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Hidden City Philadelphia Hidden City Philadelphia pulls back the curtain on the city’s remarkable spaces and connects them to people and ideas.

Hidden City Philadelphia inspires people to be curious about the city, to fall in love with its remarkable but lesser-known places, and to give their time, resources, and ideas to realize new futures for the places and communities where we work. We celebrate the power of place by presenting tours, events, and a quadrennial festival of site-based art. Our web magazine, Hidden City Daily, fosters public dialogue by exploring the intersection of people and place, and the tension between the past and the possible future. We wholeheartedly invite you to take part in this discussion by commenting on our Facebook, Tweeting on our Twitter, and responding to articles.

A work of history. A work of art. PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR 1950-1990 was made for Philadelphia, by Philadelphians. Featurin...
09/22/2026

A work of history. A work of art.

PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR 1950-1990 was made for Philadelphia, by Philadelphians. Featuring 365+ full-color photos, curated out of thousands of images sourced not just from famous museums or art photographers, but the actual people and communities who lived the history.

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Today on our website: Philadelphia Kicks Off a Celebration of John Coltrane's CentennialThe city is throwing an epic bir...
09/22/2026

Today on our website: Philadelphia Kicks Off a Celebration of John Coltrane's Centennial

The city is throwing an epic birthday party for the late jazz giant. Kimberly Haas has the details.

The city is throwing an epic birthday party for the late jazz giant beginning September 23

Today on our website: The Obscure Allure of North Philadelphia StationA Beaux Arts beauty on Broad Street withstands the...
09/17/2026

Today on our website: The Obscure Allure of North Philadelphia Station

A Beaux Arts beauty on Broad Street withstands the test of time. Edward Duffy reveals all.

A Beaux Arts beauty on Broad Street withstands the test of time

Imagine this gorgeous book in your home. PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR 1950-1990 is part street photography, part history, part ...
09/17/2026

Imagine this gorgeous book in your home. PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR 1950-1990 is part street photography, part history, part family photo album, and all Philly.

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We're deeply honored and honestly a little overwhelmed by the early love for PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR 1950-1990. Special t...
09/15/2026

We're deeply honored and honestly a little overwhelmed by the early love for PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR 1950-1990. Special thanks to for authoring the spectacular introduction printed in the book.

his is book is a true love letter to Philadelphia, and the perfect gift (or self-gift) for anyone who’s ever lived in, loved, or been inspired by this city. Coming October 16 and available for preorder now -- LINK IN BIO to learn more.

Today on our website: Historical Commission Approves Proposal for 1706-10 Walnut StreetKimberly Haas has this report fro...
09/15/2026

Today on our website: Historical Commission Approves Proposal for 1706-10 Walnut Street

Kimberly Haas has this report from the September 2026 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.

Kimberly Haas has this report from the September 2026 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission

Today on our website --> Revolutionary Spies: Philadelphia's Role in the Birth of American EspionageIn honor of the Semi...
09/11/2026

Today on our website --> Revolutionary Spies: Philadelphia's Role in the Birth of American Espionage

In honor of the Semiquincentennial, David Owen Bell examines covert operations and tradecraft during the American War of Independence.

In honor of the Semiquincentennial, David Owen Bell examines the covert operations and tradecraft of Colonial Philadelphia

Today on our website—> Deep Green Dwelling: 1722 Pine StreetStacia Friedman explores sustainable residential projects in...
09/09/2026

Today on our website—> Deep Green Dwelling: 1722 Pine Street

Stacia Friedman explores sustainable residential projects in and around Philadelphia. In this first installment, a passive renovation on Pine Street makes history.

Stacia Friedman explores sustainable residential projects in and around Philadelphia. In this first installment, a passive renovation on Pine Street makes history

Today on our website: Advocates Demand the Parker Administration Take Action to Repair and Reactivate Atwater Kent Build...
09/04/2026

Today on our website: Advocates Demand the Parker Administration Take Action to Repair and Reactivate Atwater Kent Building

The vacant historic building at 15-17 S. 7th Street is deteriorating and the City has neglected it since the Philadelphia History Museum was forced to close in 2018. Kimberly Haas has the news.

The historic building at 15-17 S. 7th Street is deteriorating and the City has neglected it since the Philadelphia History Museum was forced to close in 2018

Today on our website --> Places Saved: Summer 2026The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights vulnerab...
09/01/2026

Today on our website --> Places Saved: Summer 2026

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights vulnerable buildings and sites rescued by reuse with its quarterly list, Places Saved.

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights vulnerable buildings and sites rescued by reuse with its quarterly list, Places Saved

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