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Historic Preservation Commission approves three Certificates of Appropriateness for downtown properties
Summary
The HPC approved COAs for the Holter Building (34 E. Galena St.), a window replacement at 619 S. Idaho St., and masonry/window/porch work at 326/328 S. Washington St., with motions carried and some detail conditions discussed for porch railings and brick treatment.
The Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness at its March 3 meeting, clearing proposed exterior changes to downtown properties while emphasizing material compatibility and preservation of historic character.
For the Holter Building at 34 E. Galena St., staff presented plans to remove corrugated metal covering storefronts and assess the brick beneath; where brick is deteriorated, stucco treatments were proposed, and the rear elevation will be covered with vertical board-and-batten. Chairman Steve Hinick moved to approve the COA and Commissioner Russell O'Leary seconded; the motion passed.
A second COA approved replacement of a single window on the north side of a brick Queen Anne cottage at 619 S. Idaho St. The HPO noted the agenda listed an incorrect address (416 instead of 619); Commissioner O'Leary moved to approve and a second was recorded. The work had not yet started and the owner had contracted with Renewal by Andersen for similar Fibrex windows used on other properties.
The commission also approved work at 326/328 S. Washington St., an 1890 duplex where three windows will be replaced with Marvin windows, masonry repairs are planned for parapet corbeling, and two porches will be rebuilt. Owners Mr. and Mrs. Garff were present and said they would maintain the existing porch railing height. Commissioner O'Leary moved approval and Commissioner Cameron Beardslee seconded; the motion carried.
Why it matters: The approvals permit renovation and repair work while the commission and HPO staff guide materials and appearance to maintain historic fabric in Butte's downtown. Several design choices included preservation-minded recommendations (e.g., treating salvageable wood with consolidants rather than wholesale replacement).
What comes next: Permit and contractor selection steps will follow the COA approvals; HPO and commissioners noted that the HPO will monitor compliance with approved materials and conditions.
