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HVC — May 28, 1968

Philadelphia Historical CommissionMay 28, 1968
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Decisions in this meeting

People mentioned

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  • Benjamin Rush
  • Dr. Nichols
  • Dr. Tinkcorn
  • Geo. Lippard
  • Richard Harding Davis

Properties mentioned

  • 138 W. Highland Avenue
  • 1607, 1609, 1611, 1613, 1615 W. Girard Avenue
  • 1816 to 1832 W. Girard Avenue
  • 227, 229 Race Street
  • 228 Race Street
  • 230 S. 21st Street
  • 238 to 248 Race Street
  • 239 Race Street
  • 415 W. Byberry Road
  • 965 N. Sixth Street
  • Lower Dublin Baptist Church (Old Pennypack Church), 9550 Bustleton Avenue
  • Phila. United Life Insurance Co., Ridge & Girard
  • Ridge Ave. Farmer's Market, 18th and Ridge

Organizations mentioned

HVC · May 28 1968 · §0

THE HISTORICAL VALUES COMMITTEE REPORT May 28, 1968 The Historical Values Committee of the Philadelphia Historical Commission met May 28, 1968. Present were Dr. Nichols, chairman and Dr. Tinkcorn, Historian. The following buildings were considered for certification: 1. Lower Dublin Baptist Church (Old Pennypack Church) founded 1688 - built 1707 - enlarged 1770 - rebuilt 1805. Benjamin Rush buried here. Church at 9550 Bustleton Avenue. 2. 138 W. Highland Avenue 3. Francisville area of Model Cities a) 1607, 1609, 1611, 1613, 1615 W. Girard Avenue b) Ridge Ave. Farmer's Market - 18th and Ridge c) Phila. United Life Insurance Co. Ridge & Girard (Furness bank) d) 1816 to 1832 (inclusive) W. Girard Avenue 4. 238 to 248 (inclusive) Race Street 5. 228 Race Street 6. 227, 229 Race Street 7. 239 Race Street 8. 415 W. Byberry Road 9. 965 N. Sixth Street - residence Geo. Lippard c 1847 10. 230 S. 21st Street - residence Richard Harding Davis * * * * * * * * * * * *

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