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HPC recommends town-led reconstruction of Sarah Riley Hooks cottage at 76 Bridge Street; will remain a contributing resource

2833339 · February 5, 2025
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The commission recommended that the UDO administrator approve reconstruction of the Sarah Riley Hooks cottage at 76 Bridge Street, finding demolition of deteriorated portions justified and directing reuse of salvageable historic fabric where possible.

The Historic Preservation Commission voted Feb. 5 to recommend that the UDO administrator approve reconstruction of the Sarah Riley Hooks cottage, a contributing resource at 76 Bridge Street in Old Town Bluffton, and to allow removal of non‑salvageable portions where necessary.

Charlotte, the commission’s historic preservationist, presented the town‑led public project. Staff summarized the history: the house was designated a contributing resource in 2008, the town purchased the property in December 2020, and condition assessments by Metters Inc. and later Meadors Inc. concluded that much of the historic fabric is severely deteriorated. Staff said the…

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