[MassHistPres] Exterior House Lights

[Carol Carlson]

Donald:
If you remove the dome light, would there be danger of falling down 
stairs or tripping because it's too dark going in or out?   If so, 
beware of a broken ankle (and a law suit), and put up something like a 
black iron lantern with glass  sides (even tho they weren't used in 
1723).   Or perhaps you might want to spot light the house, which always 
looks nice, and keeps hardware off the house.   I bet there's a 
historical commissioner in your town who could advise you well.
Good Luck
Carol M. Carlson
Bedford

Donald Mauch wrote:
> Any opinions out there as to whether any kind of exterior mounted  
> light is appropriate for a 1723 restored colonial farmhouse.  I  
> presently have a dome type light mounted in the center of the frieze  
> of my entablature probably installed back in the 40's.  It's unique  
> in the fact that the globe has turned purple due to its age and the  
> ultra-violet rays to which it has been exposed.  But it has long been  
> a bone of contention given that its appearance is obviously  
> inconsistent with the age of the house.  The questions are: remove  
> completely? or replace with something else?
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