14th ANNUAL PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

May 2007 PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR GREATER

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia actively promotes the appreciation, protection, and appropriate use and development of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, communities and landscapes.

C4 14th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards Luncheon

May 2, 2007

Board of Directors The Crystal Tea Room OFFICERS Marian A. Kornilowicz, Esq., Chair at the Wanamaker Building Kathy Dowdell, AIA, Vice Chair Lenore Millhollen, Secretary Christophe Terlizzi, Treasurer

DIRECTORS Ramona Riscoe Benson Peter Benton Omar Blaik Alan Buerger Carl Dranoff Rosemarie Fabien, Ph.D. Linda Galante, Esq. Susan Glassman Special Recognition Awards 4 Stephen Hague Eugene LeFevre James Biddle Award Edward Liva Board of Directors Award Betty Marmon Rhoda and Permar Richards Award Dr. Randall Mason John D. Milner, FAIA Community Action Awards David Moltke-Hansen Paul Pincus Grand Jury Awards 8 G. Craig Schelter William Schwartz Paul Steinke AIA Philadelphia Awards 13 Elise Vider AIA Landmark Building Award STAFF Henry J. Magaziner, EFAIA Award John Andrew Gallery of the Historic Preservation Committee of AIA Philadelphia Executive Director

J. Randall Cotton Easement Donor Recognition 16 Associate Director

Pippa Scott Liebert Preview Reception Highlights 18 Director of Membership and Neighborhood Events

Patrick Hauck Luncheon Sponsors 19 Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs

Liz Blazevich Advocacy Associate Penelope Hartshorne Batcheler (1929-2007)

Penelope Hartshorne Batcheler, one of Philadelphia's outstanding preservation architects, passed away suddenly in March 2007 at the age of 78. Penny was an important member of the staff of the in Philadelphia and supervised the Park Service's restora- tions of many of the city's most significant historic buildings. In addi- tion to being the only woman on the team of preservationists that restored , as chief architect of the Park Service she was actively engaged with the restoration of Congress Hall, Old City Hall, Old Swedes Church and many other properties.

Penny was an energetic advocate of historic preservation in Philadelphia. She was dedicated to the preservation of Society Hill, where she lived and where she and her husband restored two houses. As noted by John A. Milner FAIA, a colleague and admirer, “Penny was a great teacher whose enthusiasm for the design and construction details of early Philadelphia buildings inspired many young architects and preservationists who were fortunate enough to work with her.”

Penny's accomplishments were recognized by the Historical and Museum Commission in 1991 with the Preservationist of the Year award. In 2000, she received the James Biddle Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia.

2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 3 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

Each year the board of directors of the Preservation Alliance selects individuals and organizations to receive special recognition for their contributions to historic preservation. The Alliance’s highest honor is the lifetime achievement award, named for James Biddle (1929 – 2005), former president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Past recipients of the Biddle award were:

2006 Mary Carolyn Pitts 2005 John A. Milner, FAIA 2004 Roger W. Moss 2003 James Brown IV 2002 David Delong 2001 Carl Dranoff 2000 Penelope Batchelor 1999 Henry J. Magaziner, EFAIA 1998 Henry Jordan 1997 Charles Peterson 1996 Rhoda Richards 1995 James Biddle

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THE JAMES BIDDLE AWARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARD for lifetime achievement in preservation for achievements by an organization

MARY WERNER DENADAI, FAIA , INC.

