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Tuscaloosa historic panel approves a batch of exterior alterations, from walkways to awnings
Summary
On May 7, 2025 the Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission approved multiple certificates of appropriateness covering walkway replacement, carport removal, window and door changes, and new signage in several historic districts.
The Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission approved multiple certificate of appropriateness applications at its May 7, 2025 hearing, granting clearance for exterior alterations at properties across the city’s historic districts.
The approvals were determined under the city’s design guidelines and the commission’s standards for rehabilitation and alterations. Staff reminded applicants that each approval requires a final inspection and that applicants must consult city staff if plans change.
Notable approvals included:
- 305 Seventeenth Avenue (Pinehurst Historic District): Applicant Judith Rabel received approval to remove and replace a front walkway; the existing stamped square features remain and the new path will be smooth‑finished concrete. Rabel said, "I think looking at that picture says it…
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