Once again, a historic Philadelphia house of worship is suddenly up for sale as the city’s ever-changing landscape continues to evolve. This time, however, the church is seeking a buyer who will ...
Deacon Lloyd Butler leading a tour of the 19th Street Baptist Church sanctuary. (Photo by Jared Brey) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read ...
The Philadelphia Historical Commission denied a permit for demolition of 19th Street Baptist Church on Friday, eight months after it was initially filed. The striking serpentine stone-clad building ...
In South Philadelphia, separated by a little more than half a mile, two 19th-century churches designed by famed architect Frank Furness face radically different futures. 19th Street Baptist Church at ...
Good morning, Streeters. Did a stranger hand you a handmade clay coffee mug during your morning commute today? NewsWorks reports that The Clay Studio set out to five undisclosed Center City locations ...
A 150-year-old Frank Furness church in South Philly could be the next Philly church to be torn down. Landmark Architectural Design, a firm working on behalf of the 19th Street Baptist Church, just ...
President-elect Obama and his family have been looking for a church to regularly worship at in D.C. This Sunday, they visited 19th Street Baptist Church. Reuters reported that the First Family sat ...