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Historic Spencer House granted approval to replace deteriorating roof with metal panels
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission approved the Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum's request to replace a failing shingle roof with metal panels after the applicant presented historical maps and assessor records suggesting an original metal roof; commissioners recommended a folded (hand‑crimped) seam instead of a snap‑lock profile and questioned ridge vent scale.
Sean Spencer Hester, representing the Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum, told the Lynchburg Historic Preservation Commission he was seeking permission to replace a shingle roof with metal panels at the property the agenda lists as 1314 Buchanan Street (the presenter gave the museum address as 1313 Pierce Street).
Hester said his research, including Sanborn map symbols and information from the…
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