The Independence Beer Garden in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a revelation. Literally steps away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, this project successfully captured the spirit of the pop-up and tactical urbanism to create a cool and fun social gathering and meeting space. The Beer Garden had formal seating areas under a garden trellis with lush plantings. On the
Tiny living has been taken to a whole new level at Pod DC. The rooms are scarcely large enough for the furnishings and a narrow walkway around them. Sustainability appears to be a core value. Bed linens are not changed during the stay and towels are to be left on the floor if they need to be refreshed. The closet
While touring the Second Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, we were captivated by a large-scale painting by an unidentified artist in their collection. It was produced circa 1825 and is attributed to John Woodside. They reproduce the intersection of Second Street and High Street (today known as Market Street). Mr. Woodside who was a sign-painter could easily be
After several neighbors fell down a path on a steep slope, a retired automotive mechanic spent $550 of his own money to building a staircase. Later the city threatened to tear the stairs down because they did not match the regulations. In comparison the city had estimated a price tag of $65,000 to $150,000 for the price tag.
When we visited the Statue of Liberty, our approach was from the New Jersey side. Walking towards the dock for the ferry, it was incredibly moving to see the 9/11 memorial and the skyline of Manhattan in the distance. The opening within the grove of trees provided a perfect vista. Approaching the statue, again we saw Freedom Tower in the