Category: National Register of Historic Places (Page 23 of 23)

Joe Frazier in front of his Gym and Training Center on North Broad Street, Philadelphia

Smokin’ Joe Frazier and Pennsylvania’s Boxing History

February 20, 2013 / April Frantz / 1 Comment

On February 5, 2013, the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board gave their support to heavyweight boxer Joe Frazier’s Philadelphia gym for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. That’s one step closer to official recognition for not just the man but also the gym where he trained for most of his career and later shared his skill and experience with Philly’s youth. Continue reading

A Refocus on Preservation in Pittsburgh

February 13, 2013 / Guest Contributor / 0 Comments

Anne E. Nelson

Historic preservation in Pittsburgh has had a productive past few months. Activity in downtown Pittsburgh is blossoming due to the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of several historic buildings by developers using historic preservation tax incentives. The boundaries of a locally designated historic district were recommended for expansion by the City of Pittsburgh’s (City) Historic Review and Planning Commissions to the City Council. The City issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to undertake an economic study of the financial and social impacts of preservation. In addition, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is recommending to the National Park Service for listing on the National Register of Historic Places a new historic district, as well as boundary expansions and updated inventories for four existing National Register districts in downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Renaissance Historic District Photo: PHLF

Mark your Calendars – Keystone Grant Applications are due March 1, 2013!

January 23, 2013 / Karen Arnold / 0 Comments

The PHMC is proud to announce that eGrant is open for applications for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program. Many applications are already started for this immensely popular grant program but it isn’t too late for your community or local-nonprofit to submit an application.

The Pennsylvania Agricultural History Project: Researcher’s Guide

January 2, 2013 / Andrea L. MacDonald / 1 Comment

The Pennsylvania Agricultural History Project involved a unique partnership among the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the Pennsylvania State University with funding from the Federal Highway Administration and the federal Preserve America program. An outcome of the project is a comprehensive website that addresses the scope and character of Pennsylvania’s agricultural resources. Research for the project began in 2001. We are proud to release the culmination of this 12+ year partnership on our website at: http://phmc.info/aghistory.