These Grays Ferry neighborhood groups used to work as opponents, their relationships fraught with tension. Then they decided to unite to protect their neighborhood.
South Philly Review
St. Gabeâs, Epiphany of Our Lord designated to cityâs Register of Historic Places
In both cases, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia opposed the nominations, citing economic hardship. The archdiocese hinted that a historical designation would hinder attempts to sell off assets.
St. Gabriel’s
Two South Philly Roman Catholic churches, St. Gabriel in Grays Ferry and Epiphany of Our Lord in Lower Moyamensing, made their way onto the cityâs list of historically designated places Friday morning by way of a unanimous vote from the Philadelphia Historical Commissionâs board. A buildingâs designation to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places means that the structure cannot be demolished, save for rare circumstances. In both cases, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia opposed the nominations, citing economic hardship. The archdiocese hinted that a historical designation would hinder attempts to sell off assets such as St. Gabeâs rectory,