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JOHN WANAMAKER'SOUTH DEPARTMENT STORE 1301-1324 MARKET STREET

2 decisions
Source address
John Wanamaker's Department Store, 1301-1324 Market Street

Decision timeline

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee recommended retaining existing red marble fabric on west side of entrance and building gray granite facade in recessed plane west of that fabric

    Criteria cited
    Facade symmetryHistoric marble material preservationHistoric integrity
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Herbert W. Levyyes
    • William Cornellno

    Testimony

    • Jeff Playeroppose, person
  2. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Recorded conditions

    Staff directed to meet affirmatively with applicant, Department of Public Property, and SEPTA to discuss alternative solutions

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 29 April 1992

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Destruction of symmetrical entrywayLoss of historic red marble fabricContrast between proposed materials and historic materials
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • James Cuoratoyes
    • Louis Einhornno
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie G. Wolfyes
    • Wayne S. Spiloveyes
    • William Brownyes
    • William Candeloriyes

    Testimony

    • John Connorssupport, person
    • Louis Einhornoppose, person
    • Scott Wildsoppose, person