| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Dining in the Garden: A Partnership with The Cheesecake FactoryPresented by Wyck Historic House, Garden, and Farm May 24-May 26, 2013 We warmly invite you to a unique dining experience in the Wyck Gardens. This year we are excited to partner with our friends at The Cheesecake Factory to produce an al fresco "pop-up" restaurant in our authentic historic setting. Food, wine, and a decadent slice of cheesecake are even more delicious within a lush garden while learning about the influential family who resided at Wyck from 1690-1973. | Wyck Historic House, Garden, and Farm | 05/24/13-
05/26/13 | Philadelphia |
Woodford Mansion Guided ToursPresented by Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection July 25, 2011 - Ongoing Located in Philadelphia’s historic and picturesque Fairmount Park, Woodford Mansion tells the story of Colonial Philadelphia, American Patriots, British Loyalists, immigrants, merchants and some of the city’s most influential citizens. The 18th-century Colonial mansion is one of the most elegant survivors of the group of early country estates which were built along the Schuylkill River. Woodford is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural and... | Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection | 07/25/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Museum TourPresented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Wharton Esherick Museum July 21, 2009 - Ongoing Guided tour through the handcrafted home and studio of Wharton Esherick, the "dean of American craftsmen." This National Historic Landmark for Architecture reflects Esherick's artistic evolution from the Arts and Crafts, through Cubism and German Expressionism, to the Modernist free forms that characterized his later works. The Studio is filed with more than 200 of Esherick's paintings, prints, sculture, furniture and furnishings.
Want to get tickets for... | Wharton Esherick Museum | 07/21/09-
Ongoing | Malvern |
Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled BannerPresented by Warwick Township Historical Society at Moland House Historic Park June 9, 2013 Please join Mary Pickersgill (reenactor) as she tells us about her creating the flag that flew over Fort McHenry which inspired the writing of our National Anthem.
We’ll also honor our flag with a traditional ceremony, aided by special guests from the Tamanend Gold’n’Blues Choir and Boy Scout Troop 5.
Tours of the house are available after the ceremony until 4 pm.
"Its long journey from obscurity began on a blazing July day in 1813, when Mary... | Warwick Township Historical Society | 06/09/13 | Hartsville |
Bring Your Own Picnic To Moland Presented by Warwick Township Historical Society at Moland House Historic Park May 26, 2013 Have your lunch in the serenity of our picnic grove near the beautiful Garden of Native Plants. Afterwards, walk the enchanting guided nature trail of Moland Park. Stop by the house and learn of the time when the Continental Army was camped at the site for 13 days in August of 1777. Hear about how the Marquis de Lafayette and Count Pulaski first joined the American Revolution at this location. Donations are gratefully accepted. | Warwick Township Historical Society | 05/26/13 | Hartsville |
The Art in Architecture Walking Tour - Rittenhouse SquarePresented by Violette de Mazia Foundation June 8, 2013 How many times have you passed a remarkable example of architecture and not noticed? Slow down and join us for a walking tour of select buildings of in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. We will visit most of the remarkable buildings surrounding Rittenhouse Square.
