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425-29 CHESTNUT ST

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Zoned CMX-4Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
Owner
AMER PHILOSOPHICAL
ZIP code
19106
Year built
1855
Market value
$4,808,000

Historic

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11 decisions
Historic address
MORRIS BUILDING OF THE GIRARD BANK 1411-23 CHESTNUT STREET, BANK BUILDINGS NORTH SIDE OF CHESTNUT STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AND FIFTH STREETS, 2027-29 CHESTNUT STREET (FORMER YWCA), SECOND AND CHESTNUT STREETS (OXFORD BANK BUILDING SIGN), 427 CHESTNUT STREET
Year built
1855
Building description
MISC LIBRARY MASONRY
Owner
AMER PHILOSOPHICAL / SOC NON PROFIT CORP

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Request by National Park Service for Commission certification; matter to be referred to Britton Martin, AIA; copy of letter to be sent to Mr. Bacon

    Criteria cited
    Architectural significance
  2. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Certification approved

  3. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Sign was found to be acceptable despite being installed prior to Commission approval

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval in concept; final submission required upon design development completion. Interior conversion to library use requiring removal of existing wood floors and construction of new interior flooring. In areas needing new interior wall and trim construction, use good contemporary design rather than period reconstruction. Architect to record with photographs all original fabric which will be destroyed, covered or altered.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Arthur Jonesneutral, person
  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Prior meeting reference: Previous meeting of the Committee

    Criteria cited
    Character of the old buildingPeriod treatment
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • American Philosophical Societysupport, organization
    • Dan Dissingersupport, person
  6. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Exploration of alternatives including security guards, investigation of door hinges and suspension, installation of glass doors in interior vestibule

    Criteria cited
    Preservation of historic doorsContinued operability of historic doors
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Rudy D'Alessandrooppose, person
  7. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Tabled until December 1989 meeting per applicant request

    Prior meeting reference: 26 October 1989 Architectural Committee meeting

    Vote tally
    unanimous
  8. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Replacement of lower bronze horizontal member with frameless head configuration providing only stops for doors, Final plans must be reviewed before building permit issuance

    Prior meeting reference: 26 October 1989

    Criteria cited
    Historic characterPreservation of existing features
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Allen Cornellsupport, person
    • Rudy D'Alessandrosupport, person
  9. Alteration review

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    staff should not prepare a nomination form

    Prior meeting reference: 1976 Girard Bank Building designation

    Criteria cited
    Ambiguity regarding 1976 designation statusAssociation with Furness Evans and Girard Bank CompanyListing in National Register Inventory for Broad Street Historic District
  10. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approved except for aluminum treatment at base of building; staff to review masonry restoration samples for approval.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Ingerman Constructionsupport, organization

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  6. L&I permits on hearing parcelsExpired
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  7. L&I permits on hearing parcelsExpired
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  8. L&I permits on hearing parcelsCompleted
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  12. L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  21. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  24. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  25. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  26. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  27. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondeferred
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