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Author: Preservation Pennsylvania Editorial Staff

Puffy clouds float over a mountain ride in the distance. Nestled on the valley floor is a farmstead with open fields dotted with trees.

Idyllic Farm Community, Once Thought “Saved,” Under Threat Again

Historic Dutch Corner is once again under threat. The Competitive Power Ventures’ (CPV) Kettle Wind Project proposes to build wind turbines on the ridge of Evitt’s Mountain. Construction and operation of these turbines would permanently impact the landscape, one of Bedford County’s most significant economic assets.

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Wagner Free Institute of Science

Our Executive Director Mindy Crawford was reluctant to single out one place that captured her heart, but admits that the historic heating system at this National Historic Landmark makes her heart go pitapat.

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Mill-Rae, now Cranaleith

Cranaleith was designed by Minerva Parker Nichols, the first woman in the country to open her own architecture practice.

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The same building, restored with a fresh-coat of white paint.

McClintock-Steele-Waitz House

The McClintock-Steele-Waitz House tells the story of rascal Coal Oil Johnny and the worldwide impact of Pennsylvania’s oil region.

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Exterior angled view of the vintage Wellsboro Diner, its yellow and green panels contrasting with the restaurant signage in red.

Mod Betty’s Sweet Valentine – The Wellsboro Diner

This Valentine’s season Mod Betty has declared the object of her affection to be the Wellsboro Diner (A Legacy Business in Tioga County). Add it to your road trip list!

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a group of people, and a pony, gather to show support for preservation of a bridge that is behind them

Follow Your Heart: Save Our Bridge

Janice wears her heart on her sleeve, building an advocacy community to preserve a rare surviving bridge from the Phoenixville Bridge Co.

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Longwood Gardens

Treat yourself to some flowers and enjoy an armchair trip to Longwood Gardens (Chester County). Preservationist Laura Kise shares her valentine to a place that grew on her over time.

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The Bellevue Park Neighborhood

During the month of February, we’re sharing valentines to places we love in Pennsylvania. This heart from Brenda Barrett goes to a landscape in Harrisburg.

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Ode to a Barn with Nine (Four) Lives: Updated

“Of all the hundreds of barns I have been in, one is near and dear to my heart. My barn! While it is not the most dramatic barn I have studied, it still stands out because it is a survivor, even though it has become a barn in the ‘burbs.”

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The Wissahickon Inn

Preservation Pennsylvania’s board chairperson Margaret Wallis shares a valentine to the Wissahickon Inn (Philadelphia County)

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