Much of the architect’s work met the wrecking ball in the 20th century. But a great deal of Frank Furness’s buildings remain standing in Philly. Here are 10 works that best show off that iconic Furness flair.
Come for the show, stay for the glorious architecture. Here, we’ve mapped 10 historic and spectacular theaters in Philly that have withstood the test of time and continue to wow with their impressive interiors.
The home at 439 E. Mt. Airy Avenue is a stone and stucco twin that dates back to 1898. The five-bedroom, two and a half bath home is a roomy 2,160 square feet.
It’s the final countdown of the 2017 Curbed Cup, our annual tournament to crown the Best Neighborhood of the Year. Two neighborhoods out of the original 16 remain in the fight to be crowned champion.
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the neighborhood of the year, has entered the second round of the Elite 8! Vote for either Mt. Airy or Manayunk to advance to the Final Four.
It's time to make up a bunch of awards and hand them out to the most deserving people, places and things in the real estate, architecture, infrastructure, and neighborhood universes of Philadelphia! Yep, it's time for the Annual Curbed Awards!
Here are the Elite 8 that will advance to the second round of Curbed Cup, with the hopes of ultimately being crowned the Best Neighborhood of the Year.
Here are Philly’s coolest festive shopping events this month, from ongoing holiday markets to pop-up shops with endless goodies made by local artisans.
After closing up shop for more than a year, four branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia are opening their doors once again looking better, brighter, and even more beautiful than before.
here are five homes for sale in Philly and the beyond that were designed by Furness, from a $1.3 million townhouse in Rittenhouse Square to a immense mansion in the ‘burbs with more wood paneling that one could ever imagine.
A charming Trinity in Mt. Airy is on the market for $439,000, a price tag that sounds like a lot for a home with just two bedrooms. But here’s the thing: It also comes with a stone carriage house.
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. This week we’re looking at options renting for $1,400 a month.
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. This week we’re looking at options renting for $1,200 a month.
Frank Furness designed this six-bedroom home in 1885. It features period details, including Mercer tiles and Queen Anne and Victorian stick style features.
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Is one person's loft another person’s townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,300/month.
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Let’s see what $1,250/month rents in Rittenhouse, Kensington, and more.
The mentoring program for first-time developers is riding on its success in recent years and expanding its services both online and to other Philly neighborhoods.
From a stunning Victorian to the ultimate fixer-upper, there were plenty of gorgeous homes to ogle over this year. Here, we present the 10 homes that truly left us speechless.