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215 SOUTH. 34TH STREET (EDGAR FAHS SMITH HALL / LABORATORY OF HYGIENE) PHILADELPHIA PA

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215 S. 34th Street (Edgar Fahs Smith Hall / Laboratory of Hygiene), Philadelphia, PA

Decision timeline

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  1. NominationApproved
    Vote tally
    Carried; Brownlee, Golab, Hollenberg abstained
    Criteria cited
    Historical significance as turning point in University medical educationFirst building explicitly constructed for bacteriology studyServed dual role as diagnostic unit for the City and vanguard medical education laboratoryArchitectural significance as restrained expression of German style by Collins and AutenriethPart of cohesive streetscape and public space with Music/Morgan BuildingsContributing building in National Register district
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Caroline Golababstain
    • David Brownleeabstain
    • David Hollenbergabstain

    Testimony

    • Arthur Gravinaoppose, person
    • Charles Rosenbergsupport, person
    • Julie Johnsonsupport, person
    • Scott Wildssupport, person
    • University of Pennsylvaniaoppose, organization