Historic Preservation Board approves new office building in downtown Denison

The Denison Historic Preservation Board approved a request Thursday to construct a building at 215 W. Crawford St., within the Downtown District. James Buchanan, owner of Metal Building Solutions, plans to build a new office building for his company, which is currently located on Woodard Street.

With his building located near the new Munson Stadium, Buchanan elected to use brick that matches the stadiums field house on three sides of the proposed office building. On the north side, facing an alley, Buchanan said he plans to use metal siding, which his company works with, as a way of displaying their product.

Inside the building, Buchanan described the interior as high-tech, industrial, with exposed frames and vents which further display the companys product.

Beyond the building construction, Buchanan plans to redo the sidewalk, and line it with red brick. That will tie it in with what we think will be taking place a block or so up the street, said Buchanan, referring to Munson Stadium.

Board member Mary Karam said she appreciated Buchanans efforts to have the designs match other buildings in the area.

The next step for Buchanan will be to submit a building plan with the building department, said Denison Planning and Zoning Director Faye Brockett, who also serves as the citys historic preservation officer. Buchanan said he expects to finish the construction within 6 months.

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Historic Preservation Board approves new office building in downtown Denison