Mary Werner DeNadai, FAIA, has made an exceptional contri- Urban Outfitters decision to move its corporate headquarters bution to the field of historic preservation for the past 30 years both to the Navy Yard and to rehabilitate five historic properties there as an architect and in leadership positions of important national demonstrates an exceptional corporate commitment to historic and local preservation organizations. During the course of her preservation. Founded in 1970, Urban Outfitters operates three career as an architect, Mary has been principal-in-charge for the retail lines—Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People— restoration of preservation projects as diverse as the South Wing with close to 200 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe. of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, the 1924 Majestic Theater in Even prior to its move to the Navy Yard, Urban Outfitters had Gettysburg, the Quadrangle Dormitories of the University of already demonstrated an interest in historic properties. Its Free Pennsylvania and the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station. People division headquarters was located in an historic property As impressive as her architectural accomplishments have been, at 17th and Locust streets in Philadelphia; its Philadelphia Anthro- Mary DeNadai’s even more important contribution to the preserva- pologie store is in the former Fell-van Rensselaer Mansion on tion field has been her service to national, state and local preserva- Rittenhouse Square. However, by relocating its corporate head- tion organizations. She has been an outstanding contributor to quarters and 650 employees to the Navy Yard Urban Outfitters the National Trust for Historic Preservation, serving as a member dramatically advanced the preservation of the historic core of the of its Board of Trustees, one of its advisors for Pennsylvania and Navy Yard. as a member of the board of Cliveden, a National Trust property Urban Outfitter’s campus has brought vibrant new energy to in Philadelphia. She is also a board member and past chair of the Navy Yard as a whole. The Urban campus includes a wide range Preservation Action, the national grassroots lobby for historic of functions including, in addition to office space, an inspiration preservation. library, gym, interior gardens and two restaurants. As noted in the Mary has also lent her leadership and organizational skills to Grand Jury Project Awards, renovation of the historic buildings Pennsylvania organizations. She is a board member of Preservation was carried out with remarkable sensitivity to their historic charac- Pennsylvania and a past president, and past chair of the state’s ter while also incorporating Urban Outfitters’ corporate style. As Historic Preservation Board. She has been a board member of both Inquirer critic Inga Saffron noted, “Rarely has an architecture and the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia chapters of the American landscape design so thoroughly embodied a company's corporate Institute of Architects. identity.” This exceptional commitment to historic preservation—both as Urban Outfitters and particularly its chairman and CEO Richard an architect and as an organizational leader—earned Mary DeNadai A. Hayne are to be commended for their exceptional contribution the 1999 F. Otto Haas Award, Pennsylvania’s highest recognition for to historic preservation in Philadelphia. contributions by an individual in the field of historic Preservation.

2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 5 THE RHODA AND PERMAR RICHARDS AWARD COMMUNITY ACTION AWARDS for service to the Alliance for achievements by community organizations

PATRICIA PATTERSON CONCORD SCHOOL HOUSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Philadelphia

Rhoda Richards was one of the founders of the Preservation The Concord School House is one of Philadelphia’s most distinc- Coalition-formed by volunteers concerned with historic preserva- tive historic sites. Built in 1755 by Jacob Knorr (master builder tion-one of the predecessor organizations of the Preservation of Johnson House and Cliveden) on a corner of the Upper Burial Alliance. It is, therefore, fitting that this year's Richards Award Ground, it was the first English-language school in Germantown goes to the Alliance’s most dedicated current volunteer, Patricia and is one of only three school buildings in Philadelphia from the Patterson. colonial period. It served as an independent school house until For over five years Patricia Patterson has come to the Preservation 1892, including use by families of African American descent in Alliance's office two or three days every week to help with the the 1850s.The adjoining Upper Burial Ground has been in service administrative tasks of the Alliance. She has brought her excellent since 1683 and 31 Revolutionary War soldiers lie buried there. organizational skills to managing and maintaining our database of Over the years a board of trustees maintained the school build- members and contributors, as well as helping with easement files ing, but by the late 1990s there was actually only one active board and other matters. Pat has been an indispensable member of the member and the care of the school house and burial ground had Alliance’s staff. declined. In 2005, a re-organized board convened to ensure that the Pat’s interest in historic preservation is an outgrowth of her school house and burial ground would remain an integral part of career as an architect. For over 20 years she had her own architec- historic Germantown. In a remarkably short period of time this tural practice and for ten of those years she also operated as a new leadership has reinvigorated the school house and its programs. general contractor, renovating houses mainly in Center City where Concord School House is now part of the History Hunters Youth she has lived for over 35 years. Since retiring from architectural Reporter program, which brings 1,500 students each year to his- practice Pat has taken up making prints, drawings and paintings toric sites for hands-on social studies programs. This past year a free and has recently exhibited her work in an Old City gallery. summer camp was offered to children in Germantown, educating them to the historic significance of the wider community and Pat is the volunteer every non-profit organization seeks: enabling them to become walking tour guides during such events dedicated, knowledgeable, consistent, and committed to the as the reenactment of the Battle of Germantown. Alliance’s mission. The board of the Concord School House is to be commended for revitalizing an historic site that provides a special insight into the history of public education in Philadelphia.

