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Often one of the most important decorative features of a house,
a doorway reflects the age and style of a residential building.
The character-defining features of a historic door and its distinct
materials and placement should be preserved. When a new door is
needed, it should be in character with the building, especially when
it is located on a primary wall. As such, the style and type of door
will be reviewed based on the style of the residential building.

4.20 Preserve the decorative and functional features of a
primary door.
a. Original doors and openings, including their dimensions,
should be retained along with any moldings, transoms or
Preserve the decorative and sidelights.
functional features of a primary b. Maintain the original position and proportions of a
door. historically significant door.

4.21 Repair or replace a damaged historic door to maintain
its general historic appearance.
a. Select a replacement door that reflects the age and style
of the building.
b. Use materials that are visually comparable to that of the
original.
c. Do not use solid core or flush doors.

Select a replacement door that
reflects the age and style of
the building. Three of the doors
above display styles appropriate
to the residential historic districts,
while one is too modern and is
inappropriate.

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