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219-29 S 18TH ST

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Zoned RMX-3Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
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Owner
WIRSCHING DAVID B III
ZIP code
19103
Year built
1900
Market value
$651,900

Historic

Designation status and decisions from the historic property record.

26 decisions
Historic address
219-29 SOUTH 18TH STREET UNIT 2001, 219-29 SOUTH 18TH STREET RITTENHOUSE REGENCY, 219-225 SOUTH 18TH STREET, 225 SOUTH. 18TH STREET, 225 SOUTH 18TH STREET (RITTENHOUSE REGENCY), 219-229 SOUTH 18TH STREET (RITTENHOUSE REGENCY HOTEL), 219-29 SOUTH. 18TH STREET, 219-29 SOUTH. 18TH STREET (PARC RITTENHOUSE / PENN ATHLETIC CLUB), 219-29 SOUTH 18TH STREET, 219-229 SOUTH 18TH STREET, 225 SOUTH. 18TH STREET (FORMER PENN ATHLETIC CLUB), 219-29 SOUTH 18TH STREET UNIT 1106, 219-229 SOUTH. 18TH STREET (FORMER PENN ATHLETIC CLUB), 219-229 SOUTH. 18TH STREET, 219-29 SOUTH 18TH STREET UNIT 201, 219-229 SOUTH 18TH STREET RITTENHOUSE REGENCY, 225 SOUTH 18TH STREET
Year built
1900
Building description
RES CONDO 5+ STY MASONRY
Owner
WIRSCHING DAVID B III / WIRSCHING FRANCINE A

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  1. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    New entrance, storefront alterations, and removal of corner planters approved; wrap-around canopy denied in concept; two separate rectangular canopy design recommended; applicant to eliminate existing modern planters at corner

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Wrap-around canopy does not conform with historic character or designWrap-around design cuts off corner pier of the building
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Randal Baronneutral, person
    • Richard Meinzersupport, person

  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Conceptual approval only; applicant may consider installing two skylights on canopy roofs; glass suggested for all three sections

    Prior meeting reference: Previous meeting: wrap-around canopy concept denied by Committee and Commission

    Vote tally
    Unanimous (conceptual approval)
    Criteria cited
    Compatibility with historic building cornerMinimizing obstruction of building features
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Richard Meinzersupport, person

  5. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  7. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  10. Nomination

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

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  11. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Marguerite Rodgerssupport, person
    • Melanie Piltchsupport, person

  12. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 29 August 2000

    Vote tally
    unanimous
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Marguerite Rodgerssupport, person
    • Melanie Piltchsupport, person

  13. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval in concept pursuant to Historical Commission's December 2004 approval in concept and Standard 9; applicant may withdraw prior to Commission meeting of 11 February 2005 after receiving Committee comments.

    Prior meeting reference: December 2004 Historical Commission meeting

    Vote tally
    Unanimous recommendation for approval in concept
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel McCoubreyyes
    • Herbert Levyyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • David Ebbyneutral, person
    • David Marshallsupport, person
    • James Garrisonsupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person

  14. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Locust Street facade of penthouse to be redesigned to better correspond to the historic building; details of non-historic balconies to be refined; Architectural Committee to review penthouse and balconies; staff to review other details.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission approved similar proposal in concept December 2004 (expired December 2005); Architectural Committee reviewed second in-concept application January 2005 (withdrawn before Commission review)

    Criteria cited
    Secretary's Standards
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • David G. Marshallsupport, person
    • James Garrisonsupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Preservation Alliancesupport, organization
    • Stephen Marshallsupport, person

  16. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    All terra cotta to be retained and reused. Glass railing replaced with simple metal picket railing painted a receding color, installed to the inside of the brick parapet. Staff to review details.