These buildings will be examined in terms of the aesthetics of each design and the building’s relationship to other nearby buildings. Philadelphia’s built environment offers a wide range of shapes... | Violette de Mazia Foundation | 06/08/13 | Philadelphia |
38th Annual Bucks County Designer House and Gardens TourPresented by Village Improvement Association of Doylestown at Clement Doyle House April 28-May 26, 2013 The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown has selected The Clement Doyle House as the 38th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens for 2013. The Clement Doyle House will be transformed by top designers and landscapers. The expansive stone manor house will have a total of 27 design areas. Stroll around 8 acres and view 17 landscaped gardens, barn, guesthouse, carriage barn and stone springhouse ruins. Proceeds from the designer house Benefits Doylestown Hospital and the... | Village Improvement Association of Doylestown | 04/28/13-
05/26/13 | Doylestown |
Uncle Sam's Trail to IndependencePresented by Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours August 9, 2010 - Ongoing Our walking tour of historic Philadelphia follows the very same roadways where many fought for independence. Experience numerous sites and stories that were a special part of Philadelphia as Washington, Jefferson, Hancock, Adams, Franklin, Lee and so many others worked a course to the birth of a new nation. | Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours | 08/09/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
| Spring Trolley Tours at Valley Forge NHP! | The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park | 03/29/13-
06/02/13 | King of Prussia |
The Constitutional Walking tourPresented by The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia at National Constitution Center April 9-November 30, 2013 Since Philadelphia is best seen by foot, The Constitutional is the best way to explore America's Birthplace, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tours cannot venture. Get up close with a High-Definition Historical Experience™ and see more than 20 historic sites in 75 minutes on a 1.25 mile outdoor walking journey including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. | The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia | 04/09/13-
11/30/13 | Philadelphia |
Cycle Bucks CountyPresented by Tara L. Riedley Foundation at New Hope-Solebury High School June 22, 2013 Cycling for a better community. Cycle Bucks County is a non competitive, organized fund raising bike ride presented for the benefit of local groups and organization. The 2013 event is raising funds for the Doylestown Hospital Heart Institute, and local chapters of the national Girls on the Run organization. Cycle Bucks County is open to all levels of cyclists, from beginner to serious. Participants can choose from three routes ranging in length from 10 to 60 miles, winding through the scenic... | Tara L. Riedley Foundation | 06/22/13 | New Hope |
Spirits of '76 Ghost TourPresented by Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour April 9-November 30, 2013 One Part History, Two Parts Haunt!™ Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore. Experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight. Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of '76. | Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour | 04/09/13-
11/30/13 | Philadelphia |
| Sunday Stroll | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/16/13 | Bristol |
| Sunday Stroll - Bees | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/02/13 | Bristol |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 1, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/01/13 | Bristol |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center July 6, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 07/06/13 | Bristol |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center August 3, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 08/03/13 | Bristol |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center September 7, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 09/07/13 | Bristol |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center October 5, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 10/05/13 | Bristol |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center November 2, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 11/02/13 | Bristol |
Volunteer Work DayPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center December 7, 2013 Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch!
If you're interested, call Jenn to pre-register. Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task.
| Silver Lake Nature Center | 12/07/13 | Bristol |
Arboretum Highlights TourPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 22, 2013 Explore the Scott Arboretum's plant collections with Arboretum staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025. | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 06/22/13 | Swarthmore |
Arboretum Highlights TourPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 13, 2013 Explore the Scott Arboretum's plant collections with Arboretum staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025. | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 07/13/13 | Swarthmore |
At Home Series: A Private Garden in HaverfordPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College May 30, 2013 It is hard to believe that when the owners bought this property more than twenty years ago, very little landscaping existed. Over the years, this private garden was designed and planted as an outdoor extension of the house – to be enjoyed from windows and upper-floor decks. Today a profusion of plants exude fragrance and a sense of romance as hydrangeas, clematis, and roses clamor over the house, fences, and arbors. The series of garden rooms flow skillfully from the house to a hidden... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 05/30/13 | Swarthmore |
Excursion: Central Park Gardens and the High LinePresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 4, 2013 Join Jeff Jabco and Julie Jenney for another memorable excursion to New York City! Our first stop will be a visit to the Conservatory Garden within Central Park, which is divided into three smaller gardens, each with a distinct style: Italian, French, and English. The Garden's main entrance is through a magnificent iron gate, made in Paris in 1894 and part of the original Vanderbilt New York mansion. Central Park's second stop will be Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, a Victorian-era formal... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 06/04/13 | Swarthmore |
Green Roof TourPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 15, 2013 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three different roofs we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are required to access each roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 06/15/13 | Swarthmore |
Plant Sale Highlights TourPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College September 7, 2013 Join Claire Sawyers, director, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Learn more about the great plants available at the 2013 Plant Sale. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
The Scott Arboretum's 2013 Plant Sale will be September 21 to 22. In addition to a vast array of hard-to-find... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 09/07/13 | Swarthmore |
Green Roof TourPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College September 11, 2013 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three different roofs we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are required to access each roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 09/11/13 | Swarthmore |
Plant Sale Highlight Tour IIPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College September 12-August 12, 2013 Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Learn more about the great plants available at the 2013 Plant Sale. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
The Scott Arboretum's 2013 Plant Sale will be September 21 to 22. In addition to a vast array of hard-to-find... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 09/12/13-
08/12/13 | Swarthmore |
Secrets of the Schuylkill Riverboat TourPresented by Schuylkill River Development Corporation at Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock May 30-October 19, 2013 A one-hour fun and fact-filled boat tour that highlights the past, present and future of the Hidden River. Discover the sights, sounds and history of the river, from the early 1700s at historic Bartram's Garden, to the 1800s at the Fairmount Water Works, to iconic 20th century buildings and award-winning 21st century skyscrapers. The Banks offers a setting and experience unlike any other in Philadelphia. | Schuylkill River Development Corporation | 05/30/13-
10/19/13 | Philadelphia |
Boat to Bartram’s Garden Riverboat TourPresented by Schuylkill River Development Corporation at Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock May 12-October 20, 2013 Cruise to Bartram’s Garden and discover the home of America’s first great botanist, John Bartram. Take a ¼ mile walk up the meadow to see amazing views of the skyline and explore the historic garden, community farm and recreational trail. This 3-hour tour includes a 2-hour stop at Bartram’s Garden with guided tour of the 1728 house.