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Project Award Panel Members

RANDAL BARON ROBERT HOTES, AIA ADRIAN SCOTT FINE Historic Preservation Specialist Preservation Committee Co-Chair Senior Program Officer, Philadelphia Historic Commission Philadelphia Chapter of the Northeast Field Office American Institute of Architects National Trust for Historic Preservation

JEFF GROFF JANET KLEIN ELISE VIDER Director of Public Programs Board Member Director of Communications Winterthur Pennsylvania Historic Museum Center City District Commission

DOROTHY GUZZO RICHARD ORTEGA MIKE WEILBACHER Deputy Director Associate and Director of Director New Jersey Historical Commission Preservation Technology Lower Merion Conservancy Hillier Architecture 8TH NATIONAL BANK THE BLUE BALL BARN BUILDING ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF A HISTORIC AGRICULTURAL BUILDING FOR PUBLIC USE EXTERIOR RESTORATION AND REVITALIZATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD LANDMARK Dover, Delaware

199 West Girard Avenue | Philadelphia, PA The State of Delaware (DNREC)

Hyperion Bank Project Participants: atelier ten; Commonwealth Construction; Concord Facility Services; Duffield Associates, Inc.; Focus Project Participants: Jeffrey M. Laufer, AIA; SJL Construction; Collaborative, Inc.; Furlow Associates, Inc.; Gredell & Associates; Orndorf & Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers John Milner Associates, Inc.; Lighting Design Collaborative; Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC

Originally built in 1871 on Girard Avenue just outside Restoration and adaptive re-use of the Blue Ball Barn was part Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood, this monumental of an extensive regional redevelopment plan to preserve open space Italianate/Second-Empire-styled neighborhood landmark operated and commemorate the agricultural history of the Brandywine as the Eight National Bank until the building was sold in 1944. Valley. The barn complex was constructed in 1914 to serve as the Eventually it became essentially abandoned, suffering from years of dairy farm for Nemours, the estate of Alfred I. du Pont, and it unsympathetic alterations, structural and environmental issues, and originally exhibited innovations in sanitation and fire protection. damage from leaky roofs, no heat, broken windows. The barn complex had deteriorated to an advanced state of The building has now been restored and renovated for its origi- decay, however, and required extensive reconstruction. Historical nal use by, and houses the first branch and executive headquarters research and field analysis identified significant design features that of the newly chartered Hyperion Bank, a community bank organ- were restored to their original appearance, while the interior was ized to service the businesses and citizens of this once-again thriving renovated to create open, accessible exhibit space for folk-art and neighborhood in the midst of its own renaissance. historical collections, and public event space for the new Alapocas The original masonry openings were restored on the ground Run State Park. A two-story addition was constructed adjacent to floor by replicating the pilasters with salvaged masonry and new the barn on the footprint of the original livestock sheds to house granite sills. Missing brackets, copper trim and soffits of the modern programmatic functions. And the former barnyard has Mansard roof were replicated, and the roof itself was replaced with been paved to be the focal point for public gatherings. simulated slate shingles. The large-scale mahogany doors were also In addition to rigorous restoration and sensitive adaptive re-use, replicated, as were many window frames and sashes. This former the project is one of the first in the historic preservation projects in eyesore has become, once again, a grand building serving as a com- nation to successfully to meet the requirements of the Leadership in munity-focused bank that will play an important role in the contin- Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Rating standards. uing economic resurgence of its neighborhood. The design team worked to insure the renovation to the barn was undertaken utilizing energy-efficient, renewable, and environmen- tal-friendly building materials and systems, while preserving the historic integrity of the original structure.

