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1806-18 RITTENHOUSE SQ

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Zoned RM-4Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
Owner
STREIBL IRENA
ZIP code
19103
Year built
1952
Market value
$263,900

Historic

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4 decisions
Historic address
RITTENHOUSE SAVOY (ADDRESS UNSPECIFIED WITHIN PROPOSED DISTRICT), 1810 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, RITTENHOUSE SAVOY 1810 SOUTH RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, 1810 SOUTH RITTENHOUSE SQUARE (RITTENHOUSE SAVOY)
Year built
1952
Building description
RES CONDO 5+ STY MASONRY
Owner
STREIBL IRENA / WIGHT JAMES STUART

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval in concept; replacement windows must match original design with 2/3 fixed top light of glass and 1/3 tilting bottom light of glass. Double hung sash, sliders, and large picture windows are unacceptable.

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Winifred deBeuretsupport, person
  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval in concept only. Significant revisions necessary prior to final approval. Window dimensions must be reduced to match original profiles more closely. Color must be changed from proposed brown to original milled aluminum with anodized finish or alternative approved color. Committee recommended on-site meeting with architects and window manufacturers. Manufacturers must explore alternatives without operable upper sash. Architects to inform manufacturers of Committee concerns before meeting.

    Criteria cited
    Window profile consistencyArchitectural aestheticsHistoric character preservation
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Dr. Max Mintzsupport, person
  3. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Finish color to be silver (polychron silver III), not antique bronze; architect to submit elevation depicting masonry, brick vents, and window pattern compatible with original, reducing window types from fifteen to three; cosmetic experiment encouraged using darker paint on window head to reduce heavy profile appearance; screens permissible but may not cover more than 40% of windows, with varied placement encouraged; applicant to explore reducing vertical mullion dimensions on twenty-four corner windows facing Rittenhouse Square; corner window condition to be resolved by staff within seven days of submittal

    Prior meeting reference: First appeared before Architectural Committee on 28 February 1991; Association initiated project four years prior; staff first notified December 1990

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Compatibility with original window patternRetention of horizontal arrangement and complexity of windowsColor compatibility with building characterAesthetic compatibility with International Style building and Rittenhouse Square context
    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

    Testimony

    • Ellis Ginsbergoppose, person
    • Frances Drayersupport, person
    • Jane Hamiltonneutral, person
    • John Sauderoppose, person
    • Lenard L. Wolffesupport, person
    • Max Mintzsupport, person
    • Robert Johnsonoppose, person
  4. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Referenced as a prior dispute over window replacement application by condominium association; cited by Wolffe as example of problematic Commission process

    Prior meeting reference: Prior Commission review of window replacement application

    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Lenard L. Wolffeoppose, person

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  1. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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