811 N 7TH ST

Historic address

STREET. NICHOLAS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH 617 NORTH SEVENTH STREET, 811-17 NORTH SEVENTH STREET, 811-17 NORTH. 7TH STREET, STREET. NICHOLAS CHURCH SEVENTH AND BROWN STREETS, 811 NORTH. SEVENTH STREET, 817 NORTH 7TH STREET, STREET. NICHOLAS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Building description

HSE WORSHIP ALL 2 STY M+O

Owner

THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX / INDEPENDENT CONGREGATN

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1. Mar 23, 1965

   Nomination

   Document type: HVC

   Recorded outcomeApproved

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2. May 16, 1972

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Further action withheld until more detailed study of structure can be made. Facade restoration suggested instead of alteration.

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3. Jun 20, 1972

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Front facade must be preserved and if possible restored. Three doors on Seventh Street elevation should be repaired or replaced with similar design. Bifold doors need not be retained but appearance should be retained. Side doors need not operate. Further examination needed on site to determine extent of deterioration.

   Criteria cited

   Facade preservationCharacter preservationRestoration compatibility

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • L. Charles Scipioneneutral, person
   • St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Building Committeeneutral, organization
4. Jul 18, 1972

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   St. Nicholas Church original fabric should only be repaired; no further unsuitable alterations allowed. Doors, although neglected, are original and good condition, need only refitting and new hardware. Building permit and plans as presented will not be approved if architect and Building Committee do not concur. Redevelopment Authority support sought.

   Criteria cited

   Preservation of original fabricMinimal interventionHistoric integrity

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Erling H. Pedersensupport, person
5. Sep 19, 1972

   Informational

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Matter to be discussed at October 5th Philadelphia Historical Commission Board meeting, Architect and Building Committee to be invited

   Prior meeting reference: October 5, 1972 meeting scheduled

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6. Oct 5, 1972

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Recorded conditions

   Compromise decision: side doors on front facade may be eliminated but center door and doorway must be preserved and restored to original condition; stucco used to face facade must match existing color and texture; building to remain certified

   Prior meeting reference: Board had previously rejected Salpicone's alteration proposals

   Criteria cited

   Architectural integrityFinancial preservation advantage

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Gregory Yarosalvkoppose, person
   • Joseph Andersonoppose, person
   • L. Charles Scipienooppose, person
7. Mar 26, 1974

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Only spot patching of stucco permitted, Most existing stucco is in good condition, Sealer can be applied to keep out dirt and moisture after patching, Steam cleaning only is acceptable for stone columns, ceiling and peak, Sandblasting is not permitted - will damage soft stone

   Criteria cited

   Historic fabric preservation

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8. Jun 6, 1974

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeWithdrawn

   Recorded conditions

   Historic American Buildings Survey to prepare measured drawings before unsuitable alterations

   Prior meeting reference: 11 May 1974 Architectural Committee meeting

   Criteria cited

   Architectural

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