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Commission denies vinyl window replacement at 168 Thompson Street, asks for external grids
Summary
The Springfield Historical Commission denied an application to replace historic wood windows at 168 Thompson Street with vinyl units lacking external grids, citing concerns about frame profile and absence of visible external muntins; the applicant may revise and return.
The Springfield Historical Commission voted on Feb. 5 to deny a window‑replacement application at 168 Thompson Street after commissioners said the proposed vinyl units lacked necessary external grids and had a frame profile incompatible with the house’s historic character.
A contractor representing the applicant explained the existing wood windows were "extremely drafty" and beyond repair and that the proposed double‑hung, double‑pane windows were…
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