Historic Preservation Committee

The mission of the Historic Preservation Committee is to document and promote the history of Queen Village and to celebrate the cultural traditions and memories of the generations who have called Queen Village home. Through these means the Historic Preservation Committee strives to forge links between past, present and future. Our core values include: working to insure the preservation of Queen Village’s historic buildings, streets and courtyards, and green spaces; working to record and make available Queen Village’s social, architectural, and cultural history as it has evolved over more than three centuries; working to identify and use available resources to support our mission in concert with the Queen Village Neighbors’ Association as well as other local organizations and government agencies.
News from the Historic Preservation Committee
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Ignatius BeckBy Terry Buckalew Ignatius “Nace” Beck was a common man forced by prejudiced state of affairs to uncommon levels of accomplishment and action. He was a . . . Read More
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The Bankson Scandal of 1767By Amy Grant This article was previously published at the Southwark Historical Society. It has been reprinted with permission. Andrew Bankson (1705-1786) was a Swedish shopkeeper who owned . . . Read More
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New Gas Meter Regulations Threaten Historic Homes in Queen VillageVoice your concerns today by writing to advocacy@preservationalliance.com The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia has informed us about new gas meter regulations which may significantly alter the facades . . . Read More
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Twisted Tail Occupies one of Philadelphia’s Oldest Tavern BuildingsBy Michael Schreiber This article was originally published at the Southwark Historical Society. The Twisted Tail Bourbon House and Juke Joint is a new arrival in the . . . Read More
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George Ord (1781-1866)By Al Dorof This article was previously published at the Southwark Historical Society. It has been reprinted with permission. George Ord is one of those odd gentlemen . . . Read More
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