The Architecture of American Cities: Philadelphia

Описание: From August 27th through September 30th, please join the American Center in Moscow for a new virtual event series exploring the rich architectural heritage of different American cities. Bringing together an expert roster of leading architects, historians, and urban planners, the series will highlight the iconic architecture of four major urban centers – New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Charleston.

This series will take you on a journey through iconic places such as New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Charleston, each with its own distinct architectural and cultural heritage. Please see below for the schedule of events, along with details on each event and guest speaker.

Wednesday, August 27, 19:00 MSK: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

On Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, at 19:00 MSK, please join the American Center in Moscow for a live presentation on the architecture of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Reid Addis, Architect and Historical Tour Guide. In this talk, Addis will discuss the materials, technologies, and architectural styles characteristic of each building’s time, introduce the people who designed, built, inhabited, and worked there, and share the major historical events connected to these sites. Great buildings and monuments give a city the illusion of being static and timeless. But cities are best seen in movement, in the everyday life of their people, and in the sinews and connective tissue that hold the organism together.

Reid Addis is a Registered Architect who has lived in the City of Philadelphia since 1978. While practicing architecture, he began teaching courses from 1980-1990 at Temple University, including a course on the History of Philadelphia Architecture. After taking a walking tour with famed City Planner Ed Bacon, Reid was inspired to give his students similar Philadelphia guided tours. Since 2016, Reid has given over 600 tours both in person and virtually and is Certified as a guide by the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides.