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PAINE/VICARIS STREET HOUSE WISSAHICKON PHILADELPHIA PA

1 decision
Source address
Paine/Vicaris Street House, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

Decision timeline

Decisions, votes, testimony, and links back to source minutes.

  1. NominationApproved
    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Example of vernacular Pennsylvania Farmhouse-type unusual within City of PhiladelphiaOne of earliest extant houses in Wissahickon neighborhoodAssociated with development of Wissahickon as commuter suburbVernacular form representing amalgam of English and German traditionsFour-bay form ornamented with brackets of mid-19th century Italianate designAssociated with Dr. William Paine, first ownerExample of rural vernacular design in midst of big city
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Brownleeyes
    • Louis Einhornyes
    • Richard Tyleryes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • Wayne S. Spiloveyes