Historic home restoration at 28 West Broadway
Summary
Three windows and a door at a landmark 1858 downtown building will be replaced with custom-made versions that match the original dimensions, color, and profile — while dropping the old storm windows.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city — a private investment in a historic home.
The building owner gets better-sealing, modern windows while keeping the historic look intact.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Historic Preservation Commission (Regular) - Oct 8, 2026
Owners of the century-old George E. Thompson House are investing in a full roof and drainage restoration using historically appropriate materials — copper, mahogany, and matching Monson-formation slate. The work fixes active water damage caused by mixed, corroding metals.
Historic Preservation Commission (Regular) - Aug 13, 2026
Three windows and a door at a landmark 1858 downtown building will be replaced with custom-made versions that match the original dimensions, color, and profile — while dropping the old storm windows.
Historic Preservation Commission (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026
How should the city define and protect the architectural details that make historic buildings special? The commission discussed writing definitions into the ordinance, improving application forms and owner letters, and creating online style guides so applicants and future commissioners know the standards.
Related development
Certificate of Appropriateness – 28 West Broadway (George E. Thompson House)
The landmark Colonial Revival house gets long-lasting, historically sympathetic repairs that stop ongoing water damage; the visible copper downspouts will patina over time.
30 Central Street Awning — Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review
A modest storefront improvement that adds shade and period-appropriate character to Central Street; the historic terracotta facade stays protected with fasteners required in mortar joints.
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