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Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks gives the following descriptive information:

For over eighty-five years, The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (PhilaLandmarks) has played a significant role in the historic preservation movement in Philadelphia by restoring, furnishing and presenting to the public its distinguished house museums.

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks inspires people to engage with history by preserving our unique historic sites and by providing related historical, educational and cultural programming.Core Values

We believe that historic preservation illustrates the value of what endures in our society, and that this inspires people to learn about history and engage with their community.

We are committed to maintaining our properties and their collections for the long-term, so that they will remain public resources in the future.

We want our properties to be open and well-used by many different audiences in many different ways.

We respect the uniqueness of each of our properties, and believe that their different programs, priorities, and places in their communities create great value for Landmarks and its visitors.

We are thoughtful and foresighted stewards of the organization’s resources and always encourage others to join us.

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-For over seventy years, The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (Landmarks) has played a significant role in the historic preservation movement in Philadelphia by restoring, furnishing and presenting to the public its distinguished house museums.
+'''Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks''' {{gives}}<blockquote>For over eighty-five years, The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (PhilaLandmarks) has played a significant role in the historic preservation movement in Philadelphia by restoring, furnishing and presenting to the public its distinguished house museums.<br><br>The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks inspires people to engage with history by preserving our unique historic sites and by providing related historical, educational and cultural programming.''Core Values''<br><br>
+*We believe that historic preservation illustrates the value of what endures in our society, and that this inspires people to learn about history and engage with their community.
-Landmarks has an interesting history of its own. In 1931, roused by the news that the historic Powel House was to be demolished in six weeks, Frances Anne Wister and a group of strong supporters (including famous names like Biddle, Barnes, Curtis and Lippincott) founded Landmarks to save the house. The newly-formed Landmarks was successful despite the economic depression of the time and within another ten years had acquired Grumblethorpe in Germantown. In the late 1960's, Ambassador and Mrs. Walter H. Annenberg restored the stately Physick House and then donated the house to Landmarks. In 1981, Landmarks entered into an agreement with Easttown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania to administer Historic Waynesborough.
+*We are committed to maintaining our properties and their collections for the long-term, so that they will remain public resources in the future.
+*We want our properties to be open and well-used by many different audiences in many different ways.
-Today, Landmarks carries on the vision of Miss Wister by managing the four house museums and bringing thousands of visitors and schoolchildren each year to learn about Philadelphia's history.
+*We respect the uniqueness of each of our properties, and believe that their different programs, priorities, and places in their communities create great value for Landmarks and its visitors.
+*We are thoughtful and foresighted stewards of the organization’s resources and always encourage others to join us.
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