[MassHistPres] Height guidelines for historic plaques

[Gretchen Schuler]

Anne,

It really depends on the community - whether it is vehicular observations of signs or pedestrian.  In our town we generally locate historic markers at the second story level or even under the eave - it also depends on architecture - gable front or gabled roof - sidewalks or rural country roads - etc etc.  Fitchburg has both and so may have to have general guidelines with a case by case decision based on context.  

Hope this helps.

Gretchen
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Anne Dodge 
  To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu 
  Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 2:11 PM
  Subject: [MassHistPres] Height guidelines for historic plaques


  A Fitchburg organization is going to be installing plaques on some of its historic buildings, and the town is looking for information on appropriate height and placement guidelines.   I have read that a height of four to six feet is standard, but any more specific guidelines would be helpful!


  Thanks,



  Anne Dodge
  Massachusetts Circuit Rider
  Preservation Massachusetts & 
  The National Trust for Historic Preservation


  cell: 617-999-3258 
  email: adodge at preservationmass.org 




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