[MassHistPres] Barns reused for office, retail space

[Michele P. Barker]

I recently got a call regarding a circa 1900 barn that's currently being
used as an antique store. The owner is thinking of tearing it down to
construct an office building, but has not yet made a final decision about
demolition, so I'm trying to come up with some information that might
persuade him to rehab the building rather than demolish it. If you know of
any examples of historic barns that have been gracefully converted to office
and/or retail use, please let me know (extra points if they used tax credits
to do it!). I know offices in barns can be tough because of a lack of
windows, but I'm hoping someone out there might know of something. 

 

Thanks!

 

Michele

 

Michele P. Barker

 

Circuit Rider

617-999-3256

mpbarker at preservationmass.org

Preservation Massachusetts

www.preservationmass.org

The Massachusetts Circuit Rider Program is a partnership of Preservation
Massachusetts and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Northeast
Office.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

www.preservationnation.org

 

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