[MassHistPres] Cemetery Fencing Project

[james hadley]

This should be researched to see if you can find a precedent for a fence type previously used AT THAT SITE to do the job that you are now planning. Absent that, the group should avoid "historicist" solutions; ones that provide that nice, comfortable feeling of "old" but have no actual precedent. Without evidence, simplicity is generally recommended.
Perhaps a hedge will suffice if no evidence exists for an earlier fence. But be careful of Privet - certain types are very invasive.
James Hadley AIA
former chair, Orleans Historical Commission

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:16:10 -0400
From: slavalley at northamptonma.gov
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] Cemetery Fencing Project

A neighborhood group is beginning the process of applying for CPA funds to replace a dilapidated chain link fence at a historic cemetery with a more historically appropriate type of fencing.

Has anyone had experience with this type of project and have suggestions on fencing companies to contact, or any other pointers as we get started?

Thanks very much-

Sarah I. LaValley
Conservation, Preservation and Land Use Planner
City of Northampton 
Office of Planning and Sustainability
210 Main Street, Room 11
Northampton MA, 01060

413-587-1263



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