March 28, 2008 |
Bringing a Historic Home Into a New Century
Doug Hanna, Contributor
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| This Cambridge, Mass., home, built in the early 1800s, was moved to its current site in the early 20th century. The house had suffered a series of inferior additions built onto the back end, and had been partitioned inside and used as a rooming house. The additions were removed and replaced by a new, more historically accurate addition. Old components of the house were restored through close work with the Cambridge Historical Commission. |
By Doug Hanna
Owning and restoring a historic property can be rewarding, though at times an unpredictable experience. Many owners of historic properties rightly view themselves as custodians, entrusted with the task of preserving and maintaining architectural details through the years. However, they often find that the scope of restoration work can be difficult to gauge, and local agencies having jurisdiction can vary widely as far as what is expected and required of the owner.
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