OLLI101222 - History of Philadelphia Architecture [Hybrid at TUCC]

Course Description

History of Philadelphia Architecture

Instructor: Warren Williams
Dates: Mondays, Oct 2-Dec 4
No Class: Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 20
Time: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Hybrid at Center City (TUCC)
 

Of all American cities, Philadelphia has a greater variety of amazing buildings from different eras. This course will explore the history of architecture in the Philadelphia area from the early Swedes to the current period. We’ll explore both the buildings themselves, focusing on buildings which are still with us as well as some of the social forces which created them.
Maximum online registrants: 500
Maximum in-person registrants: 100

Instructor’s Bio:

Warren Williams, AIA, is a retired architect with over 30 years of experience, much of it at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Previously, he worked as a planner in California. Growing up in Bucks County, he has had a lifelong interest in history. Mr. Williams has led walking tours exploring Philadelphia’s historic architecture and city planning for over 25 years, and he occasionally lectures on Philadelphia’s historical development. In his free time, he is an avid photographer of historic buildings and urban streetscapes.