Rebuilding a Historic Building

Rebuilding a Historic Building
Every building holds some sort of historical significance. According to www.nps.gov, choosing an appropriate treatment for a historic building or landscape is critical and depends on a variety of factors. This includes the property's historical significance, physical condition, proposed use, and intended interpretation. Here are a few important details to remember and follow when preserving a building. Historic buildings are used as an example below.

Some Points to Remember

Relative importance in history- Is the building nationally significant? Ask yourself if an important event take place there. National Historic Landmarks, designated for their "exceptional significance in American history," or many buildings individually listed in the National Register often warrant preservation or restoration.
Physical condition- What is the existing condition, or degree of material integrity, of the building before work? Has the original form survived largely intact or has it been altered over time? Preservation may be appropriate if distinctive materials, features, and spaces are essentially intact and convey the building's historical significance.
Proposed use- Another important question to ask yourself, “Will the building be used as it was historically or will it be given a new use?” Many historic buildings can be adapted for new uses without seriously damaging their historic character.
Mandated code requirements- Code requirements will need to be taken into consideration, code-required work may jeopardize a building's materials as well as its historic character. If the building needs to be upgraded, modifications should be minimal. Lead paint and asbestos within historic buildings require particular care if important historical finishes are not to be adversely affected. Remember, alterations and new construction needed to meet accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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