Cornerstone Society

In architecture the word cornerstone refers to the first stone laid at the corner of a building where two walls begin and form the start of a new building. It is the critical element on which the rest of the building depends, as it sets the direction of subsequent construction.

The Preservation Alliance chose the cornerstone to classify the donors who contribute significantly to preservation in the Philadelphia region by making a commitment to contribute $1,000 or more to the Alliance for three consecutive years. The Cornerstone Society’s Leadership Circle consists of those donors who make a similar commitment with an annual contribution of $2,500 or more.

Cornerstone Society membership includes a number of benefits. Members are invited to exclusive events, including the annual Cornerstone Society Dinner as well as invitations to private preview receptions, seasonal preservation updates from Alliance Executive Director John Andrew Gallery, and more.

Cornerstone Society contributions insure the Alliance's ability to effectively advocate for the wide range of historic preservation issues confronting the Philadelphia region. The Cornerstone Society offers an opportunity for you to provide critical support to insure that the historic character that makes this region so distinct will be preserved for future generations.

For more information about Cornerstone Society membership, please contact Holly Keefe, Director of Membership Development, at 215-546-1146 ext 3 or holly@preservationalliance.com.

Thank you to our Current Cornerstone Society Members:

(* denotes Leadership Circle member)

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Balin
Deborah D. Bishop
Mr. John G. Carr
Amy and Michael Cohen
John K. Cugini
Cecie and Paul Dry
Barbara Eberlein
Sara Jane Elk
Mr. William Frankel
Linda A. Galante, Esq.
John Andrew Gallery
Mr. Harold E. Glass
Susan Glassman
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gunther
Mr. Edward Hillis
Barbara and Jerry Kaplan
Janet S. Klein*
Mr. Marian A. Kornilowicz, Esq.
Stephen L.  and Mary D. Kurtz
Gene and Debbie Lefevre
Gerry Lenfest*
Mr. Gie Liem
William and Lenore Millhollen
James A. Nolen, IV
The Palmers
Caroline & Peter Piven
Robert & Lauren Powers
Mr. Ronald Rubin
Salem Shuchman and Barbara Klock Family Foundation
David Seltzer
Jon C. Sirlin
Paul Steinke
Ms. Rebecca Stoloff
Ms. Kate F. Stover and Mr. Timothy D. Wood