Day passes for hands-on activities may be available at the garden for additional fees. | Schuylkill River Development Corporation | 05/12/13-
10/20/13 | Philadelphia |
| Schuylkill Banks Basic Kayak Tours | Schuylkill River Development Corporation | 06/08/13-
09/28/13 | Philadelphia |
Taste of Philadelphia Food TourPresented by Reading Terminal Market at Reading Terminal Market March 1, 2006 - Ongoing Learn the story behind cheesesteaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they're sold during this 75-minute food-writer-led walking tour.
Tour departs from the Reading Terminal Market information desk at 12th and Filbert Streets. Reservations are required.
Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see a... | Reading Terminal Market | 03/01/06-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Autumn Alive!Presented by Quakertown Alive! at Quakertown Alive! October 19, 2013 Our Fall Harvest Festival featuring a pet parade, pet themed vendors, children's rides, wagon rides and plenty of free entertainment held in Downtown Quakertown. Also, a fresh selection of local produce is available. Held on third Saturday of October. | Quakertown Alive! | 10/19/13 | Quakertown |
Christmas House TourPresented by Quakertown Alive! at Quakertown Alive! December 7, 2013 A tour through beautifully decorated homes throughout Quakertown is a magical trip to start the holiday season. Refreshments included. This event is held every other December on the First Sunday. | Quakertown Alive! | 12/07/13 | Quakertown |
Architectural Walking ToursPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Various Locations October 23, 2010 - Ongoing The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it at half-price? | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 10/23/10-
Ongoing | |
Architecture Walking Tour: Gilded Age PhiladelphiaPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia May 26, 2013 Gilded Age Philadelphia
Meet at steps of the Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St.
Experience Philadelphia in the Gilded Age when wealthy industrialists turned to architecture to express money and power. See the opulent Bellevue Stratford Hotel, now a mixed-use office building and luxury hotel; the Ritz Carlton Hotel, originally the Girard Trust Bank; and the acclaimed PSFS Building, now the Loews Hotel. Learn how all three have been architecturally maintained and transformed... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/26/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Ben Franklin’s PhiladelphiaPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 8, 2013 Meet at entrance to Franklin Court, 312-22 Market St.
Celebrate the 300th anniversary of this most famous "adopted" Philadelphian's birth by following in his footsteps through colonial Philadelphia, beginning at the site of his home and print shop, Franklin Court, creatively commemorated by Venturi and Rauch with John Milner Associates in 1976. Explore the other significant sites of the birthplace of our nation and learn how American architecture, too, was born here.... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/08/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Post Industrial City: Callowhill St. From Broad St to the Delaware RiverPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia May 29, 2013 Post Industrial City: Callowhill St. From Broad to the Delaware River
Meet in front of former Inquirer Bldg., 400 N. Broad St.
Explore the little known post-industrial landscape of downtown Philadelphia. This 1.5-mile tour focuses on a three-block-wide swath of the city along Callowhill and Willow Streets from Broad Street to the Delaware River. Numerous interesting warehouses, bridges, and other structures will be seen along the way, including the abandoned Reading... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/29/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Art DecoPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 1, 2013 Meet at entrance to Liberty Place, 17th & Chestnut Sts.
