Prepared by:

 the Historic Review Board Members

for the City of Elgin

Revised and updated November 2006 - funded in part through a Certified Local Government Grant from the  National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, as administered by the Texas Historical Commission.

The contents and opinions, however, do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorse-ment or recommendation by the Depart-ment of Interior.

This program receives Federal Funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in depart-mental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of Federal Assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, PO Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7127.

1991 Funded in part by the U.S. Department of Interior through a grant from the Texas Historic Commission,     Certified Local Government, Elgin Bank of Texas, The City of Elgin, and the Elgin Historical Association.

  Introduction .......................................

  Historic Review Board .......................

  Historic Overview ..............................

  General Guidelines .............................

  Building Types ...................................

  Special Features ................................

  Maintenance ......................................

  Storefronts .........................................

Color

Windows

Entries

  Awnings & Overhangs .......................

  Signs .................................................

Types of Signs

Window Sign

Projection Sign

Sign on Awning

Monument Sign

Freestanding Sign

Sign Illumination

Temporary Sign

  Lighting ..............................................

  Painted Wall Murals ...........................

  New Construction ..............................

  Site Development ...............................

  Temporary Buildings ..........................

  Gardens & Beautification ...................

  Street Furniture .................................

  Downtown Historic District Map ........

  Historic Ordinance .............................

  Application for Review .......................

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Amy Miller and Sheri Mac

Historic Photos courtesy of the

Elgin Union Depot Museum