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SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BROAD AND RACE STREETS

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Source address
southwest corner of Broad and Race Streets

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  1. Demolition review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Scottish Rite Temple had conducted an intensive marketing campaign for the building; only Temple University and Electric Factory expressed serious interest, but both withdrew after study of the structure

    Prior meeting reference: 19 January 1983 meeting of the Architectural Committee

    Vote tally
    motion made, seconded and carried
    Criteria cited
    Deteriorated and obsolete condition of the buildingLimited capacity for re-useUnsuccessful marketing attempts over five yearsContinuing financial hardship on owners
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Electric Factoryneutral, organization
    • Mr. Herdsupport, person
    • Mr. Underbergersupport, person
    • Temple Universityneutral, organization