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PAINE/VICARIS STREET HOUSE WISSAHICKON PHILADELPHIA PA

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Source address
Paine/Vicaris Street House, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

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  1. Nomination

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Owned by Fairmount Park Commission; Park Commission now plans to sell building to ensure preservation rather than demolish to straighten Vicaris Street

    Prior meeting reference: Committee on Historic Designation report, 23 April 1993; unanimous recommendation for listing

    Vote tally
    unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Example of vernacular Pennsylvania Farmhouse-type unusual within City of PhiladelphiaOne of earliest extant houses in Wissahickon neighborhoodAssociated with development of Wissahickon as commuter suburbVernacular form representing amalgam of English and German traditionsFour-bay form ornamented with brackets of mid-19th century Italianate designAssociated with Dr. William Paine, first ownerExample of rural vernacular design in midst of big city
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • David Brownleeyes
    • Louis Einhornyes
    • Richard Tyleryes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Stephanie Wolfyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • Wayne S. Spiloveyes