presser Estates.

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Strawbridge & Clothier Buildings Listed On Philadelphia Register t its June 2006 meeting, the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted to list the Strawbridge & Clothier Department Store (801-23 Market Street, Philadelphia, APennsylvania) on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia prepared the nomination with the help of the Philadelphia Historical Commission staff. The Alliance initiated the nomination as a result of numerous phone calls and emails from members expressing concern about future of the building as a result of Federated Department Store’s decision to close the Strawbridge’s store. The Strawbridge & Clothier Department Store consists of two buildings; the west building, designed by architect Addison Hutton in 1903, and the main building, designed by Simon and Simon in 1929. Both buildings represent simplified forms of the Italian Renaissance style, employed during the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Strawbridge & Clothier Department Store was started by the Quaker firm of Justus Strawbridge and Isaac Clothier. Throughout its history the store raised the bar for depart- ment store standards across the U.S. It was among the first stores to establish a one-price policy, the first to install elevators inside the store (1868), the first Philadelphia store to The Lazeretto begin a radio broadcasting station, WFI (the forerunner of present day WFIL). In addi- tion, Strawbridge and Clothier were well known as benevolent employers; the store boast- ne of the historic sites of greatest con- tion and evacuation center. Now the ed the first Relief Association (1880), which paid health and death benefits to members, cern to the Alliance and others in the Tow nship intends to proceed with the con- had an early Savings Fund Association for their employees, and became the first large Opreservation community is The Laza- struction of the fire station to be located on department store in Philadelphia to give its workers a half day off on Saturday (1890). retto, the nation’s only surviving example of an half of the Lazaretto site, thereby blocking Subsequent to the designation by the Historical Commission, the Strawbridge’s build- early quarantine station (listed as an En- any public view of the building from major ing was purchased by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT). This bodes Chester Avenue. dangered Building in 2003). An appropriation streets and compromising the ability to well for the preservation of the historic buildings. of $2 million by the Commonwealth of restore and interpret the site. Historic Streets Saved Pennsylvania provided funds to Tinicum The Alliance is working with The Laza- Tow nship to acquire the ten-acre site and the retto Task Force, a coalition of historians, hen PennDOT and SEPTA Community groups responsible for 1799 Lazaretto building from a private interested citizens and preservationists, and proposed repaving sections of achieving this preservation victory owner. However, this grant had to be matched the Tinicum Township Commissioners to Wthree streets in the Historic include the Chestnut Hill Historical and the cost of acquisition and stabilization explore alternative solutions to the fire sta- Streets District, community organizations Society, the University City Historical of the building exceeded $2 million. tion location and to raise funds to secure Independence Square Security in each of the three neighborhoods began Society, West Mt. Airy Neighbors, Penn To proceed with acquisition of the site the the full site for preservation. For further working together and with the Alliance to Knox Neighbors, and Philadelphia's Historic Tow nship found it necessary to use funds information contact Randy Cotton ommunity and political leaders ex- on behalf of the Alliance, John Andrew raise concerns about these proposals and Northwest Coalition. from a bond issue to finance a new fire sta- ([email protected]). pressed opposition to the Indepen- Gallery, executive director, stated that the advocate for the retention of Belgian block Cdence National Historical Park’s proposal to build a fence “alters the charac- paving in all three areas. The proposals for plans to build a six to eight foot high fence ter and significance of repaving included sections of German- LIKE TO DO RESEARCH? across Independence Square (listed as an and Independence Square as symbols of town Avenue in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy LIKE TO DO RESEARCH? Endangered Property in 2004) in response liberty and freedom. It is inappropriate.” and Chester Avenue in . to an Environmental Assessment report In addition, he questioned the need for Community organizations and residents WANT TO HELP PROTECT AN HISTORIC PROPERTY? issued for comment by the Park Service. In security systems at all indicating that no from all three areas supported one anoth- very well researched articles by Stephan substantive evidence has been presented er’s concerns in presentations to the Although a large number of historic buildings in Philadelphia are protected by historic designation, Salisbury in the Philadelphia Inquirer, that “any historic or purely symbolic sites Historical Commission. In response to many, like Strawbridge and Clothiers, were never included on the Philadelphia Register Senator Arlen Specter, Congressman anywhere in the United States have ever these concerns the Historical Commission Chaka Fattah, Congressman Robert Brady, been the object of terrorists attacks or even retained an independent engineering firm and lack protection against demolition or inappropriate alteration. Governor Ed Rendell, Mayor John Street considered as potential targets. The risk of to evaluate the proposals and the prospects The Preservation Alliance is endeavoring to submit nominations for important buildings and State Senator Vincent Fumo all were leaving the sites unprotected” Gallery stat- for preserving the historic paving. The to be added to the register each year. However, to do so we need assistance quoted as being in opposition to the plan. ed, “is minimal.” The Alliance, IMBARC Commission’s final decision retained the Opposition to the proposal has been led and others also expressed concern about the historic paving on Germantown Avenue in in gathering information and helping to prepare the nomination forms. by the Independence Mall Business and Park Service’s failure to seek City approval Mt. Airy and on Chester Avenue, but Residents Coalition (IMBARC), which of the plans. The City of Philadelphia is the allowed for modifications of the paving If you like to do research and are interested in helping protect an historic building, we need your help! questions whether any of the security owner of Independence Square and the pattern in Chestnut Hill to correspond with We have a list of buildings that we would like to nominate to the Philadelphia Register measures are necessary or appropriate. The buildings within it. previous repaving of Germantown Avenue Coalition has prepared a plan, designed by In response to the extensive expressions in that area. The arrangement approved of Historic Places—one of which might be in your own neighborhood. landscape architect Laurie Olin, which of public concern, the Park Service extend- continues the use of Belgian block along would allow free access through the Square. ed the period for comments on the plan The main Strawbridge building (ABOVE) was designed by Simon and Simon, the sides of the street with concrete in the CONTACT Liz Blazevich, Advocacy Associate at [email protected] for further details and to volunteer. In a letter to the until September 1, 2006. the west building (TOP) was designed by Addison Hutton. center where the trolley tracks are located.

