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hiddencityphila.org > 2026 > 01 > reuse-plan-for-wannamakers-grand-court-gets-the-go-ahead

Reuse Plan for Wannamaker’s Grand Court Gets The Go-Ahead

Reuse Plan for Wannamaker’s Grand Court Gets The Go-Ahead1+ hour, 43+ min ago   (403+ words) Reuse Plan for Wannamaker's Grand Court Gets The Go-Ahead'Hidden City Philadelphia Reuse Plan for Wannamaker's Grand Court Gets The Go-Ahead At its meeting on January 9, the Philadelphia Historical Commission approved some of the first steps in the planned reuse of…...

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hiddencityphila.org > 2026 > 01 > aia-philadelphia-sets-sail-for-the-avenue-of-the-arts

AIA Philadelphia Sets Sail for the Avenue of the Arts

AIA Philadelphia Sets Sail for the Avenue of the Arts5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (505+ words) Meanwhile, Lindsey Scannapieco, founding partner of Scout Urban Design, the firm behind the creative and successful repurposing of Bok Technical High School, was bidding on former University of the Arts buildings. She was hoping to reproduce Bok's success on Avenue…...

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hiddencityphila.org > 2026 > 01 > a-three-book-set-offers-philadelphia-a-new-history-for-the-21st-century

A Three-Book Set Offers Philadelphia “a New History for the 21st Century”

A Three-Book Set Offers Philadelphia “a New History for the 21st Century”1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (370+ words) The year 2026 promises to yield a plethora of projects centered on United States history for the Semiquincentennial, and Philadelphia is positioning itself to be the epicenter of the celebrations. The University of Pennsylvania Press has gotten an early start, in…...

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hiddencityphila.org > 2025 > 12 > a-sweet-new-space-in-old-city-completes-confectioners-row

A Sweet New Space In Old City Completes Confectioner’s Row

A Sweet New Space In Old City Completes Confectioner’s Row2+ week, 3+ day ago   (282+ words) 100 Block of Market The theme of reusing and saving historic spaces and materials is not only established within the interior of The Cacao Pod, but almost the entire 100 block of Market Street, which currently has the distinction of being continuously…...

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hiddencityphila.org > 2025 > 05 > rittenhouse-fitler-historic-district-celebrates-30th-anniversary

Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District Celebrates 30th Anniversary8+ mon, 4+ day ago   (547+ words) The Center City Residents Association and historic preservation advocates will mark the occasion on Sunday with a panel discussion and walking tours Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District Celebrates 30th Anniversary The Rittenhouse-Fitler Residential Historic District, one of the first historic districts to be…...

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hiddencityphila.org > 2025 > 04 > temple-university-uncovers-human-remains-at-construction-site

Temple University Uncovers Human Remains at Construction Site

Temple University Uncovers Human Remains at Construction Site8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (894+ words) Earlier this month workers discovered bodies while digging the foundation for a new campus building. The event reveals a muddy history of reckless land stewardship Temple University Uncovers Human Remains at Construction Site On April 12, human remains and caskets were…...