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This material is presented for informational
purposes only. Herron-Morton Place holds no liability for inaccuracies
that may be contained herein. Individuals are urged to contact the
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission for complete guidelines
as may apply to your project.
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creative and aesthetic expression of the designer.
- No specific styles are recommended. Creativity
and original design are encouraged. A wide range is theoretically
possible, from modern to revivals, from simple to decorated.
- Surrounding buildings should be studied for
their characteristic design elements. The relationship of those
elements to the character of the area should then be assessed.
Significant elements define compatibility. Look for characteristic
ways in which buildings are roofed, entered, divided into stories
and set on foundations. Look for character defining elements such
as chimneys, dormers, gables, overhanging eaves, and porches.
- Avoid the imitation of historic styles.
A district is historic because of actual historic buildings, not
because it has been made to "look" historic. New construction
will eventually be seen as a part of the district's evolving history
and must be read as a product of its own time, not as an historical
fraud.
- Avoid the adoption of, or borrowing
from, styles, motifs or details of a period earlier than that
of the historic district or which are more typical of other areas
or cities.
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