Established in 1955, the Philadelphia Historical Commission identifies and protects the City’s historic resources. The Mayor appoints the commissioners, who are supported by three advisory committees and the commission staff.
You can learn about the commission’s upcoming meetings.
Appointed members
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | Architectural Historian and Chair |
| Dan McCoubrey | Architect |
| Emily Cooperman | Historian |
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Stephanie Michel
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Representative of a Community Organization |
| Kim Washington | Representative of a Community Development Corporation |
| Vacant | Real Estate Developer |
| John Mattioni | Open Position |
Ex-officio members
| Name | Title | Designee |
|---|---|---|
| Kenyatta Johnson | City Council President | Vacant |
| Joe Syrnick | City Planning Commission Chair | Donna Carney |
| Alba Martinez | Commerce Department Director | Sara Lepori |
| John Mondlak | Department of Planning and Development Director | Matthew Treat |
| Ralph DiPietro | Department of Licenses & Inspections Acting Commissioner | John Lech |
| Bridget Collins-Greenwald | Department of Public Property Commissioner | Erin Kindt |