FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 66 Commercial buildings Historic Commercial Buildings Storefronts • Retain original storefront character and elements, such as bulkheads, the cornice line, and original transom shape. • Restore an altered storefront to its original design using historic photographs when possible. Where evidence does not exist, use traditional designs and arrangements. • Where new storefronts are appropriate, use traditional designs and arrangements. • Consider retaining a non-original storefront where it has achieved historic importance. • Use window displays featuring merchandise on ground floor commercial buildings. Where display windows are used, provide at least a 3-foot deep display area. Cornice Transom Display Window Bulkhead 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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