4 preservation matters fall 2006 WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM fall 2006 preservation matters 5 NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES MEMBERSHIP NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION Historic Properties such neighborhoods as Overbrook Farms, First Homeowner Workshops Parkside, and other sections of West YoungFriendsPlanNewPrograms Repair Program in Demand Philadelphia and Germantown. Completed, Second Series to Begin arly this year the Preservation To date, more than 250 homeowners have he Young Friends of the Preser- ing tour through the neighborhood high- Alliance launched its Historic requested additional program information vation Alliance have re-launched lighting the preservation issues discussed at n April 2006, the Alliance initiated its Schade, Schade and Bolender; Don Patterson, E Properties Repair Program (HPRP) and over 140 of these meet the income, his- T and charted a new course sup- brunch. Neighborhoods visited included first series of workshops for home- Patterson and Perkiss; Bob Thomas, Campbell and early indications show a great demand toric designation, ownership, and project eli- porting the Preservation Alliance’s efforts Queen Village and Northern Liberties. The Iowners of historic properties. The Thomas Architects; David Wolfe, Dave for the program. The program is funded by gibility criteria. The applications have come and preservation issues of interest to the third Saturday Salon Saturday will visit workshops are designed to provide technical Wolfe Design; Russell “Kip” Kaller, Russell $1 million from the City of Philadelphia’s from throughout the city, with concentra- ’s 20-35 year olds. Fairmount/Brewery Town in September. knowledge about various aspects of main- Roofing; Jeffrey Levine, Jeffrey Levine Roofing Neighborhood Transformation Initiative tions from these historic districts: Diamond The Young Friends regrouped in 2005, The Young Friends have a number of other taining and restoring historic residential Consulting and Architectural Conservation; and an additional $100,000 from the Street (), Parkside and after a brief hiatus, with a strong new events planned for the fall including a trol- properties. Two parallel sets of workshops Dan Bryan and Chris Kelly, Tague Lumber Preservation Development Initiative of the other sections of West Philadelphia, Over- steering committee dedicated to creating ley tour hosted by brewery historian Rich were presented, one set being held in Company; Jeffrey Barr, JRB Restoration; National Trust for Historic Preservation. brook Farms, Girard Estate, Manayunk, and events that bring young Philadelphia-area Wagner and a private reception with Northwest Philadelphia at Cliveden of the Andy Palweski, Palewski Architectural Preser- The purpose of HPRP is to provide grants Queen Village. Typical projects are masonry residents together. Through events and National Trust President, Richard Moe. National Trust and the other in West vation; John Carr, Milner + Carr Conser- to assist low- and moderate-income home- repairs and re-pointing; repairs to the rain- networking opportunities, the Young The Preservation Alliance Young Friends Philadelphia at the Calvary Center for vation; and Ray Tschoepe, Fairmount Park owners of historically certified properties or water conduction systems; porch and exte- Friends hope to reach out, not just to those is comprised of a diverse group of young Community and Culture. A total of over 350 Historic Preservation Trust. properties in historic districts to make exte- rior woodwork restoration and associated involved in the historic preservation pro- professionals and students with a passion people attended the 8 workshops, and over The next in the series of Homeowner rior repairs to their homes so that the his- painting; roof replacements. The typical appli- fession, but to professionals in all fields. for preservation. The group has successful- 200 of those people attended two or more Workshops will take place in September, toric character of their property and the cant is either employed in a low- or moderate- A three-part Saturday Salon Series was ly grown to include many new members sessions. Workshop topics, all of which were including a special set of “hands-on” work- neighborhood can be maintained. income job or is on a fixed income (retired the Steering Committee’s first program to seeking ways to celebrate and preserve the presented by preservation professionals, shops to be held at The Sheep Barn in West Information about the program was or public assistance). What all have in com- highlight historic neighborhoods and the historic character of our region. included: working with architects and