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321-23 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-4Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
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Owner
BOROWSKY IRVIN J TR
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1840
Market value
$12,031,400

Historic

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19 decisions
Historic address
321 CHESTNUT STREET LIBERTY MUSEUM, 321 CHESTNUT STREET (NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM / EASTW. CLARK BANK), 321-23 CHESTNUT STREET, 321 CHESTNUT STREET, 321 CHESTNUT STREET NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM, 321 CHESTNUT STREET (NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM), 321 CHESTNUT STREET (PHILADELPHIA MARITIME MUSEUM)
Year built
1840
Building description
MISC MUSEUM MASONRY
Owner
BOROWSKY IRVIN J TR

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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    Testimony

    • Brian Armbrustersupport, person

  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Pending receipt of revised drawings. Stone marble surrounds to be eliminated. First window on Orianna Street elevation to be revised to be more compatible with front corner window and same size as front elevation windows. Remaining Orianna Street elevation windows to have brick infill removed and be restored to original opening size.

    Criteria cited
    Compatible window restorationOriginal opening size
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Carles Vallhonratsupport, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    All windows on east elevation to hold existing sill line. Consistent glass size to be used in openings as shown in photograph on file. Subject to these changes.

    Prior meeting reference: Reviewed at Architectural Committee Meeting of 12 December 1985; Committee had recommended lengthening first window on Orianna Street elevation

    Vote tally
    Approved by Committee
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Hollenbergyes
    • Herbert W. Levyyes
    • John Dickeyyes
    • Theodore T. Bartley, Jr.yes

    Testimony

    • C. E. Vallhonratsupport, person
    • Patricia Siemontowskineutral, person

  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Revised drawings not yet received

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Meeting 13 February 1986

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  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approve cascading granite steps matching originals per historic photograph; approve smoked glass sign with raised white letters 'Liberty Museum'; approve removal of non-historic window grates; staff to approve details; additional proposed work to be submitted as formal proposal with drawings

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Douglas Graingesupport, person
    • Sandra Kellysupport, person

  6. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

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    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Charles Tonettioppose, person
    • Irvin Borowskisupport, person

  10. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Committee did not object to removal of complete grill or placement of screen behind existing windows but denied the proposal as submitted. Applicant advised to research original window design. Rear wall painted scene would require NPS, Art Commission, and Historical Commission approval.

    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Irvin Borowskysupport, person
    • National Park Serviceoppose, organization
    • Oskar J. Udelsupport, person
    • Sandra Kellysupport, person

  12. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeWithdrawn

    Recorded conditions

    Written withdrawal received from applicant

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  13. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    New shelter limited to location of existing shelter and one bay to the north; must not extend onto projecting section of historic building; canopy to be added over landing at top of ramp; staff to review details; applicant to seek clarification of ownership of Orianna Street bed

    Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission approved existing glass and aluminum entranceway and ramp in 1980

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Alessandra Kellysupport, person
    • Marilyn Cohensupport, person
    • Oskar J. Udelsupport, person

  15. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

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    Recorded conditions

    Illegal work (signs and lights installed without permit) to be corrected; staff to review prior approvals file

    Prior meeting reference: February 2000 denial of signage application

    Criteria cited
    Signage Guideline
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Bob Hawksupport, person
    • Irvin J. Borowskysupport, person

  16. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeWithdrawn

    Recorded conditions

    Applicant withdrew application for legalization after removing illegal signs and flagpole prior to meeting; Commission noted patching of stone penetrations remains unresolved

    Prior meeting reference: Commission denied signage application in February 2000

    Criteria cited
    Signage Guideline
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Irvin J. Borowskysupport, person
    • Robert Hawksupport, person
    • Sandra Kellysupport, person

  17. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

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  18. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Alternative method of attachment must be presented to the Historical Commission; least invasive installation method to be chosen; staff to review details.

    Vote tally
    7-0
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Allison Lukachikyes
    • Amy Steinyes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • John Cluveryes
    • Justin Detwileryes
    • Nan Guttermanyes
    • Sam Weineryes

    Testimony

    • Brenden Garzasupport, person
    • Heather Hendricksonneutral, person

  19. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Murals must be installed on aluminum panels that can be easily removed, instead of parachute cloth adhered directly to brick; staff to review details

    Vote tally
    11 yes, 2 absent
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Carneyyes
    • Coopermanyes
    • Frankelyes
    • Hollomanabsent
    • Kelly Flemingyes
    • Lechyes
    • McCoubreyyes
    • Michelyes
    • O'Connorabsent
    • Rabaueryes
    • Thomasyes
    • Treatyes
    • Washingtonyes

    Testimony

    • Allison Weissoppose, person
    • David Traubsupport, person

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  1. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Mar 13, 2026
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 24, 2026
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    Building permit GP-2024-000990 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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    L&I violation VI-2023-011188 at 321 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2023-011189 at 321 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2023-011184 at 321 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2023-011185 at 321 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2023-011186 at 321 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2023-011187 at 321 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation VI-2022-082980 at 321 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    Building permit EP-2022-004277 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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    Building permit MP-2022-002693 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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    Building permit FP-2022-001112 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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  14. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit GP-2022-002286 — 321 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsExpired
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    Building permit CP-2022-000390 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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    Building permit GM-2021-008426 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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  17. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 865361 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  18. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 853215 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  19. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 847364 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  20. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 841375 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  21. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 546597 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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    Building permit 552406 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  23. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 546171 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  24. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 524062 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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    Building permit 515397 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  26. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 504170 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  27. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 454609 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  28. Linked by parcel number
    Dumpster License - Private Property license 524495 at 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  29. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 321708 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  30. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 179862 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  31. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 159377 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  32. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 154131 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  33. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 93359 — 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  34. Linked by parcel number
    Special Permit license 382880 at 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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    Annual Small Games Of Chance license 304764 at 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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    Special Permit license 303471 at 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  37. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 27, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  38. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 11, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionwithdrawn
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  39. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — May 25, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  40. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Apr 8, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  41. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 30, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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    Special Permit license 304508 at 321-23 CHESTNUT ST
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  43. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Mar 14, 2001
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionwithdrawn
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  44. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 14, 2001
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionwithdrawn
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  45. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jan 30, 2001
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  46. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Mar 8, 2000
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  47. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 29, 2000
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  48. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Nov 12, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  49. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Oct 27, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  50. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 25, 1997
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  51. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 26, 1986
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  52. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 13, 1986
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  53. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Dec 12, 1985
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  54. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 20, 1980
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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