802-10 LOCUST ST

Historic address

808 LOCUST STREET, 808 LOCUST STREET (MUSICAL FUND HALL), 810 LOCUST STREET, MUSICAL FUND HALL 808 LOCUST STREET, 810 LOCUST STREET MUSICAL FUND HALL, MUSICAL FUND HALL, 808-10 LOCUST STREET

Year built

1824

Building description

RES CONDO 3 STY MASONRY

Owner

MANNING NICOLE DIANNE / MUHLEISEN KENNETH A

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1. Oct 30, 1962

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeDeferred

   Recorded conditions

   Study to be made and report prepared for next meeting

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   Testimony

   • Dr. Heismansupport, person
2. Nov 27, 1962

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   Recommendation that Society seek funds to purchase and fully restore the building; Redevelopment Authority can assist in repossession

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   Votes and testimony

   Testimony

   • F. William Sundermanneutral, person
   • Stanley P. Reimannneutral, person
3. Jan 22, 1963

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

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4. Mar 26, 1963

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

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5. May 26, 1964

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Complete restoration of interior and exterior not feasible at this time; Addison Hutton facade to be kept for present; hope for full restoration of eastern facade later

   Criteria cited

   Feasibility of restoration

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6. Nov 24, 1964

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeNo decision

   Recorded conditions

   will be maintained until redeveloped

   Criteria cited

   Historical

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7. Jan 21, 1965

   Alteration review

   Architectural Committee

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

   Recorded conditions

   Complete restoration of interior and exterior not feasible at this time; Addison Hutton facade may be kept for present; full restoration of LeBrun facade to be undertaken later

   Prior meeting reference: 26 May 1964

   Criteria cited

   HistoricalArchitectural

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8. Jan 26, 1965

   Alteration review

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Butten alteration of LeBrun facade may remain for ten years; designation 'Musical Fund Hall' to be maintained; interior alterations must meet Building Code requirements; exterior should be restored correctly

   Criteria cited

   Historical designationArchitectural integrity

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9. Nov 29, 1966

   Informational

   Historical Commission

   Recorded outcomeApproved

   Recorded conditions

   Letter to Dr. Stanley P. Reiman to request grant for restoration

   Criteria cited

   HistoricalArchitectural

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10. Feb 27, 1968

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Demolition of later addition at western end to provide space for garden

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11. Jun 20, 1972

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Addition should be of good, compatible modern design rather than pseudo colonial design. Locust Street facade should be either correct restoration of LeBrun or Hutton facade.

    Criteria cited

    Design compatibilityFacade restorationHistorical accuracy

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    Testimony

    • Russell C. Milnorneutral, person
12. Jul 18, 1972

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Commission would not object to keeping and restoring the Addison Hutton facade or replacing it with the earlier LeBrun facade. Pseudo-colonial wing addition and moving of Addison Hutton facade to Eighth Street not approved. If Authority unable to market building accordingly, Historical Commission will consider request to decertify structure.

    Prior meeting reference: presented once again by architect

    Criteria cited

    Preservation of historic facadeAppropriate design adaptation

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13. Feb 4, 1974

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    The exterior of the building must be fully and accurately restored.

    Prior meeting reference: Prior proposal to have the State acquire the building as the original Philadelphia concert hall was discarded

    Criteria cited

    ArchitecturalHistoricalIntegrity

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    Testimony

    • American Institute of Architectsoppose, organization
14. May 1, 1975

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    all drawings and specifications subject to Commission review and approval

    Criteria cited

    Preservation

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    Testimony

    • George Culversupport, person
15. Apr 20, 1977

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Schematics submission expected in near future

    Prior meeting reference: Musical Fund Hall

    Criteria cited

    Rehabilitation specifications

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16. Jan 16, 1980

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Conversion to residential units not approved; mezzanine level proposal does not preserve auditorium volume or complement historical character

