Hidden City Philadelphia

10/09/2025

When David Lynch moved to Philadelphia in the late 1960s, he discovered a city that was both terrifying and inspiring. Explore Callowhill, the neighborhood that so electrified Lynch's imagination, with two guides: Hidden City's Pete Woodall + Lynch/Eraserhood aficionado, Bob Bruhin. During this one-and-a-half hour walking tour, we'll delve into the area's industrial history, as well as the sights and sounds that inspired Lynch's movies, particularly Eraserhead.

Love City Brewing (1023 Hamilton St.) will be the last stop on the tour, and we invite you to hang out with us after for an informal talkback. Your ticket includes 1 free beer, but please remember to tip your bartenders!

10/08/2025

Today on our website: A New Exhibition Pays Homage to the Spirit of 1776

The Museum of the American Revolution dives deep into the fight for equal rights and independence over the course of 250 years with "The Declaration’s Journey." Keshler Thibert has the details.

The Museum of the American Revolution dives deep into the fight for equal rights and independence over the course of 250 years with "The Declaration’s Journey"

10/06/2025

Today on our website --> Unlisted Philadelphia: Fairmount Park Welcome Center

Alan Jaffe and Bryan Mckinney spotlight unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in the architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a well-loved welcome center that is out of this world.

https://hiddencityphila.org/2025/10/unlisted-philadelphia-fairmount-park-welcome-center/

10/03/2025

Happy October, Philadelphia! We are kicking off fall with an incredible tale.

Today on our website: The Forgotten Cemetery

A native son makes an unbelievable discovery on North Broad Street.

A native son makes an unbelievable discovery on North Broad Street

09/29/2025

Today on our website: Calder Gardens Debuts on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

A national treasure comes home to Philadelphia. Kimberly Haas has the details.

A national treasure comes home to Philadelphia

09/26/2025

Today on our website: Strengthening "National Trust" Through Preservation and Public Lands Advocacy

Kimberly Haas interviews Carol Quillen, the recently appointed president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Kimberly Haas interviews Carol Quillen, the recently appointed president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

09/23/2025

Today on our website: Latinos and Preservationists Celebrate Saving Teatro Puerto Rico

A cultural cornerstone in North Philadelphia comes back to life. Kyle Bagenstose has the news.

A cultural cornerstone in North Philadelphia comes back to life

09/17/2025

Today on our website: The Myth and Measure of the Shackamaxon Elm

Tim Kerner unpacks propaganda about William Penn that has been perpetuated for centuries.

Tim Kerner unpacks propaganda about William Penn that has been perpetuated for centuries

09/15/2025

Today on our website: National Register Nominations Sail Through Local Review

Kimberly Haas has this report from the September 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.

Kimberly Haas has this report from the September 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

09/14/2025

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09/12/2025

Hey, Hey, Hey! Hidden City turns 14-years-old today. Raise a glass to kicking ass with hopes for many more years to come!

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09/10/2025

Today on our website: Cultural Institutions Mobilize as Trump's Executive Order Deadline Approaches

The National Park Service has been instructed to remove signs that interpret America's history of slavery at Independence National Park on September 17. Philly organizations are preparing to fight back. Keshler Thibert reports.

The National Park Service has been instructed to remove a display that interprets America's history of slavery at Independence National Park on September 17. Philly organizations are preparing to fight back