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HDC holds Whaling Museum banner designs for revisions; commissioners ask for muted tones or matching panels
Summary
The committee held two banner applications for the Whaling Museum and requested muted tones or matching imagery to reduce color contrast with surrounding architecture.
The HDC Sign Advisory Committee on May 6 held two banner applications for the Whaling Museum and asked the applicant to reduce color saturation or present matching panels to better integrate banners with the streetscape.
Ashley Santos, representing the Whaling Museum, said the current exhibit focuses on behind‑the‑scenes clothing and textiles, which led the museum to propose detailed photographic textures for the banners. Commissioners Kevin Kuester, Ben Normans and Paul Wolf agreed the banners would benefit from a more muted or sepia‑toned treatment; several commissioners suggested using the same image on both sides to simplify appearance. "I think that's an idea that would simplify it," Commissioner Kevin Kuester said.
Why it matters: Banner design affects the visual character of Main Street. Commissioners said bright photographic banners can compete with building facades and recommended filtering colors or using a unified panel design.
The committee voted to hold both left and right banner applications for revisions; the motions to hold passed by roll call with unanimous support among commissioners present. Staff asked the museum to return with revised, desaturated or matching banner images, which staff may approve when compliant.
