Formed in March of 2011, we are dedicated to the preservation, repair, and restoration of Philadelphia's small historic streets.   Our current project just happens to right outside our front door - saving Irving Street from privatization - see www.SaveIrvingStreet.org!  We are also working with the Streets Department and the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia for the repair of the 200 block of S. Jessup Street. 

These are some of the issues this group addresses. Basically, we are asking the Streets Department to do the following:

1) to train crews on how to work with both brick and stone.  Currently the Streets Department has to contract out any work that includes resetting brick and stone.

2) to certify volunteer residents to do simple spot repairs, and/or to allow private contractors to do repairs at the residents expense - if that's what the residents desire.

3) when repairing or restoring a small street, to underline the street with crushed stone and screening which will drain and can be easily dug up when repairs to utilities are needed, rather than the standard practice of using 8+ inches of concrete as a foundation

These are some basic issues, but we're sure more will come up as you tell the story of your street.  So, welcome to the Philadelphia Society of Small Streets. 

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  • February 2 at 7:00 PM, 5 Members attended

    Organizational meeting!
    Hi all! We are finally getting organized! Let's have a quick meeting to discuss scheduling some street tours as well as our planning for our Annual Meeting in April.... Learn more

  • June 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM, 2 Members attended

    SaveOurSites.org (SOS) Tour of Little Streets of Washington Square West!
    We will explore some of the small streets of Washington Square West Neighborhood, plus we'll also visit the recently renovated historic Mask and Wig Club. The tour will... Learn more

  • May 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 4 Members attended

    Important Public Hearing on Irving Street!
    This is an extremely important public hearing! We need you to be there! It is critical that we receive the support of the Washington Square West Civic Association to... Learn more

  • March 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM, 4 Members attended

    First Meeting of PSSS
    This is the first meeting of The Philadelphia Society of Small Streets. It will be a meet and greet - getting to know one another - to share our concerns and solutions... Learn more
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
Founded Mar 2, 2011
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