Another house in the Old Orange Historic District is getting a restoration. The City of Orange Historical Preservation Commission Tuesday approved the plans.
The two-story house with expansive porches is 502 West Cypress Avenue at the corner of Fourth Street, about a block north of the post office. The house was formerly owned by the Bubba Voss, who died 25 years ago. He once traveled as a trumpet player with the Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Current owner Jon Meyers said the house was built by Walter Swinford. Meyers plans to replicate the original colors of the house. The commission approved the colors which will be mainly a slate blue with trim of black with deep yellow.
Jack Elliott of Orange is the contractor on the project. His company, Jack Built, is also renovating the train depot in downtown.
In other business, the commission approved exterior porch repairs at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1401 West Park Avenue. The porch had been damaged by weather and thieves taking copper gutters.
The commission also approved the demolition of 1001 Mill Street, 908 12th Street, and 1304 West Cherry Avenue. The building on 12th Street was constructed in the 1960s for the office of the late physician Dr. Robert Ingram. It was later used as a residence. The roof and back wall of the building have collapsed. The interior of the house at 1304 West Cherry has collapsed.
City Planning Director Kelvin Knauf told the commission the buildings do not have historical significance.
The Historical Preservation Commission usually meets once a month to approve projects in the designated historic areas. The commission currently has a vacancy. Citizens of Orange may apply through the city secretary’s office. The city council appoints members through applications.
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