Buchana House—Porch Rehabilitation

Summary

The Historic Preservation Commission of Collinsville, Illinois, considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the porch of the Buchana House, a local landmark, with vinyl materials. The applicant, Steve Cox, proposed replacing the current wood materials with vinyl substitutes for lower maintenance and durability. However, the City's Historic Design Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's recommendations emphasize the importance of retaining original materials, and staff recommended denial of the application. The Commission must determine whether to approve or deny the application, considering the guidelines and the historic character of the property.

Details

Subject

Buchana House—Porch Rehabilitation

Summary

The Historic Preservation Commission of Collinsville, Illinois, considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the porch of the Buchana House, a local landmark, with vinyl materials. The applicant, Steve Cox, proposed replacing the current wood materials with vinyl substitutes for lower maintenance and durability. However, the City's Historic Design Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's recommendations emphasize the importance of retaining original materials, and staff recommended denial of the application. The Commission must determine whether to approve or deny the application, considering the guidelines and the historic character of the property.

Report Date

2026-04-01

Report Type

investigative

Report Title

REPORT TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Authoring Body

City of Collinsville, Illinois