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. It was built in 1874–1875, and is a three-story, painted brick dwelling in the Italian Villa-style. A porch was added in 1901. It features an off-center square tower,

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covered gable roof, bracketed waves, and a bay window. It was an officer's residence until June 1960. ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the

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in 1976. On November 1, 2021, as part of National Homeless Awareness Month, Philadelphia mayor

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urged that the

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convert the Commandant's Quarters into a homeless shelter. On November 26, 2021, President Biden announced that he approved of the mayor's initiative. On December 20, 2021, the proposal was introduced in the

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by Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) and in the

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by Sen. Bob Casey, Jr., and enjoys the support of the

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