1701-15 LOCUST ST

Historic address

1701-15 LOCUST STREET (WARWICK HOTEL), 1701-15 LOCUST STREET, 1701 LOCUST STREET WARWICK HOTEL NW CORNER OF 17TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA, 1701-15 LOCUST STREET UNIT HOTEL (WARWICK HOTEL), 1701 LOCUST STREET, 1701 LOCUST STREET WARWICK HOTEL (PRIME RIB RESTAURANT), 1701-1715 LOCUST STREET A.K.A. 220-240 SOUTH. 17TH STREET: THE WARWICK, 1701 LOCUST STREET CAPRICCIO IN THE WARWICK HOTEL, 1701 LOCUST STREET WARWICK HOTEL (RADISSON)

Year built

1928

Building description

RES CONDO 5+ STY MASONRY

Owner

FENSKE DAVID E / NAREMORE RITA C

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1. Feb 4, 1982

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

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2. Aug 29, 1995

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   stoop to be made of stone or cast stone rather than concrete, signage reduced to awnings, corner plaques and one sign next to door, lighting to be improved

   Vote tally

   unanimous with conditions

   Criteria cited

   VisibilityArchitectural integrity

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Arlene Matzkinyes
   • Herbert W. Levyyes
   • J. William Cornellyes
   • Penelope H. Batcheleryes
   • Suzanne Pentzyes
   • Tony Atkinsyes

   Testimony

   • Brian Bradyneutral, person
   • Herbert W. Levyoppose, person
3. Sep 13, 1995

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Stoop must be made of stone or cast stone rather than concrete, Amount of signage reduced to awnings, corner plaques and one sign next to new door, Lighting to be improved

   Vote tally

   unanimous

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   Votes

   • Dr. Brownleeyes
   • Dr. Wolfyes
4. Jan 26, 1999

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   ADA accessibility

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Daniel McCoubreyyes
   • Herbert Levyyes
   • J. William Cornellyes
   • Robert Thomasyes
   • Tony Atkinyes

   Testimony

   • Apollo Real Estate and Hospitality, Inc.support, organization
   • Judith Robinsonsupport, person
5. Feb 10, 1999

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

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6. Mar 30, 1999

   Nomination

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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7. May 25, 1999

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Ten-foot projecting canopy installed within the arch; support poles set three feet out from building with large planters at each pole; burgundy canvas with gold letters on each side to match existing canopies; closed at end; light connected to existing fixture within arch to illuminate interior; no egg crate for underside

   Vote tally

   unanimous

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Center City Residents Associationneutral, organization
   • Jonathon Weisssupport, person
   • Judith Edenneutral, person
8. Jun 9, 1999

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

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9. Dec 14, 2001

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

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10. Oct 23, 2012

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff recommended denial; concerns raised about weight/bulk of proposed canopies, inappropriate materials, attachment method (tie-backs into masonry), and obstruction of character-defining features

    Vote tally

    No final vote recorded in the provided text; discussion ongoing at time of transcript cutoff

    Criteria cited

    Secretary of the Interior's Standard 9Compatibility with historic character-defining features (pilasters, transoms)Appropriateness of proposed materials

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Frank Rapisardasupport, person
11. Nov 9, 2012

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Architectural Committee recommended elimination of canopies at windows and illuminated planters; applicant submitted revised drawings at meeting; review ongoing

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 23 October 2012 — recommended denial pursuant to Standard 9

    Criteria cited

    Secretary of the Interior's Standard 9

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Frank Rapisardasupport, person
    • Jay Tackettsupport, person
12. Jan 23, 2018

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee noted that approval could be recommended for: awnings installed within masonry openings anchored like existing awnings; aluminum storefronts with tripartite divided lites and slimmer mullion/frame; infill at base of center bay restored to historic height using metal, stucco, or stone matching the base (approximately 8-12 inches)

    Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission previously denied similar window proposals for these openings; existing windows approved approximately 10 years prior

    Criteria cited

    Standard 2Preserve historic characterStandard 9Differentiate new from old

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • David Orphanidessupport, person
    • Paul Drzalsupport, person
    • Tim Lutzsupport, person