2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 9 THE LEMON HILL GAZEBO THE RUTH AND RAYMOND RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE IN G. PERELMAN BUILDING A PUBLIC PARK EXTERIOR RESTORATION AND ADAPTIVE East Fairmount Park | Philadelphia, Pa. RE-USE OF A PROMINENT HISTORIC BUILDING

The Fairmount Park Commission Pennsylvania and Fairmount Avenues | Philadelphia, PA.

Project Participants: Fairmount Park Historic Preservation The Philadelphia Museum of Art Trust, Inc. Project Participants: Gluckman Mayner Architects; John Milner Architects, Inc.; Keast & Hood Co.; Kelly / Maiello Architects & Planners; L.F. Driscoll Co.; Norton Art Conservation, Inc.; Ove Arup & Partners; Stephen McLaughlin

Located just above Boathouse Row, this cast-iron Victorian struc- The Philadelphia Museum of Art has expanded its presence on ture was built in the third quarter of the 1800s and quickly become the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with the acquisition of the former a popular observation and resting place for the public. Sitting on an Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co. building, renamed the Ruth outcrop atop Lemon Hill, the Gazebo is still a favored place to and Raymond G. Perelman Building. The 1927 office building is watch regattas on the Schuylkill River below. a masterpiece of Art Deco style designed by Zantzinger, Borie and Over the years, the Gazebo suffered a cycle of vandalism, neglect, Medary with architectural sculpture by Lee Lawrie. and overzealous painting. Invasive trees blocked its breathtaking The Museum is using the 114,00 square-foot property for its view, and overgrown vegetation deterred park visitors. collection of prints, drawings, photographs, costume, textiles and The Fairmount Park Historic Trust initiated a conservation plan modern and contemporary design. The old office spaces will now and raised funds—notably from the Junior League and the Rotary be used for galleries, collection storage and conservation, adminis- Club—for the restoration project. A rigorous analysis of the original tration, and public spaces. Gluckman Mayner Architects of New paint scheme by the Trust conservators determined the original York City designed a major addition to the rear that respects the colors of pale brown and purple. A pneumatic tool known as a historic character of the building, and complies with a preservation needle scaler was used to remove the many layers of old paint with- easement held by the Preservation Alliance. out damaging the original materials. Rotted and missing wooden The design team conducted extensive technical studies to deter- elements were repaired or replaced. The new paint is graffiti resist- mine the most effective treatment of the historic building materials. ant. New security lighting was installed. Finally, volunteers cleaned The entire terra-cotta roof was replaced with replication tiles over the site and planted new annuals. The Fairmount Park Commission an improved roofing and drainage systems. The original metal win- is now committed to regular maintenance of the restored historic dows were restored with original colors. Interior glazed thermal sash Gazebo. were introduced that created an air cavity between the windows, which is pressurized with a dry-air system to prevent condensation. Other ornamental work - including the monumental metal sidewalk light pylons and window spandrels, the terra-cotta roof cresting, and limestone and marble bas-reliefs - was carefully restored to its original condition.

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THE RESIDENTS OF PROUD NEIGHBORS OF GREENBELT KNOLL COLLINGSWOOD Philadelphia New Jersey

The residents of Greenbelt Knoll, a modest suburban-style Since 1983, Proud Neighbors of Collingswood has been subdivision adjacent to Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia, outstanding advocate for preservation of the historic character decided to observe the 50th anniversary of Greenbelt Knoll’s of Collingswood, New Jersey. Founded by a group of volunteers founding by seeking designation as an historic district. Charles who shared an interest in the history of their community, Proud Fuller, a long-time resident, prepared the nomination on behalf Neighbors of Collingswood offers a variety of programs to inspire of the community. Their efforts were rewarded in June 2006, residents to appreciate and preserve the community’s historic when the Philadelphia Historical Commission approved listing character. Workshops for homeowners provide insights on repair Greenbelt Knoll on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. and restoration of old houses through full-day educational sessions. Greenbelt Knoll was a major milestone in American open A Porch Brunch and House Tour in May celebrate both historic housing and civil rights movement. It was created in 1956 by properties and tranquil gardens. Through an annual black-tie Morris Milgram, a pioneer in the development of racially integrated Gala on the Avenue, Proud Neighbors of Collingswood has not communities. This was Milgrim's first venture and was the first only highlighted downtown revitalization, but also raised funds integrated suburban development in the city and one of the first for community preservation projects. Contributions have been in the nation. Noted architect Louis I. Kahn served as a consultant made for historic signage, tree preservation and bridge repair in for the design of the 18 single-family houses, which are excellent Knight Park; for façade restoration in the business district; for examples of the organic vein of mid-20th century Modern street lighting and banner poles, a survey of historic properties, architecture. Original residents included Milgrim himself, U.S. and library donations of books on historic preservation. Representative Robert N. C. Nix and the Reverend Leon Sullivan. Proud Neighbors of Collingswood has demonstrated how dedi- The present and past residents of Greenbelt Knoll deserve our cated residents can enhance and preserve the historic character of appreciation for preserving this important housing development their community. and securing its designation as an historic district.

