http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:51:24 -0700 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:05:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-7th-annual-Dracula-Festival-is-at-the-Rosenbach-Museum?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Dracula Rosenbach Museum The Rosenbach Museum & Library, home of Bram Stoker's original research notes and outlines for Dracula, is hosting the 7th annual Dracula Festival. Get up close and personal with Bram Stoker’s notes for the novel ... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:05:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-7th-annual-Dracula-Festival-is-at-the-Rosenbach-Museum?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Tour-landmark-Philly-sites-and-learn-their-haunted-history?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner COSÌ Restaurantwww.spiritsof76.comPhilly is a town steeped in history and mystery. The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour will give you a little of both. Developed by the people who brought you the Constitutional Walking Tour, you will visit more than ... Theater Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:51:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Tour-landmark-Philly-sites-and-learn-their-haunted-history?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Urge-Congress-to-support-the-Preserving-the-American-Historical-Record-Act?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Representatives Maurice Hinchey (D-NY-22) and John McHugh (R-NY-23) reintroduced the PAHR bill (HR 2256) in the House of Representatives on May 5, 2009. As the month of October ends, the condition of records, the environments in which they’re s... Library Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:09:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Urge-Congress-to-support-the-Preserving-the-American-Historical-Record-Act?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Morgan-log-house-settled-in-1708-by-Edward-Morgan?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Morgan Log House Towamencin Historical Society In 1708 a Welshman named Edward Morgan settled on 309 acres and a log house was built. The log house passed through many owners until it was abandoned and finally condemned in 1967. Architect Albert F.... Museum Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Morgan-log-house-settled-in-1708-by-Edward-Morgan?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d8-New-updated-information-for-travelers-during-the-time-of-the-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Know when you should avoid travel. If you are sick with symptoms of influenza-like illness, you should not travel. More…Be prepared for health screenings at airports. Airport staff in some countries may check the health of arriving passengers.... Healthy Travel Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:37:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d8-New-updated-information-for-travelers-during-the-time-of-the-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Update-on-a-PA-budget-deal-adding-a-6-sales-tax-on-nonprofit-cultural-organizations?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner An update on Pennsylvania announced a budget deal adding a 6% sales tax on nonprofit cultural organizations Email I recived from from the  Wachovia Center  dated Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 5:53 PM “Pennsylvania wants to charge sal... Volunteerism Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:49:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Update-on-a-PA-budget-deal-adding-a-6-sales-tax-on-nonprofit-cultural-organizations?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Pennsylvania-announced-a-budget-deal-adding-a-6-sales-tax-on-nonprofit-cultural-organizations?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner I just received the memo below from Ed Kane;  President of the Olde Fort Mifflin Historical Society that he was sent by a local art organization.  Ed told me that Governor's Rendell's proposed state budget will put a tax on arts-related ent... Volunteerism Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:07:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Pennsylvania-announced-a-budget-deal-adding-a-6-sales-tax-on-nonprofit-cultural-organizations?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d24-1704-Newlin-Grist-Mill-is-the-only-working-grist-mill-in-Pennsylvania?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Newlin Grist Mill is the only working grist mill in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Newlin, a Quaker, brought his family to Pennsylvania from Ireland and built two water-powered mills along Chester Creek. The mill that you see today was built in 1704 by Natha... Free Philadelphia Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:52:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d24-1704-Newlin-Grist-Mill-is-the-only-working-grist-mill-in-Pennsylvania?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Update-In-the-time-of-the-swine-flu-visiting-Philadelphias-historic-landmarks?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner The state of Pennsylvanian has a new website "H1N1 in PA ".that you can use when visiting Philadelphia landmarks and have questions about H1N1 flu. "H1N1 is a new strain of influenza that spreads from person to person the same way as t... Healthy Travel Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:47:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Update-In-the-time-of-the-swine-flu-visiting-Philadelphias-historic-landmarks?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d16-The-landmark-Free-Library-of-Philadelphia-system-could-close?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Established on February 18, 1891, and by 1898 had the largest circulation in the world, the landmark Free Library of Philadelphia system could close. The Philadelphia Free Library announced in early September that the main library on the Parkway and ... Landmark Event Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:27:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d16-The-landmark-Free-Library-of-Philadelphia-system-could-close?