The Holiest Church in North Philadelphia
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The Proper Philadelphia Pop-up Addition, Spring Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The Hairport, Pembroke, Virginia–A Fun Re-Use of An Early 20th Century Commercial Building
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The Old Eyes of North Philadelphia, 427 West Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Ugly Pop-ups and Outs Will Destroy the Harmony of Our Undesignated Historic Neighborhoods, New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, D.C.
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Even A Jacobean Style Double House Needs A Handyman, 344 Church Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The Peirced Grandeur of North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Posted by admin on August 13, 2013 · 2 Comments
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Bette Davis’ Gas Station, The Whales of August, Cliff Island, Maine
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Hamilton Court of the Octavia Hill Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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