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MEMORIAL HALL FAIRMOUNT PARK

4 decisions
Source address
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park

Decision timeline

Decisions, votes, testimony, and links back to source minutes.

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeNo decision
    Vote tally
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  2. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Exterior work to include roof repairs, clearing of building, repointing of joints and waterproof sealer application, Masonry not to be sandblasted; Western Waterproofing Company to be contacted for less abrasive cleaning method, Saw cutting of masonry joints to be eliminated, Raking of joints to be done by hand, Two contractors to prepare sample section to determine best method of cleaning and repointing, Herbert W. Levy to review specifications regarding water-repellent coating on stone and report recommendations

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  3. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    Approval in concept of: Revised Scheme C main-facade doors (replicated 1876 bronze and iron doors) and new windows based on 1921 configuration without concrete infill; corner pavilion windows restored to 1876 appearance; carousel addition location/size/connection/overall appearance (not exterior details); removal of non-historic stairs, doors, and ramps and restoration of associated areas; two emergency exits near grade on west facade; redesigned drop-off lots with paving matching central walkway; school bus drop-off road and main parking lot; plaza restoration between branches of Concourse. Further study required before decision on regrading for sidewalks to main entrance and closing of north branch of Concourse.

    Criteria cited
    Building Site
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Doug Heckrottesupport, person
    • James Strawsupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Kate Cowingsupport, person
    • Philip Scottsupport, person
    • Preservation Alliancesupport, organization
    • Raymond Diebelsupport, person
    • Stephanie Craigheadneutral, person
    • Theresa Stuhlmanneutral, person

  4. Alteration review

    Architectural Committee

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Committee recommendations are not final Commission decisions.

    Recorded conditions

    West niche banners reduced in size; staff to review details

    Prior meeting reference: 10 October 2003 in-concept approval by Historical Commission

    Vote tally
    approved by Architectural Committee
    Criteria cited
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    Votes and testimony

    Testimony

    • Jim Strawsupport, person
    • John Gallerysupport, person
    • Nancy Kolbsupport, person
    • Philip Scottsupport, person
    • Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphiasupport, organization