SEEKING PROPOSALS: Architectural Services for Renovation of 2908 West Diamond St. Philadelphia, PA

Christopher Rogers 4/11/25 Christopher Rogers 4/11/25

SEEKING PROPOSALS: Architectural Services for Renovation of 2908 West Diamond St. Philadelphia, PA

We’ve been planning toward this opportunity since the beginning. Friends of the Tanner House is now seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive architectural services for the full renovation of 2908 West Diamond Street in Philadelphia, PA. Submissions are due via email by June 6, 2025

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Artist George Anthony Morton curated the mural of a Henry Ossawa Tanner painting (11/27/2024, Inquirer)

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Artist George Anthony Morton curated the mural of a Henry Ossawa Tanner painting (11/27/2024, Inquirer)

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Welcome A-Board! Introducing our Expanded Board of Directors & a Call for 2024-25 Giving Season Support

Christopher Rogers 11/21/24 Christopher Rogers 11/21/24

Welcome A-Board! Introducing our Expanded Board of Directors & a Call for 2024-25 Giving Season Support

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Philadelphia will honor Sadie T. M. Alexander, a pioneering civil rights lawyer and economist, with a statue (Inquirer, 11/4/24)

Christopher Rogers 11/4/24 Christopher Rogers 11/4/24

Philadelphia will honor Sadie T. M. Alexander, a pioneering civil rights lawyer and economist, with a statue (Inquirer, 11/4/24)

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In Honor of Deborah Hill-Gary, A Founding Member of Friends of the Tanner House (Inquirer, 10/21/24)

Christopher Rogers 10/21/24 Christopher Rogers 10/21/24

In Honor of Deborah Hill-Gary, A Founding Member of Friends of the Tanner House (Inquirer, 10/21/24)

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Philadelphia Printworks x Save The Tanner House Collaboration & Fundraiser

Christopher Rogers 9/12/24 Christopher Rogers 9/12/24

Philadelphia Printworks x Save The Tanner House Collaboration & Fundraiser

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How can a city known for its history help to preserve Black heritage historical sites? (9/11/24, Inquirer)

Christopher Rogers 9/11/24 Christopher Rogers 9/11/24

How can a city known for its history help to preserve Black heritage historical sites? (9/11/24, Inquirer)

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New report from the Friends of the Tanner House shows a year of community engagement as Black heritage revitalization projects gain new attention (9/10/24, Inquirer)

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New report from the Friends of the Tanner House shows a year of community engagement as Black heritage revitalization projects gain new attention (9/10/24, Inquirer)

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FOREWORD: The Tanner Family Legacy at 2908 W. Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Christopher Rogers 8/29/24 Christopher Rogers 8/29/24

FOREWORD: The Tanner Family Legacy at 2908 W. Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA.

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Launching the 2023-24 Visioning Process Report: Annunciating a Community Cultural Platform with Holistic Preservation

Christopher Rogers 8/21/24 Christopher Rogers 8/21/24

Launching the 2023-24 Visioning Process Report: Annunciating a Community Cultural Platform with Holistic Preservation

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Art appreciation: Philadelphia artists pay tribute to the life of art collector Lewis Tanner Moore (Inquirer, 7/22/24)

Christopher Rogers 7/22/24 Christopher Rogers 7/22/24

Art appreciation: Philadelphia artists pay tribute to the life of art collector Lewis Tanner Moore (Inquirer, 7/22/24)

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Welcome our New Community Engagement Coordinator, Dayona Evans!

Christopher Rogers 6/28/24 Christopher Rogers 6/28/24

Welcome our New Community Engagement Coordinator, Dayona Evans!

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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Awards 44 Keystone Historic Preservation Grants (6/14/24, PHMC)

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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Awards 44 Keystone Historic Preservation Grants (6/14/24, PHMC)

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‘No Ordinary House’: the Friends of the Tanner House will host a block party to celebrate a year of community-based activities (5/17/24, Inquirer)

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‘No Ordinary House’: the Friends of the Tanner House will host a block party to celebrate a year of community-based activities (5/17/24, Inquirer)

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Preserving the Henry Ossawa Tanner House (NTHP, 4/8/24)

Christopher Rogers 4/8/24 Christopher Rogers 4/8/24

Preserving the Henry Ossawa Tanner House (NTHP, 4/8/24)

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Advancing Black Preservation to Sustain Black Neighborhoods with The Friends of the Tanner House (PA SHPO, 2/14/24)

Christopher Rogers 2/14/24 Christopher Rogers 2/14/24

Advancing Black Preservation to Sustain Black Neighborhoods with The Friends of the Tanner House (PA SHPO, 2/14/24)

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Henry Ossawa Tanner: Renowned Painter from Trailblazing Family (2/8/24, NewsNation)

Christopher Rogers 2/8/24 Christopher Rogers 2/8/24

Henry Ossawa Tanner: Renowned Painter from Trailblazing Family (2/8/24, NewsNation)

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Black History Month event will connect community groups to celebrate the arts and clean up a Philly block (Inquirer, 2/1/24)

Christopher Rogers 2/1/24 Christopher Rogers 2/1/24

Black History Month event will connect community groups to celebrate the arts and clean up a Philly block (Inquirer, 2/1/24)

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Preserving Philadelphia's African American Heritage: Stories of Restoration and Recognition (Global Philadelphia, 1/25/24)

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Preserving Philadelphia's African American Heritage: Stories of Restoration and Recognition (Global Philadelphia, 1/25/24)

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Philly arts nonprofits to get a share of $2.25 million PA Humanities’ grants. Here’s how three will use it. (Inquirer, 12/13/23)

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Philly arts nonprofits to get a share of $2.25 million PA Humanities’ grants. Here’s how three will use it. (Inquirer, 12/13/23)

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