The Spring 2012 Senior Landscape Architecture Studio of Temple University envisions new uses for a three mile long abandoned rail corridor in central Philadelphia.
(via Via Philadelphia)
[Very pleased to see quite a few Eraserhood.com photos were included in this book!]
Divine Lorraine Hotel, a set by callmeflea on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
I was given permission to take these photos by the property owners on a tour; please don’t try to break-in/trespass.
Opening ReceptionPublic · By Urban Landscapes
Are Featuring New Artwork
February 3, 2013 to March 24, 2013
(via Opening Reception)
…we could soon see the first sign of action here since a fence was installed around the property over a year ago. Before that, the building was more or less open to whoever happened to walk by, a squatters’ paradise, if you will. Plans to transform the 20K sqft building into 12 two-bedroom and four one-bedroom rental apartments were designed by Harman Deutsch.
(via Possible Renovation for Unique Ridge Ave. Property Coming at Last? | NakedPhilly)
Students displayed some of their performance skills they have developed in their classrooms as well as in various specialist classes and Folk Arts Ensembles. Over 500 students, family members, faculty, friends and supporters were in the audience. Highlights of the celebration included an opening welcome by the FACTS Lion Dance Ensemble and the First Grade Parade of Snakes. Other performances included the Chinese Ribbon Dance Club, Dan Tranh and Recorder Ensembles, Indonesian Dance Ensemble, Middle School Choir and the Faculty Choir and Band.
(via Folk Arts – Cultural Treasures Charter School – Homepage)
An Evening With…
The Dear Hunter
Naive Thieves
Wed, March 27, 2013
Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Union Transfer
Philadelphia, PA
$15.00
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“Ten years ago I [would] show up on North Broad Street,” says Blumenfeld, “and I would take bankers down here and they would look at me, like ‘you’re out of your mind’.” But standing on the rooftop of the Thaddeus Stephens School of Practice at Spring Garden and Broad Streets, Blumenfeld’s vision now seems less laughable.
(via Accidental Preservationists | Hidden City Philadelphia)
