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THOMAS HALL CORNER OF BROAD AND NORRIS STREETS TEMPLE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

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Source address
Thomas Hall, corner of Broad and Norris Streets, Temple University campus

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  1. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Demolition approved due to financial hardship considerations. Thomas Hall houses only secondary functions (rehearsal space for Esther Boyer College of Music opera students). Stabilization alone would cost over $1.56 million. New 500-bed residence hall planned at corner of Broad and Norris Streets. Preferred design necessitates demolition of both 1886 and 1900 portions at estimated cost of $22.54 million ($44,449 per bed).

    Vote tally
    3-1
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipUniversity operational needsUnderutilized building
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeno
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Broadcast Pioneersoppose, organization
    • Francis Odyniecoppose, person
    • Gerald Wilkinsonoppose, person
    • Jay Falkensteinsupport, person
    • Kristl Wiernickisupport, person
    • Martin Dorphsupport, person
    • Robert Cirillooppose, person