Alliance Publications

The following Preservation Alliance publications can be downloaded in PDF form by selecting titles below. A hard copy may be requested by contacting info@preservationalliance.com. 

How to Navigate the Historical Review Process in Philadelphia; a guide for property owners (2007)

A comprehensive guide for historic property owners that helps applicants understand the Historical Commission review process; from permit application to final approval.

How to Nominate an Individual Building, Structure, Site or Object to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places (2007)

This handbook provides a step-by-step guide on how to nominate an individual historic resource to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, the greatest protection for an historic building in Philadelphia. The Alliance actively seeks volunteers and encourages citizens to research and write nominations for significant historic buildings and sites, not currently listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.

Handbook for Community Organizations (2006-)

A collection of historic preservation resources that serves as the Alliance's Preservation 101 handbook; from "Why Preserve?" to "Financial Subsidies, Incentives and Grants for Historic Preservation." 

Easement Program Brochure (2007)

Do you own an historic property that is listed on the National or Philadelphia Registers and wish to protect it in perpetuity? Read our Easement Program Brochure for more information on this preservation tool and tax benefit.

Sense of Place: Design Guidelines for New Construction in Historic Districts (2007) 

With the help of local architects, planners and preservationists, the Preservation Alliance gathered multiple case studies of new construction in historic districts, creating "Sense of Place" which evaluates and analyzes this new infill and provides recommendations for future designs.