Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 224 Franklin’s Historic Resources Historic District Architectural Styles Bungalow (Craftsman) style, ca. 1910-1940 Distinguishing Characteristics Plan Rectangular or square with a horizontal emphasis Roof Low hipped or low gable, sometimes with dormers on each facade Chimney Both interior and exterior with corbelled brick detailing, also use of stone and concrete Entrance Multi-light glass and wood designs, use of beveled or leaded glass Windows Three-over-one rectangular sash with the upper sash having vertical divisions, often paired or grouped together Materials Weatherboard siding, shiplap siding, wood shingle siding, use of brick veneer in various shades and textures Porches Full width shed or gable designs with tapered frame posts on brick or stone piers, square balusters, large eave brackets Details Wood shingles in the gables, large knee-brace brackets at eaves, exposed eave rafters

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