Bangor HPC approves restoration of 1825 Mason House on High Street

The Bangor Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for the 1825 Mason House at 62 High Street, allowing the owner to replace rotted trim and install new gutters and cornices. The meeting also featured a training session on the Great Fire of 1911 and local architectural styles.

Key points

• The commission voted to approve the certificate of appropriateness for the Mason House restoration project.
• Chair Nathaniel King disclosed a potential conflict of interest because his spouse works for Haley Ward, the firm that provided design drawings for the project.
• After discussion, the commission voted that no conflict of interest existed, allowing King to remain in the room and participate in the vote.
• The applicant, Louis Morrison, presented plans to restore the building's original 1800s appearance using wood cornices and aluminum K-style gutters.
• Consultant Mike Poland provided a training presentation on the history of the Great Fire of 1911 and various historic house styles found in Bangor.

Next steps

• The applicant must start the project within six months and complete it within one year to avoid needing a new application.

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