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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 32 MIN

Philly's Most Iconic Architecture, From Tofani Doors to Twin Houses

from City Cast Philly · host City Cast

Philly's skyline has everything from the oldest residential homes in the country on Elfreth's Alley to the skyscrapers in Center City to the twin houses of West Philly. As redevelopment of old buildings reshapes the city, we’re revisiting a conversation about what makes Philly architecture unique – and how to notice it. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Chris Hytha, a Philly artist who has been studying and documenting Philly's built world, about the city's most iconic architecture and how to appreciate it. Also, he's rehabbing a rowhome from the 1800s and learning why you never waive inspections. Follow Chris' rowhome rehabilitation journey here.  This episode originally aired on Nov. 4, 2025.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Political Gabfest

Philly's skyline has everything from the oldest residential homes in the country on Elfreth's Alley to the skyscrapers in Center City to the twin houses of West Philly. As redevelopment of old buildings reshapes the city, we’re revisiting a conversation about what makes Philly architecture unique – and how to notice it. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Chris Hytha, a Philly artist who has been studying and documenting Philly's built world, about the city's most iconic architecture and how to appreciate it. Also, he's rehabbing a rowhome from the 1800s and learning why you never waive inspections. Follow Chris' rowhome rehabilitation journey here.  This episode originally aired on Nov. 4, 2025.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Political Gabfest

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