Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

10/08/2026

Less than one month from our Young Friends annual fundraiser! We are excited to celebrate this year at the 23rd Street Armory, home of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry. Come explore their incredible museum and network with the new generation of historic preservationists! https://preservationalliance.givecloud.co/product/1105261/in-with-the-old

YFPA is excited to invite you to In With the Old 2026 at the 23rd Street Armory, the historic armory of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry.

This year’s event will be held on November 5, 2026 from 6:30-9:30 PM. Join us for one unforgettable evening celebrating Philadelphia’s history and supporting the next generation of preservationists. Enjoy a networking reception, food, drinks, raffle prizes, the museum, and more!

All proceeds from this event support YFPA’s programming, advocacy, and efforts to engage Philadelphians in preserving our city’s historic places.

Tickets and sponsorships are available on our website! Sponsors will recieve tickets to the event, raffle tickets, and recognition before and during the event.

The countdown begins! We hope to see you there.

In With the Old 2026
When: November 5, 2026 from 6:30-9:30 PM
Where: 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd Street, Philadelphia

Head to the links below for tickets and sponsorship purchases. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Tickets: https://preservationalliance.givecloud.co/product/1105261/in-with-the-old

Sponsors: https://preservationalliance.givecloud.co/product/110526/yfpa-in-with-the-old-sponsorship

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the 2026 Architectural Dinner at the historic Union Trust Building.

We celebrated architecture critic Inga Saffron, recipient of the 2026 Mary Werner DeNadai Award, and enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner, and an exciting live auction.

We’re especially grateful to our sponsors, auction donors, and everyone who helped make the evening possible. Special thanks to our auctioneer, George McNeely, and to all of this year’s auction winners!

Photos courtesy of Stacey Salter- Industry & Commerce Image Works

10/01/2026

September was a busy month for the Preservation Alliance team! From Capitol Hill visits to exploring York, our staff attended the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s inaugural summit, the National Preservation Partners Network's fall convening, and Preservation Pennsylvania’s annual conference.

We’re grateful for the chance to learn, connect, and share ideas with colleagues from across the field and bring new ideas back to Philadelphia!

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

Historic tax credits can make ambitious adaptive reuse projects possible! The Philadelphia Inquirer profiled MMPartners, LLC. conversion of 2100 Arch Street, the former Jewish Community Services Building, into 116 apartments. For the project, the developers secured both federal and state historic tax credits.

The Preservation Alliance is a strong advocate for these programs because projects like 2100 Arch Street show what historic tax credits can make possible!

Read the full story:

The developers acquired the building in 2023 but faced financing difficulties due to the volume of apartment construction in recent years.

09/28/2026

642 N. Broad St. was built for N. Snellenburg & Company as a factory and warehouse for its department stores. Designed by William Steele & Sons Company, the complex features Romanesque Revival detailing with terra cotta ornament, a monumental tower, and large windows that give the industrial building an unusually civic presence.

A preservation easement donated in 1987 protects the building’s historic character in perpetuity. Since 1990, it has served as the headquarters of the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, giving this former factory a continued role in the community.

09/25/2026

Still thinking about what to bid on at this year’s Architectural Dinner Auction? How about an intimate tour, cocktail reception, and dinner at the Maurice Speiser House near Rittenhouse Square?

Or a private visit to a Wilson Eyre-designed country house in Spring House? Each private home experience is limited to just 20 guests!


You don’t need to attend the Architectural Dinner to bid. Set your maximum bid in advance and you can participate in the live auction remotely.

Bid now at the link in our bio! https://event.auctria.com/c5ac20c5-e501-4f7a-92f1-083de6c0c6b3/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0

09/21/2026

09/21/2026

October is packed with opportunities to explore Philadelphia and the region’s history from Haverford to Chinatown to Rittenhouse Square West.

October is also Camden County History Month, and we’re excited to head across the river on October 24 for a tour of Historic Cooper Street.

Explore the full October schedule and reserve your spot now: https://preservationalliance.com/walking-tours/