1614 CHESTNUT ST

Historic address

1610 CHESTNUT STREET WALLACH'SOUTH CLOTHING STORE, 1610 CHESTNUT STREET (WALLACH'SOUTH CLOTHING STORE / HARTMAX), 1610 CHESTNUT STREET (HARTMARX), 1610 CHESTNUT STREET, 1610 CHESTNUT STREET (WALLACH'SOUTH INC.)

Year built

1940

Building description

REST'RNT FASTFOOD MASONRY

Owner

1614 CHESTNUT STREET PART

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1. Jan 3, 1985

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

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2. Apr 27, 1989

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Final Approval of Scheme B with retention of existing entrance wall and doors. If doors cannot be salvaged, replace with reasonable facsimile and reuse original handle bars. Any polished metal used in spandrel area in lieu of dark green glass must be submitted for Committee review and approval.

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Retention of character-defining featuresPreservation of historic storefront

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Dan Evanssupport, person
   • Robert G. Lyonsupport, person
   • Sandra Gross Bresslerneutral, person
3. May 10, 1989

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Rehabilitation plans approved as final

   Prior meeting reference: 27 April 1989 Architectural Committee report

   Vote tally

   unanimous (part of block vote)

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4. Mar 14, 1990

   Nomination

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeWithdrawn

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5. Mar 29, 1990

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Applicant required to prepare sectional drawing demonstrating feasibility of interior installation; written list of Committee requirements to be provided; references made to interior installations at 1500 Chestnut Street and Founder's Pavilion of Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

   Prior meeting reference: Discussion with Warren Huff, City Planning Commission, at March Committee meeting

   Vote tally

   Majority disapproval

   Criteria cited

   Viability of interior installation as alternativeImpact on historic facade

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • David Hollenbergno
   • Donald Stevensonno
   • Herbert W. Levyno
   • Penelope H. Batchelerno
   • Richard Tylerno

   Testimony

   • Saul Spanosupport, person
   • William Stancillsupport, person
6. Apr 18, 1990

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDenied

   Recorded conditions

   Disapproval of exterior security grates; staff to inform applicant of Architectural Committee requirements; applicant may request continuance pending exploration of interior installation

   Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 29 March 1990

   Vote tally

   unanimous

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Barbara Kaplanyes
   • Caroline Golabyes
   • Charles Finneyyes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • David Hollenbergyes
   • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
   • James Cuoratoyes
   • Reverend William B. Thompsonyes
   • Scott Wildsyes
   • William L. Brownyes

   Testimony

   • Sal Spanooppose, person
7. Jul 11, 1990

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Approval contingent upon deletion of proposed canopy and revision of awning shape; deletion of proposed security grates; applicant must submit plans for facade alterations to Planning Commission and for awnings to Art Commission; staff to discuss with Planning Commission; Hollenberg to support applicant at hearing if necessary

   Vote tally

   7-2

   Criteria cited

   Security concernsCenter City Special Controls District requirementsArchitectural impact

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Barbara Kaplanno
   • David Brownleeyes
   • David Hollenbergyes
   • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
   • James Cuoratoyes
   • Jason Nathanyes
   • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
   • Scott Wildsno
   • William L. Brownyes

   Testimony

   • Sal Spanosupport, person
8. Mar 13, 1991

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Three separate awnings approved rather than single awning spanning entire facade; awnings to project less and be separated by less space than previously approved design

   Prior meeting reference: Previously approved design existed; Art Commission had approved a single spanning awning

   Vote tally

   Unanimous

   Criteria cited

   Compatibility with three-part vertical division of facadeHarmonious relationship with architectural arrangement

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   Votes and testimony

   Votes

   • Barbara Kaplanyes
   • Christine Washingtonyes
   • David Brownleeyes
   • David Hollenbergyes
   • David Wismeryes
   • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
   • James Cuoratoyes
   • Jason Nathanyes
   • John Streetyes
   • Joseph Certaineyes
   • Reverend William D. Thompsonyes
   • William Brownyes
9. Aug 26, 1993

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   banners must be securely anchored to building, banners must be engineered to bear wind loads at Chestnut Street location, detail of banner attachment to be submitted before final approval

   Vote tally

   consensus

   Criteria cited

   Structural integrityWind load bearingAttachment method

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • Center City Residents Associationsupport, organization
   • William Donovansupport, person
10. Sep 8, 1993

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Recorded conditions

    Applicants must receive variance from Zoning Board; additional information needed on anchoring of banners; banners must be securely anchored to building and engineered to bear wind loads

    Prior meeting reference: Committee meeting (timing not specified)

    Vote tally

    unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Zoning Board approval required for projecting signsHistorical Commission approval should not be granted until variance from Zoning Board is received

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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Brownleeyes
    • Louis Einhornyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • Wayne S. Spiloveyes

    Testimony

    • Center City Residents Associationoppose, organization
11. Sep 26, 2000

    Informational

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff review guidance on rooftop air conditioning units requested by Randal Baron

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