2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 7 Grand Jury Awards

SECOND BANK BUILDING THE UNION LEAGUE OF OF THE U.S. PHILADELPHIA TREATMENT OF INCIPIENT SPALLING COMPREHENSIVE EXTERIOR RESTORATION 420 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, Pa. 140 South Broad Street | Philadelphia, Pa.

Independence National Historical Park, The Union League of Philadelphia The National Park Service Project Participants: Aegis Property Group; Buttonwood Co. Inc.; Project Participants: Milner + Carr Conservation, LLC; University Daniel J. Keating Co.; DPK&A Architects, LLP; International of Pennsylvania Architectural Conservation Laboratory Consultants, Inc.; Jeffrey Totaro Photographer; Keast & Hood Co.; Masonry Preservation Group, Inc.; Mulhern Consulting Engineers & Associates, Inc.; Pencoyd Iron Works, Inc.; Tabor Acoustical, Inc.

The Second Bank of the U.S. was designed in 1818 by William The Union League of Philadelphia was founded at the onset of Strickland and completed in 1824. It is one of the earliest examples the Civil War to raise troops and funds for the Union effort. The of Greek-Revival architecture in the nation, noted for its monu- building was completed in 1865 according to the plans of architect mental north and south porticoes, each consisting of eight massive John Fraser, and represents one of the finest examples of the Second Doric columns of Pennsylvania marble. It is now part of Empire style in this country. A large annex facing 15th Street was Independence National Historical Park. designed by Horace Trumbauer in the Renaissance Revival and built Due to atmospheric pollution, poor maintenance, building in 1910. design, and inherent inadequacies of the original marble, these The comprehensive restoration work included the complete columns had become seriously decayed and eroded. Instead of reconstruction of the missing tower cupola and roof cresting; repair, aggressive restoration intervention, the National Park Service decid- restoration and painting of architectural millwork and windows; ed instead to stabilize and preserve the marble columns according to complete repair and cleaning of all masonry materials including the the recommendations of the Architectural Conservation Laboratory reconstruction of the front entrance stairs using cast stone and Nova of the Graduate Program of Historic Preservation at the University Scotia brownstone; disassembly and reconstruction of the 15th of Pennsylvania. Street stairs; conservation of stained glass windows; and restoration The treatments designed for this project signify a new era in of all lighting and metals. addressing the deterioration associated with Pennsylvania Blue The multi-year exterior restoration was an important effort that, Marble. Partially spalled - but still sound - marble was reattached through state-of-the-art historic preservation practices, preserved the using titanium and stainless-steel orthopedic bone screws. The more architectural offerings of two significant Philadelphia architects— deteriorated stone was treated with ceramic rods set with adhesive. Fraser and Trumbauer—as well as the political and social histories Altogether more than 900 pins and screws were inserted throughout that are represented by their early- and late-Victorian designs. 375 identified spalls, along with specially formulated grout used to fill voids. It is expected that these innovative treatments will find application to other types of stones exhibiting similar deterioration.

