Does anyone know of an instance where not following the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties in a rehabilitation project has led to taking a property off the list of National Historic Landmarks, or had any other consequence?
There's a project here that would essentially reconstruct a building that contributes to a NHL -- removing and replacing siding, replacing original windows with vinyl ones, building an addition in the original style that's visible from the facade, all stuff not recommended by the standards.
There are no local historic districts here to be a part of, although the property has a plat note that says the owners are to follow the standards in any project undertaken. Has anyone seen a similar situation? I'm on the board that owns other buildings that contribute to the same NHL, and am looking for good arguments for our neighbors to follow the standards. Thanks
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James Poulson
Sitka AK
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