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801 MARKET ST

OPA 8820000059 linked records
Attorney: NEIL SKLAROFF, ESQUIREOverlapping RCO: Center City Organized for Responsible DevelopmentOverlapping RCO: Neighbors Across Market

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Zoned CMX-5Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
REALTY INCOME TRUST 2
ZIP code
19107
Year built
1910
Market value
$11,746,200

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

8 decisions
Historic address
823 MARKET STREET, STEEL-STRAWBRIDGE HOUSE 3001 SCHOOL HOUSE LANE, 801 MARKET STREET (STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER DEPARTMENT STORE), 801 MARKET STREET, 801 MARKET STREET STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER DEPARTMENT STORE
Year built
1910
Building description
COM CONDO 1 STY MASONRY
Owner
REALTY INCOME TRUST 2

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  1. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Five-month delay on demolition of mansion, carriage house/stable, and cowshed (cowshed delay contingent on feasibility of moving baseball field 30 feet west). Immediate approval for demolition of log tool shed and gardener's cottage.

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Preservation of landscaping and treesWissahickon Watershed complianceFive-month delay compromise
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Christine Washingtonyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • F. Otto Haasyes
    • Grace Garyyes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Joan Ferreirayes
    • William Thompsonyes

    Testimony

    • Gersil M. Kayoppose, person
    • John Kremeroppose, person
    • Mary Lou McFarlandoppose, person
    • Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Restore Philadelphiaoppose, organization

  3. Nomination

    Document type: DC

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Nomination to be amended to reflect correct architectural style of Main Building (Deco Stripped Classicism); underground portions and mid-20th-century bridges between Main Building and parking garage not included in designation; nomination to incorporate corrections and additions suggested by Committee

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Bruce Lavertyyes
    • Harris Steinbergyes
    • Hyman Myersyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Warren Huffyes

    Testimony

    • Howard B. Haassupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Liz Blazevichsupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiasupport, organization

  4. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Designation does not include underground portions, Gallery, transit concourse, or mid-20th-century bridges between Main Building and parking garage

    Prior meeting reference: Committee on Historic Designation meeting, 25 May 2006

    Vote tally
    8 to 0; Sklaroff abstained
    Criteria cited
    Criterion aCriterion dCriterion eCriterion hCriterion j
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Perriyes
    • Kathleen Murrayyes
    • Michael Sklaroffabstain
    • Norman Tissianyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Thomas Sugrueyes
    • Vincent Riverayes
    • Warren Huffyes

    Testimony

    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Preservation Alliancesupport, organization

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Vote tally
    Unanimous (committee vote to recommend denial)
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Chris Mrozinskisupport, person
    • Howard Haasoppose, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Michael Sklaroffsupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Sherman Aronsonsupport, person

  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Blade signs along second floor may be acceptable; further exploration needed.

    Prior meeting reference: 2012 Historical Commission approved Philadelphia Inquirer signage/marquee application

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Al Paulosupport, person
    • Ben Leechoppose, person
    • Jon Caldersupport, person
    • Valentino Vettorisupport, person

  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Canopy over main entry is generally acceptable; other options for awnings and blade signs need to be explored that better resolve the tension between retail needs of the tenant and the character of the historic building.

    Prior meeting reference: 2012 Historical Commission approved Philadelphia Inquirer signage/marquee application for this building

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Al Paulosupport, person
    • Ben Leechoppose, person
    • Christopher Mrozinskisupport, person
    • Jon Caldersupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization
    • Valentino Vettorisupport, person

  8. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Awnings must be open at the bottoms; staff to review details.

    Prior meeting reference: Similar marquee application approved by Historical Commission in 2012 for Philadelphia Inquirer signage; Architectural Committee recommended denial as presented at 22 July 2014 meeting

    Vote tally
    5 to 4
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptano
    • Betty Turneryes
    • JoAnn Jonesno
    • R. David Schaafno
    • Ralph DiPietroyes
    • Robert Thomasno
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Sherman Jr.yes
    • Sara Merrimanyes

    Testimony

    • Al Paulosupport, person
    • Anthony Fortesupport, person
    • Christopher Mrozinskisupport, person
    • Harry K. Schwartzoppose, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by map point
    311: Fire Residential or Commercial at 00801 MARKET ST #1
    Philly 311 service requestsClosed
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    93% confidence
  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 8, 2014
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 22, 2014
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  4. Linked by map point
    ZBA appeal 18302 at 801 MARKET ST
    L&I appealswithdrawn
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 27, 2012
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  6. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 9, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    DC — May 25, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 31, 1985
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  9. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 29, 1985
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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