Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 194 Franklin’s Historic Resources Local Historic Districts Franklin Road TheFranklinRoadHistoricDistrict is located on the north bank of the Harpeth River southwest of Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway. Included in this district are several historic properties that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places including Jamison Grove, Wyatt Hall, Riverview, Creekside, Roper's Knob, The Factory, the Truett House, and Harlinsdale Farm. Construction dates for these properties range from the early 1800's through the 1950's, and the properties represent an array of architectural designs including Federal, Greek Revival, Folk Victorian, Neoclassical, and Bungalow. The local district includes properties on Franklin Road, Winslow Road, Myles Manor and Hooper Lane, due to their linkage in significance to the Franklin Road corridor. This included the Myles Manor subdivision, which is an early example of Franklin’s subdivision that has retained its integrity of scale and design. Design Goals and Policies • Preserve historic buildings • Preserve historic landscape of Harlinsdale Farm • Provide an uncongested gateway into central Franklin that emphasizes the historic character of the community • Ensure that new construction maintains a balance of buildings and roads and open space • Continue to project an open, rural appearance • Limit building size to one or two stories in the rural landscape Key Characteristics • Residential and/or agricultural buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries • Industrial complex • Early local subdivision • Variety of architectural styles • Harlinsdale Farm and related buildings a defining element • Mixture of rural, roadside, and suburban development • Major transportation artery Franklin Road