THE MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE MEETING 19 August 1969 Present: Mr. Erling Pedersen, Old Philadelphia Development Corporation Mr. Richmond P. Miller, for the Commission Dr. Margaret B. Tinkcom, Historian Mrs. Charles J. Maurer, Executive Assistant Patricia Siemiontkowski, Secretary (Mr. John Lloyd reviewed the submissions on August 15, 1969 and agreed to consent to Mr. Pedersen's opinion on the matters) SUBMISSIONS 229 Monroe Street, J. G. Klempay, Designer. This submission was approved. Fourth and Cherry Streets, Oriana Corporation. Preliminary approval is given to the general scheme of the proposal. However, details of the windows, doors, and cornices are required. It was also noted that stone sills instead of brick be used. Permission to eliminate the alley between Nos. 135 and 133 North Fourth Street was also granted. 747 South Second Street, Leonard Singer, Architect. The proposal was approved with the recommendation that the windows on the first and second floor have 6/9 sash with 6/6 sash on the third floor. Details of moldings are required. PROBLEMS 304 South Second Street, Hugh Zimmers, Architect. The Commission agreed that the work being done at this location is considered a restoration and not new construction. Revised drawings are requested. 419 South Camac Street. Approval was given to the owner to use the "A" door he requested. 600 Spruce Street. A report was made that demolition of the back building was approved so that the bricks could be used for filling in the present store front. A letter of intent is being sent the Commission stating that the owner will comply with Historical Commission requirements regarding the restoration of the south elevation. (NOT NOT ALLOWED. T.S.C.) PLAQUES 323 South Camac Street. Approved. 1135 Waverly Street. Approval suspended until Mr. Lloyd has seen it and rendered an opinion. 324 Lombard Street. S The same. 122 West Penn Street. Approved. 325 South Fourth Street. Approved. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Siemiontkowski [HANDWRITTEN NOTES: 1. Line at top left: "U. -" (unclear notation) 2. Strikethrough text in the "747 South Second Street" entry crosses out "747 South Second Street, Leonard Singer, Architect. The proposal was" (typed text already captured above) 3. At end of 600 Spruce Street entry: handwritten annotation "(NOT NOT ALLOWED. T.S.C.)" - appears to be a correction or clarification note 4. Signature at bottom: "Patricia Siemiontkowski" (handwritten signature) 5. Small mark/notation near "324 Lombard Street. S" - appears to be ".S" or similar notation]
Minutes
Architectural Committee — Aug 19, 1969
Philadelphia Historical CommissionAug 19, 1969
Decisions in this meeting
- 747 SOUTH SECOND STREETAlteration reviewApprovedVote not recorded
- 325 SOUTH FOURTH STREETNominationApprovedVote not recorded
- FOURTH AND CHERRY STREETSAlteration reviewApprovedVote not recorded
- 1135 WAVERLY STREETNominationDeferredVote not recorded
- 323 SOUTH CAMAC STREETNominationApprovedVote not recorded
- 122 WEST PENN STREETNominationApprovedVote not recorded
- 600 SPRUCE STREETDemolition reviewApprovedVote not recorded
- 229 MONROE STREETAlteration reviewApprovedVote not recorded
- 419 SOUTH CAMAC STREETAlteration reviewApprovedVote not recorded
- 304 SOUTH SECOND STREETAlteration reviewDeferredVote not recorded
- 324 LOMBARD STREETNominationDeferredVote not recorded
People mentioned
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- Dr. Margaret B. Tinkcom
- Erling Pedersen
- Hugh Zimmers
- J. G. Klempay
- John Lloyd
- Leonard Singer
- Mrs. Charles J. Maurer
- Patricia Siemiontkowski
- Richmond P. Miller
Properties mentioned
- 1135 Waverly Street
- 122 West Penn Street
- 229 Monroe Street
- 304 South Second Street
- 323 South Camac Street
- 324 Lombard Street
- 325 South Fourth Street
- 419 South Camac Street
- 600 Spruce Street
- 747 South Second Street
- Fourth and Cherry Streets
Organizations mentioned
- Old Philadelphia Development Corporation
- Oriana Corporation