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INDEPENDENCE SQUARE GROUP OF BUILDINGS (INDEPENDENCE HALL CONGRESS HALL OLD CITY HALL EAST AND WEST WINGS)

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Independence Square Group of Buildings (Independence Hall, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, East and West Wings)

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  1. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Approved with 12 conditions: (1) replacement of existing HVAC equipment with modern equipment at or proximate to existing locations; (2) use of existing ductwork with limited modifications; (3) enhancement of supply/return systems on first floor of Independence Hall per Alternate 2 of 22 April 1994 working drawings; (4) enhancement of supply/return systems on second floor of Independence Hall without changing existing in-structure ductwork size or location; (5) double walling for all new water-filled pipes and vertical chases above finished spaces; (6) replacement of single air handling unit in Congress Hall attic with new larger unit in new location; (7) replacement of roofs in kind to abate asbestos and install knock-out panel in roof of Congress Hall; (8) structural component of proposal per previous minutes; (9) installation of wiring for lighting fixtures; (10) presence and design of proposed cellar window louvers in Independence Hall; (11) submission of contract documents for review by sub-committee of Matzkin, Henry, and Finkelman; (12) any modifications to existing ductwork shall not destroy any original or historic material including structural members. Approved in concept: three-year monitoring program and lighting fixtures (final design to return for approval).

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meetings 27 and 31 May 1994; technical meeting 30 May 1994; additional meeting 31 May 1994

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Preservation and conservation of historic buildingsCuration of collectionsVisitor comfortAvoidance of condensationNo destruction of original or historic material including structural membersUse of existing ductwork where possible
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Arlene Matzkinyes
    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Bennett Levinyes
    • Jeffrey Firstyes
    • Peter VanderHeideyes
    • Ronald Barberyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • Wayne Spiloveyes

    Testimony

    • Bill Brookoversupport, person
    • Doris Fanellisupport, person
    • Michael Henryneutral, person
    • National Park Servicesupport, organization
    • Stephen Finkelmanneutral, person
    • Vitetta Group Inc.support, organization