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Spotlight On: Philadelphia's City Hall

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A very well respected Philadelphia area home inspector who I KLT (Know, Like Trust!), named Vince Tecce loves buildings and architecture...which is a good thing in a home inspector! I asked Vince if he'd be willing to guest blog for me about a favorite building and he kindly came through. Vince has offered this guest blog about my single favorite building in the City of Philadelphia...City Hall. Each time I drive by...or around our City Hall...I am transported back to the streets of Paris which are brimming with architecture of this ilk and aesthetic. (Can you smell the croissants??)

So if you are as taken by Philadelphia's City Hall as I am - here's a fun-fact blog from my buddy Vince. He credits this romp though city hall to a talk he attended by Joseph Grace, president of Franklin Engineering. Grace logged 21 years working for the City of Philadelphia. During that time, he was the project manager on the restoration efforts on this magnificent building.

Here's Vince:

"The restoration of the city hall tower and the famous William Penn statue was a unique 2 year project performed from 1988 to 1989.

Originally constructed between 1871 and 1901, Philadelphia’s City Hall, when built, was the largest non-secular occupied modern building at that time.

Today, it remains the biggest municipal office building in the world. It actually cost $24 million to build city hall...at the time it was built!

Some fun facts:

The tower clock, meant to be seen from a distance, was used by local farmers to set their clocks.

There are 250 sculptures at city hall performed by the famous Philadelphia artist Alexander Milne Calder.

The statue of William Penn at the top of the tower is an impressive 37 feet tall and weighs 27 tons. Penn was originally intended by the architect to face Southwest. But, a dispute between Calder and the architect John McArthur, Jr., had McArthur turning Penn around to face Northeast when Calder returned from a trip abroad (!).

The statue of William Penn was made from bronze using the lost wax technique.

Most people don’t realize there are several other statues on the tower.

There are 4 eagles with a wind span of 20 feet.

4 additional statues are approximately 30 feet in height.

These statues were made to be viewed from a distance, however the line of site is now blocked by the later constructed tall buildings now surrounding city hall.

The statues have suffered from corrosion damage, especially on the Westerly sides, which is the main direction of winds. Many of the finely cast statue parts were remade using the same lost wax technique originally used.

Interestingly, politics played a part in the funding of the restoration project. Somehow, funding always freed up when sections that fell off of the tower were found and publicized!

For more information on this other topics, visit Vince at www.buildinginspectorofamerica.com.

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Window Treatments as Window Fashion...what's your pleasure?

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Window Treatments

When it comes to great interior design, I'm a big believer in the savvy and strategic treatment of the window(s). Not because my company sells window treatments. Not at all because of this. No, rather we design and sell window treatments BECAUSE I so believe in their immense power to influence the aesthetic, mood, function and comfort of an interior. Whether woven wood blinds or plantation shutters or layered multiple treatments ending in rich full panels, consumers today need to think value and return on investment when adding window fashions. It's an investment that should net at least a 10 year return in an interior on average. And a return that should bring incalculable hours of enhanced pleasure, enjoyment and pride in that square footage you call home.

Who are YOU in window fashions? I'm not talking about the utilitarian honey comb blinds many of you grew up with. Or the vertical blinds! I'm talking about DRESSING your windows, framing your views, enhancing all that glass. I'm asking about your window fashion personality.

Are you looking for lines that are clean and concise? Something a little tailored and streamlined? Are you utilitarian and no-nonsense? Or are you craving something a little more voluptuous and lush. OR, are you dreaming of a little luxury and glamor?

The real key in designing and fabricating for my design clients' window dressings that will make an interior a real stand out space is not in the amount of layers we use, the number of treatments we use on a window, the specific type of treatment or even the cost of the treatment. No. The key to design greatness as driven by window fashions is found in using window treatments designed for the single purpose of improving a living space...whether by enhancing light, controlling light or temperature, providing privacy and the emotional comfort it brings, and of course, improving architecture and creating the ambient mood and feeling a client craves most.

Great windows fashions do drive great interior design. The longer I live in this industry, the more I believe it. But, it all must start with great design vision, a sensible head and a savvy designer. I'd love to help you with your window fashions needs...let me guide your project and get ready to love the great things that will come to you and your home!

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Yellow Kitchen Furniture Contemporary

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