    Vote tally

    Unanimous

    Criteria cited

    Preservation of auditorium volumeHistorical character

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    Testimony

    • Hugh Zimmarssupport, person
17. Feb 7, 1980

    Informational

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Criteria cited

    PreservationAdaptive re-use

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18. Mar 6, 1980

    Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Building issued 'imminently dangerous' violation; fractured roof structure; damaged metal cornice and west party wall

    Prior meeting reference: February Stated Meeting - Wolfman proposal reviewed and rejected

    Criteria cited

    Architectural integrityContinued deterioration

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19. May 21, 1980

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    windows in return of Hutton facade may be installed, complete set of working drawings and specifications must be submitted for final approval

    Prior meeting reference: several months ago

    Criteria cited

    Preservation of auditorium ceilingSensitive preservation approach

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    Testimony

    • Hugh Zimmermansupport, person
20. Jun 5, 1980

    Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Commission retains control over alterations despite prior approval of demolition

    Prior meeting reference: prior agreement to building demolition

    Criteria cited

    Jurisdictional precedent

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Edward Pinkowskineutral, person
21. Sep 17, 1980

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDeferred

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    resubmission required for Committee review; special meeting to be arranged before next Stated Meeting of the Historical Commission

    Prior meeting reference: earlier preliminary submissions received Commission approval in concept with request for final working drawings

    Criteria cited

    Retention of existing one over one light window sash arrangementElimination of ovulus within tympanum of arched entranceTreatment to resemble original stone designRetention of original window openings on east elevationNew fenestration to complement existing window patternDivision of lighter within new window openings into two rather than three sectionsElimination or interior placement of iron window grilles

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    Testimony

    • Herren Wohimansupport, person
    • Hugh Zimemrssupport, person
22. Sep 30, 1980

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Retention of existing one over one light window sash arrangement on front facade, Elimination of oculus within tympanum of arched entrance, Reduction of ground floor openings on east elevation with retention of original window sash arrangement, All new openings on ground floor to conform with size and character of existing fabric, Closure of existing openings above with brick reveal and variation in brick color, Minimal relocation of new openings on upper level, Small light sash treatment to be acceptable with additional study desirable, Removal of grilles within window openings on east and west elevations

    Prior meeting reference: Recommendations of the Architectural Committee

    Criteria cited

    Retention of existing one over one light window sash arrangementConformity of new openings with size and character of existing fabricElimination of oculus within tympanum of arched entranceReduction of ground floor openingsClosure of existing openings above with brick reveal and variation in brick colorRemoval of grilles within window openings

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23. Oct 2, 1980

    Other

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    rehabilitation and re-use

    Prior meeting reference: Special Report of the Architectural Committee for 30 September 1980

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24. Nov 18, 1981

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Double-hung wood sash should be restored on ground floor, Storm sash should be installed on interior for insulation, East elevation casement window (16 lights) design acceptable if approved by National Park Service, Original window opening sizes must be preserved, Follow-up meeting scheduled for November 24, 1981

    Prior meeting reference: Previously approved double-hung wood window sash design

    Criteria cited

    Preservation standards for historic windows

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Al Perrineutral, person
    • Larry Gardnerneutral, person
    • Robert Kaplanneutral, person
25. May 19, 1982

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Remove existing incorrect frame and doors, Mill new frame and doors to fill masonry opening completely per early photographs and approved plan, Prepare accurately measured drawings based on true field measurements, Submit correctly measured shop drawings for final review, Victorian light fixtures approved for entrance

    Prior meeting reference: Earlier approved plan

    Criteria cited

    Masonry opening dimensionsHistorical accuracyDoor and frame proportions

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Herman Wolfmanneutral, person
    • Hugh Zimmersneutral, person
26. Mar 26, 2002

    Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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27. Jun 25, 2002

    Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details of fastening; silicone adhesive must not stain stone; drilling into mortar joints where possible to avoid stone penetration.

    Prior meeting reference: Previous Committee meeting (unspecified date)

    Criteria cited

    Standard 9Differentiate new from oldStandard 10Keep additions reversible

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Fran Eckertsupport, person
    • Robert Rosenbergsupport, person
28. Jul 12, 2002

    Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

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