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Minutes

Architectural Committee — Jan 25, 1961

Philadelphia Historical CommissionJan 25, 1961
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  • Assistant City Solicitor
  • Charles E. Peterson
  • Charles J. Maurer
  • George K. Trautwein
  • Grant M. Simon
  • John F. Lloyd
  • Magistrate Gibotti
  • Margaret B. Tinkcom
  • Mr. Hare
  • R. Norris Williams II

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  • 1120 Spruce Street
  • 220 Bainbridge Street
  • 225-227 Delancey Street
  • 232 Pine Street
  • 243 Delancey Street
  • 342 South Third Street
  • 6000 Germantown Avenue
  • 811 and 813 Lombard Street
  • Chicken Markets
  • Pennsylvania Hospital

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Architectural Committee · Jan 25 1961 · §0

MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE, January 25, 1961 Present were: Mr. George K. Trautwein, Chairman Mr. Grant M. Simon Mr. R. Norris Williams II. Mr. Charles E. Peterson Mr. John F. Lloyd, Redevelopment Authority Dr. Margaret B. Tinkcom Mrs. Charles J. Maurer 342 South Third Street. Details, recently submitted, for doorway and shutters - approved. 243 Delancey Street. It was recommended that the owner be referred to Mr. Lloyd. 225-227 Delancey Street. It was recommended that another set of plans be submitted; that the Commission approve the demolition of the backbuildings, since one-family occupancy is intended and a garden is more valuable than floor space. It was also recommended that the proposed number of windows in the west wall be approved. The Committee recommends a restudy of the iron work and doorway details. 232 Pine Street. It was recommended that the owner submit drawings of the doorway and shutters to complete his restoration. It was noted that he has already installed six over six windows, but without a permit. Chicken Markets. It was recommended that approval be granted the Redevelopment Authority to demolish these. It was noted that they are not certified, but that approval was asked because of possible salvage. 1120 Spruce Street. It was recommended that a letter be sent to the owner, asking him to restore the building to its original appearance. It was noted that the owner had agreed (through his attorney, to the Assistant City Solicitor) to remove the hood, by April 15. The Executive Secretary was instructed not to attend the Continued Hearing before the Magistrate, scheduled for January 26. 6000 Germantown Ave. The matter is closed until such time as an application for a permit may be made. Pennsylvania Hospital. Approval was granted for a temporary addition to the Auditorium and kitchen, of under block construction. Plaques assigned. These were approved, with the recommendation that hereafter, authorization be withheld until there has been an inspection of the building - either by Mr. Lloyd, or a member of the Commission, or sta Mortar & Pointing. It was recommended that the specifications be circulated and commented upon as soon as possible. Mr. Trautwein, continued -2- Jan. 19, 1961 addition that would have been unseen from the street. He does intend to follow the rest of the approved alterations to the backbuilding - a later addition to the original corner house. Approval was granted for the

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commented upon as soon as possible. Mr. Trautwein, continued -2- Jan. 19, 1961 addition that would have been unseen from the street. He does intend to follow the rest of the approved alterations to the backbuilding - a later addition to the original corner house. Approval was granted for the demolition of 811 and 813 Lombard Street. I called Mr. Simon about this. Drawings for he proposed new buildings are in the office. Approval for demolition of 220 Bainbridge was granted by Mr. Simon on the ground that the City had condemned the building almost a year ago, because the owner refused to stay its deterioration. It was stated that the present condition of the building was a neighborhood hazzard. Approval was granted by telephone for a small extension of the Pennsylvania Hospital's auditorium and the kitchen under it, for the purpose of obtaining space for a cafeteria. Mr. Simon told me that he and Mr. Hare had been discussing this, at a recent luncheon, I believe it was, and that Mr. Hare had been told that the Commission would not obstruct such plans. The problem concerning 1120 Spruce Street, with its illegal addition of an inappropriate pent eave, will be discussed before Magistrate Gibotti on January 26. We have had no word from the attorney in the case. It has been given publicity by a local newspaper, with the hope that the case will not be thrown out of court. This is all, at least I think it is, Mr. Trautwein. Sincerely, Mrs. Charles J. Maurer Executive Secretary Mr. George K. Trautwein 1411 Walnut Street Philadelphia 2, Penna. P.S. One more problem which will be on the agenda is 6000 Germantown Avenue. I will assemble all the data separately, as it is complicated.....

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