Building Philadelphia

The Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, & Politics lecture series features talks by distinguished local scholars. This fascinating and entertaining series is a great way to discover the history of Philadelphia's built environment. The series explores our city's diverse architectural styles, population changes, advances in building technologies, and the personalities behind our greatest building projects.

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  • See the Center's model of Center City and its semi-permanent exhibition of vintage neon signs. ...more

  • Explore Modern Philadelphia with an architectural walking tour departing from the Center. ...more

  • A recognized leader in architecture books, unique gifts, and Philadelphia-centric items. ...more

  • Hold your next event in the sleek contemporary space. Perfect for private events, classes, and receptions. ...more