Endangered Properties List

Eighth Annual Endangered Properties List

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Divine Lorraine	Cruiser Olympia
Burk Mansion	Provident Mutual
Dilworth House	Lynnewood Hall
Germantown Town Hall	Henry Pierce House
Laverock Hill Estate	109 Elfreth's Alley

Each year the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia publishes its Endangered Properties List to bring attention to significant historic resources threatened by demolition or neglect.  The list aims to raise the public’s awareness of vulnerable properties and to influence lawmakers and stakeholders to form, uphold and promote preservation efforts throughout the Philadelphia region.

Since the Preservation Alliance began its Endangered Properties Lists in 2003, 61 historic buildings, sites, and thematic resources have been featured.  Some of these have since been lost, while more have thankfully been saved.  However most remain in a state of dangerous limbo. 

For this, our eighth annual list, we decided to highlight seven of these previously-listed properties whose exceptional historic and architectural significance is threatened by chronic neglect.  These are familiar buildings and sites to most Philadelphians, but this familiarity should not obscure the very real threats posed by inaction, time and the elements.  Along with three additional properties appearing on our list for the first time, these buildings highlight the broad spectrum of threats facing Philadelphia’s built heritage, from development pressure to disinvestment.  Click on the images to the right to learn more about these properties and what you can do to help save them.


These properties are nominated by you -- the public, neighborhood advocates, preservation professionals, community organizations and Alliance members. Be an advocate for the special places in your neighborhood that deserve attention and support.  You can nominate a threatened historic property to future lists by clicking here and filling out our brief online submission form.

To request a printed submission form, or if you have any questions, contact endangered@preservationalliance.com.


To view the Alliance's past Endangered Properties Lists, select from the following:

Seventh Annual Endangered Properties List (2009)

Sixth Annual Endangered Properties List (2008)

Fifth Annual Endangered Properties List (2007)

Fourth Annual Endangered Properties List (2006)

Third Annual Endangered Properties List (2005)

Second Annual Endangered Properties List (2004)

First Annual Endangered Properties List (2003)

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