Nutter names two to historical commission

Press release below:

MAYOR NUTTER APPOINTS SUSAN JAFFE AND MILES WILSON TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Philadelphia, March 5 –Mayor Michael A. Nutter has appointed Susan Jaffe and Miles Wilson to the Historical Commission.

“As Philadelphia continues to evolve and develop, the Historical Commission ensures that we connect our vibrant past with our promising future,” said Mayor Nutter. “These two individuals will help guarantee that the Commission continues to protect the city’s unparalleled historical resources, striking the right balance between preservation and economic development.”

The Historical Commission has fourteen members: eight mayoral appointees and six ex-officio members. The eight appointees must include: one architect with experience in the field of historical preservation, one historian, one architectural historical, one real estate developer, one representative of a community development corporation and one representative of a community organization. These members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

Miles Wilson is filling the position vacated by Della Clark. Mr. Wilson will fill a position on the Historical Commission reserved for a representative of a community development corporation. He is the Executive Vice President of the People’s Emergency Corporation.

"It is a pleasure, and indeed an honor, to serve as a member of the Historical Commission. I look forward to working with my fellow Commission members on behalf of the citizens of Philadelphia," said Mr. Wilson.

Susan Jaffe is filling the position vacated by Denise Smyler. The position does not have any specific requirements associated with it, but is an open seat that the Mayor can fill with anyone who meets the residency requirements.

“I’m eager to serve on the Historical Commission and my background on the Zoning Board gives me some familiarity with the Historical Commission,” Ms. Jaffe said. “I have owned for many years a historical home that was built in 1759 and found the research facilities [of the Historical Commission] to be wonderful.”

The Commission has the responsibility to designate as historic buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts of historical and architectural significance in Philadelphia. The Commission also regulates the appearance of these cultural icons in conjunction with the City’s building permit process.

The Historical Commission meets on the second Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 18-029 in 1515 Arch Street. Each member receives $40 for each meeting attended, not to exceed $480 annually.

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