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Minutes

Architectural Committee — Jan 20, 1966

Philadelphia Historical CommissionJan 20, 1966
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  • Dr. Tinckom
  • Florinda Donato
  • Geo. K. Trautwein
  • Mr. Chris. Klaus
  • Mr. DiGeorgio
  • Mr. Gordon
  • Mr. Lloyd
  • Mr. Pedersen
  • Mr. Praissman
  • Mr. Simon
  • Mr. Trautwein
  • Mrs. Maurer

Properties mentioned

  • 114 Delancey Street
  • 232 Spruce Street
  • 249 South 12th Street
  • 261 S. 4th Street
  • 304 Walnut Street
  • 309 Cypress Street
  • 309-17 S. 4th Street
  • 310 Cypress Street
  • 321 S. 4th Street
  • 326 Spruce Street
  • 403 Gaskill Street
  • 405 Gaskill Street
  • 419 Spruce Street
  • 423 Spruce Street
  • 513 S. Juniper Street
  • 516 S. 4th Street
  • 517 Pine Street
  • 618 Spruce Street

MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE MEETING Held on 20 January, Mr. Simon, Dr. Tinckom, Mrs. Maurer present Second session held 27 January, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Pedersen present Mr. Trautwein, Chairman, unable to attend. NOTE; on the basis of Mr. Simon's review, the Report from Mr. Trautwein, made at the 100th Stated Meeting, 25 January 1966, was approved. SUBMISSIONS ✓ 232 Spruce Street, Florinda Donato, Architect. It was recommended that box window frames be used.— Details pending by letter, must appear on the drawing, as per those for 228 Spruce. Weight of shingles not sufficient to satisfy the Code; should be 300 lb. Otherwise approved. ✓ 419 Spruce, a preliminary drawing. Mr. Praissman, Architect. Approved. ✓ 423 Spruce, a preliminary drawing, Mr. Praissman, Architect. Approved! ✓ 618 Spruce Street. Resubmit details. (Mr. DiGeorgio has a sheet of GARobbins drawings on which he is now working). ✓ 513 S. Juniper. Owner to obtain permission of Mr. Chris. Klaus to use his approved drawing. ✓ 517 Pine Street. Cellar bulkhead reviewed. Specify batten door and kind of hardware. Otherwise approved. RESUBMISSIONS ✓ 304 Walnut Street. Approved at this preliminary stage. ✓ 261 S. 4th Street. Give Mr. Gordon, Architect, an appropriate drawing by GARobbins, for the shutters. All else approved. ✓ 309-17 S. 4th Street, Mr. Praissman, Architect. Approved with modification of the projecting feature above the windows, as per sketch by Mr. Simon. ✓ 249 South 12th Street. Resubmission approved for the life of the present business. Ultimately this facade must be fully restored as a domestic front DEMOLITION ✓ 516 S. 4th Street. Approved ✓ 403, 405 Gaskill Street, approved. PLAQUES REQUESTED 326 Spruce Street. Authorization approved as soon as photograph is received 309 Cypress Street. Approved as per photograph (not 5 x 7) LETTERS ✓ 114 Delancey Street. Explanation approved. Work may proceed. ✓ 321 S. 4th Street, stucco to extend 18" above grade, hidden by planting. Approved. ✓ 310 Cypress Street. Window in alley may be bricked up, the frame and shutters used elsewhere. Approved. Respectfully submitted Geo. K. Trautwein [HANDWRITTEN NOTES: 1. Margin note before "232 Spruce Street": "✓" (checkmark) 2. Margin note before "419 Spruce": "✓" (checkmark) 3. Margin note before "423 Spruce": "✓" (checkmark) 4. Margin note before "618 Spruce Street": "✓" (checkmark) 5. Margin note before "513 S. Juniper": "6??" or similar unclear notation 6. Margin note before "517 Pine Street": "✓" (checkmark) 7. Margin

"✓" (checkmark) 2. Margin note before "419 Spruce": "✓" (checkmark) 3. Margin note before "423 Spruce": "✓" (checkmark) 4. Margin note before "618 Spruce Street": "✓" (checkmark) 5. Margin note before "513 S. Juniper": "6??" or similar unclear notation 6. Margin note before "517 Pine Street": "✓" (checkmark) 7. Margin note before "304 Walnut Street": "✓" or similar marking with additional notation 8. Margin note before "261 S. 4th Street": "✓" (checkmark) 9. Margin note before "309-17 S. 4th Street": "✓" (checkmark) 10. Margin note before "249 South 12th Street": "✓" (checkmark) 11. Margin note before "516 S. 4th Street": "Demo—" or similar 12. Margin note before "403, 405 Gaskill Street": "✓" (checkmark) 13. Signature at bottom: "Geo. K. Trautwein"]

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