225-27 SPRUCE ST

Historic address

225-27 SPRUCE STREET, 225-227 SPRUCE STREET

Year built

1800

Building description

ROW 3.5 STY MASONRY

Owner

GRASSE STEVEN / KURTZ SONIA

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1. Oct 24, 1963

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Main door must have transom with position further studied; westernmost first story window position to be restudied; building front to be cleaned to find exact position of original door; number of lights in sash on first, second and third floors to be restudied; side door to yard instead of three French windows; three belt courses must be retained; dormers must be carefully repaired and not changed; another drawing required before approval

   Criteria cited

   ArchitecturalHistoricalIntegrity

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2. Apr 23, 1964

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   interior changes needed to accommodate centered door on Spruce Street facade, centered door is basic requirement

   Prior meeting reference: October 29, 1963

   Criteria cited

   Window alignmentDoor placement and symmetryArchitectural quality

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3. May 21, 1964

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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4. Feb 23, 1967

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Venetian blinds or slatted shutters to be hung at second and third floor windows

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5. Jul 19, 1968

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Sketch not approved; commission requires drawing showing entire elevation; architect John Bower (whose previous submission was approved) should be consulted

   Criteria cited

   Architectural

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6. Jan 20, 1970

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • John A. Bowerneutral, person
7. Jul 20, 1977

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Frontispiece to be installed over existing entryway doorway, Resubmission required following structure restitution for final approval and plaque award

   Criteria cited

   Frontispiece and shutters installation requirementCertificate of Compliance

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Larry Woodwardsupport, person
   • Mrs. Elizabeth Curminsupport, person
8. Aug 4, 1977

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   renovation required by Redevelopment Authority

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9. Sep 21, 1977

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Frontispiece and doors salvaged from Sallie-Mckdam house (built 1792, demolished 1910), Shutters may be installed despite differing design

   Prior meeting reference: 20 July 1977

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10. Jun 21, 1978

    Demolition review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Historical Commission should retain control over the reconstruction and subsequent alterations to the building

    Prior meeting reference: Previously approved plans referenced

    Criteria cited

    Structural problems with masonry wallsSouth and west walls require rebuilding

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Larry Woodwardsupport, person
    • Richard Tyleroppose, person
11. Jul 6, 1978

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Architectural Committee to resubmit with policy recommendations regarding substantial reconstruction of historically certified structures

    Vote tally

    motion carried

    Criteria cited

    Historic structure preservationStructural integrity

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12. Aug 16, 1978

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Dormer windows on Spruce Street facade must be double hung and match existing dormer window at 223 Spruce Street in detail

    Prior meeting reference: 21 June 1978

    Criteria cited

    Dormer windows must be double hungDormer windows must match existing window at 223 Spruce Street in detail

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13. Oct 12, 1978

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Tabled pending establishment of policy guidelines relating to substantial reconstruction of certified buildings

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Report, 20 September 1978

    Criteria cited

    Reconstruction policy

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14. Nov 2, 1978

    Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Each case to be treated on an ad hoc basis

    Vote tally

    no_decision

    Criteria cited

    Substantial reconstruction versus restoration

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