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Newport panel approves shutters at 25 West 12th and green-lights matching shotgun-style infill at 27 and 29
Summary
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved certificates of appropriateness on Jan. 14 for exterior work at 25 West 12th (shutters approved; original transom preserved) and for new infill shotgun-style homes at 27 and 29 West 12th, with conditions on roof pitch and facade rhythm.
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved three related certificates of appropriateness on Jan. 14, 2026, clearing the way for exterior work at 25 West 12th Street and infill construction at 27 and 29 West 12th Street.
Commission staff introduced the proposals as a coordinated effort to revitalize a block face that lost two buildings after a June 2025 fire that destroyed a two-story townhome at 29 West 12th and damaged adjacent properties. The applicant is proposing to reconstruct a row of shotgun-style houses to echo the neighborhood’s historic pattern while using modern materials where appropriate.
For 25 West 12th, the commission approved installation of shutters but did not approve adding a wood door overhang to the original…
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