Design Guidelines for Shelbyville Historic Districts and Individual Markers

From introduction: "The Shelbyville Historic Zoning Commission exercises design review powers to assist owners of historic properties with home maintenance and enhancement projects. While many projects are undertaken with the best of intentions, the resulting use of unapproved techniques and materials may substantially alter the historic integrity of a property or district. An understanding of design review practice encourages successful projects that both satisfy property owners and protect historic resource integrity. Design review guidelines contained herein provide a framework for determining the appropriateness of proposed projects involving historic properties. This document describes the application process for a Certificate of Appropriateness, and explains the role and function of the Shelbyville Historic Zoning Commission. The guidelines are presented in-depth with reference to recommended treatments predicated on the following simple principles: repair a significant feature if possible, or replace it using similar or "in-kind" materials if it is beyond repair. Repair should always be the first consideration. New elements that are added should be configured for the least possible impact on important historic features. An understanding of these common sense principles can facilitate the project planning process with the Shelbyville Historic Zoning Commission. These guidelines pertain to Shelbyville's three local historic districts and two local landmark properties which include the Belmont Street Historic District, Frierson Eakin Historic District, South Brittain Historic District, Alexander Eakin/Henry Thompson House, and Gilliland Resource Center. These resources embody significance in a wide range of 19th and early 20th century residential styles including Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Folk Victorian, Neoclassical, Classical Revival, and Bungalow. Construction dates range from c. 1833 to 1910, and several early dwellings including the Alexander Eakin House (c. 1833), Frierson Coble House (1835), and John Eakin House (1835) parallel the development of Shelbyville since the early 1830s. The local historic districts and individual landmarks are important examples of Shelbyville's residential heritage over a span of almost 80 years and exemplify prominent residential styles to a high degree." Funding was provided in part by a 2007 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Shelbyville Historic Zoning Commission (project number TN-07-023) administered by the Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office (grant number 47-07-21647) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Shelbyville, Tennessee is a Certified Local Government.

Design Guidelines for Shelbyville Historic Districts and Individual Markers

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