Bangor Historic Preservation Commission approves two downtown renovation projects

The Bangor Historic Preservation Commission approved two applications for exterior modifications to buildings in the Main Street Historic District. The first project involves replacing metal paneling with brick veneer at 73 Main Street, while the second involves replacing three windows and a door at 139 Main Street. Both proposals were approved with specific conditions to ensure historical compatibility.

Key points

• The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for 73 Main Street to replace deteriorating metal paneling with faux brick veneer and add two service windows.
• A condition was added to the 73 Main Street approval requiring the removal of a square security or fire alarm device above a window, or painting it to match the surrounding wall if removal is not possible.
• The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for 139 Main Street to replace three windows and one door with custom-made fiberglass units that match the original dimensions and muntin patterns.
• The applicant for 139 Main Street confirmed that exterior trim would remain untouched and that the new windows would use clear glass with interior and exterior muntin grills to maintain the historic appearance.
• No public comments were received during the open comment periods for either project.

Next steps

• The applicant for 73 Main Street must remove the square alarm device or paint it to blend with the wall as a condition of approval.
• The applicant for 139 Main Street must provide a marked-up plan identifying the specific three windows and door being replaced for the city record.

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