Chestnut Hill Conservancy and Historical Society
History | Architecture | Open Space
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy, formerly the Chestnut Hill Historical Society, founded in 1967, is an educational center and advocate for the architecture, open space, and social history of Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities. Through programs and the Archives (with over 47,000 photographs, maps, records, and more), the CH Conservancy is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Chestnut Hill area’s heritage. An innovative easement program preserves open space and historic facades in partnership with the Friends of the Wissahickon. Advocacy for preservation of historic buildings is initiated by the CH Conservancy and supported by our Resource Center, which directly advises homeowners on their care of their property, from maintenance to restoration to adaptive reuse.
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is located in an 1850s Victorian house at the "top of the Hill" along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About the Chestnut Hill Conservancy page.
In The News
- Chestnut Hill Conservancy announces return of ‘Night of Lights’ streetscape exhibit, Times Herald, October 1, 2023.
- Chestnut Hill’s character is distinct, and valuable, Chestnut Hill Local, October 6, 2022.
- The Chestnut Hill Historical Society’s beginnings, from one building to a community-wide future, Chestnut Hill Local, March 17, 2022.
- Voters choose 5 places to join Chestnut Hill Architectural Hall of Fame, Chestnut Hill Local, December 19, 2019.
Info
- Architecture: Architectural Hall of Fame: All Inductees
- Digital Collection: The Archives: Photo Collection Online
- Facebook: @chconservancy
- History Affiliates Page: Chestnut Hill Historical Society
- Volunteer: Volunteer: Volunteers are vital here!