con- Fairmount Park. Homeowners, architects, mailed to the owners of 12,000 properties mon is an appreciation of their historic preservation issues that face them. These Become a part of the Young Friends of tractors; roofing on historic buildings; his- designers, craft and trades people who have designated as historic by the Philadelphia property and a desire to do the “right”repairs. well-attended Saturday Salons provided the Preservation Alliance, be involved in toric windows; and masonry and pointing. ideas for future program topics or are inter- Historical Commission. Homeowners in For further information about HPRP Young Friends a unique opportunity to get future events, and don’t miss the opportu- The Preservation Alliance is very grateful ested in volunteering as presenters may con- over 70 National Register historic districts grants contact Randy Cotton, Associate to know not just the relevant preservation nity to expand your network of contacts for the generous donation of time and profes- tact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighbor- in the city are also eligible, so additional Director, at 215.546.1146 x2 or Randy@- issues, but each other. Each Salon began and knowledge of this great region’s rich Panel Discussion, Friday November 3rd: EMPOWERING NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS sional talent from the presenters at the work- hood Preservation Programs at 215.546.1146 brochures were distributed or mailed to preservationalliance.com. with brunch at a neighborhood restaurant history! For further information or to join Led by John Andrew Gallery, Executive Director, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia shops. Special thanks to: Rachael Simmons x4 or [email protected] hosted by local preservationists and com- contact Pippa Liebert at Pippa@preserva- To register: WWW. NTHPCONFERENCE.ORG munity leaders and was followed by a walk- tionalliance.com. Homeowner Workshops Set for September ponsored by The Preservation Alliance University City Historical Society. THANK YOU! The Preservation Alliance expresses its for Greater Philadelphia, in collabo- The workshops are FREE AND OPEN Sration with the Fairmount Park TO THE PUBLIC, but reservations are appreciation to the following organizations and individuals. Historic Preservation Trust, Chestnut Hill required. To reserve a space, or for more Historical Society, Cliveden of the National information, please contact Patrick Hauck, CORNERSTONE SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS Keast & Hood Co. The Goldenberg Group Trust, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, at 215.546.1146 x4 or patrick@preserva- Alan and Constance Buerger* 1:1:6 Technologies Incorporated Kelly / Maiello Architects The Hillier Group Germantown Historical Society and tionalliance.com. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Michael Cohen A & D Marble Company Inc. Kise Straw & Kolodner The Philadelphia Housing Authority Mr. Allan Domb A & E Construction Kitchen and Associates The Shusterman Foundation Mr. William Frankel AIA Philadelphia Klein & Hoffman, Inc. Thornton-Tomasetti Group Inc. Janet and Lew Klein* Abstract Company Knapp Masonry Ueland, Junker, McCauley, Nicholson LECTURE WORKSHOPS AT CLIVEDEN NEW! “HANDS-ON” WORKSHOPS Andrew and Lisa Margolis Athenaeum of Philadelphia KPMG Urban Engineers Inc. ❖ IN WEST FAIRMOUNT PARK David and Sandy Marshall Atkin, Olshin, Lawson-Bell Landmark Facilities Group, Inc. Voith & Mactavish Architects Researching The History ❖ Mr. and Mrs. Don Meginley Becker Winston Architects Langsam Steves & Silver LLP W.S. Cumby & Son, Inc. Of Your Home Repairing Historic Windows Lenore and Bill Millhollen Blackney Hayes: Architects Levine Co. Walnut Tree Construction Inc. Wednesday September 6 at 7:00 PM Thursday September 7 at 6:30 PM Mrs. Nancy Most Bower Lewis Thrower Architects Loughry and Lindsay LLC Watson & Henry Associates ❖ ❖ Mr. Paul Pincus Brawer & Hauptman Architects Marianna Thomas Architects Wesley Architects Energy Efficiency in Historic Houses Making Wood Repairs Ms. Rebecca Stoloff Bruce E. Brooks & Associates Martin Jay Rosenblum Architects Wise Preservation Planning Wednesday September 13 at 7:00 PM Thursday September 14 at 6:30 PM Kate Stover and Tim D. Wood* Buccini/Pollin Group Milner + Carr Conservation Woodlands Trust ❖ ❖ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley F. Taraila Buell Kratzer Powell Ltd. MMA Financial Inc. Painting Your Historic House Maintaining Historic Porches Ted and Stevie Wolf* Campbell Thomas & Co., Architects Neighbours United NON-PROFIT MEMBERS Wednesday September 20 at 7:00 PM Thursday September 21 at 6:30 PM * Leadership Circle Members Cecil Baker & Associates New Kensington Community Bartram's Garden ❖ ❖ Center City District Development Corp. Brandywine Conservancy Historic Plaster Masonry and Pointing BENEFACTOR Cloud Gehshan Associates Northstar Advisors LLC Bryn Athyn Church of the New Jerusalem Wednesday September 27 at 7:00 PM Thursday September 28 at 6:30 PM Ms. Deborah Bishop Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall O'Donnell & Naccarato Inc. Eastern State Penitentiary Mr. John K. Cugini & Furman PC Oxford Construction Development Inc. Fairmount Park Historic Pres. Trust, Inc. WORKSHOP LOCATIONS Ms. Annabelle L. Dilworth Cultural Resource Consulting Group Palmer Waterproofing Inc. Friends Select School GERMANTOWN WEST FAIRMOUNT PARK Ms. Amber Eichner CVM Engineers Patrick J. Murphy & Assoc. Inc Glen Foerd On The Delaware Cliveden The Sheep Barn Mrs. Carole Haas Gravagno Dagit Saylor Architects Paul Steege & Associates Architects Heritage Conservancy 6401 Germantown Avenue 2020 Chamounix Drive Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Jordan E. Allen Reeves, Inc. Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Lower Merion Conservancy E.& M. Engineering Philadelphia Museum of Art Marian Anderson Historical Society, Inc. For directions contact the Preservation Alliance, CORPORATE SPONSORS East Bradford Township Plumstead Studios Mill Grove Audubon Center or visit our website at www.preservationalliance.com ARC Wheeler Eichler & Moffly Realtors Powers & Co. Parkside Historic Preservation Corporation HPRP consultant Jeff Barr inspects property with homeowner. Citizens Bank Facility Specialists LLC Preferred Real Estate Investments Inc. Partners for Sacred Places DOMUS Felix Chavez, Inc. Premier Building Restoration, Inc. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Dranoff Properties, Inc. Frens and Frens, LLC Project H.O.M.E. Pennypacker Mills ✱✱✱ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ✱✱✱ George Woodward Co. Friends of Historic Bethlehem Pike Raff Company Builders Philadelphia Street Railway Goldman Properties Philadelphia, Inc. Greater Philadelphia Tourism Rampart Holdings Historical Society AFTER A FIVE YEAR HIATUS THE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE’S OLD HOUSE FAIR RETURNS! John Milner Architects, Inc. Marketing Corp. Corp. Please Touch Museum Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg Ellers Haverstick-Borthwick Russell Roofing Company, Inc. St. Clement's Church Old House Fair Returns in 2007 New Awards for Historic Property Owners Michael Singer, Inc. Heritage Consulting Group Shelterfield Valuation Service University of Pennsylvania Graduate March 17, 2007 9AM to 5PM at Germantown Friends School n conjunction with the Old House Fair, the Preservation Alliance will present Paradigm Realty Alliance Historical Society of Pennsylvania Society Hill Civic Association Program in Historic Preservation ver 50 booths representing vendors, products, services and information per- Awards of Recognition to property owners —particularly homeowners—who Pennrose Properties J.S. Cornell & Son Steven Erisoty Paintings Conservation Washington Square West Civic Assn. taining to old houses will be featured. In addition the Fair will include a variety Ihave shown exemplary stewardship in historic preservation through renovation Philadelphia Management Co. Jacobs/Wyper Architects LLP Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP Oof presentations and demonstrations by the vendors and other historic preser- or maintenance of their property. Has the former eyesore in your neighborhood Philadelphia Private Bank John Canning & Co. Susan Maxman & Partners vation specialists concerning preservation practices, products and services. A central become the shining star on the block? Are you aware of someone who has done such Saul Ewing LLP John Milner Associates, Inc. Tackett and Company Inc. demonstration area will be the site of hands-on workshops by specialty craftspeople. a great job restoring their home that they deserve an Award of Recognition? Do you The Abstract Company Kaiserman Company Inc. Tague Lumber, Inc. If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, a vendor, a presenter or a volun- deserve one yourself? Help us identify candidates for these awards to be given as part Toll Brothers, Inc. KB Consultants Inc. Temple Town Realty teer for this great event, contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation of the Old House Fair by submitting a nomination. Nomination forms can be found Unkefer Brothers Construction Programs at 215.546.1146 x4 or [email protected]. on the Alliance’s website at www.preservationalliance.com. Vitetta Group Yaron Properties

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