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0409 Reporter September/October 2004 The Newsletter of The Society Hill Civic Association SOCIETY HILL Reporter www.societyhillcivic.com Serious Happenings in our Neighborhood ow that summer is behind us, it’s back-to- Panelists include: work time and back-to-school time. While N Dr. Charlene Mires, an associate professor of many of us have enjoyed our vacations, several history at Villanova University and author of Society Hill neighbors have been busily work- Independence Hall in American Memory. Dr. ing on behalf of the community — because, as Mires will describe the history of Independence everybody knows, “There’s always something!” Hall and Square — including security history; Recently, there have been several “somethings” — the most significant of which is the latest Dr. Rebecca Yamin, a leading archeologist security and screening proposal by the National and senior project manager at John Milner Park Service (NPS), which would dramatically Associates, has done extensive research on affect Independence Square. (Please see page 7 Independence Square for the Park Service; for a summary of the proposal that many lay Bill Chadwick, president of Chadwick Asso- and professional people fear would convert ciates, Inc., a Washington, D.C. risk-consulting our city blocks into a fortress.) firm that performed an independent evaluation A panel of experts will In response to the NPS proposal, a panel of security measures at the park; address security plans of experts has been assembled to address for Independence Hall at Daniel Layden, Esq., an SHCA member, neighbors about the history, archeology, the September General will discuss the 1736 Pennsylvania statute Membership Meeting. security and governance of Independence that established the Square and ordered that it Square. This panel was organized through “remain a public open green and walks forever.” the efforts of the Independence Mall He will talk about the relationship between the Business and Residents Coalition (IMBARC) City of Philadelphia, which owns the land and in collaboration with our civic association. buildings on the site, including Independence The panel will present their findings at SHCA’s Hall, and the NPS, which manages the property September General Membership Meeting, under a 99-year lease signed in 1950. which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22 at Old Pine Street Church. Moderating the panel will be long-time Society Hill resident and SHCA member Carter Buller, Esq., IMBARC’s chairman. WED. MARK YOUR CALENDAR The park’s superintendent and key NPS September personnel were invited to participate at this Society Hill Civic Association Meetings neighborhood forum, but they declined Wednesday, September 22, 2004 since they expect to conduct their own public meeting on the subject. 22 Old Pine Street Church, Another issue that has raised excitement as 412 Pine Street well as concern in our immediate community is the proposal for a new playground at McCall WED.6:00 p.m. Board Meeting School. We’re pleased to report that Anton July All SHCA members are welcome to attend. Hackett of the Philadelphia School District 7:00 p.m. Meet & Greet Your Neighbors will speak to us. Mr. Hackett is the Director 7:30 p.m. General Membership Meeting of External and Community Affairs, Corporate “What’s Happening in our Neighborhood” – Projects Division. (See more about the McCall Security at Independence Square, School project on pages 3, 9 and 19.) McCall School Playground, Penn’s Landing You will not want to miss this crucial and very All Society Hill residents are timely assembly of neighbors. We are grateful encouraged to participate. to Old Pine Street Church for hosting our meeting, and we hope to see you there! PAGE 2 SOCIETY HILL Reporter The Green Tree SOCIETY HILL Perpetual Assurance Company Reporter Editors (Sept./Oct. Issue) Business Manager Marilyn Appel and Photographer Carole LeFaivre-Rochester Matthew DeJulio Bernice Hamel Graphic Design Editorial Team Judy Lamirand Andrea Layden [email protected] Lana Noël Deadlines for Next Issue: Sandra Rothman Advertising Catherine Signorello October 1 Columnists Editorial Paul Boni October 14 Keri White Society Hill Civic David Woods Association Contributors P.O. Box 63503 Matt DeJulio Philadelphia, PA 19147 Adam Engler tel: 215-629-1288 Michael Erdos fax: 215-629-9914 Martha Levine email: [email protected] Caroline Piven Stephen Sitarsky Website Dave Stevens www.societyhillcivic.com Insuring Homes Since 1784 Submissions We want to hear from you. Material must be submitted One of the goals of the in writing and include the Reporter is to print news name of a contact person. of interest to Society Hill Edited material may appear residents, especially hap- if there is space; otherwise penings in and around our upcoming events may be community. To publicize an listed in the Community event in the Reporter, press Calendar. Only