Celebrating Philadelphia's next Historic District
Proceeds will benefit the creation of the Spruce Hill Historic District.
The Powelton Village Historic District, featuring 935 properties, is being considered by the Philadelphia Historical Commission this fall. To celebrate this important milestone, UCHS will be hosting a Talk and Walking Tour to highlight the incredible sites, significant historical figures, and unique architecture of this special place. Kathy Dowdell of Farragut Street Architects will highlight findings from the nomination in a slide show and presentation. A guided walking tour will follow highlighting significant periods of building and noteworthy figures who helped shape Powelton Village.
As Spruce Hill resumes work on their own Historic District nomination, the Powelton Village Historic District offers a model for West Philadelphia communities concerned about the impact of development within their neighborhoods. Proceeds from this event will help offset costs associated with the Spruce Hill Historic District nomination, currently underway in a collaboration between UCHS and the Spruce Hill Community Association.
For anyone who cares about preservation in West Philadelphia, this talk and tour will provide an engaging afternoon while supporting a worthy cause.
University City Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.