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Pl annin g a Preservation Project

deteRmining hoW c h o o s i n g a t R e a t m e n t s t R a t e g y
to tReat a key Selecting an appropriate treatment for key features of a historic
featuRe of a histoRic building provides for proper preservation of the historic fabric. The
ResouRce method that requires the least intervention is always preferred.
TREATMENT 1:

Treatment 1: Preserve

Preserve If a feature is intact and in good condition, maintain it as such.

TREATMENT 2:

Treatment 2: Repair
Repair If the feature is deteriorated or damaged, repair it to its original
condition.

TREATMENT 3:

Treatment 3: Replace
If it is not feasible to repair the feature, then replace it in kind (e.g.
Replace
materials, detail, finish). Replace only that portion which is beyond
repair.

TREATMENT 4:

Treatment 4: Reconstruct
Reconstruct If the feature is missing entirely, reconstruct it from appropriate
evidence. Also, if a portion of a feature is missing, it can be
reconstructed.

TREATMENT 5:
Treatment 5: Compatible Alteration
If a new feature (one that did not exist previously) or addition is
Compatible Alterations necessary, design it in such a way as to minimize the impact on

original features. It is also important to distinguish new features on
a historic building from original historic elements, even if in subtle
ways.

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