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TreaTmenT of His Toric resources
a . g e n e R a l h i s t o R i c
d e s i g n g u i d e l i n e s
Proper treatment of historic buildings will ensure that they continue
to contribute to Waxahachie’s heritage. This section provides
design guidelines for important historic architectural details,
materials and finishes as well as building components.
c h a R a c t e R - d e f i n i n g f e a t u R e s
Many residential buildings in Waxahachie’s historic districts share
similar character-defining features although they represent a
Before: A deteriorated railing variety of building styles. These features should not be altered,
should be repaired, not replaced, obscured or removed.
when feasible.
4.1 Preserve character-defining features on a traditional
residential building front. These features include:
• Building and Roof Orientation: orientation of building and
roof in respect to the street
• Eaves: portion of the roof that overhangs the vertical walls
• Porch: a one-story covered, unenclosed or partially
enclosed entry element
• Front door: the primary entrance into the building
• Windows: an opening in the walls
• Trim: wood that covers the transition between building
elements
• Dormer: a window that projects vertically from the roof or
wall
After: Railing has been repaired
and the base of the post has
been replaced in-kind. This is an
appropriate approach.
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