1401-15 ARCH ST

Historic address

1401-1415 ARCH STREET, U.G.I. BUILDING 1401-1415 ARCH STREET, UNITED GAS IMPROVEMENT BUILDING 1401-15 ARCH STREET, 1401 ARCH STREET, 1401 ARCH STREET NW CORNER OF BROAD STREET

Year built

1896

Building description

OFF BLD COM NO GAR MASON

Owner

1401 ARCH LP

1. Jul 8, 1986
   NominationApproved

   Vote tally

   5-0

   Criteria cited

   Historical role as home of United Gas Improvement CompanyNationally important public utility and holding companyMonumental example of work of Wilson Brothers in Renaissance Revival stylePart of Penn Square distinctive area which should be preservedMajor landmark for important company

   Source minutes

   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • David Baldingeryes
   • Dr. Caroline Colabyes
   • Grace Garyyes
   • Janet Kleinyes
   • Sandra Tatmanyes
2. Aug 27, 1986
   NominationDeferred

   Vote tally

   5-0 Committee recommendation; Unanimous approval of continuance

   Criteria cited

   Architectural significanceHistorical significance

   Source minutes

   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Caroline Golabyes
   • David Hollenbergyes
   • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
   • Jason Nathanyes
   • Joan Ferreirayes
   • William Thompsonyes

   Testimony

   • Albert Eisenneutral, person
   • Sally Elksupport, person
3. Sep 24, 1986
   NominationDeferred

   Source minutes
4. Jun 24, 1987
   NominationApproved

   Vote tally

   unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Architectural significanceHistorical significance

   Source minutes

   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Albert Eisenoppose, person
   • Carles Vallhonratoppose, person
   • David Brownleesupport, person
5. Jan 27, 1995
   NominationNo decision

   Source minutes
6. Oct 26, 1999
   NominationApproved

   Source minutes
7. Apr 25, 2000
   Alteration reviewApproved

   Criteria cited

   ADA accessibilitySecretary of Interior StandardsTax Act Part II approval by State Bureau and NPS

   Source minutes

   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Bob Cooneysupport, person
   • David Grassosupport, person
   • Robert Powerssupport, person
   • Scott Langsupport, person
8. May 10, 2000
   NominationApproved

   Source minutes
9. Jul 22, 2008
   Alteration reviewDenied

   Criteria cited

   Standards 9Standards 10

   Source minutes

   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • John Galleryoppose, person
   • Karen Lovelandsupport, person
   • Michelle Teraskysupport, person
10. Aug 26, 2008
    Alteration reviewApproved

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Source minutes

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Karen Lovelandsupport, person
    • Michelle Taraschisupport, person
11. Sep 12, 2008
    Alteration reviewApproved

    Vote tally

    Unanimous

    Source minutes

    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Amburnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Della Clarkyes
    • Denise Smyleryes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Michael Maenneryes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • AFIAA U.S. Investmentssupport, organization
    • Karen Lovelandsupport, person

City Council matters whose official text names this address.

1. Bill 200158ENACTEDIntroduced Feb 20, 2020

   Authorizing Alterra Properties (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp and steps at 1401-15 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (“Property”), all under certain term…