Re: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HOME may be your largest Asset

2002-03-18 Thread C J Card
"Elizabeth F. Campion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would not have gone to the trouble to restore my "Fish Scale" siding ifI had to paint it ochre.Because it is restored, the folks who follow me into my home can chooseOchre, but I want to enjoy light and color and the pleasure of cominghome to som

Re: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HO...

2002-03-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/18/02 7:32:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On the other hand, there is real (hotly contested) possibility that the value of property would increase. Sorry, Chris. The decrease in property values relative to comparable districts is only hotly contested

Re: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HOME may be your largest Asset

2002-03-18 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
CJ: Our mural is on Brick. It is 8 feet tall x 52 inches. Someone at the HC meeting tried to describe our mural as a probable exemption by miming a "frame" that was about 3' by 2'. To me, it was another proof that the Commissioners will "see" what they like as "conforming" and what is not like

Re: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HOME may be your largest Asset

2002-03-18 Thread C J Card
Just for the record, I have been a homeowner in West Philadelphia since 1991(23 years old).  First in Powelton (sloan st), then Cedar park (49th street) and now Spruce Hill.    "Elizabeth F. Campion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: CJ:Our mural is on Brick.It is 8 feet tall x 52 inches.Someone at the

[UC] Historic Preservation as a Smart Growth Strategy (fwd)

2002-03-18 Thread Stephen Metraux
In going through my email, I saw that sandwiched between the weekend's postings on the local HP initiative was this post from an urban history list serve I subscribe to. I figure that the topic alone should make it of interest to various folks in the neighborhood. I haven't checked the paper

RE: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HOME may be your largest Asset

2002-03-18 Thread Knight, Sandra (US - Philadelphia)
Droll...c'est droll...c'est tres droll. ;-) -Original Message- From: S. Sharrieff Ali [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 10:31 PM To: U-City list Subject: RE: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HOME may be your largest Asset Dea

Re: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HOME may be your largest Asset

2002-03-18 Thread Tim Wood
Liz- I just wanted to correct a few assertions you make in your message. - Original Message - "Elizabeth F. Campion" wrote: > I love Historic property. > I want to see our neighborhood improved and (where appropriate) restored. > But, > IMPOSING an ideal &/or > GIFTING Tax Credits to folk

Re: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting, because your HOME may be your largest Asset

2002-03-18 Thread John R Ellingsworth
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Anyone? What are the consequences of doing unapproved (by the HD) changes to your home? Thanks, John Ellingsworth Project Leader Virtual Curriculum -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: PGPfreeware 6.5.8 for non-commercial use

Re: [UC] Proposed Historic District - Open Community Meeting

2002-03-18 Thread R a y R o r k e
Tim Wood wrote: >I just wanted to correct a few assertions you make in your message. [etc...] It's encouraging to read something substantive from a board member of uchs, who is willing to provide information and thoughts about historic designation in the context of a dialog with others and wit

[UC] Proposed Historic District - Your HOME may be your largest Asset - Don't be confused by reason, try facts.

2002-03-18 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
Dear Tim, Several recent Inquirer articles illustrated the who and how of using HD Tax Credits to subsidize "Non-Change". The reporter focused on properties in the Chestnut Hill Historic District. I believe Al provided links to the articles in an earlier missive. I know you do lots of good deed

[UC] a little bit o' history

2002-03-18 Thread John R Ellingsworth
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 i found interesting . . . http://www.uchs.net/Rosenthal/rosenthaltofc.html Thanks, John Ellingsworth Project Leader Virtual Curriculum -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: PGPfreeware 6.5.8 for non-commercial use iQA/AwUB

[UC] mason?

2002-03-18 Thread Vivianne T Nachmias
Can anyone recommend a mason, who might turn a raised bed into a seating area, and maybe build a low wall... and would actually come! thanks for your experience... Vivianne You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive

Conor Kelly : [UC] mason?

2002-03-18 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
I got excellent work from Conor Kelly. I am fairly sure he is listed in "Close at Hand" ( http:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ) Conor M. Kelly Kelly Concrete Contractors 215-722-1574 Conor does: Basements (Waterproofing, Walls and Floors) Sidewalks Curbs an