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Guidelines for the Treatment of

Historic Building Features
Individual architectural features, building elements and materials
of a historic structure create the character of the structure.
Therefore, meticulous care and proper treatment of each feature
is crucial to maintaining the character of a historic structure. Refer
to Appendix E: Architectural Style Guide for specific character-
defining features.

Character-Defining Features
Character-defining features contribute to the design of a structure.
Select an appropriate treatment that will provide for proper
preservation of significant features. The method that requires the
least intervention is preferred.

8.1 Preserve a significant character-defining feature.
a. Storefronts, cornices, porches, turned columns, brackets,
exposed rafter tails and jigsaw ornaments are examples
of character-defining features that should be preserved. Preserve a significant character-
b. Do not remove or alter features that are in good defining feature.
condition or that can be repaired.

8.2 Repair a deteriorated character-defining feature.
a. Patch, piece-in, splice, consolidate or otherwise upgrade
existing materials, using recognized preservation
methods.
b. Removing a damaged feature that can be repaired is not
appropriate.

8.3 When disassembly of a historic feature is necessary for
its repair, use methods that minimize damage to it.
a. When removing a historic feature, document its location
so it may be repositioned accurately.

8.4 Use technical procedures for cleaning, refinishing and
repairing character-defining features that will maintain
the original finish.
a. Use the gentlest means possible that will achieve the
desired results.
b. Employ treatments such as rust removal, caulking,
limited paint removal and reapplication of paint or stain Repair a deteriorated character-
where appropriate. defining feature.

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