2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 11 URBAN OUTFITTERS FAIRMOUNT WATER WORKS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS SOUTH GARDEN AND CLIFF PATH ADAPTIVE RE-USE, REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC OF A HISTORIC INDUSTRIAL SITE LANDSCAPE AND ITS HISTORIC STRUCTURES The Navy Yard | Philadelphia, Pa Philadelphia, Pa.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. The Fairmount Park Commission

Project Participants: Blue Rock Construction, Inc.; D.I.R.T. Studio; Project Participants: City of Philadelphia Capital Programs Office; H2L2 Architects / Planners LLC; Meyer, Borgman, and Johnson, CSA Group / ANG Associates; Fairmount Park Conservancy; Inc.; Meyer Scherer and Rockcastle, Ltd.; Paul H. Yeomans, Inc.; Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Inc.; Mark B. Thompson Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation; Powers & Associates LLC; Masonry Preservation Group, Inc.; Menke and Company, Inc. Menke LLC; O'Donnell & Naccarato, Inc.; Robinson Iron; Spectra Engineering; The Lighting Practice, Inc.; Women for the Water Works

In 2004, Urban Outfitters, Inc., an apparel and housewares retail- Originally designed by Frederick Graff in 1829 as a Romantic er, made the pioneering decision to move their scattered corporate landscape, by the 1990s the South Gardens, adjacent to the headquarters and 650 employees from Center City to the Phila- Waterworks, suffered from vandalism and lack of maintenance. delphia Navy Yard. For the past two years, Urban Outfitters worked The Fairmount Park Commission and the Fund for the Water- with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and a works commissioned a Historic Landscape Report, which, in part, team of architects, engineers, and historic preservation consultants determined the “target” date for the restoration should be 1875, to rehabilitate five historic buildings: Buildings 7, 10, 12, 15, and by which time all the essential historical elements were in place. 543, all of which are in the Shipyard National Register Historic While the setting for the restoration is a designed landscape, the District. These buildings, which range in date from 1880 to 1939, restoration's main focus was on the architectural and built features were originally used for metal-smithing, plate bending, and equip- including the centerpiece Marble Fountain, Graff Memorial, the ment building. Their architectural styles include Renaissance Revival Peace Fountain, and the elaborate Cliffside paths which link the and Art Moderne. Museum of Art with the Engine House. The Marble Fountain— Urban Outfitters invested approximately $100 million in the which hadn’t operated for more than 115 years—was dismantled 240,000-square-foot project, as well as complying with the piece by piece and reconstructed after underground water service preservation standards to obtain federal investment tax credits. The was reinstated. The 1848 Gothic-inspired Graff Memorial under- buildings are now used as office spaces, and also include a cafeteria, went extensive stone and metal restoration and conservation, and conference and training rooms, a fitness center, an indoor garden, the return of the bust of Frederick Graff. and even a koi pond created from original metal-bending pits. The elaborate cast-iron railings—largely missing by the 1990s— In order to keep the industrial character of the buildings, most along the Cliffside Path were recreated, and the path itself was stabi- of the volume and openness of the industrial spaces was retained lized and paved. Other historic site features were also re-introduced and the original steel structure, concrete floors and brick walls including reproduction light fixtures, benches, and ornamental rail- exposed. Even the huge overhead cranes were retained. Throughout, ings. Thanks to this $2.6-million landscape restoration, thousands original materials—such as ornamental and roofing terra-cotta, of visitors can once again experience the South Gardens as original- granite, wood, and metal—were preserved, cleaned and repaired. ly conceived.

12 2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AIA PHILADELPHIA AWARDS

Each year AIA Philadelphia presents two awards to recognize important buildings and architects, and to honor individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the preservation field. The Landmark Building Award was created by AIA Philadelphia to call attention to a noteworthy architect or to bestow an award on a distinguished structure. The Henry J. Magaziner, EFAIA Award of the Historic Preservation Committee of AIA Philadelphia, recognizes an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the preser- vation of the built environment. Recipients are nominated by AIA Philadelphia’s Historic Preservation Committee and selected by the board of directors of AIA Philadelphia. AIA LANDMARK BUILDING AWARD

