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FAIRMOUNT WATERWORKS KELLY DRIVE (SCHUYLKILL RIVER)

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Fairmount Waterworks, Kelly Drive (Schuylkill River)

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  1. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Approval of Architectural Committee recommendations with two modifications: (1) deletion of the notched-corners requirement for the Greek Temple Pavilion glazing; (2) glazing on the Greek Temple Pavilion may extend to the river. Retained conditions: no penetration of roof or decorative plaster ceiling of Greek Temple Pavilion; glazing held minimum four inches from inside face of columns; canopy from entrance bridge to Engine House disapproved.

    Prior meeting reference: Architectural Committee meeting 29 March 1990; Special Architectural Committee meeting at Fairmount Waterworks 23 April 1990

    Vote tally
    9-1
    Criteria cited
    Adaptive reuse of historic structurePublic access to riverfrontPreservation of historic fabricRecommendations of Architectural Committee
    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Andres Perezyes
    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Christine Washingtonyes
    • David Brownleeno
    • David Hollenbergabstain
    • David Wismeryes
    • Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.yes
    • James Cuoratoyes
    • John F. Streetyes
    • William B. Thompsonyes
    • William L. Brownyes

    Testimony

    • Barbara Kaplansupport, person
    • Chart House Enterprises, Inc.support, organization
    • David Brownleeoppose, person
    • David Wismersupport, person
    • Fairmount Park Commissionsupport, organization
    • Patrick Goddardsupport, person
    • Peter Odellsupport, person