Re: Waynek, some good questions, but ..

Dick Cowles Wrote:
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> Of course not, but that adds a new complexity.
> According to the federal requirements for historic
> sites like the C&TS, new buildings (like the Chama
> engine house) are not allowed to be imitative of
> historic structures. For instance the proposed
> Visitor Center in Chama will have to be designed
> to look different from the existing historic
> buildings (like the depot) in order to gain SHPO
> approval. Go figure. Actually, one can imagine
> the DRG&W building an engine house somewhere on
> the San Juan Extention back in the 40's like the
> one done at Chama, so perhaps the only
> disagreement is over the period to be suggested.

By those same Federal regulations, the new building should be harmonious with the existing buildings. It doesn't have to look like a 21st century building. The argument will be on the time period that the building represents.

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[www.nps.gov]

Max