500-36 CHESTNUT ST

Historic address

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE PHILADELPHIA, 500-36 CHESTNUT STREET INDEPENDENCE HALL, INDEPENDENCE SQUARE GROUP OF BUILDINGS, INDEPENDENCE SQUARE GROUP OF BUILDINGS INDEPENDENCE HALL OLD CITY HALL (GENERAL INDEPENDENCE SQUARE COMPLEX)

Year built

1732

Building description

MISC MUSEUM MASONRY

Owner

CITY OF PHILA / INDEPENDENCE HALL

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1. Aug 10, 1994

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Partial approvals granted; several items (humidity sensors, control system, drain pans, HVAC heat escape at attics, smoke detectors) denied pending resolution of Technical Sub-Committee concerns. Items approved as resolved include filtration, basement ventilation, future HVAC service to Independence Hall second floor, double wall piping, attic ventilation, contact security devices, Independence Hall basement window sash detail, structural system, lighting, alarms, Independence Hall and Old City Hall electrical outlets. Items approved in concept pending further work include consistency between submitted documents and theory behind control of temperature and humidity conditions.

   Prior meeting reference: 381st Stated Meeting (13 April 1994); 383rd Stated Meeting (3 June 1994); Technical Sub-Committee meetings of 31 May, 14 June, 3 August, and 8 August 1994

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Consistency of submitted documentsTemperature and humidity control theoryReduction of sensor intrusionCompliance with Philadelphia Code for drainage

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Arlene Matzkinyes
   • Barbara Kaplanyes
   • Bennett Levinyes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • Peter VanderHeideyes
   • Robert Vanceyes
   • Ronald Barberyes
   • Scott Wildsyes
   • Stephanie Wolfyes
   • Susan Rabinovitchyes
   • Wayne Spiloveyes

   Testimony

   • National Park Serviceneutral, organization
   • Scott Duenowneutral, person
   • Vitetta Group, Inc.neutral, organization
2. Sep 14, 1994

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Committee and Sub-Committee working on final approvals; recommendation expected next month

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Arlene Matzkinneutral, person
   • National Park Servicesupport, organization
   • Vitetta Groupsupport, organization
3. Nov 9, 1994

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 25 October 1994

   Vote tally

   Unanimous (Ms. Pentz and Mr. Hollenberg abstained)

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Arlene Matzkinyes
   • Barbara Kaplanyes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • David Hollenbergabstain
   • John Streetyes
   • Ms. Pentzabstain
   • Peter VanderHeideyes
   • Robert Vanceyes
   • Ron Barberyes
   • Scott Wildsyes
   • Stephanie Wolfyes
   • Susan Rabinovitchyes

   Testimony

   • Keast and Hoodneutral, organization
   • National Park Serviceneutral, organization
4. Nov 11, 1994

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Using last year's temperature and humidity data, adjust algorithms to guarantee that no condensation will occur, even during transitional periods, Provide an analysis of algorithms over a full year using last year's temperature and humidity data, Create a control schematic, logic diagram, or decision tree diagram, Bring Air Flow Diagram (M3-4.1, Detail #11) into conformance with system operation, Acknowledge that rate of change in specification would have to be relaxed, Provide better description of monitoring and alarm system, Provide better description of summer humidity controls and monitoring, Describe the unoccupied mode in the specification, Provide enough detail within Sequence of Operations of Control Specifications, Find a wood louver cover for 2x8 faceplates of Independence Hall stairway step lights

   Criteria cited

   Preservation of historic fabricMechanical systems compatibilityCondensation preventionInterior climate control

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5. Dec 14, 1994

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Technical Sub-Committee recommendations regarding mechanical systems, smoke detectors, lighting, temperature/humidity controls, condensation prevention, monitoring systems, and interior faceplate finishes

   Prior meeting reference: 11 November 1994 Technical Sub-Committee meeting

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6. May 30, 1995

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Use of heat tapes reinforced as recommended

   Prior meeting reference: Initial recommendation to use heat tapes

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7. Mar 24, 2009

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Tabled for up to six months to allow for additional investigation; Architectural Committee to visit site; Ms. Pentz's potential participation to be reviewed given advisory vs. regulatory capacity question

   Vote tally

   Architectural Committee voted to recommend tabling for a period not to exceed six months

   Criteria cited

   Restoration Standard 2Restoration Standard 3Restoration Standard 5Restoration Standard 6Restoration Standard 8

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Amanda Jonessupport, person
   • Charles Tonettisupport, person
   • Doris Fanellisupport, person
   • National Park Servicesupport, organization
8. Apr 9, 2009

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   Tabled for a period not to exceed six months to allow for additional investigation; remanded to Architectural Committee for review with additional information gathered during site visit

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 24 March 2009

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Daniel Quinnyes
   • David Amburnyes
   • David Schaafyes
   • Della Clarkyes
   • Duane Bumbyes
   • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
   • John Mattioniyes
   • Leslie Benolielyes
   • Richardson Dilworthyes
   • Rosalie Leonardyes
   • Sam Shermanyes
   • Scott Wildsyes

   Testimony

   • Amanda Jonesneutral, person
   • Charles Tonettineutral, person
   • Doris Fanellineutral, person
9. Apr 21, 2009

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting 9 April 2009; Commission meeting 24 March 2009; Commission tabled application for period not to exceed six months and remanded to Architectural Committee

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Amanda Jonessupport, person
   • Charles Tonettisupport, person
   • Doris Fanellisupport, person
10. Dec 15, 2009

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval conditioned on results of mock-up tests supporting proposed methodology; staff to review details including samples of repair and replacement materials, pointing samples, and shop drawings of replacement trim and windows; staff to schedule regular weekly site meetings with National Park Service during construction to prevent delays

    Prior meeting reference: All work except tower recladding previously approved by Commission in April 2009

    Vote tally

    Unanimous (Pentz recused)

    Criteria cited

    Restoration Standard 2Restoration Standard 3Restoration Standard 4Restoration Standard 5Restoration Standard 6Restoration Standard 7Restoration Standard 8

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Suzanne Pentzrecused

    Testimony

    • Amanda Jonessupport, person
    • Charles Tonettisupport, person
    • Doris Fanellisupport, person
11. Jan 8, 2010

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details including samples of repair and replacement materials, pointing samples, and shop drawings of replacement trim and windows; Department of Public Property to submit list of qualified subcontractors to National Park Service; City representatives and staff to participate in weekly on-site job meetings

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 15 December 2009; previously approved by Commission in April 2009 (excluding tower recladding)

    Vote tally

    Unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Restoration Standard 2Restoration Standard 3Restoration Standard 4Restoration Standard 5Restoration Standard 6Restoration Standard 7Restoration Standard 8

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Amburnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Leslie Benolielyes
    • Richardson Dilworthyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Amanda Jonessupport, person
    • Charles Mottersheadsupport, person
    • Charles Tonettisupport, person
    • Department of Public Propertysupport, organization
    • Doris Fanellisupport, person
    • Gary Knappicksupport, person
    • National Park Servicesupport, organization