Historic Preservations
In a restoration that involves a Historical Home, we approach the project with an eye to incorporate new technology and building codes while maintaining old details; moldings, trim, siding and windows are all important features that should be matched and followed as appropriate. The art is bringing 21st technology to the turn-of-the-century home.
City of Ashland Historic Preservationn Award
Historically Compatible
Residential Addition
Location: 123 Heresy Street
Owners: Jeff and Barbara Hamlett
Contractor: Jeff and Barbara Hamlett
City of Ashland Historic Preservation Awards
While the Historic Commission focuses primarily on the historic districts, today we would like to knowledge the work done on a simple 1915 house on the edge of the Skidmore-Academy District, 123 Hersey Street. Barbara and Jeff Hamlet purchased this house in 1999 and immediately began work inside and out - bottom to top. Nearly everything has been touched - electric, plumbing, foundation, roof and siding. They have reestablished the eave brackets and sloping foundation boards while rebuilding the roof and porch. The front siding is now a combination of original boards and rough textured hardi-plank. We understand friend, family and neighbors have been involved in this labor of love. Thank you for your efforts as we all benefit from your labor.
City of Ashland Historic Preservation Award
Historically Compatible
Residential Addition
Location: 762 B Street
Owner: Robert & Claudia Law
Contractor: Jeff Hamlett Construction
City of Ashland Historic Preservation Awards
Originally built by D. Sherman Powell as a rental house, shortly after his 1913 purchase of the lots, the house is one of the finest examples of the bungalow style in the Railroad District. It is a one-story wood-frame building with “elephantine” stone porch pillars, and other typical Craftsman details such as horizontal massing and wide overhanging eaves.
The owners of this classic home have done a superb job of creating an addition that fits seamlessly with the original structure. From the roof pitch to the eaves brackets to color and material, the details carry out the bungalow theme. Careful attention was paid to such details as lighting fixtures, window massing and gable venting. Rock-work in the landscaping around the addition helps tie it to the original structure’s chimney and porch pillars. The addition transitions smoothly to the earlier accessory unit at the back of the lot, and the off-set placement creates interesting outdoor spaces, as well, making good use of the over-sized lot.