D R A F T THE 104th STATED MEETING OF THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 31 May 1966 Present: Mr. Grant M. Simon, Chairman Mr. Oscar Goodstein, representing Commissioner Day Mr. Richmond F. Miller Dr. Roy Franklin Nichols Mr. John Taxin Mr. George F. Trautwein Mr. R. Norris Williams, II. Dr. Margaret B. Tinkcom, Historian Mrs. Charles J. Maurer, Secretary Unless otherwise noted, all action taken herein is the result of motions properly presented, seconded and carried. THE MINUTES of the Meeting held 26 April 1966 were approved as circulated. It was noted that the 104th Stated Meeting is the first meeting in the Historical Commission's new offices, 1312, 1313, 1314 City Hall Annex, and called to order an the Conference Room next door to the Historian's office. REPORTS Historic Values Committee, Dr. Roy Franklin Nichols, Chairman. This report was approved and ordered to be filed with the official copies of the Minutes. Architectural Committee, Mr. George K. Trautwein, Chairman. This report was approved and ordered to be filed. The Commission's Activities, Dr. Margaret B. Tinkcom, Historian. This report was also approved and ordered to be filed as above. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS The Depot at Broad and Washington Avenue, point of departure for troops during the Civil War, was recommended for certification by the Chairman. This was approved. 213 South _____ Street. The secretary was asked to report on a telephone call from Mr. Batten who said that State Senator Shapiro, representing the owner, Mr. William Drummond, had stated that the Historical Commission had refused to object to a violation writisance by the Department of Licenses and Inspections for installing a bow window in this certified building. It was determined that the matter is presently beyond the Commission's jurisdiction and it was resolved that no action shall be taken. [HANDWRITTEN NOTES: Line 1 (top left corner): appears to be a page number or reference mark - partially visible/unclear Line 17 (before "213 South"): handwritten street name inserted, appears to read "Camac" or similar (one word, unclear handwriting)] THE MINUTES. 5.31.66 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS continued 5409 Germantown Avenue. The Historian said that the Redevelopment Authority, City Planning Commission and Colonial Germantown, Inc. want this building to remain. After discussion, it was moved and seconded that this certified building be preserved. The Historian reported that the office had been notified by Mr. Hornung, of Colonial Germantown, Inc., that a demolition permit
said that the Redevelopment Authority, City Planning Commission and Colonial Germantown, Inc. want this building to remain. After discussion, it was moved and seconded that this certified building be preserved. The Historian reported that the office had been notified by Mr. Hornung, of Colonial Germantown, Inc., that a demolition permit had already been obtained. It was directed that the Department of Licenses and Inspections be asked to cancel this permit and to send a copy of the letter to the Historical Commission. 217 Spruce Street. An aluminum sign, proposed to replace the present one made of wood, was discussed. The Chairman read a letter, dated 12 April 1962, which he had sent the owner, saying that the wooden sign was approved, providing that it was displayed on special occasions only. It was resolved that the Commission adhere to this resolution of 1962 and that additional signs on certified buildings would not be approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted Grant M. Simon, F.A.I.A. Chairman for the Commission GMS:mrm