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Washington Square West Becomes Philadelphia's Newest Historic District Despite Opposition From Homeowners
"You can't get any more history than what's happening right here in Washington Square West," TAMI Sortman said.
September 16, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tami Sortman said she was elated when the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted Friday to make Washington Square West a historic district.
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The commission approved the neighborhood's nomination unanimously by a vote of 9-0 with one abstention.
Sortman is with the Washington Square West Civic Association, which she said spent years pushing to get the designation.
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