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New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings:
Preservation Concerns

Anne E. Grimmer and Kay D. Weeks

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appropriate new glass connector between two historic buildings
Two historic commercial buildings were successfully joined as part of a larger rehabilitation project. The glass connector detail is shown below. Photo: Martha L. Werenfels, AIA.
set back of small glass connector
This small glass connector between two historic buildings is appropriately set back. This approach meets the Standards for Rehabilitation. Photo: Martha L. Werenfels, AIA.

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