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Frank Furness Probably Did Not Design These Beautiful Houses In Merion

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Contrary to what you might have been told, or at least contrary to what I have been told, these two houses next door to each other on Hazelhurst Avenue in Merion were probably not designed by the Philadelphia Architect Frank Furness.  A search of Philadelphiabuildings.org (an excellent rabbit hole) reveals only two properties on or near Hazelhurst Avenue in Merion. … [Read more...] about Frank Furness Probably Did Not Design These Beautiful Houses In Merion

Hope And Michael’s House On Thirtysomething Was At 1700 Bryn Mawr Avenue In Philly, But There Is No 1700 Bryn Mawr Avenue In Philly

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Can’t wait to get back to 1700 Bryn Mawr Avenue to meet up with the Philly gang…Come on @mgmstudios @AmazonStudios #whereisthirtysomething We’ve waited too long and it’s time to #bringthirtysomethingtostreaming Let’s make it happen! 👍🏻💙🍀🤞🏻📺 pic.twitter.com/DRUa71ieqt — Glen Collins (@JGlenCollins) September 30, 2023 Hope and Michael Steadman were the central characters in … [Read more...] about Hope And Michael’s House On Thirtysomething Was At 1700 Bryn Mawr Avenue In Philly, But There Is No 1700 Bryn Mawr Avenue In Philly

BMFI Mosaic Artist Also Created ‘A Kobe’ At Lower Merion High School

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If you're a devotee of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (BMFI), you've likely marveled at the beautiful mosaic mural hanging on the wall in the theater lobby. But did you know that the artist is a Lower Merion High School graduate?Jonathan Mandell has created many murals in various topics and locations nationwide, including the National Constitution Center, Citizens Bank Park, and … [Read more...] about BMFI Mosaic Artist Also Created ‘A Kobe’ At Lower Merion High School

1,000 Hear Dar Williams In Sold Out Bryn Mawr Twilight Show

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On a starry Saturday night (August 26) in Bryn Mawr, music enthusiasts gathered at Gazebo Park for a captivating outdoor concert by the renowned singer-songwriter Dar Williams. The atmosphere was electric as fans of all ages enjoyed an evening filled with soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics.https://youtu.be/_GatMP6-VgQ?si=rJ_4wUj2wGCDar5sWilliams, a folk-pop sensation … [Read more...] about 1,000 Hear Dar Williams In Sold Out Bryn Mawr Twilight Show

Superman Went To Shipley

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On June 27, Hollywood Reporter and others announced that  "David Corenswet would take on the role of the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy, the film that will introduce a new slate at DC, courtesy of Gunn and Peter Safran."If you had been reading ThisisLowerMerion, four years ago, you would have known the answer to the question posed by Hollywood Reporter - … [Read more...] about Superman Went To Shipley