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Commission approves removal and replacement of deteriorated chimney at 755 Oakland Ave.

5492765 · July 11, 2025
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Summary

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to remove a failing rear chimney at 755 Oakland Avenue and install a boxed, thin-brick-veneer chimney to conceal furnace venting after staff said the original was beyond repair.

The Historic Preservation Commission on July 10 approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing the removal of a deteriorated rear chimney and the construction of a boxed chimney finished in thin brick veneer at 755 Oakland Avenue. Anne Russett of Neighborhood and Development Services presented the application and recommended approval.

Staff said the house, built in 1910, is a noncontributing structure…

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