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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.

org, from which we gathered the list, provides the ability to fax your
elected representatives directly from its website. The latest hearing
will give opponents of the demolition their say.

com website, Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew D. The decision does not
overturn the Historical Commission's approval of the demolition, as that
wasn't the matter in front of the court. It is one of several pending
projects that threaten to drastically alter the character of the
neighborhood around the square.

The task force  includes former Planning Commission Chairman Gary Hack
and John Gallery, Executive Director of the Preservation Alliance for
Greater Philadelphia.

A legislative assistant representing Councilman-at-large David Cohen
also appeared to voice opposition. Salvage contractors have already
removed much of the interior trim and fixtures, most of which will be
shipped out of town and sold. Or will Penn press on with final
preparations for the total destruction of Convention Hall?

Your involvement is essential. The proceedings are well detailed in a
Thom Nickels article in the Weekly Press.

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. It is hoped that the University will be willing to discuss
incorporating these parts of Convention Hall intact into their proposed,
but not yet designed, Center for Advanced Medicine.
A brief excerpt of the letter appears in PW today. Unfortunately, the
elaborate carved limestone friezes that have left town were highlights
of Convention Hall's corners at both ends.
Each of the three buildings had previously been designated significant
or contributing, as part of the Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District.
Salvage contractors have already removed much of the interior trim and
fixtures, most of which will be shipped out of town and sold. It is one
of several pending projects that threaten to drastically alter the
character of the neighborhood around the square. This process will
continue with two additional public forums before the Task Force brings
its suggestions to Philadelphia's City Council.

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.
See more details at SCRUB's website, UrbanBlight. Or will Penn press on
with final preparations for the total destruction of Convention Hall?
See also Natalie Pompilio's article in last Thursday's Inquirer and
previous notes below.
See April and May items below for further details. Sklaroff recused
himself from voting on the demolition. King is also part of Convention
Hall's diverse tapestry of history.
The task force  includes former Planning Commission Chairman Gary Hack
and John Gallery, Executive Director of the Preservation Alliance for
Greater Philadelphia.

The Zoning Board of Adjustments hearing did begin as scheduled, however,
with most of the first session taken up by Graham Wyatt, the lead
designer for Wheeler's condo tower, from Robert A.

It is now crucial to enlist the support of our elected representatives,
asking them to intercede with Penn.