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- For three hours on Friday (11AM-2PM), visitors to will be offered a sneak peek of Third & Chestnut’s Museum of the American Revolution, with General George Washington’s 23′ by 14′ commander’s tent, carefully propped up by anachronistic metal framework (not unlike the design for the building that will be its home by 2017) . Others have commented on how lacking an object it is to amass an aspirational collection around, yet as collection director Scott Stephenson explains while granting NewsWorks a tour, it’s not long until the visitor is marveling at some very consequential “emotions that were felt right where we’re standing.” The humble, three-chamber tent is said to reveal the republicanism of Washington—slave quarters and all.
- Plan Philly reports that City Council’s Committee of Rules unanimously recommended yesterday First District Councilman Mark Squilla’s bill that would shrink the North Delaware overlay limiting nightlife. Community attorney Paul Boni said the legislation—clearing the way for developer Michael Samschick’s Canal Street North entertainment district—amounted to spot zoning, and would attract crime to the area.
- The Inquirernotes some “enticing hints” dropped by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) as to a transformative vision for the Market Street east of Broad, via the overhaul of the Gallery.“We anticipate delivering a project that is a focal point for the City of Philadelphia, drives the transformation of the retail landscape in the city and the evolution of the corridor into a vibrant shopping, entertainment, and dining district,” said CEO Joseph Coradino.
- The Passyunk Postsays South Street’s shuttered Pearl Arts and Crafts store has been purchased by a developer with the intent to transform it back into a place of art by summer 2014.“The plan is for 85 art studios over four floors (including the basement) with a retail/gallery space on the ground floor and a restaurant with sculpture garden on the roof. Studios, which start at $250 a month, will each have a shelf or gallery wall to show artists’ work.
About the author
Stephen Currall recently received his BA in history from Arcadia University. Before beginning doctoral studies, he is pursuing his interest in local history, specifically just how Philadelphians engage their vibrant past. Besides skimming through 18th century letters, Steve is also interested in music and travel.
