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Moshulu
Since launching in 1904, the Moshulu has travelled the globe working the ports of Europe, South America, Australia, America and Africa. The ship has been used during wartime, has hauled coal and coke, copper ore and nitrate, lumber and grain, and has even been a floating warehouse. She was towed to Philadelphia and opened as a floating restaurant on Philadelphia's Penn's Landing in 1975. After a...
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A New Pier Park at Washington Ave Green
On Saturday, DRWC unveiled plans for the redevelopment of Pier 53 at Washington Avenue Green into a new waterfront pier park. The project will complement and enhance the surrounding Washington Avenue Green park, and will focus on ecological enhancements, sensitivity to historical context, and visitor experience The design for Pier 53 at Washington Avenue Green was developed as a...
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Wood Street Steps
The Wood Street Steps are the last remnant of a series of public staircases mandated by William Penn to ensure public access to the waterfront through a compromise with landowners in 1694. The steps are a symbol of the tremendous city planning history in Philadelphia, as well as a reminder that the Delaware River's bank once reached Water St. at this location.
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Go Vertical
Go Vertical is one of Philadelphia's only indoor rock gyms. Climbers of all experience levels can climb on over 250 routes ranging in difficulty levels. The gym, located in an old warehouse, features classes, parties, and plenty of sports comraderie Policies Everyone who visits the gym must complete our Go Vertical waiver form upon entering the facility for the first time.
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Vietnam Memorial
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a testament to the sacrifices of 646 Philadelphians during the Vietnam War. Dedicated in 1987 and designed by Perry M. Morgan, the memorial contains the names of each soldier is etched in granite on the south wall of the monument. Opposite to this are ten panels depicting scenes of the war from the very beginning to the final rescue of Vietnamese...
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Festival Pier Development Process Begins
DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION INITIATES FESTIVAL PIER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS DRWC offers prime, publicly-owned waterfront parcel for development incorporating the public space, public access and mixed-use requirements of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 17, 2015) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) released a Request for Expression of...
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Star-Spangled Fourth of July Weekend on the Waterfront
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Pier 68 Design Press Release
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Delaware River Bike Trail Opens
On June 17th, 2013, we achieved a key milestone in implementing the Master Plan for the Central Delaware and transforming the Delaware River waterfront into a walkable and bikeable destination by officially opening the first permanent segment of the Delaware River Trail. The trail, which was part of Mayor Nutter’s promise in founding DRWC, will eventually span 6 miles along the waterfront. As...
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Bylaws
DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation By-laws Amended and Restated and Adopted October 31, 2014 ARTICLE I - PURPOSES Purpose. The Corporation is hereby organized, and shall at all times be operated exclusively...
