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Princeton Theological Seminary presents concept plan to restore Alexander Hall, add terrace and improve accessibility
Summary
Architects presented a concept plan to restore Alexander Hall's sandstone and slate roof in kind, remove non-historic fire escapes, replace sash to allow double glazing, regrade the front for universal access and add a rear terrace and landscape improvements; staff said the concept generally adheres to Secretary of the Interior standards and the project will return as a full application.
Princeton Theological Seminary presented a concept review on April 28 for a multi-part restoration and site plan for Alexander Hall, the seminary's original 1915 building and a contributing property in the Mercer Hill Historic District.
"We are proposing to remove the fire escapes on the building," architect Nate Rogers told the commission, arguing the metal escapes no longer serve a life-safety purpose and their removal would help restore the building toward John McComb's original design. Rogers described a comprehensive conditions…
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