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Historic Preservation Commission approves design review for Bangor Savings project at 36 Pleasant Street
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission approved design review for Bangor Savings Bank’s proposal at 36 Pleasant Street, preserving the front façade while authorizing a 20,000-square-foot addition (final building projected at 53,637 sq ft). The motion passed 4–1; one commissioner opposed demolition of the Pleasant Street side.
The Historic Preservation Commission approved design review for a redevelopment of 36 Pleasant Street, a project proposed by TAC Architectural Group on behalf of owner Bangor Savings Bank. The commission voted 4–1 to allow the applicant to retain the existing front street façade and construct a new addition behind it, clarifying that front‑street ground‑floor fenestration will be transparent windows rather than an aluminum curtain wall.
The project team said the existing structure is in poor condition and cannot meet modern floor‑load and life‑safety standards without substantial work. "This is our hometown. That's…
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