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 |
|---|---|
| Zachary Frankel | Real Estate Developer 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 |
| Franz Rabauer | Open Position |
| Robert Thomas | Architectural Historian |
Ex-officio members
| Name | Title | Designee |
|---|---|---|
| Kenyatta Johnson | City Council President | Thomas Holloman |
| John Mondlak | City Planning Commission Chair | Donna Carney |
| Alba Martinez | Commerce Department Director | Kareema Abu Saab |
| John Mondlak | Department of Planning and Development Director | Matthew Treat |
| Basil Merenda | Department of Licenses & Inspections Commissioner | John Lech |
| Bridget Collins-Greenwald | Department of Public Property Commissioner | Erin Kindt |