Soon there will be some new markers out there for you to brake for! Earlier this month, PHMC approved twenty-four new historical markers for an amazing range of subjects that highlight even more interesting Pennsylvania facts and figures.
Category Archives: Schools
An Architectural Masterpiece: Visiting Founder’s Hall
I have a fascination with historic architecture. That is what launched me on in my career path. There is just something about a well-designed building that strikes awe in me. I feel it when I enter the state Capitol Building … Continue reading
Just Listed! New National Register Listings in PA
Since our last Just Listed! post, nine resources have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. You can explore these and other historic properties in Pennsylvania via CRGIS, our online map and database. Continue reading
Just listed!! An Update from the PA SHPO’s National Register staff
Before we talk about the newest additions to the National Register in Pennsylvania, let’s try a little National Register trivia: Question 1: Is something listed IN the National Register of Historic Places, or ON the National Register of Historic Places? … Continue reading
4 places; 635 years of Pennsylvania’s history
Each year, the statewide nonprofit Preservation Pennsylvania puts out a call for nominations to its Pennsylvania At Risk list, made up of sites determined to be among the commonwealth’s most endangered historic resources. In 2018, four remarkable places that are part of … Continue reading