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3700 CHESTNUT ST

OPA 77307650031 linked recordsCouncil district 3

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Zoned CMX-4Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use
Owner
TR TABERNACLE PRESBY
ZIP code
19104
Year built
1910
Market value
$8,929,000

Historic

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11 decisions
Historic address
TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT 37TH AND CHESTNUT STREETS, 3700 CHESTNUT STREET SW CORNER OF 37TH STREET WESTMINSTER HALL, 3700-3706 CHESTNUT STREET, 3700 CHESTNUT STREET UNITED TABERNACLE THEATER, 3700 CHESTNUT STREET (TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH), 3700-3706 CHESTNUT STREET (TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH), TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 37TH AND CHESTNUT STREETS, 3700 CHESTNUT STREET NW CORNER SANSOM STREET AND 37TH STREET WESTMINSTER HALL
Year built
1910
Building description
HSE WORSHIP ALL 3 STY MAS
Owner
TR TABERNACLE PRESBY / CHURCH AKA TABERNACLE

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  1. Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Vote tally
    5-0
    Criteria cited
    Architectural significanceIntegrity of structure and designWork of notable architect
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Edward Pinkowskiyes
    • Herbert W. Levyyes
    • Hyman Myersyes
    • James Mooneyyes
    • Janet S. Kleinyes
  2. Other

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Referred back to Certification Committee for decertification review

    Prior meeting reference: Certified at Certification Meeting 4 January 1985

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Owner request for decertification
  3. Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Reaffirmation of prior certification; church's proposed alterations were reviewed and approved by staff as interior work with no significant effect on historic character

    Prior meeting reference: Commission meeting January 3, 1985; owner objected within 30-day period; referred to Designation Committee for reassessment

    Vote tally
    6-0
    Criteria cited
    Architectural significanceGothic Revival architectureNotable architectIntegrity of structure and design
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Caroline Golabyes
    • David Baldingeryes
    • Grace Garyyes
    • Hyman Myersyes
    • Janet Kleinyes
    • Sandra Tatmanyes

    Testimony

    • Tabernacle Presbyterian Churchoppose, organization
  4. Nomination

    Committee on Historic Designation

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff already reviewed and approved interior alteration permit, deemed to have no significant effect on historic character; church's concern accommodated

    Prior meeting reference: Certified at Commission meeting January 3, 1985; owner objection received within 30-day period; referred back to Designation Committee for reassessment

    Vote tally
    6-0
    Criteria cited
    Architectural significanceGothic Revival architectureWork of well-known architect Theophilus P. ChandlerOutstanding condition and integrity
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Caroline Golabyes
    • David Baldingeryes
    • Grace Garyyes
    • Hyman Myersyes
    • Janet Kleinyes
    • Sandra Tatmanyes

    Testimony

    • Tabernacle Presbyterian Churchoppose, organization
  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Steel structure, stage, and theatrical equipment to float within space without intruding into fabric, Alterations to be theoretically removable to allow restoration of sanctuary, Basement to be converted into performing arts studio, Working drawings and details to be submitted at later date

    Criteria cited
    No damage or destruction of original building fabric
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Hugh Zimmerssupport, person
  6. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Approval in concept for adaptive reuse

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee Meeting 23 February 1989

  7. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Peter Saylorsupport, person
    • Richard Tyleroppose, person
  8. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 29 July 1997

    Vote tally
    9-0, 2 recused
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Brownleerecused
    • Michael Sklaroffrecused
  9. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of louvers with details of size, spacing and color of vanes to be reviewed by staff; alternative location recommended for air conditioning unit; low decibel equipment required

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Vivek Ghimiresupport, person
  10. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Vinyl flooring withdrawn; existing wood floor to be painted. Railing to be square section metal tube painted black, 42 inches high, 2x2 diameter at 45 degrees. Bird-proofing revised from Nixalite to thin stainless steel piano wire. Applicant to submit letter withdrawing plastic wood and Nixalite system.

    Criteria cited
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Mike Barbersupport, person
    • University of Pennsylvania Cultural Resources Committeeneutral, organization

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  10. L&I permits on hearing parcelsEXPIRED
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  13. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved

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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  29. HearingLinked by parcel number
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  31. Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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