David Brownlee

College teacher, architectural historian, preservationist, sailor.

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

What's next at Reading Terminal? with Annie Altman, Thursday, April 17 at 5:30. https://t.co/PsDu0WgNDI

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation presents

Horace Trumbauer:
The Other Great Architect of Elkins Park
David Brownlee

Thurs, April 17, 2025
6 pm zoom only

Trumbauer was the most enigmatic architect of America’s “Gilded Age.”

info and register: https://t.co/evwELcjw3m

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

Check out David B.’s review of Schlesinger's on @yelp https://t.co/exFEAsFcA8

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

30-plus years ago Ann and I were part of the effort that preserved Eastern State Penitentiary, and on Saturday , we'll gather with friends to reminisce about the project that has created a center for the discussion of democracy and social justice: https://t.co/5eJX9OPhhm

[The Athenaeum of Philadelphia @PhilaAthenaeum]

Peaceful and cozy? We know a place.

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

On February 4 learn how St. Joseph’s University transformed the beloved, original Barnes Foundation into the new Maguire Art Museum. At Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beth Sholom synagogue, the stunning glass pyramid in Elkins Park. Tickets and information at https://t.co/evwELcjw3m.

[Congresswoman Madeleine Dean @RepDean]

Am I in Versailles or Elkins Park??

This historic mansion's renovations will make Lynnewood Hall a bright spot for our community — a center for arts, education, and culture.

Thank you to the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation for your hard work.

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

@SheilaShowPHL Spectacular! Merry Boxing Day!

[Sheila Hess @SheilaShowPHL]

It's almost time to host the family for the 7 Fishes Italian Feast this Christmas Eve.❤️💚

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

We just supported UNICEF and the children. Check out UNICEF USA to learn what they are doing, and how you can help too. https://t.co/4Y9A6fz4uT

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

I just renewed my Hidden City Philadelphia membership; don't let Philly stay hidden! https://t.co/fsEivB5CEN via @joinit

[DraftKings Sports @DKSports]

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[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

Let's not waste this handsome fixture of downtown Norristown. Please consider signing the petition to save the Airy Street Prison: https://t.co/1SJr2rsHrI via @Change

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

Learn about the plans to rescue the long-derelict Lynnewood Hall, the fabulous Gilded Age palace of Peter Widener--in an event in at Frank Lloyd Wright's glass-roofed Beth Sholom synagogue in Elkins Park, PA,
October 29, 4:30 PM:
https://t.co/SL7hpmcIfB

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

I've contributed to the first of two episodes devoted to Philadelphia in the "DNA of Cities" podcast series. It's intelligent and well produced. The whole project is here:  https://t.co/NnFY1unyUU
The first Philadelphia episode is here:  https://t.co/GWF11iV5KB

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

Gosh, seems like the "Citizen" has become the PLATTorm.

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

Is Helen Gym a Hypocrite?: https://t.co/QeUciWvMhU

[Nick Herman @herman_nick_]

Introducing “Le Mirificque Thrésor des Imprimeurs de Paris”: a late-19th-c. album of thousands of clippings from 16th c. works printed in Paris, Lyon, and elsewhere. A veritable atlas of early French printing. Newly acquired by the @kislakcenter @upennlib @uofpenn.

[David Brownlee @dbrownle1]

@RonFilipkowski What's wrong with Polish dancing?