Historic Design Guidelines, Springfield, Oregon

Springfield Historic Commissioners; Springfield Historic Coordinator

From introduction: "The Springfield Historic Design Guidelines give owners and residents of historic properties in Springfield and in the Washburne Historic District suggestions and guidance for restoring, rehabilitating, and maintaining their historic properties. It is the intent of these guidelines to enrich the understanding of our historic buildings, encourage respectful rehabilitation, and aid in the understanding of the resources’ role in the history and development of the City of Springfield, thereby encouraging continuity. The approach taken advocates the retention of unique features, repair of original details, and when necessary, replacement with in-kind materials similar to the original. The retention of these materials and details helps to define the character and atmosphere of the original community. These guidelines are intended to be advisory, not rigid or inflexible, in providing suggestions for sensitive ways in which to maintain, rehabilitate, and utilize the historic resources. Retention and recovery of significant architectural features, appropriate use of materials, and sensitive new design can help preserve and improve the integrity of individual historic buildings, as well as the Washburne Historic District and Downtown Springfield, for many years to come... This document includes sections on the major aspects of historic review and design. Written guidelines and illustrations are provided to assist in determining appropriate rehabilitation methods. It explains the process and principles for historic preservation, and provides information and direction for appropriate treatment of historic properties. The glossary and appendices provide further specifics." Funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the City of Springfield administered by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Springfield, Oregon is a Certified Local Government.

Historic Design Guidelines, Springfield, Oregon

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