[MassHistPres] illegal historic tear-down

[John Worden]

There was a  case in Cambridge a few years ago where they tore down a house 
& the Com'n made them reproduce the facade exactly as it was before, 
Cambridge Historical Com'n can provide details.  The structure was on 
Waterhouse St., just about opposite the Law School and adjacent to the 
Christian Science Church.

J. Worden
Arlington HDC


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> The architect  working for an owner in the historic  district who has
> demolished a substantial portion of an 1803 house is stating  that since 
> most of the
> house is gone, that the rest should be torn down and a  new house of a 
> similar
> external appearance can be built, but with new materials  if they so 
> desire,
> and that the historic district commission has no say  over that.  A good
> portion of the building and roofing  structure that collapsed has been 
> saved
> through quick action by the  building inspector although it is on the 
> ground and in
> dumpsters.   The architect challenged the commission with the  following 
> two
> questions:
> (1)   Is there any requirement in Chapter 40C  or bylaw that states  that
> original materials be used in a renovation?
> (2) Does the Commission have oversight over internal  framing?
> Your responses were most helpful in how other commissions  have dealt with
> the issue of demolition and rebuilding.  I am hoping that  you can give us 
> some
> insight into your responses to these questions -  within the context of
> demolition.
> Thank you.  Betty Slade, Westport
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