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d8-A-1683-homestead-establised-by-William-Stanley-is-still-a-working-urban-farm?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Originaly called "Mount Stanley" a 1683 homestead establised by William Stanley is still a working urban farm.The land changed hands many times over the years but in 1990 Friends of Fox Chase Farm (FFCF), an all volunteer group with over 40... Free Philadelphia Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:32:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d8-A-1683-homestead-establised-by-William-Stanley-is-still-a-working-urban-farm?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Ghost-hunters-and-grassroots-historic-landmark-preservation?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Back in January I reported that Fort Mifflin could close gates forever. You my readers know that my wife Barbara and I are involved in living history and historic site preservation. In February we co-founded the Fort Mifflin Historic Preservation Gro... Historic Preservation Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:51:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Ghost-hunters-and-grassroots-historic-landmark-preservation?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Three-important-events-about-Philadelphia-landmarks?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner There are three important events about Philadelphia landmarks in the month of September, “West Philadelphia: Building a Community” an exhibition is the first. This exhibition focuses on the architectural and community development of West ... Free Philadelphia Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:30:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Three-important-events-about-Philadelphia-landmarks?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Fort-Mifflin-is-again-in-danger-of-closing-its-gates?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Historic haunted Fort Mifflin, site of the most pivotal battle of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign, is again in danger of closing it's gates. In a May 2009 interview Fort Mifflin’s executive director Lee Anderson told Inquirer Staff Writer Edward... Historic Preservation Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:28:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Fort-Mifflin-is-again-in-danger-of-closing-its-gates?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shofuso-a-16th-century-style-Japanese-house?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner Located on the grounds of the Horticultural Center in the West Philadelphia section of Fairmount Park is Shofuso, a 16th century style Japanese house. The ground on which the Japanese House now stands has had a Japanese structure and landscaping almo... Museum Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:21:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shofuso-a-16th-century-style-Japanese-house?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Free-self-guided-walking-tours-of-Philadelphias-landmark-sites?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner The Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia has developed free self guided walking tours of Philadelphia’s landmark sites. Just a mouse click away you will find, Rittenhouse East and Rittenhouse West tours explore the rich architecture, including... Free Philadelphia Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:05:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Free-self-guided-walking-tours-of-Philadelphias-landmark-sites?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Free-events-at-Philadelphia-landmarks-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner  The are two great free events at Philadelphia landmarks this weekend. Your first stop is at the Independence Visitor Center where you can experience the “True Stories of the Underground Railroad.” Listen to costumed living historian... Free Philadelphia Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:25:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Free-events-at-Philadelphia-landmarks-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Landmark-Philadelphia-National-Cemetery-is-one-of-the-original-National-Cemeteries?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner In 1862 Congress enacted legislation authorized by Abraham Lincon to establish the National Cemeteries. The purpose was to purchase "cemetery grounds" to be used as national cemeteries "for soldiers who shall have died in the service o... Free Philadelphia Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:16:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Landmark-Philadelphia-National-Cemetery-is-one-of-the-original-National-Cemeteries?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d4-The-landmark-Swedish-Cabin-was-over-100-years-old-at-the-time-of-the-American-Revolution?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner  On Darby Creek stands a Swedish style log cabin. The landmark Swedish Cabin was over 100 years old at the time of the American Revolution It was built between 1638 and 1655 by early Swedish settlers as part of the New Sweden colony. The cabin w... Historic Preservation Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:47:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m8d4-The-landmark-Swedish-Cabin-was-over-100-years-old-at-the-time-of-the-American-Revolution?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m7d28-First-built-in-1700-the-mansion-at-The-Grange-is-an-English-Gothic-gem?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner First built by Henry Lewis, Jr in 1700 the mansion at The Grange is a English Gothic gem. In 1750 Captain John Wilcox added to the house; made changes in the original structure to provide a large, more formal room for entertaining; and changed the na... Recycled Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:18:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2272-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m7d28-First-built-in-1700-the-mansion-at-The-Grange-is-an-English-Gothic-gem?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Landmarks-Examiner