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2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE

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Zoned RM-4Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
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Owner
CITY OF PHILA
ZIP code
19130
Year built
1927
Market value
$10,660,500

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

7 decisions
Historic address
2500 SPRING GARDEN STREET (15 BOATHOUSE ROW), 2500 SPRING GARDEN STREET PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART, 2501 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE (FIDELITY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. / RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY), 2500 SPRING GARDEN STREET SEDGELEY BOATHOUSE, 2501 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE – FIDELITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY BUILDING, 2501 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE
Year built
1927
Building description
MISC MUSEUM MASONRY
Owner
CITY OF PHILA

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  1. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 22 February 1994 – split decision

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Architectural integrityArt Moderne style character-defining featuresPrecedent for retaining original building name inscriptions
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Arlene Matzkinyes
    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Bennett Levinyes
    • Carmen Torres-Rodriguezyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • Louis Einhornyes
    • Peter VanderHeideyes
    • Robert Vanceyes
    • Ronald Barberyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • Wayne Spiloveyes

    Testimony

    • Barbara Kaplanoppose, person
    • David Brownleeoppose, person
    • Mark Bowersupport, person
    • Reliance Standard Life Insurance Companysupport, organization
    • Scott Wildssupport, person
    • Sondra Davissupport, person
    • Stephanie Wolfoppose, person

  2. Appeal

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    The L&I Review Board overturned the Commission's prior denial of Reliance Insurance Company's proposal to replace the building's original name with its own on the facade. Reliance stated it would continue to work with Commission staff to mitigate damage. Commission discussed options for appealing to Common Pleas Court within 30 days. Staff directed to formulate options. No formal Commission vote taken at this meeting.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission's prior denial of facade alteration proposal; June L&I Review Board hearing

    Criteria cited
    Historic significance of original building name on facadePhiladelphia Home Rule Charter appeal rightsL&I Review Board jurisdiction
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Arlene Matzkinoppose, person
    • David Brownleeoppose, person
    • Jeffrey Firstneutral, person
    • John Straubneutral, person
    • Reliance Insurance Companysupport, organization
    • Robert Vanceneutral, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • George Rosssupport, person
    • James Karmolinskisupport, person

  5. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    All trim matched precisely in size, shape, profile, color, and texture (staff recommendation; final outcome not reached in excerpt)

    Vote tally
    Review In Concept; discussion ongoing at end of minutes excerpt
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Karen Earleysupport, person
    • Kiki Bolendersupport, person
    • Lois Krombolzsupport, person

  6. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Pursuant to Standard 9 and the Historical Commission's approval in concept of July 2016

    Prior meeting reference: In-concept approval July 2016; Architectural Committee meeting, 27 June 2017

    Vote tally
    9 to 3
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Emily Coopermanno
    • H. Ahada Stanfordyes
    • John Mattionino
    • Melissa Longyes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Rachel Royeryes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Steven Hartneryes
    • Terrence Dillonno

    Testimony

    • Aaron Wunschoppose, person
    • Bill Bolgeroppose, person
    • Dan McCoubreysupport, person
    • Emily Coopermanoppose, person
    • Gail Harritysupport, person
    • John Mattionioppose, person
    • Michael Lewisoppose, person
    • Nicole Whitesupport, person
    • Philadelphia Art Commissionsupport, organization
    • Philadelphia Parks & Recreationsupport, organization
    • Philip Scottsupport, person
    • Timothy Rubsupport, person

  7. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 27 June 2017

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Full source minutes

Linked public records

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  1. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation VI-2020-050410 at 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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    L&I violation 4676594 at 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 14, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  4. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 759719 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsExpired
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 22, 2017
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  6. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 752899 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  7. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 749126 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  8. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 503642 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  9. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 497217 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsExpired
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  10. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2388950 at 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  11. Linked by parcel number
    L&I violation 2388949 at 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Violations
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  12. Linked by parcel number
    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) license 514367 at 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  13. Linked by parcel number
    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) license 510468 at 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  14. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 257230 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  15. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 45606 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  16. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 81263 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  17. Linked by parcel number
    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) license 422566 at 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    Philadelphia L&I Business Licenses
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  18. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 50931 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  19. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 86898 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  20. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 65594 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  21. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 56197 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  22. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 57729 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  23. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 32478 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  24. Linked by parcel number
    Building permit 50926 — 2501-21 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    L&I permits on hearing parcelsCOMPLETED
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  25. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 9, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  26. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 29, 2004
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  27. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 10, 1994
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  28. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Mar 9, 1994
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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