Emanuel Kelly exhibit : Career Highlights : Drexel University Archives

	Awards and Achievements:
Drexel Class of 1971 Exhibit homepage	In February 2004, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated Emanuel Kelly to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made contributions of national significance to the profession. In 2004 Mr. Kelly was one of 81 architects nationwide, and the sole Philadelphia architect, to receive this honor. In 1993 Mr. Kelly became the first African American to serve as president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. In May 2002, Mr. Kelly received the Julian Francis Abele Award for Lifetime Achievement, Philadelphia Chapter, National Organization of Minority Architects. Mr. Kelly is a member of the Philadelphia Art Commission having been appointed in 2000 by Mayor John F. Street. The Art Commission reviews publicly-funded and civic projects on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City and in Philadelphia neighborhoods. Mr. Kelly is in his ninth year as a member of the Bureau of Historic Preservation of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The Bureau evaluates and recommends historic districts and properties in Pennsylvania for placement on the National Register. In 1995, Mr. Kelly received the Drexel University Distinguished Alumnus Award, Special Distinction for professional achievement and community involvement.
Awards and Achievements Projects from Kelly/Maiello, Inc. Church of the Advocate, Philadelphia, PA The Paul and Christine Washington Family and Community Center, Philadelphia PA City Hall, Philadelphia, PA Interior Restorations Exterior Envelope Restorations Emanuel Recreation Center, Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania School for the Deaf: Early Childhood Center, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia Museum of Art: Perelman Building, Philadelphia, PA Upcoming Project: Philadelphia National Monument: "a memorial to [George Washington's] slaves and to the presidential house they lived in"¹ Selected from five finalists by city and National Park Service officials, the design of Kelly/Maiello, Inc., a $5.2 million project, will begin to come to life this summer. As the designers of the first national memorial for slaves, Kelly/Maiello will be intimately involved in this important American cultural ground breaking. The project grew out of public outcry in 2002 following the planning for the new Liberty Bell Center, the entrance of which "would compel visitors to walk directly over the unmarked spot where Washington's human chattel labored and slept."² Despite the placement of the entrance, there were no plans to make any mention of Washington's slaves in the context of the Liberty Bell exhibit. The 5 years of passionate debate between citizenry and public officials that has followed this debacle will be concluded with the unveiling of the Kelly/Maiello monument. From inception, to design, to construction and opening day, this important monument will prove to be a very public and democratic symbol for Americans and citizens of the world. For more information, see Stephan Salisbury's article in the Philadelphia Inquire, referenced below. 1. Salisbury, Stephan. 28 February 2007. "Designer chosen for national monument: A memorial here to slaves, two presidents." The Philadelphia Inquirer. Accessed 23 March 2007 at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/entertainment/20070228_Designer_chosen_for_national_monument.html 2. ibid. Addtional references: Salisbury, Stephan. 3 June 2007. "Should President's House findings stay on view? Should memorial proceed?" The Philadelphia Inquirer. Accessed 28 June 2007 at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20070603_Should_Presidents_House_stay_on_view.html