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Adaptive reuse buff targets historic South Philly church
Philadelphia developer Robert Huttenlock plans to convert historic South Philly church into hotel and event space.
In brief
Philadelphia developer Robert Huttenlock plans to convert historic South Philly church into hotel and event space. Robert Huttenlock, CEO of Best Choice Plumbing & Heating, will turn South Philly's former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church into a 30-key hotel and event space by 2029. Originally reported by The Real…
Huttenlock's hotel plan
Robert Huttenlock, CEO of Best Choice Plumbing & Heating, plans to convert South Philly's former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church into a 30-key hotel and event space.
Project costs and timeline
Huttenlock bought the property for $2 million this year, with renovation expected to cost $8 million and completion by 2029.
Challenges and features
The 42-foot-high sanctuary requires soil removal and underpinning, while the hotel includes gym, kitchen, bar, and takeout restaurant space.
What it means
Robert Huttenlock, CEO of Best Choice Plumbing & Heating, will turn South Philly's former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church into a 30-key hotel and event space by 2029.
