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SHERIDAN MAIN STREET, INC. partnered with Ball State University’s Center for Historic Preservation to develop long-term facade and exterior rehabilitation recommendations for the historic buildings on Main Street. This multi-year effort produced building histories, condition assessments, and design plans tailored to each property.
The goal is simple: preserve the character that makes downtown Sheridan unique while supporting a vibrant, active Main Street.
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Through the Facade Improvement Grant program, property owners gain access to:
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Research on their building’s history
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Guidance rooted in national preservation standards
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Suggested repairs and phased improvement plans
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Visual renderings based on historically appropriate restoration work
These recommendations help ensure that any improvements made today will protect Sheridan’s heritage for generations to come.
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Project recommendations are based on best practices and preservation standards identified in the Sheridan Facade Design Report.
Examples of appropriate improvements include:
Storefront Restoration
Repairing or reconstructing historic storefront elements such as transom windows, display windows, and entryways.
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Masonry Repair
Brick re-pointing, masonry cleaning, and the removal of inappropriate coverings or damaged materials.
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Windows & Doors
Repairing original windows or replacing missing ones with historically appropriate designs.
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Cornices & Decorative Features
Restoring brackets, cornices, lintels, and other architectural details that define the building’s character. cornice repair.
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Awnings, Signage, & Lighting
Installing compatible awnings, building-mounted signage, and exterior lighting that enhances the structure without obscuring architectural features.
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The recommendations in the facade booklet follow national preservation standards that guide Main Street revitalization and are structured around the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
Principles guide:
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Appropriate vs. inappropriate alterations
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Material compatibility
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Avoiding “false historicism”
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Retaining original features where possible
These standards help maintain the authenticity, architectural integrity, and long-term value of Sheridan’s historic downtown.
The SFIG application process is administered by the Town of Sheridan. Sheridan Main Street, Inc. supports the program but does not process applications.