Subject: We urge you to call or write to as many public officials as you can; here is a list in plain text format with addresses, phone and fax numbers.

From: "Denis N. Clayton" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 13:30:25 +0300

A system of city ordinances was put in place to protect historic buildings, he added. Spread the word and join us there. Demolition opponents plan to return to Common Pleas Court. A daunting array of deconstruction machinery is lined up in a neat row where the museum building formerly stood, but no crane with wrecking ball yet. They are the typical buildings of their times, but in their variety of shapes, colors, materials and textures compose the rhythms and melodies of our streetscapes.
Each of the three buildings had previously been designated significant or contributing, as part of the Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District. Carrafiello noted that the injunction hearing could take longer than the upcoming appeal of the demolition permit. The Parking Authority has agreed not to begin demolition, pending Judge Carrafiello's decision. In recent days the Philadelphia Parking Authority had PECO dig up the sidewalk in front of the the former Bair Funeral Home to remove electrical service, as the prelude to imminent demolition. Smith for bringing this piece of history to our attention.
Thanks for standing up to demand respect for Philadelphia's history! This underscores the extreme urgency of our struggle to save Convention Hall, where exterior demolition is slated to begin as soon as asbestos removal is completed. King is also part of Convention Hall's diverse tapestry of history. Binderman, and the Preservation Alliance, whose attorney, Robert J.
It is time to work miracles.
The University City Historical Society has several postcard images of both Convention Hall and the Commercial Museum on their website.
Besides attending, you can also write a letter to the ZBA or submit your comments to individual board members via the online ZBA faxbank at www. It is one of several pending projects that threaten to drastically alter the character of the neighborhood around the square.
Penn is forging ahead in gutting the interiors of both buildings and plans to commence exterior demolition as soon as ongoing asbestos removal work is completed. Earni Young's Thursday Daily News article offers more details of Judge Matthew D. Spread the word and join us there.
Previously in two June hearings, that board heard from witnesses for Philadelphia Rittenhouse Investors. The primary change, so far, is the addition of more detailed information on the Committee to Save Convention Hall.
In this, the fourth session of the hearing, opponents of the demolition will finally present their case.
Besides attending, you can also write a letter to the ZBA or submit your comments to individual board members via the online ZBA faxbank at www.