Historic Store Front Awning

Awnings can help shelter passersby reduce glare and conserve energy by controlling the amount of sunlight hitting the store window although buildings with northern exposures will seldom functionally require them.

Historic store front awning.

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Where based on historic precedent consider the use of canvas awnings on historic storefronts. Although awnings are remarkable building features they have changed little during their recorded history. Indeed this is a chief appeal of the system when applied to new construction. We make it fast.

There are many local downtown core preservation programs that helped invigorate the awning s return. The design can either replicate the historic storefront or it can be contemporary as long as it is based on relevant historic features within the district and includes typical storefront elements like large display windows bulkheads and transoms. Lately building owners interested in historic buildings have rediscovered awnings. Where based on historic precedent consider the use of canvas awnings on historic storefronts.

For more information see section 2 12 of the lpc rules.