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INDEPENDENCE SQUARE GROUP OF BUILDINGS (INDEPENDENCE HALL CONGRESS HALL OLD CITY HALL) PHILADELPHIA PA

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Independence Square Group of Buildings (Independence Hall, Congress Hall, Old City Hall), Philadelphia, PA

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  1. Alteration review

    Historical Commission

    Recorded outcomeApproved

    Recorded conditions

    Masonry ramps approved with modifications: westernmost railing eliminated and landing widened to eliminate obstructions to view of Independence Hall frontispiece; heat tape under all masonry walking surfaces; shallow footings except for newel post foundations; 4-inch picket rail painted a compatible color. Final design to return to Commission for approval.

    Prior meeting reference: 393rd Stated Meeting, 12 April 1995; Architectural Committee meeting, 28 March 1995; Architectural Committee meeting, 25 April 1995

    Vote tally
    Unanimous
    Criteria cited
    Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirementsArchaeological impactVisual impact on historic frontispiece
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    Votes and testimony

    Votes

    • Arlene Matzkinyes
    • Barbara Kaplanyes
    • Bennett Levinyes
    • David Brownleeyes
    • Peter VanderHeideyes
    • Scott Wildsyes
    • Susan Rabinovitchyes
    • Wayne Spiloveyes

    Testimony

    • Doris Fanellisupport, person
    • Independence National Historical Parksupport, organization
    • Ms. Batchelorneutral, person