City of Erie, Downtown Partnership look toward national historic designation
Taking a walk down State Street, it’s easy to see the history that lies within the buildings that…
National Historic Places Designation Informational Session | News
On March 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. there will be a public informational session held in…
A judge overturned the Washington Square West historic district designation
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Remembering our roots – City of Erie releases results of Historic Resources Survey
In 2024, the City of Erie tasked the community with identifying historic buildings, spaces and events across the…
Historic Center City church gets massive makeover years in the making
Rev. Robin Hynicka took a chilly ride on a snow-covered construction lift up the side of Arch Street…
Historic preservation bill is getting a rewrite after outcry
It’s back to the drawing board for a plan to revamp Philadelphia’s Historic Preservation law. Councilmember Mark Squilla…
Philadelphia Salvage Co., which closed in 2023, sued for failing to refund clients for unfinished jobs
The owner of the former Philadelphia Salvage Co., a business widely used to restore heirloom doors and other…
Designers dream big futures for the historic Roundhouse building
Since the Philadelphia police moved their headquarters out of the Roundhouse building on Race Street in 2021, city…
Saving old homes supports affordability, preservationists say
Eight years ago, an outcry over the demolition of historically significant buildings in Philadelphia led then-Mayor Jim Kenney…
Pennsylvania’s Mountain-Framed Borough Offers Scenic Trails, A Growing Arts Scene, And 19th-Century Streets
If your ideal trip blends history, adventures, and an arts scene, you should look to Tamaqua, which is…