322-40 RACE ST

Historic address

322-40 RACE STREET, OLD FIRST CHURCH 320-330 RACE STREET, 151 NORTH 4TH STREET, 322-330 RACE STREET OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH, 153 NORTH 4TH STREET, 153 NORTH FOURTH STREET, GERMAN REFORM CHURCH RACE STREET BETWEEN THIRD & FOURTH STREETS, 322-330 RACE STREET, 129 131 133 135 137 151 NORTH 4TH STREET, OLD FIRST CHURCH FOURTH AND RACE STREETS, 322-330 RACE STREET OLD FIRST REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 153 NORTH 4TH STREET (SE CORNER AT RACE STREET) OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH, 151 NORTH. 4TH STREET, 151 NORTH FOURTH STREET, 322-40 RACE STREET AKA 153 NORTH. 4TH STREET

Year built

1967

Building description

HSE WORSHIP ALL 3 STY MAS

Owner

THE MINISTER TRUSTEES / ELDERS + DEACONS

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1. Mar 21, 1960

   Informational

   Document type: HVC

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Effort should be made to interest City Planning Commission in preserving the building; matter called to attention of German Society

   Criteria cited

   HistoricalCultural

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2. Sep 28, 1965

   Nomination

   Document type: HVC

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   conditional

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3. Nov 30, 1965

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Officials of this body encouraged to restore church and 251 North Fourth Street

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4. Mar 24, 1966

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   details to be submitted in next submission

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5. Feb 20, 1973

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Preliminary approval granted. Architect should come into the Historical Commission office for help in planning restoration. Window and door on the first floor should be lengthened and a three light transom is needed above the door. If the chimney is to be rebuilt, the position of the door at both old and new elevations must be verified. A full cable must encompass the front portion of the house. Accurate measured drawings must be submitted with detail of all moldings before final approval

   Criteria cited

   Certified building

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6. Jun 19, 1973

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Door and window designs should use same details as 151 North Fourth Street when millwork is ordered

   Criteria cited

   Compatibility

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7. Jun 19, 1973

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Approved with detail sheets; architect to study doorway and window designs for 153 North Fourth Street

   Criteria cited

   Restoration

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8. Jul 21, 1976

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   allow request to turn front steps to the side, revised elevation must be submitted to Advisory Board of Design for consideration

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9. Dec 17, 1996

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Approval of new wall, rebuilding deck, removal of shed and new addition on east facade, new door and parking area on west facade; tent attachment system to be made narrower and less visible in consultation with structural engineer; rod in canvas hem recommended; identical transom sizes required for both doors

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Larry Snydersupport, person
   • Melissa Howellsupport, person
   • Rev. Geneva Brodzsupport, person
10. Jan 8, 1997

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

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11. Mar 25, 1997

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Pave parking area with asphalt instead of previously approved grass-growth pavers due to cost

    Prior meeting reference: Committee and Commission previously approved paving with grass-growth pavers

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Michael Hauptmansupport, person
12. Aug 31, 1999

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approved conversion of window to door with transom on secondary facade, which is significantly obscured from public right-of-way by a wall.

    Vote tally

    Unanimous

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel McCoubreyyes
    • Penelope Batcheleryes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes

    Testimony

    • Lawrence Snydersupport, person
    • Michael Hauptmansupport, person
13. Sep 8, 1999

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

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14. Mar 12, 2019

    Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Reclassify 153 N. 4th Street from contributing to non-contributing in Old City Historic District inventory, correcting clerical error from 12 December 2003 designation per rule that all post-1929 buildings not previously individually designated be classified non-contributing.

    Prior meeting reference: Old City Historic District designated 12 December 2003

    Vote tally

    Unanimous (vote totals not individually recorded beyond 0 yes/no noted; all present voted yes)

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Bruce Lavertyyes
    • Douglas Mooneyabsent
    • Elizabeth Milroyyes
    • Emily Coopermanyes
    • Janet Kleinyes
    • Jeff Cohenyes

    Testimony

    • David S. Traubneutral, person
    • Nick Kraussupport, person
15. Mar 12, 2019

    Informational

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Classified as significant in Old City Historic District; constructed c. 1760. Referenced as part of larger parcel 322-40 Race Street.

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16. Apr 26, 2022

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: June 2019 Historical Commission approval

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17. Apr 26, 2022

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: June 2019 Historical Commission approval

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18. Apr 26, 2022

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Denied primarily owing to metal panels proposed for courtyard elevation; applicant encouraged to revise materials

    Prior meeting reference: June 2019 Historical Commission approval of massing and location in concept; final approval of relocation of eighteenth-century house and demolition of non-contributing house

    Vote tally

    7-0

    Criteria cited

    Standard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversible

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Allison Lukachikyes
    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • John Cluveryes
    • Justin Detwileryes
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

    Testimony

    • Job Itzkowitzsupport, person
    • Morris Zimmermansupport, person
    • Old City Districtsupport, organization
    • Randal Baronsupport, person
    • Troy Hannigansupport, person
19. May 13, 2022

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

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City Council matters whose official text names this address.

1. Bill 250272ENACTEDIntroduced Mar 27, 2025

   Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 322-40 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.