HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200423 421 Broadway Exterior Changes SSPF 8-5-20 Preservation Foundation
August 4, 2020
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
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PRESERVATION 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
' RE: 421 Broadway—Exterior Changes
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application for the
exterior changes at the rear of 421 Broadway.
Board of Directors The building located at 419-423 Broadway was constructed circa 1840 in the Greek
Revival Style with engaged square columns. Substantial changes were made to the
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exterior in the 1870's—an Italianate cornice and three-story porch was added. After
1900, the three-story porch was removed and the store fronts were brought to the
James Gold sidewalk and the Colonial Revival two storyporch was added above the storefronts. This
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building is located within the Broadway Historic District listed on the National Register
Linda Harvey-Opiteck of Historic Places.
Secretary
Dmitriy Yermolayev The Foundation understands the need for the proposed stair tower to allow for a second
Treasurer means of egress and does not object to the addition. However,the Foundation has
Jaime Butler-Binley concerns with the proposed color since it will draw attention to a utilitarian space. It
Caroline Cardone recommends a neutral color or a color that is similar to the rear of the building. In
Giovanna D'Orazio addition,the Foundation has concerns about the window fenestration. It recommends
Steven Dodds
Brennan Drake that it be more in keeping with the existing historic context of Long Alley. Therefore, it
Sandra Fox recommends paired a one-over-one window pattern rather than one large single pane.
John Haller
Liz Israel
Samantha Kercull Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Douglas Kerr
Richard King
Stephen Kyne Sincerely,
William McCarthy
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Adam N. Favro SAmantha Bosshart
James Kettlewell President Executive Director
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Cc: Vinny DiMartino, Applicant
Executive Director George Olsen, Architect
Samantha Bosshart Bradley Birge, Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development
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