Establishment of Hospital Hill Historic District
Summary
The board took up a proposal to create a new local historic district covering 927 & 937 Washington Street and seven properties on Ellicott Street. If established, exterior changes to those buildings would require Preservation Board review.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Designation could open state and federal historic tax credits for rehab work, but adds review requirements for exterior changes.
Owners of contributing buildings could access historic tax credits if the district is created.
Owners who prefer fewer restrictions on exterior alterations within the proposed district.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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