    Prior meeting reference: Commission previously approved rehabilitation of former Penn Athletic Club into condominiums including penthouse construction and major facade restoration/reconstruction

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • Herbert Levyno
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Suzanne Pentzyes
    • Vincent Riverayes

    Testimony

    • James Garrisonsupport, person

  17. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    Architectural Committee recommended approval provided all terra cotta is retained and reused and a simple metal picket railing painted a color that recedes is installed to the inside of the brick parapet; staff to review details. Applicant amended design to comply with committee recommendation.

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting 26 June 2007

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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • James Garrisonsupport, person

  18. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details

    Vote tally
    3-1 (Pentz abstained)
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Dan McCoubreyyes
    • David Amburnyes
    • John Cluveryes
    • Nan Guttermanno
    • Suzanne Pentzabstain

    Testimony

    • Greg Mastalerzsupport, person
    • Sarina Rosesupport, person

  19. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting, 23 June 2009

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Della Clarkyes
    • Joan Schlotterbeckyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Leslie Benolielyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes
    • Scott Wildsyes

    Testimony

    • Greg Mastalerzsupport, person
    • Sarina Rosesupport, person

  20. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval provided a mock up demonstrates that the railings would not be visible from Rittenhouse Square

    Criteria cited
    Roofs Guidelines
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Craig Deutschsupport, person
    • Eric Quicksupport, person

  21. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Mock up demonstrated that railings would not be visible; railing to be brick-colored to blend with parapet walls

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 23 August 2011 — recommended approval provided mock up demonstrates railings would not be visible

    Vote tally
    9 to 0 (1 abstention)
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • JoAnn Jonesyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • Joseph Palantinoyes
    • Richardson Dilworth IIIyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Susan Jaffeabstain

    Testimony

    • Craig Deutschsupport, person
    • Susan Jaffeoppose, person

  22. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Consent agenda item; adopted per Architectural Committee recommendation

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 27 September 2011

    Vote tally
    10-0
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Daniel Quinnyes
    • David Schaafyes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • Duane Bumbyes
    • JoAnn Jonesyes
    • Joseph Palantinoyes
    • Richardson Dilworth IIIyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sam Shermanyes
    • Susan Jaffeabstain

  23. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Application lacked full design details including supplemental rail, lighting, and visibility of elements within openings.

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Caitlin Rotkiskesupport, person
    • Elizabeth Wotringsupport, person

  24. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied
    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Anuj Guptayes
    • Betty Turneryes
    • Dominique Hawkinsyes
    • John Mattioniyes
    • R. David Schaafyes
    • Ralph DiPietroyes
    • Robert Thomasyes
    • Rosalie Leonardyes
    • Sara Merrimanyes

    Testimony

    • Martin Jay Tackettsupport, person

  25. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeDenied

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee, 27 October 2015

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Martin Jay Tackettsupport, person

  26. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision

    Recorded conditions

    No exterior lighting in reopened blind opening area; staff to review details; width of blind opening reopening under discussion

    Prior meeting reference: Historical Commission approvals in concept 2004 and final 2006

    Criteria cited
    Full source minutes
    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • John Toatessupport, person

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  1. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jun 14, 2019
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  2. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Nov 13, 2015
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  3. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Aug 14, 2015
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  4. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jul 28, 2015
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  5. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Oct 14, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  6. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 9, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  7. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 23, 2011
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  8. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 10, 2009
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  9. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 23, 2009
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  10. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jul 13, 2007
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionno_decision
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  11. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jun 26, 2007
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  12. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Apr 13, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  13. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 28, 2006
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  14. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Feb 25, 2005
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  15. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 13, 2000
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  16. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 29, 2000
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  17. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Mar 30, 1999
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  18. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 13, 1999
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  19. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Dec 9, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  20. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Nov 24, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissiondenied
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  21. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Sep 9, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  22. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Aug 25, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  23. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Feb 11, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  24. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Jan 27, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  25. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Historical Commission — Jan 14, 1998
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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  26. HearingLinked by parcel number
    Architectural Committee — Dec 30, 1997
    Philadelphia Historical Commissionapproved
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