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TUDOR EAST FALLS HISTORIC DISTRICT (3400-BLOCKS OF MIDVALE AVENUE WEST. PENN STREET AND WEST. QUEEN LANE EAST FALLS)

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Tudor East Falls Historic District (3400-blocks of Midvale Avenue, W. Penn Street, and W. Queen Lane, East Falls)

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  1. Nomination

    Document type: DC

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Property owners notified in writing; official Commission review began July 9, 2009; grandfathered alterations made prior to July 9, 2009 exempt from restoration requirements; financial hardship provision available; flexibility with rear alterations

    Prior meeting reference: Community meeting held July 2003; official notice sent to all 210 property owners with two public meetings scheduled (Committee meeting on 8 September 2009 and upcoming full Commission meeting)

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    C - reflects the environment in an era characterized by the distinctive Tudor Revival styleD - embodies distinguishing characteristics of Tudor Revival styleH - represents established and familiar visual features in East FallsJ - exemplifies the cultural, economic, and social heritage of the community
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Bruce Lavertyyes
    • Janet Kleinyes
    • Jeffrey Cohen, Ph.D.yes
    • Richardson Dilworth III, Ph.D.yes

    Testimony

    • Arthur McDowelloppose, person
    • Carolyn Suttonsupport, person
    • Debra Hafftsupport, person
    • Frederick Paisleyoppose, person
    • Glenn Snydersupport, person
    • John Cuginisupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Nancy Pigfordsupport, person
    • Pauline Roseoppose, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiasupport, organization