Nomination
Document type: DC
Recorded outcomeNo decision
Recorded conditions
District name changed to 'Society Hill and Pennsylvania Hospital of Washington Square West Historic District'; phrase 'missionary work' changed to 'social work' regarding Jewish community; jurisdiction to encompass sidewalks, streets and curbs within district and full cartway of streets forming outside boundaries; Pennsylvania Hospital included within district boundaries; Mikva Israel Cemetery not included
Prior meeting reference: Committee scheduled to meet again on 22 January 1999 to discuss inventory details
- Vote tally
- Committee vote on statement of significance: unanimously approved; Committee vote on boundaries and inventory: multiple motions with varying results
- Criteria cited
- Historical significanceSocial and cultural significanceArchitectural significanceRedevelopment and preservation significanceUrban planning significanceReligious diversity significanceEconomic diversity significanceEighteenth and nineteenth century building concentrationArchaeological significanceAll ten criteria in §14-2007(5)(a-j) of Philadelphia Code
Votes and testimony
Votes
- Ernest Leonardoyes
- Hyman Myersyes
- Janet Kleinyes
- Stephanie Wolfyes
Testimony
- Catharine Apothackersupport, person
- Historic District Designation Now!support, organization
- Leon Chudzinskineutral, person
- Norman Tissiansupport, person
- Patricia Wilson Adensupport, person
- Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiasupport, organization
- Society Hill Civic Associationsupport, organization
- Stanhope Brownesupport, person
- Washington Square West Civic Associationneutral, organization