Incompatible New Storefront Design
Become familiar with the style of your building
and the role of the storefront in the overall design.
This building’s storefront had been altered during
the 1980s (above, left; historic view, below). One option would have been to design a new storefront reflecting the proportions and design of the historic storefront. But a new storefront was constructed that incorporates a series of inappropriate multi-light
doors set between solid panels (above, right). This new storefront design does not take
into account the basic elements of an early-20th century storefront
with its large display windows, lower window panels and commercial
entrance. Photos: NPS files

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