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12. It is inappropriate to replace historically wooden porch supports and railings with metal, iron, plastic, PVC, or fiberglass supports and railings.
The porch of the Brewer House is very ornate in keeping with the Queen Anne style. The shape and form of the porch as well as the sawnwork brackets, turned posts, and Chippendale balustrade are character-defining features of this significant building.
In contrast the Mackie House was designed with an elaborate entrance surround rather than a porch. It would be inappropriate to add a porch to this historic home.
Historic Outbuildings and Accessory Buildings
Carriage houses, sheds, small barns, and even privies have been part of Wake Forest’s historic built environment. Today, few of these original outbuildings remain while others have taken their place and become historic in their own right. Types of extant outbuildings include sheds, pot- ting sheds, small barns, well houses, wash houses , garages and carports. In order to be considered contributing to the district, the building or structure must date from the district’s period of significance. For additional guidance on specific build- ing components see the standards for building materials, walls and foundations,
Historic outbuildings are significant and contribute to the character of the historic district.
roofs, and windows and doors. When planning to build new outbuildings or accessory build- ings please see the standards for new construction. The standards on the following page are for the retention, preservation, and rehabilitation of historic outbuildings and accessory buildings and will ensure that these types of projects are congruous with the special character of the historic district.
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