Demolition review
Historical Commission
Recorded outcomeApproved
Recorded conditions
1. HABS documentation (measured drawings, 35mm and digital color photographs) submitted to Athenaeum of Philadelphia or similar historical society prior to demolition permit issuance; 2. Evidence of full $700 million budget authorized in Pennsylvania capital budget legislation signed by Governor prior to demolition permit; 3. Letter from Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia confirming fire station is last property to be demolished; 4. Salvage report including artifact list with digital photos, removal/storage plans, and relocation list for each artifact
Prior meeting reference: Commission in-concept approval, October 2002; Architectural Committee meeting, 31 October 2006
- Vote tally
- Unanimous
- Criteria cited
- Necessary in the public interest provision of the preservation ordinanceCommission in-concept approval of October 2002Court of Common Pleas ruling in 1900 block Sansom Street parking garage case
Votes and testimony
Votes
- David Perriyes
- David Schaafyes
- Denise Smyleryes
- Kathleen Murrayyes
- Michael Sklaroffyes
- Sara Merrimanyes
- Scott Wildsyes
- Thomas Sugrueyes
- Vincent Riverayes
Testimony
- Anthony Fortesupport, person
- John Gallerysupport, person
- Nan Guttermansupport, person
- PA Convention Center Authoritysupport, organization
- Preservation Alliancesupport, organization