Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 218 Franklin’s Historic Resources Historic District Architectural Styles Greek Revival style, ca. 1830-1870 Distinguishing Characteristics Plan Rectangular or square Roof Gable and hipped Chimney Both interior and exterior Entrance Paneled wood doors with sidelights and rectangular transoms Windows Rectangular nine-over-six, six-over-six, or other combination of small lights Materials Brick in Flemish or common bond, weatherboard siding on frame buildings Porches Large full height porches with square or round columns in Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders; the second floor of porches often have railings with square or round balusters Details Decorative lintels over windows, dentils, or modillion blocks at roof eaves

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