115 E GIRARD AVE

Historic address

2-8 EAST GIRARD AVENUE A.K.A. 1145-1162 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE (KENSINGTON NATIONAL BANK), 2-8 GIRARD AVENUE FORMER KENSINGTON BANK, 2-8 EAST GIRARD AVENUE

Year built

1915

Building description

ROW W/OFF STR 3 STY MASON

Owner

BLUEBIRD PROPERTIES LLC

1. Jul 14, 1980
   NominationApproved

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Architectural significanceOnly surviving Frank Furness bank building still used as a bankNeo-Grec detailsRecorded by Historic American Buildings Survey

   Source minutes
2. Jul 15, 1998
   Alteration reviewDeferred

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Source minutes

   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Carol Lawrenceyes
   • Caroline Wischmannyes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • David Perriyes
   • Dennis Ward IIIyes
   • Joseph Jamesyes
   • Michael Sklaroffyes
   • Richard Reudayes
   • Robert Thomasyes
   • Scott Wildsyes
   • Shelly Merhigeyes
   • Wayne S. Spiloveyes

   Testimony

   • Dominic Aspitesupport, person
   • First Union Banksupport, organization
3. Sep 29, 1998
   Alteration reviewApproved

   Vote tally

   Unanimous (partial — main door sign deferred)

   Criteria cited

   Existing permit for signage although never reviewed by Historical CommissionHistoric character of building

   Source minutes

   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Daniel McCoubreyyes
   • Herbert Levyyes
   • J. William Cornellyes
   • Penelope Batcheleryes
   • Robert Thomasyes
   • Suzanne Pentzyes

   Testimony

   • William Lockettsupport, person
4. Oct 14, 1998
   NominationApproved

   Source minutes

City Council matters whose official text names this address.

1. Bill 250374ENACTEDIntroduced Apr 24, 2025

   Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 115 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.