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Retaining Wall Deemed 'Not Appropriate' For Victorian House

A plan to add a retaining wall to one of Sandwich's historic homes was considered by the Historic District Committee, but as proposed, the project was not considered "appropriate" for
The article from CapeNews.net discusses the Sandwich Historical Commission's decision regarding a proposed retaining wall at 11 Grove St. in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The commission unanimously agreed that the proposed 3-foot-high, 100-foot-long wall made of pressure-treated wood was not appropriate for the historic Victorian house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The wall was intended to prevent erosion and protect the house's foundation. However, the commission suggested alternatives like using natural stone or reducing the wall's height to make it less obtrusive. They also recommended consulting with a landscape architect to find a solution that would preserve the historical integrity of the property while addressing the erosion issue.

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