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Preservation Foundation
June 3 , 2019
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
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PRESERVAT 1 ON 474 Broadway
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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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RE: 5 Spring Street — Window Restoration
Dear Tarnier
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application for the
window restoration at 5 Spring Street
The front portion of 322 Broadway / 5 Spring Street was constructed in 1850. In 1868, it
Board of Directors was expanded to serve as the ballroom for the Congress Hall Hotel. This structure is a
Adam N. Favro contributing building to the Broadway Historic District listed on the National Register of
President Historic Places.
James Gold
Vice President The project proposes to restore a bricked-in window on the south elevation that faces
liida � -o itee Spring Street. The Foundation is pleased that the intent of the owners is to restore this
Hawindow. However, it should not match the window as shownin the application since it
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was inappropriately restored with a vinyl window with two transoms above and does not
Dmitiriy Yennolayevmatch the original window opening.
Treasurer
Caroline Cardone Since there is no historic documentation of the original window configuration, the
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Sndraa FoxFoundation recommends that the restored window match the size of the original window
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John Hailer opening and that it be a double-hung wood window clad with aluminum and multi-pane
Liz Israel sashes that complement the other windows of that elevation.
Samantha Kercull
Douglas Kerr
Richard King The Foundation appreciates the investment that the applicant is making to restore this
Cindy Spence building.
James Kettleweil Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
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Sincerely,
Executive Director
Samantha Bcsshart
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Membership Adam I . Favro amantha Bosshart Atli?
Programs Director President Executive Director
Nicole Babie
Cc: Taylor Sohns & Brett Sohns, Applicant
Bradley Berge, Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development
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Saratoga Sprinags . NY 128
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