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

The 2007 Landmark Building Award is being presented to the Board of Education Administration Building, a notable example of the Art Deco-era designed by architect Irwin T. Catherine (1884-1944). Completed in 1932, the Board of Education Building was one of the many civic buildings constructed as part of the creation of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In addition to being a notable work of architecture it is also a testimonial to the planning that revitalized this area in the early part of the twentieth century. One of the most significant aspects of the building is its interiors. As indicated in the National Register nomination, the “…public and ceremonial areas are fine examples of Art Deco and eclectic styles. The main corridors on each floor, as well as the auditorium, feature lighting, grilles, and signage executed in the Art Deco style. The Board Room foyer is Neo-Greek in the Ionic style; the Board Room, the Secretary’s office, and the Superintendent’s office are Neo-Colonial; the President’s office is done in the Georgian style, and the 10th floor cafeteria is described as being of the Spanish provincial style.” Architect Irwin T. Catharine was the son of Joseph W. Catharine, chair of the Philadelphia Board of Public Education and, no doubt, the encourager of his son's career. Catharine received his Certificate in Architecture from Drexel Institute in 1903. Almost immediately he found employment as an assistant draftsman with the Phila- delphia Board of Public Education. By 1923, he had become architect for the Board and in 1931 was made Superintendent of Building, a position he retained until his retirement in 1937. Although Catharine is cited for designing several of the Moderne style schools in Philadelphia, he is chiefly associated with the Administration Building. Catharine joined the AIA in 1921 and served as the vice-president of the Pennsylvania Society of Architects in 1929. The Board of Education building, relatively un-altered since its construction, has been sold by the School District of Philadelphia to a private developer, who is converting it to a residential use. The main historic interiors will be preserved, including the Board Room and first floor offices and the Art Deco auditorium, as well as the marble-lined corridors on most floors.

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THE HENRY J. MAGAZINER, EFAIA AWARD OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF AIA PHILADELPHIA

THE CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

The Henry J. Magaziner Award recognizes an individual or organization outside the normal circle of preservation and design that has made a significant contribution to the preservation of the built environment. This year the Historic Preservation Committee of AIA Philadelphia has selected the Capitol Preservation Committee as recipient of the award. The Capitol Preservation Committee was created by the Pennsylvania Legis-lature in 1982 to oversee restoration and to pre- serve the historic integrity of the Capitol Building along with its historic contents. During the past 15 years the Capitol Preservation Committee has restored and preserved many areas and artifacts within the building and is continuing these efforts to ensure that future generations can enjoy the splendor of the Capitol. The award honors the legislation creating the committee, subsequent legisla- tures that continued funding this important work, as well as the Capitol Preservation Committee, which implements restoration projects and maintains the building. The Capitol Building, completed in 1906, was designed by architect Joseph M. Huston. While the overall building is a unified design in the Renaissance style, different Renaissance styles are fea- tured in its public rooms. The House chamber is Italian, the Senate chamber is French, and the Governor’s reception room is based on English design. Huston intended it to be a “palace of art” and incorporated the work of many prominent artists into the design, including works by Violet Oakley and Henry Mercer.

2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 15 2006 EASEMENT DONATION PROPERTIES

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia began accepting preservation easements in this region in 1979 and today holds more than 190 easements on his- toric properties ranging from Center City skyscrapers to landed estate houses, from converted factories in Old City to townhouses in the Society Hill and Spring Garden neighborhoods.

In 2006 five owners donated protective preservation easements on their historic properties, including two historically associated with the U.S. Marines: the Marine Barracks (now converted to offices) in the Navy Yard, and the Marine Quartermaster’s Depot (now condominiums) on Washington Avenue. Another easement was given for a condominium building that was originally the headquar- ters building of the electric company in Hartford, CT.

Preservation easements require all current and future homeowners to maintain the historic appearance of the protected exteriors of the properties. In certain cases, historic landscapes and interiors are also protected. Many easement donors can claim a federal income-tax deduction. 2006 Easement Donations

1. 17 W. Willow Grove Avenue Chestnut Hill

2 2. 266 Pearl Street Hartford CT. 1 3. 503 Pine Street Philadelphia

4. Marine Club Condominiums 1100 S. Broad Street Philadelphia

5. The Marine Barracks 4701 S. Broad Street Philadelphia Navy Yard 4

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2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 17 2007 AWARDS PREVIEW RECEPTION HIGHLIGHTS

Alliance Director John Andrew Gallery welcoming guests to the 2007 Awards Dave Ziel, URBN’s Chief Development Officer leading a group of Preview Reception Preview Reception. guests on a private tour of the award winning complex.

