Newport Historic Overlay Design Review Guidelines
2016. Newport Historic Overlay Design Review Guidelines. Kentucky Heritage Council; Newport Historic Preservation Commission; Newport Historic Preservation Office
Design guidelines for Newport, Kentucky, focusing on four periods of architecture: Italianate (1875-1890); Queen Anne (1885-1910); Colonial Revival (1900-1920); and Bungalow/Craftsman (1905-1930). From the Overview: "The city is located on a rolling plain adjacent to the Ohio River and steep hills rise less than a mile from the river. During the late 19th century expansion was also limited on the east by the low lying areas along Covert Run. This small area available for development to the east and south of the existing city dictated deep narrow residential lots. These lots were relatively expensive and most property owners maximized their investment by building two story homes with large attic areas. The use of masonry construction was also common and skilled craftsmen were available to employ a wide variety of designs and detailing on the main facade. Side facades were generally much simpler and rear facades were almost always void of decoration." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Kentucky Heritage Council administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior (grant number P18AF00007).
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Date of Issue
- 2016
- Publisher
- Kentucky Heritage Council; Newport Historic Preservation Commission; Newport Historic Preservation Office
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Certified Local Governments, Design Guidelines