1. Ohio Historic Preservation Office The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation November 9, 2012

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4. 5 Rehabilitation

5. 5 Research your building’s history through photographs

6. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation Helpful guidance for the successful rehabilitation of historic buildings 6

7. Standards for Rehabilitation Ten common sense principles emphasizing: –Preservation of historic character –Repair rather than replacement –Compatibility of alterations Apply to all types of historic buildings Pertain to exterior and interior features and spaces 7

8. Historic Character Environment Size Scale Materials Craftsmanship Details Spaces Shape Site Structure 8

9. Standard 1 - Find a compatible use. 9

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11. Standard 2 - Preserve historic character. 11

12. Standard 3 - Don’t create a false sense of history. 12

14. Standard 4 - Preserve additions that have gained significance. 14

15. Standard 5 - Preserve distinctive features. 15

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17. Standard 6 - Repair rather than replace. Match closely if repair is not possible. 17

18. 18 existing slate good slate substitute

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20. Standard 7 - Do not cause damage to historic building materials. 20

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23. Standard 8 - Protect significant archeological resources. 23

24. Standard 9 - Ensure that additions are compatible. 24

25. Standard 10 - Ensure that additions are reversible. 25

26. Resources The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Available at www.nps.gov/history/hps/TPS/tax/rhb “E-Rehab” - www.cr.nps.gov/hps/e- rehab/ The on-line school for learning about the Standards for Rehabilitation. 26

27. Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historical Society 800 E. 17 th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 298-2000 www.ohpo.org