1918 RITTENHOUSE SQ

Historic address

1914-16 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE STREET, 1914-1916 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE STREET; 1915-1919 MANNING STREET, 1914-16 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE STREET AKA 1915-19 MANNING STREET, 1914-1916 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE STREET, 1914-16 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, 1918 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, 1914 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE STREET, 1914 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

Year built

1750

Building description

ROW 4 STY MASONRY

Owner

COHEN KATHERINE M / MCCRUDDEN RYAN P

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1. Apr 28, 1970

   Nomination

   Committee on Historic Designation

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Prior meeting reference: April 28, 1970 Stated Meeting

   Criteria cited

   Historic certification

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2. Mar 31, 1998

   Informational

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Main house associated with 1916 Rittenhouse Square Street proposal; McNeil wishes to purchase both properties and construct a gallery addition connecting the two.

   Vote tally

   For comment only, no formal vote taken

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Carl Zuckersupport, person
   • Henry McNeilsupport, person
3. Apr 8, 1998

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   For comment only, not for permit. Committee discussed possibility of demolishing c. 1957 entry pavilion if replaced with sympathetic design conforming with Standards' guidelines for additions.

   Criteria cited

   Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Carl Zuckersupport, person
   • Dr. James Foxneutral, person
   • Henry McNeilsupport, person
4. May 25, 1999

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Denied: canopy, steps and iron fence; rooftop addition (pending further visibility study); demolition of chimneys; demolition of rear ell (applicant to return after further study of reuse; garage could be replaced and expanded with further study); demolition of entrance pavilion (applicant to return with more convincing reason). Approved: replacing six-over-six windows on historic facade with two-over-two windows.

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee 31 March 1998 Report; Minutes of 8 April 1998 Commission Meeting

   Vote tally

   unanimous denial of most elements; one approval

   Criteria cited

   Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Patricia Adenoppose, person
   • Patricia Roystonoppose, person
   • Preservation Allianceoppose, organization
   • Walter Chathamsupport, person
5. Jun 9, 1999

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

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6. Jun 29, 1999

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Matter deferred to a special meeting of the Architectural Committee with a quorum; Commission staff to notify applicant and interested parties of date and time

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Henry McNeilsupport, person
   • Walter Chathamsupport, person
   • William Schwartzoppose, person
7. Jul 8, 1999

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Staff to review and approve details for: front steps using real brownstone, removal and replacement of shutters with style-appropriate alternatives, new four-story gallery addition details, and sunken roof deck details. Committee and Commission to review materials and details for new two-story garage and wider rear ell.

   Prior meeting reference: Reviewed one year prior at owner's request regarding demolition possibility; reviewed at previous meeting with recommendations to lower first floor windows and mock-up review of rooftop addition

   Vote tally

   unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Historical significance and appropriateness of pavilionFenestration correlation with historic structureScale and design of proposed additionsVisibility from adjacent propertiesEffect on views of Rittenhouse Square from neighboring structuresHistorical Commission's obligation to consider effect on neighboring structures

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Daniel McCoubreyyes
   • Herbert Levyyes
   • Robert Thomasyes
   • Suzanne Pentzyes

   Testimony

   • Alan Gilbertoppose, person
   • Aliki Strakesoppose, organization
   • George Thomasoppose, person
   • Marc Brookmansupport, person
   • Myles Kellyoppose, person
   • Walter Chathamsupport, person
   • William Schwartzoppose, person
8. Jul 8, 1999

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Applicant recommended to relocate rooftop addition over rear ell and lower pitch of proposed skylight to mitigate visibility.

   Prior meeting reference: Mock-up with poles and flanges viewed from multiple locations; revised proposal shown with planting screen

   Vote tally

   unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Visibility of rooftop addition from multiple locationsEffect on historic character of mansard roof

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Daniel McCoubreyno
   • Herbert Levyno
   • Robert Thomasno
   • Suzanne Pentzno

   Testimony

   • George Thomasoppose, person
   • Walter Chathamsupport, person
9. Jul 27, 1999

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Simplified cornice; staff and Committee chair to review and approve details and material samples

   Prior meeting reference: Committee at last meeting recommended approval of demolition of entry pavilion at 1916, rear el and garage, construction of rear addition, new windows; denial of rooftop living room; Commission to hear proposal 11 August

   Criteria cited

   Rooftop addition sits on new construction not historic buildingAddition minimized to acceptable degreeAddition will not be mistaken as part of historic building

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Aliki Strakesoppose, person
   • Barbara Gilbertoppose, person
   • Fred Mannoppose, person
   • George Thomasoppose, person
   • Mark Brookmansupport, person
   • Myles Kellyoppose, person
   • Suzanne Pentzsupport, person
   • Walter Chathamsupport, person
   • William Schwartzoppose, person
10. Apr 12, 2000

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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11. Jan 10, 2001

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

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12. May 28, 2002

    Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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13. Sep 24, 2013

    Other

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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14. Sep 24, 2013

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Proposed removals constitute a demolition, not an alteration; garages on Manning Street should be redesigned; tripartite division of new Rittenhouse Square facade not appropriately scaled; material choices to be developed further

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approval 27 September 1999; revised approval 14 June 2002; prior Architectural Committee reviews 25 May 1999, 8 July 1999, 27 July 1999; prior in-concept reviews 31 March 1998 and 8 April 1998

    Vote tally

    Demolition finding: majority (Pentz dissented); new construction comments: unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Standards 2Standard 4Keep significant later changesStandard 5Preserve distinctive featuresStandard 9Differentiate new from oldSection 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Rudy D'Alessandroyes
    • Suzanne Pentzno

    Testimony

    • Bart Blatsteinsupport, person
    • Ben Leechoppose, person
    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Jonathan Doransupport, person
    • Nurit Nachimsupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphianeutral, organization
    • Sean Whalensupport, person
    • Shimi Zakinsupport, person
    • Stephen Miletoneutral, person
15. Nov 8, 2013

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission 27 September 1999 approval; Architectural Committee 25 May, 8 July, 27 July 1999; Historical Commission 9 June, 14 July, 11 August 1999; Historical Commission 14 June 2002; Architectural Committee 31 March and 8 April 1998

    Criteria cited

    Standard 9Differentiate new from old

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bart Blatsteinsupport, person
    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Jonathan Doransupport, person
    • Robert Powerssupport, person
    • Sean Whalensupport, person
    • Shimi Zakinsupport, person
16. Feb 28, 2014

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee recommended denial and additional materials; in-concept approval November 2013; Commission approval 27 September 1999

    Vote tally

    passed unanimously; Hawkins abstained

    Criteria cited

    Standard 9Differentiate new from oldSection 14-203(15)Section 14-203(88)Section 14-1000Standards 2Standard 4Keep significant later changesStandard 5Preserve distinctive features

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dominique Hawkinsabstain
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Joseph Palantinoyes
    • Michael Maenneryes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes

    Testimony

    • Barton Blatsteinsupport, person
    • Carl Primaverasupport, person
    • Jonathan Doransupport, person
    • Shimi Zakinsupport, person