401 S 2ND ST

Historic address

411 SOUTH. 2ND STREET (DICKENS INN), ROSS HOUSE SECOND AND PINE STREETS, 407-409-411 SOUTH SECOND STREET, 401 SOUTH 2ND STREET, 411 SOUTH 2ND STREET, 407-09-11 SOUTH SECOND STREET, ROSE HOUSE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH SECOND AND PINE STREETS, 409 SOUTH SECOND STREET, 407 SOUTH 2ND STREET, 407 SOUTH SECOND STREET, 411 SOUTH SECOND STREET, 402 SOUTH. 2ND STREET HEAD HOUSE SQUARE, 401 SOUTH SECOND STREET (ROSS HOUSE), ROSS HOUSE SECOND STREET ELEVATION, 409 SOUTH 2ND STREET, 401-411 SOUTH. 2ND STREET.

Year built

1787

Building description

OFF BLD COM NO GAR MASON

Owner

PEN DEL ROSS HOUSE LP

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1. Nov 24, 1959

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   salvage from St. James Street houses being stored here

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Lawrence M. C. Smithsupport, person
2. Jul 23, 1964

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Rear elevations: architectural renderings approved

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3. Apr 22, 1965

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   2nd St. doorway of 401 requires more study; carriage-type lamps be omitted; all materials used be noted

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4. Jul 20, 1977

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Letter from New Market recording intention to demolish in accordance with previously approved restoration plans, Inspector from Department of Licenses and Inspections to visit site and report, Accurately measured drawings of HABS quality of existing buildings to be prepared, Site inspection and findings report by Erling H. Pedersen and Commission Historian required before recommendation of demolition approval

   Criteria cited

   Structurally dangerous buildingsAdjacent to Ross House

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Calvin Thompsonsupport, person
   • New Marketsupport, organization
   • Paul Lindersupport, person
5. Aug 17, 1977

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   building reportedly in sound condition; owner/developer may resubmit application for only 407 and 409 South 2nd Street

   Criteria cited

   Structural condition

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6. Aug 17, 1977

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   bricks must be salvaged, measured drawings must be prepared for reconstruction per Redevelopment Authority contract

   Criteria cited

   Structural condition

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7. Aug 17, 1977

   Demolition review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   bricks must be salvaged, measured drawings must be prepared for reconstruction per Redevelopment Authority contract, Committee suggested developer consider reconstruction of houses similar to 411 South 2nd Street

   Criteria cited

   Structural condition

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8. Sep 1, 1977

   Demolition review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Recorded conditions

   Six-month demolition delay imposed by ordinance; owner/developer urged to brace building and secure against weather; if owner/developer declines preservation compromise, Department of Licenses and Inspections directed to keep building under surveillance

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9. Sep 1, 1977

   Demolition review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Owner/developer urged to preserve and restore; building to be braced and secured against weather as part of compromise agreement

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10. Sep 1, 1977

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Conditional approval - staff may approve demolition permit if owner/developer agrees to also preserve 411 South Second Street and the Rose House

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11. Sep 1, 1977

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Conditional approval - staff may approve demolition permit if owner/developer agrees to also preserve 411 South Second Street and the Rose House

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12. Dec 21, 1977

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee stated preference for Scheme A calling for two doorways with flat top frontispieces centered between the chimneys; second preference for Scheme E provided center window was eliminated and flat top rather than pitched pediments surrounded each of the two doors; one doorway on Second Street elevation preferable to two

    Criteria cited

    Doorway designElevation symmetry

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Calvin Thompsonneutral, person
    • Wayne Schneiderneutral, person
13. Jan 5, 1978

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Two entrances on Second Street elevation needed; Pine Street doorway not to be utilized

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting of 21 December 1977

    Vote tally

    motion made, seconded and carried

    Criteria cited

    Ground floor tenant occupancy agreementNeighbor agreement regarding Pine Street doorway

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14. Jan 18, 1978

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Pedimented doorway positioned in the center bay for single entrance, Scheme B with two pedimented doorways separated by a window for two entrance alternative, Staff to supply detail of pedimented doorway

    Prior meeting reference: Earlier designs reviewed

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15. Aug 16, 1978

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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16. Dec 13, 1989

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 30 November 1989

    Vote tally

    carried

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