FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 202 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. Key Characteristics • Residential and/or agricultural buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries • Variety of architectural styles • Mix of single-family residential, rural, and industrial character at various locations throughout the corridor • Mix of one- and two-story buildings Design Goals and Policies • Preserve historic buildings and accessory structures, as well as midcentury styles • Limit building height to one or two stories • Maintain the open, rural landscape in areas around Harlinsdale Farm • Provide an uncongested gateway into downtown Franklin that emphasizes the historic character of the community • Continue to project an open, rural appearance by ensuring that new construction maintains a balance of buildings and roads and open space • Maintain the established rhythm and spacing of buildings relative to the established context of the immediate area • Design any changes within the district to reflect and maintain the key characteristics of the established context
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