400 NORTH BROAD STREET (ELVERSON BUILDING)

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1. Aug 9, 1995

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Prior meeting reference: Committee on Historic Designation meeting of 27 January 1995

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Architectural style (New York-style skyscraper, Beaux Arts classicism, Art Deco)Visual landmarkEngineering landmarkAssociation with the Philadelphia InquirerSignificance of architect Rankin Kellogg and Crane

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Arlene Matzkinyes
   • Barbara Kaplanyes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • Duane Bumbyes
   • Joseph Jamesyes
   • Robert Vanceyes
   • Scott Wildsyes
   • Stephen Mullinyes
   • Susan Rabinovitchyes
   • Wayne Spiloveyes
   • William Candeloriyes

   Testimony

   • Thomas Hineneutral, person
2. Aug 9, 1995

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Conceptual approval only; includes replacement in kind of metal windows, demolition of 1980s connector building to 440 N. Broad Street, removal of vertical conveyors, glazing or dark panel infill of former loading bays, restoration of masonry-infilled windows, repainting of painted surfaces, retention of mechanical penthouse, and addition of air conditioning units behind penthouse

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting of 25 July 1995

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Arlene Matzkinyes
   • Barbara Kaplanyes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • Duane Bumbyes
   • Joseph Jamesyes
   • Robert Vanceyes
   • Scott Wildsyes
   • Stephen Mullinyes
   • Susan Rabinovitchyes
   • Wayne Spiloveyes
   • William Candeloriyes