Society Hill
district, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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architectural restoration
- In art conservation and restoration: Role of law
…areas of buildings, such as Society Hill in Philadelphia, have been taken over, concentrated redevelopment by high-rise apartments being permitted in selected inner locations, while old buildings with frontage are restored in period styles.
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feature of Philadelphia
- In Philadelphia: The city layout
The oldest sections of Philadelphia—Southwark, Society Hill, and the Independence Hall area—lie to the east, along and inland from the Delaware. Southwark is the oldest, having been settled by Swedes in 1643. Those of its ancient and dilapidated houses that have escaped bulldozing for riverfront expressways resemble the edifices of…
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