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Board funds H & Co Design House facade; construction manager warns about old awnings
Summary
The board approved a $22,227 facade grant for H & Co Design House at 209 North Main. Construction manager Jackie Fowler told the board deteriorating historic awnings can pull out of brick and recommended design changes to reduce structural risk.
The Economic Development Board approved a $22,227 facade grant for H & Co Design House at 209 North Main after staff recommended the project and confirmed three contractor bids. Ashley Seiler described the planned work — roof and trim repairs, repainting, canopy replacement — and recommended approval.
During the discussion, Jackie Fowler (presented to the board and identified by a board member) described structural concerns with century‑old awnings and suggested design approaches that add posts or other supports so the awning load is not borne solely by old masonry. Fowler said, "if we rely on just that brick to hold that awning up, that it can pull out and, you know, and collapse," a point other members called relevant for future facade policy and project designs. The board approved the grant unanimously.
