Parkside

Built from the vestiges of the 1876 Centennial landscape by Frederick Poth and his young architect Henry Flower, Parkside rose and fell over the next century due to its changing demographics. Extensive decay by the 1980s was reversed starting in the '90s by beautiful building restorations that retained the neighborhood's affordability. Learn about the historic preservation efforts and setbacks of Parkside over the past 20 years and see the efforts of the community's engagement in the preservation of the neighborhood as a whole, including a look at the community garden.

Meet in front of 4255 Viola St, Philadelphia PA 19104

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 (Not compatible with Bluetooth or Apple earphones).

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

A limited number of $2 tickets are available for PA ACCESS or Art-Reach ACCESS card holders. Please email us at tours@preservationalliance.com for discount.

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