Facade Easement Program Description

Public Square National Register Historic District Facade Easement Program

The Public Square Historic District contains many facades that have been neglected or inappropriately modified but that still retain the basic fabric that made them contributing buildings to the district.

The Public Square Facade Easement Program is unique in that it not only puts an easement in place to protect the contributing building into the future, but the program will also historically rehabilitate the facade at no cost to the owner. The Watertown Local Development Corporation Board allocated $200,000 as an investment in these historic facades in recognition of their value as a “public asset”.

Five examples of facades being targeted

Crawford & Stearns rendering

As a condition of the owner receiving a beautifully rehabilitated façade, a Preservation Easement must be granted to Neighbors Of Watertown, Inc. a local Neighborhood Preservation Company experienced in historic preservation rehabilitation. The Watertown Local Development Corporation funding will then be granted to Neighbors Of Watertown, Inc. for investment in the historic rehabilitations.

For more information on the Public Square Facade Easement Program contact:
Neighbors Of Watertown, Inc. - Reg Schweitzer or Gary Beasley at (315) 782-8497.

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