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Commission approves Harrison House repair plan with staff to verify period-appropriate windows
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for repair and restoration work at the Harrison House (1001 F Street), asking staff to confirm that replacement windows match the correct historical periods of the house's multiple additions.
The Historic Preservation Commission on Dec. 10 approved a certificate of appropriateness for repairs and restoration at the Harrison House, 1001 F Street, after hearing from the property owner, fiscal agent and contractor.
The application covers repair of seven windows, replacement of six windows and three doors, limited stucco repair and chimney re-pointing. Applicants said the house includes three distinct historic construction phases (1942 original house and later additions), and that the project goal is to restore period-appropriate window profiles and replace non-historic, modern windows with historically accurate models.
Commissioners discussed differences in window profiles and agreed that windows associated with distinct additions should preserve era-appropriate workmanship; staff confirmed that materials marked for replacement in the packet (labeled 'R') will be replaced with historically appropriate windows. Commissioner Laramie moved approval with the condition that staff verify window styles are appropriate to each era; Commissioner Levine seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Project proponents said the site will also host programming tied to Sammy Davis Jr. centennial activities and that the Urban Chamber Community Development Corporation will serve as fiscal agent for future programming.
