In 2021, The Preservation Committee was formed in response to 9 historical homes, each over 100 years old, over three years being demolished and replaced with roof deck, multiple units in this South Philadelphia Street.  In a few cases, neighbors' adjacent homes were damaged as a result of demolishing these historical homes. It was evident that developers and other real estate interests had targeted this South Philadelphia main street for drastic transformation from the traditional landscape of single-family homes.  As a result, neighbors in this South Philadelphia Community,  SOSNA executive director,  Councilman Kenyatta Johnson joined efforts with the Preservation Alliance to launch a one-year campaign (2021-2022) to secure a historic district status from the Philadelphia Historical Commission to preserve and to protect the African-American history in this South Philadelphia Community for present and future generations. Finally, the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted unanimously Friday, July 8, 2022 to create the Christian Street Black Doctors Row Historic District. What's more, Congressman Dwight Evans, State Representative Jordan Harris and State Senator lent their voice to support the historic district.  You are encouraged to read the Philadelphia Historical Commission's Nomination Document for Christian Street.  See link below.