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822-38 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-5Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
BFH RESIDENTIAL OWNER LP
ZIP code
19107
Year built
1920
Market value
$3,000,000

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

10 decisions
Historic address
834 CHESTNUT STREET (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOTEL), 822-38 CHESTNUT STREET, DUNBAR STORE 920-922 CHESTNUT STREET, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOTEL (FORMER) CONVERSION TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE, 822-840 CHESTNUT STREET (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOTEL), 834 CHESTNUT STREET, 822-840 CHESTNUT STREET, 834 CHESTNUT STREET (BEN FRANKLIN HOTEL), 822-38 CHESTNUT STREET BEN FRANKLIN HOUSE, 834 CHESTNUT STREET SE CORNER 9TH STREET BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE
Year built
1920
Building description
COM CONDO 1 STY MASONRY
Owner
BFH RESIDENTIAL OWNER LP

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  1. Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Incorrect phrase in statement of significance to be deleted

    Vote tally
    6-0
    Criteria cited
    Work of major architect Horace TrumbauerLast and most lavish pre-Depression grand hotel in PhiladelphiaArchitectural and historical significance
    Full source minutes

  2. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: 17 November 1981

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  3. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Proposal must be presented to and approved by the Art Commission before restoration can begin

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Restoration of landmark signReplication of original design, size, location, style and color
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Christine Washingtonyes
    • David Hollenbergyes
    • F. Otto Haasyes
    • Grace Garyyes
    • Jason Nathanyes
    • Joan Ferreirayes
    • William Thompsonyes

  4. Demolition review

    Document type: CFH

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Previous Committee meeting at which David Wismer of Department of Licenses and Inspections confirmed structural problems; buildings designated in 1989

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Financial hardshipStructural facade repair costs ($750,000)Rental income insufficient to justify repair expenseDemonstrated ongoing losses since PMA ownershipPennsylvania Supreme Court rulingDepartment of Licenses and Inspections confirmation of structural problems
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • Jason Nathanyes

    Testimony

    • David Wismerneutral, person
    • Frederick W. Antonsupport, person
    • Joshua Sarwersupport, person
    • Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Associationsupport, organization
    • Robert Gaffneysupport, person
    • Robert Prattersupport, person

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Samples to be reviewed by staff

    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Allen Rothsupport, person

  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Further exploration required to determine exact proportions of structural members within columns before determining amount of historic fabric that can be removed. Solid panel between transom and top of door; non-illuminated signage in panel; simple design.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • James Campbellsupport, person
    • Mary Jo Ratigansupport, person
    • Timothy A. Galloglysupport, person

  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Designated 7 January 1982

    Vote tally
    Denied by vote
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Brett Harmansupport, person
    • John Galleryoppose, person
    • Paul Drzalsupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiaoppose, organization

  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Canopy and side panels approved; canopy must not attach directly to the pilasters; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Second appearance before Committee; design revised in response to earlier recommendation

    Vote tally
    Unanimous (not specified)
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Brett Harmansupport, person
    • John Galleryneutral, person
    • Nick Manekshawsupport, person

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 952897 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  2. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 957901 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  3. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 932208 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  4. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 887798 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  5. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 593372 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  6. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 521245 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  7. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 504163 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  8. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 363521 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  9. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 229570 — 822-38 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 14, 2007
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 28, 2007
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Dec 19, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 12, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 25, 2002
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 27, 2000
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Financial Hardship — Sep 5, 1991
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — May 29, 1985
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 7, 1982
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Committee on Historic Designation — Nov 17, 1981
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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