Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 14 introduction  Locating Facade Alterations For most historic resources, the front facade is the most important to preserve intact. Many side facades are also important to preserve where they are highly visible from public streets. A higher degree of change on the rear facade may be more appropriate without causing negative effects to the historic building and setting. Below is an illustrated evaluation of where facade alterations may be considered. 1 Front Facade: Most important to preserve intact Highly Visible Side Facade: Important to preserve intact Lesser Visible Side Facade: May be important to preserve Rear Facade: Alterations may generally occur more easily 1 2 3 4 2 3 4