24 and 25 show. Porches and stoops, whether original or later additions, should be preserved in their historic forms. If they are deteriorated, they should be repaired to their original condition. Even if doors are closed off and other entrances to the building are used, avoid removing stoops and porches. Always make it possible to use a doorway again in the future.
Most porches are very simple in design and detail.
If a porch is to be added where one has been removed in the past, or if a porch is to be rebuilt or expanded, use a simple design and avoid the addition of brackets, scrollwork, spindles, and other decorative detail. Such features are appropriate only if physical or photographic documentation shows they existed on the building in the past. When adding handrails to porches or stoops, avoid drilling or cutting original stone materials. Instead, try to mount handrails in the ground adjacent to steps. Avoid brick as a material for porch bases, steps, or stoops because brick used in this way breaks the visual continuity of the light-colored stone foundation.