Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

Steps to Designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

September 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Steps to Designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

Last week in Present Value, we shared the news about the recent addition of the William and Letitia Still House and Underground Railroad Way Station to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Since most Underground Railroad stations have been forgotten, finding the exact home of the Father of the Underground Railroad and protecting it underscores […]

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The William Still House Was Added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places This Year

September 7, 2018 / Comments Off on The William Still House Was Added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places This Year

We at Econsult Solutions have a deep appreciation for the history of the city we call home, Philadelphia. We know firsthand that historic preservation plays an important role in the economic vitality of cities. Home of The Father of the Underground Railroad, William Still From 1850-1855 fugitives from slavery had their first experience of freedom […]

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