When we last left the Hawleys, they were hanging artwork on Hohenadel’s walls, decorating their Christmas tree, and getting ready for the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas (Vegas, Baby! Sorry can’t say “Vegas” without a Vince Vaughn reference.) So what’s been happening in the new year so far? (more…)
Category: House
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Deck the Hawl(eys)!
Few things are more beautiful this time of year than a historic house decked out for the holidays.
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East Falls House Party Rocks Capacity Crowd of All Ages
What a night at Hohenadel House Saturday, October 18th! Thanks to some last-minute press by “Joe Sixpack” in last Thursday’s Philadelphia Daily News, tickets started selling so quickly we were advised to turn off online sales to prevent a “Fire Marshal” situation. (more…)
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Home Stretch: Sprint to the Finish for East Falls House Party!
Unbelievable progress in Hohenadel House’s ballroom, thank goodness — the party is this Saturday, yeep!
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Last Chance Landscaping: Crepe Myrtle TO DIE in 72 Hours
Grant Hohenadel’s lovely crepe myrtle a stay of execution, if you can. Pro-flora contractor Mike Labetti has tried to figure out a way to save ‘er, but she’s just too big to work around. Monday, she’s gotta go. (more…)
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Harry Prime Looks Forward to his Big Night
Last week, Harry Prime came out to Epicure Cafe to meet Hohenadel House’s Felicite Moorman, and have a look around the grand ballroom he’ll be performing this October 18th. He brought his friend, fellow performer Bill Parsons, for a nice lunch and then a tour of the mansion.
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Extreme Makeover: Tornado Edition
“Old houses are a slow process. There’s no hurry up and get it done.” — Stan Moorman
“Screw that, let’s do this now, man!” — Tornado, 2006
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In search of: A Dobson Connection to Hohenadel House
From the start of our research into the house at 3617 Indian Queen Lane, we’ve heard that one or more members of the famous Dobson family either built the house or lived in it. So far, we’ve been unable to track down a Dobson connection to the property on any census reports, city directories, land records, deeds, bank notes, etc. (more…)
