Demolition review
Document type: DC
Recorded conditions
Property designated c. 1850; designation was added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in 1966; Committee suggested applicant pursue demolition permit application rather than rescission petition
Prior meeting reference: 1966 designation minutes
- Criteria cited
- Lack of knowledge of historic designation at time of developmentZoning permit issued without historic identificationPermits issued in past without referral to Historical CommissionLoss of historic character through alterations including aluminum sidingCapping of corniceMajor alterations to storefrontPreservation of historic fabric despite unsympathetic alterations
Votes and testimony
Testimony
- Peter Kelsensupport, person
- Shelby Weaver Splainneutral, person
- Wawa Inc.support, organization