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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

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Commission appended a minute acknowledging University's planning concerns for future expansion of chemistry laboratory; affirmed that normal designation procedures apply, including provisions for alteration and demolition review; commended University for historic resources inventory.

    Prior meeting reference: 334th Stated Meeting, 13 September 1989; Committee on Historic Designation meeting, 10 November 1988

    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
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    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