John Andrew Gallery and Charles Mottorshead of the Fairmount Park Commission

303 Urban Outfitters, Inc.’s Chief Development Officer Dave Ziel, Steve Kettelberger, President of Blue Rock Construction—the Urban Outfitters, Inc. Contractor for the Navy Yard complex project, and Freeman Zausner, Chief Administrative Officer of Urban Outfitters, Inc.

Alliance Board Member Paul Steinke, Wayne Spilove, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Historic 2007 Biddle Award recipient Patricia Patterson Museum Commission and Richard Hayne, and Alliance Board Member Elise Vider President and CEO of Urban Outfitters, Inc. LUNCHEON SPONSORS

ALABASTER LIMESTONE 10 Rittenhouse Square Allied Construction SVC The Bancorp Bank Blackney Hayes Architects Milner + Carr Conservation, LLC BLT Architects Philadelphia Management Corporation Brawer & Hauptman, Architects John Milner Architects, Inc. Campbell Thomas & Co. Architects Daniel J. Keating Co. MARBLE David Moltke-Hansen and Patricia L. Poteat Blue Rock Construction, Inc. , LLP Citizens Bank Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall + Furman, P.C. H2L2 Architects / Planners LLC Domus, Inc. Hillier Architecture Dranoff Properties, Inc. J.J. Deluca Company, Inc. Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers LLP J.S. Cornell & Son, Inc. L.F. Driscoll Co. Janet S. Klein Masonry Preservation Group, Inc. K + A Appraisal Co. Paradigm Realty Alliance, LLC Knapp Masonry, LLC The Shusterman Foundation Landmark Facilities Group, Inc. Saul Ewing LLP Menke + Menke, LLC Landscape Architects + Vitetta Architects & Engineers Planners O’Donnell & Naccarato, Inc. GRANITE Pearl Properties AIA Philadelphia Powers & Company, Inc. Cliveden of the National Trust Reading Terminal Market Corporation Gluckman Mayner Architects Switzenbaum & Associates Hyperion Bank Taylor Wiseman & Taylor INTECH Construction, Inc. The Lighting Practice, Inc. John Milner Associates, Inc. UJMN Architects + Designers Keast & Hood Co. Unkefer Brothers Construction Company Kelly / Maiello, Inc. Urban Partners KPMG LLP Voith & Mactavish Architects LLP Pennrose Development, LLC Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation BELGIAN BLOCK (PIDC) Ann N. Greene Philadelphia Museum of Art Laurel Hill Cemetery, Ross Mitchell, Director Premier Building Restoration, Inc. James P. O'Brien Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLC Preservation New Jersey, Ron Emrich, Director Tackett & Company, Inc. / Rampart Holdings, Inc. Harry Schwartz The Union League of Philadelphia A. Roy Smith Society Hill Civic Association Alice Lea M. Tasman Ann J. Wilkerson The Woodlands, Jean K. Wolf 2007 Alabaster Sponsor

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24 2007 PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2007 Marble Sponsor

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE AWARD WINNERS and TO THE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE

Robert J. Shusterman, Esquire, AIA The Shusterman Foundation

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Presenting evocative and diverse expressions of human creativity—and preserving them for future generations—is the core mission of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Opening this year, the new galleries and study centers of the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building will welcome visitors from all over the region, across the country, and abroad. The Museum is proud to salute the extraordinary team that has restored this landmark to new splendor. Just as the renovation and expansion by Gluckman Mayner Architects preserves the building’s exuberant, original Art Deco features while offering cool, contemporary spaces, the artistic program will be both classic and cutting edge.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 26th Street (215) 763-8100 www.philamuseum.org

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The New President of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Kim Sajet f

The New Chairman of the Civil War History Consortium, Stephen Hague f

The New Chairman of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries, Derick Dreher

For Their New Leadership Roles in Philadelphia’s Heritage Community

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