Historic District Design Guidelines
Due to the size of the guidelines document, it has been divided into the following separate downloads
COA Application
Introduction
Cedar Bough Place Historic District
Downtown Historic District
East Spring Street Historic District
Long-Graf House Historic District
Mansion Row Historic District
Style Guides
Commercial
Residential
Design Guidelines
Accessory Structures
Additions
Awnings & Canopies
Cornices & Friezes
Doors
Foundations
Masonry
Metal
New construction
Paint
Porches, Stoops & Balconies
Roofs
Siding & Trim
Signs - UPDATED NOVEMBER 2018
Sites
Storefronts
Streetscapes
Windows
Demolition and Relocation
Preservation Philosophy & Further Guidance
Glossary
Approval Guidelines - Describes work that does and does not require a COA
City of New Albany Historic Preservation Ordinance
New Albany Historic Preservation Commission - overview of the review process and working with the HPC
Working with the New Albany Historic Preservation Commission - PowerPoint presentation
Why Get an Architect Involved with Your Project? - PowerPoint presentation
OTHER RESOURCES:
Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service - provides how-to info for preservation projects, information on tax credits and much more
Interpreting the Standards bulletins, National Park Service - assists building owners in applying the 'Secretary of Interior's Standards' to rehab projects
Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology - information on rehabilitation tax credits, National Register of Historic Places, and much more
From the Roof Down and Skin Deep distance learning on maintenance - National Park Service
Top 10 Restoration Mistakes - Old House Journal, Apr/May 2010
Rehabbing Clapboards - Old House Journal, Jul/Aug 2007
Preservation Brief 8: Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings - National Park Service
Designed to Last (how to make lasting repairs) - Old House Journal, Apr/May 2012
How to Preserve Your Historic Building - link to Wisconsin Historical Society webpage, with extensive information by building part
Epoxies for Wood Repair - Old House Journal, February 2019
Roofing Innovations - Old House Journal, August 2019
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions - Preservation Reading
Of Paint and Windows - Replace or Repair that is the Question
Energy Efficiency and Historic Homes are NOT Enemies
Window Repair and Maintenance
Preservation Brief 9: The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows - National Park Service
Historic Wood Windows Tip Sheet - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Replacement Window Myths - Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office
What Replacement Windows Can't Replace: The Real Cost of Removing Historic Windows - Journal of Preservation Technology, 2005.
Sash Window Secrets - Old House Journal, Mar/Apr 2006
Simple Steps to Working Windows (YouTube videos) - Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
8 Tips for Energy-Efficient Old Windows - Old House Interiors, Jul/Aug 2011
The Why and How of Historic Window Restoration (YouTube videos) - Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend/St. Joseph County
Saving Windows, Saving Money: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Window Replacement and Retrofit - Preservation Green Lab study
Making Dutchman Repairs - Old House Journal, Apr/May 2013
How to Restore Sash Windows - Old House Online
Artful Windows (caring for and restoring art glass) - Old House Journal, Aug 2015
All About WIndows - Old House Journal, Jun 2016
DIY Wood Window Repair - Old House Journal, September 2019
Paint
Lead Paint Guide - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Preservation Brief 10: Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork - National Park Service
Preservation Brief 37: Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing - National Park Service
Living Life in Colors: Paint Colors for Historic Homes - Old House Journal, Aug. 2008
Paint Colors for Sears Houses - Old House Journal
12 Tips for Victorian Polychrome Paint Schemes - Old House Journal, Dec. 2014
Brushing up on Paint (best practices for paint prep) - Old House Journal, June 2015
Paint Color Guide - Old House Journal, June 2015
Guide to Period-Appropriate Paints - Old House Journal, June 2016
Creating an Exterior Paint Scheme - Old House Journal, February 2019
Energy Efficiency
Embracing Energy Efficiency - Old House Journal, Sept/Oct 2007
Weatherization Guide for Older and Historic Buildings - National Trust for Historic Preservation
15 Easy Steps for Efficiency - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Preservation Brief 3: Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings - National Park Service
Insulation From the Top - Old House Journal, Mar/Apr 2006
Weatherizing and Improving the Energy Efficiency of Historic Buildings - National Park Service
Energy Efficient Doors - Old House Journal, Apr/May 2012
Energy-Savings Stars - Old House Journal, Apr/May 2013
7 Ways to Weatherize - OldHouseJournal.com
Updated Insulation Savvy (choosing the right product for the right place) - OldHouseJournal.com
Shotgun Houses
NAHPC Fact Sheet: Shotgun Houses
Changes to Shotgun Interior Plan - National Park Service 'Interpreting the Secretary of the Interior Standards' bulletin
Researching the History of Your Home
Stuart Barth Wrege Indiana History Room, New Albany-Floyd County Library - link to website
Historic House Reseach Guide - link to Indiana Landmarks' online research guide
The Paper Trail - Old House Journal, Nov/Dec 2009
Online Sources for Old-House Research - Old House Journal, Feb/Mar 2013
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