Skyscrapers Old and New

Penn Center, one of the country’s most acclaimed examples of 20th century, post World War II urban renewal, is a lasting legacy of Edmund Bacon and the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. Learn how this world-famous city planner based this commercial development complex on William Penn’s vision that Market Street would be a commercial thoroughfare and see two generations of commercial architecture: Modern & Post-Modern.

Meet at the exterior north portal of City Hall, N. Broad Street & JFK Boulevard.

In registering to attend this walking tour, you agreed to the following (Please note the updated changes as of May 26^th 2021):

• During tours, facemasks will be optional for all fully vaccinated individuals including the tour guide
• During tours, facemasks are required for individuals who are not fully vaccinated
• Facemasks are required to enter buildings on certain tours. Please bring one with you in case it is needed 
• Preservation Alliance walking tours utilize an audio system that transmits from a headset worn by the guide to earpieces worn by tour attendees. The equipment is thoroughly sanitized before and after each use. Tour attendees can also plug in their personal headsets or earbuds that use a standard headphone jack.
• Be sure to bring water and wear comfortable clothing 

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Email us at tours@preservationalliance.com for any questions or join the waitlist for a sold out tour!