This popular early 20th century style, synonymous with the Jazz Age, has been described as having one foot in the past and one foot in the future. Its sleek appearance foretells the debut of Modernism while its use of Mayan and Aztec motifs echoes the past. Among Philadelphia's outstanding examples featured on this walk is the flamboyant WCAU Building on the 1600 block of Chestnut Street, now home to the Art Institute... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/01/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Littlest Streets East of BroadPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 1, 2013 Meet at center of Kahn Park, 11th & Pine Sts.
Stroll a charming labyrinth of streets west of Washington Square, a village-like setting right in the heart of Center City, developed in the mid 19th century. Experience an intimate "hierarchy of streets" where the larger style-conscious houses are on the main streets, the smaller scale houses built for the aspiring middle class are on the middle-sized streets, and what was worker housing is on the smallest alleys. See... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/01/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Society Hill StrollPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 2, 2013 Meet at NE corner, 2nd & Spruce Sts.
Society Hill received its name from the "Free Society of Traders" who were granted a strip of land in this area by William Penn in 1683. Take a leisurely walk through this country's largest, intact collection of original colonial and post-colonial residential architecture. Learn about this neighborhood's mid 20th century renewal efforts and its contribution to establishing Philadelphia as a "livable" city. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/02/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Bella VistaPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 8, 2013 Meet SE corner of 10th & South Sts.
Bella Vista (“beautiful view”) is a vibrant, historic residential neighborhood and home to the famous Ninth Street Market, AKA the Italian Market, one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating open-air markets. The tour will highlight the lively neighborhood's architecture, diverse ethnic mix, and social changes. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/08/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Old CityPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 9, 2013 Meet at the benches, N. 2nd St. at Elfreth's Alley.
Explore colonial Philadelphia and walk some of its original streets. See famous Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously occupied street in the US, and experience the walking/mercantile city, as well as a later generation of Victorian structures. Learn how this area remained the center of Philadelphia's commercial, retail and governmental activities until the city finally moved "westward" to Center Square in the... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/09/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Bankers' HeavenPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 5, 2013 Meet at east entrance to Bourse Building, 111 S. 4th St.
In the early years of the new Republic, Philadelphia was the nation’s financial capital, home to the first stock exchange (1790), the Bank of the United States, the US Mint, the first securities exchange, the first commodities exchange, and other early banking and insurance institutions. The epicenter of this activity was Chestnut Street in Old City, where important early institutions were housed in architectural... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/05/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Spring GardenPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 12, 2013 Meet in front of Jack’s Firehouse, 2130 Fairmount Ave.
Stroll through this early city suburb, developed in the late 19th century, that was home to merchants, workers and even prisoners. Enjoy a diversity of exuberant late Victorian homes and view the world-renowned Eastern State Penitentiary, built in the 1820s and studied by penal experts from Asia and Europe at that time. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/12/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: South of SouthPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 15, 2013 Meet in front of LaVa Café, 2100 South St.
This rowhouse neighborhood includes variety of modest houses alongside several magnificent 19th c. churches. See the house, now a museum, where famed contralto Marian Anderson lived across the street from Union Baptist Church where she sang as a child. Learn how the splendid Greek Revival Naval Home, a National Historic Landmark by Philadelphia architect William Strickland, became part of a residential development. See surprising... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/15/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Victorian Washington Square WestPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 15, 2013 Meet at NW corner, 9th & Spruce Sts.
Many of Philadelphia's most beautiful townhouses are located along Spruce and Locust Streets in this Center City neighborhood east of Broad Street. Marvel at the Gothic Revival windows, Queen Anne Revival turrets, balconies, bays, garlands and gables designed by many prominent Philadelphia architects. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/15/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Gilded Age PhiladelphiaPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 16, 2013 Meet at steps of the Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St.
Experience Philadelphia in the Gilded Age when wealthy industrialists turned to architecture to express money and power. See the opulent Bellevue Stratford Hotel, now a mixed-use office building and luxury hotel; the Ritz Carlton Hotel, originally the Girard Trust Bank; and the acclaimed PSFS Building, now the Loews Hotel. Learn how all three have been architecturally maintained and transformed into new uses. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Lewis & Clark in PhiladelphiaPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia June 19, 2013 Meet at NW corner, 5th & Arch Sts.
Follow in the footsteps of these important early American explorers where their historic trek began 200 years ago and learn about the buildings and institutions, past and present, that lined this early phase of their route. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 06/19/13 | Philadelphia |
