Philadelphia's Historical Commission is now scheduled to consider the controversial historic district, which would be the city's largest in decades, at its next meeting.
Philadelphia's Historical Commission is now scheduled to consider the controversial historic district, which would be the city's largest in decades, at its next meeting.
The Mikveh Israel Cemetery at 823-27 Spruce St., the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, would be included in the historic district.was scheduled Friday to consider a controversial historic district proposed for Washington Square West, but it instead postponed consideration until its next meeting in July.. But some residents who object to the property restrictions that come with historical designation have argued the proposed district is too broad and includes too many properties.
The Historical Commission is now scheduled to consider the historic district proposal for Washington Square West at its meeting on July 12 at 9 a.m.
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