YFPA Philly

Engaging residents of the greater Philadelphia area with local preservation issues and advocacy

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Just posted a photo @ LOVE Park https://t.co/NacYvAHuDm

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@abandonedameric sadly gone :'(

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Do you want to get involved in preservation? We want you and your ideas to help shape the future of the YFPA by joining our Steering Committee!

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]!
#thisjawnmatters #phillyhistory https://t.co/tlzekDzv0I

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TICKET LINK IN BIO & BELOW! The YFPA invites all to join us at our 8th annual in with the old event on October 24th!

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Tickets go on sale this Monday for YFPA’s in person 2021 In With the Old!

Want a free ticket? All YOU have to do is be the first person to DM with the name of the building serving as our venue (shown in this photo) to win! 
#iwto2021 #yfpa

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Join the YFPA and Dr. Pablo Meninato on a special tour of the “Learning to See: Denise Scott Brown” exhibit at Temple Contemporary on 8/14! The tour is free but slots are limited! https://t.co/UxdFkbinM8

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It was a great day to start up YFPA programming again with a bike tour in Wayne, co-sponsored by Radnor Historical Society and @LMConservancy! Thank you to everyone who attended and YFPA Steering Committee member Greg Prichard for leading the tour!
#yfpa #waynepa #mainlinepa

[Kevin Block @vinnyblock]

Still spaces available for Greg's Wayne bike tour tomorrow!

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@bayerpatrickj We’re thrilled to have you!

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Members of the YFPA Steering Committee vaxxed and watching the @PreservationPHL’s 25th Annual Preservation Awards!

#yfpaphilly #yfpa

[Faye Anderson @andersonatlarge]

.@SavingPlaces Historical marker notes Billie Holiday used to stay here. That’s only part of the story. Douglass Hotel was a #GreenBook site. Sidney Bechet, John Coltrane and Grover Washington Jr. recorded live album in jazz club in basement.

#PreservationMonth #TellTheFullStory

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There’s still time to submit your photo for our contest! Deadline is May 15 and submissions must be sent to [email protected]

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https://t.co/gkhKe2kR9X

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3) All photos should be sent to [email protected] by Sat, May 15!

The winners will be announced by Sat, May 22, and top prize will receive one ticket to our In With The Old 2021 Event! (2/2)

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📸 Photo contest!

Send us a picture of what you think is the most interesting historic building in the Philly area!

Contest rules: 1) It must be your photograph or art. 2) You must include your social media handle with your submission. (1/2)

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Congrats to former YFPA co-chairs @lvdconservation & Molly Lester on your publication!

https://t.co/QOEvxezTiX

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"Imperial Theater in West Philly Faces a Bright Future" Plans to incorporate a 100-year-old landmark into affordable housing and a community hub move forward >>https://t.co/t54S4Cg5GD

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"Op-ed: It's Not All Bad. Saved Buildings of 2020"
In this editorial, Paul Steinke, executive director of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, spotlights nine historic preservation victories in 2020 >>https://t.co/Gf1scAqTf3

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We are proud to recognize the Dox Thrash House and Beech Interplex with the PAGP’s Young Friends Preservation Award for their work in securing the future of this significant site in art history and Black culture!
(Photo courtesy of Beech Interplex.)
#doxthrash #doxthrashhouse