Architectural Committee — Aug 21, 1978

MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE OF THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 21 August 1978 Herbert W. Levy, A.I.A., Chairman Present: Herbert W. Levy, A.I.A., Chairman, Architectural Advisor to the Commission. Theodore T. Bartley, Jr., A.I.A., Preservation Committee of the American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia Chapter. Erling H. Pedersen, A.I.A., Old Philadelphia Development Corporation. David Rosenblum, Assistant City Solicitor. Richard Tyler, Historian. Also: Representatives of Kensington Action Now. Jack Smythe, reporter for the Evening and Sunday Bulletin. CERTIFICATION REVIEWS Midway Theater, 1821 E. Allegheny Avenue. As agreed at the regular meeting of the Architectural Committee of 16 August 1978, this special meeting was held to complete a recommendation by the Committee concerning the certification of the Midway Theater over the objection of the owners. All members of the Committee have viewed both the interior and the exterior of the building and those members present consider it of but marginal significance. The members of the Committee present and voting unanimously recommend to the Commission that no attempt be made to impose certification of the Theater against the wishes of the owners. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Richard Tyler Historian RTmk