signed releases or copy should be Letters to the Editors submitted to the SHCA will be considered for office by email, mail or fax. publication. CORRECTION Comprehensive Homeowners Insurance An Insurance Expense Becomes an Asset Trash Pick-Up Schedule Annual Savings Begin Immediately Society Hill’s streets, including named streets Entire Deposit Is Fully Refundable and numbered streets up to both sides of S. 6th Street, have trash pick-up on Friday mornings 1.800.468.TREE (8733) before 7 a.m. Therefore, all residents on those blocks must set out their trash after 8 p.m. on 215.925.0609 Thursday nights but no later than 6 a.m. on www.thegreentree.com Friday mornings. The named and numbered streets from S. 7th Street and west have trash pick-up on Thursday mornings prior to 7 a.m. These residents must set out their trash Wednesday nights after 8 p.m. but no later than 6 a.m. on Thursday mornings. JULYSEPTEMBER/ AUGUST/ OCTOBER2003 2004 PAGE 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Two Timely Issues utumn is often viewed as a season of Society Hill Civic Association, through A change. This autumn, Society Hill may the McCall School Initiative, has worked with see several changes in our neighborhood. neighborhood parents to increase community Two proposals have many residents of our support for the school. Possibly as a result of community concerned. The first is the plan community involvement, the number of neigh- to improve security at Independence National borhood children enrolled in McCall School Park. The second concerns construction has increased. This past spring, the Philadel- of a playground at McCall School. phia School District decided that McCall School should have a playground, as do many public The National Park Service, in response to and private schools in our city. (For more requirements set forth by the Department about this proposal, see pages 9 and 19.) Tania Rorke of Interior, has proposed numerous plans SHCA President to improve security at Independence Square. As president of SHCA, my responsibility Although the Square is not within the official may be to stay neutral on this issue. However, boundaries of Society Hill, the proposed personally, and as a mother, I am in full support changes will have a dramatic effect on our of McCall School getting a playground. Elemen- neighborhood. We all have chosen to live in tary age children need more than a blacktop at Society Hill for varying reasons. People from recess. The neighborhood children who attend around the country and the world come to visit McCall School should have the same “play Philadelphia, and more specifically, Indepen- opportunities” as those who attend the various dence Square and Society Hill. Philadelphia is private schools in and around our city. I believe the birthplace of our nation, and the buildings that a playground can only enhance the quality and grounds which make up the Independence of life for children who attend the school, as well National Historic Park represent liberty and as for families who live in our neighborhood. freedom. It would be ironic for our visitors to This playground has the potential of becoming find these icons of liberty hidden behind walls. a neighborhood resource. Our much used If there is a security threat, will an eight-foot- and cherished Three Bears Park is primarily high wall and another security building protect geared towards children ages 2-5. The McCall this area from doom and destruction? School playground will be geared for children ages 5-12. At this time, it is my understanding Society Hill is fortunate to have the assistance that plans for the site are to install a play of a group called the Independence Mall structure on a soft play surface. Business and Residents Coalition (IMBARC). Many residents will remember not long ago As many of you know, I live across from when pedestrian and vehicular traffic was not Three Bears Park. I know what it is like to permitted on the 500 block of Chestnut Street. have a playground in my front yard. I can truly It was through the dedication and efforts of this say that the benefits of having the playground coalition that we now have an open Chestnut far outweigh the drawbacks. Street. IMBARC’s mission is to ensure that I have shared with you my personal opinions Independence Mall is permanently accessible regarding two concerns in our neighborhood. to all residents and tourists to our city. (For These issues will be the focus of our upcoming additional information on this issue, see page 7.) General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, Another proposal that concerns many residents September 22, at 7:30 p.m. Please join us at is the construction of a playground at McCall Old Pine Church to share your opinions. If School, the elementary school for Society Hill you are unable to attend, feel free to email and many neighboring communities.
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