1221 N 4TH ST

Historic address

1221-25 NORTH. 4TH STREET, 1221-1225 NORTH FOURTH STREET, 1221-1225 NORTH FOURTH STREET (ENGINE HOUSE 29), 1221-25 NORTH 4TH STREET

Year built

1990

Building description

GAR W/COMM AREA MASONRY

Owner

ENGINE HOUSE 29 LLC

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1. Apr 17, 1989

   Nomination

   Committee on Historic Designation

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Social history should be included in nominations for fire houses as these buildings often served as social centers for neighborhoods

   Vote tally

   5-0

   Criteria cited

   Richardson Romanesque architectural styleWide Syrian arch carriage openingsArrangement of upper windows into bands and registersCarefully coursed rock faced stonePolychromy of materialsRomanesque foliate carvingsProjecting covered pavilionsExpansion of Philadelphia Fire Department during reform and expansion of city services in late 19th century

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Caroline Golabyes
   • David Baldingeryes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • Janel Kleinyes
   • Sandra Tatmanyes
2. May 10, 1989

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   Nomination and Committee recommendation to be presented to Commission at next meeting

   Prior meeting reference: 17 April 1989 Committee on Historic Designation report

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3. Feb 23, 2021

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Glass railing changed to metal or cable railing; side bays and return of rear addition adjacent to Orianna Street facade clad in brick; copper cornice included at side bays, simpler cornice where siding is shown; Hardie panel considered instead of clapboard siding; existing 4th Street doors modified for egress; front facade windows replicate historic configurations; southernmost door potentially paneled rather than flush; mechanical equipment location identified in plan; base articulation added to first floor of Orianna Street facade; front portion of historic roof not to be occupied space; north elevation included in application to Historical Commission; staff to review details.

   Vote tally

   6 yes, 1 no

   Criteria cited

   Standard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversible

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Allison Lukachikno
   • Amy Steinyes
   • Dan McCoubreyyes
   • John Cluveryes
   • Justin Detwileryes
   • Nan Guttermanyes
   • Rudy D'Alessandroyes

   Testimony

   • Jeffrey Tubbssupport, person
   • Jim Maranskysupport, person
   • Judy Robinsonsupport, person
   • Randal Baronsupport, person
4. Mar 12, 2021

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Staff to review details; glass railing changed to metal or cable railing; side bays and return of rear addition clad in brick; copper cornice included at side bays; Hardie panel considered instead of clapboard siding; egress modification for front doors considered; front facade windows to replicate historic configurations; southernmost door potentially paneled; mechanical equipment location identified in plan; base articulation added to first floor of Orianna Street facade; front portion of historic roof not to be occupied space; north elevation to be included in application

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 26 January 2021

   Vote tally

   unanimous consent

   Criteria cited

   Standard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversible

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Betty Turneryes
   • Dan McCoubreyyes
   • Donna Carneyyes
   • Emily Coopermanyes
   • Jessica Sánchezyes
   • John Mattioniyes
   • Josh Lippertyes
   • Kelly Edwardsyes
   • Kimberly Washingtonyes
   • Mark Doddsyes
   • Robert Thomasyes
   • Sara Leporiyes
   • Steven Hartneryes

   Testimony

   • Judy Robinsonsupport, person