WELCOME TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Dan Lawton has been a Frederick resident for most of his life, and currently lives and works in the Historic District. He received a BA in Architecture from Columbia University, and has always had a strong interest in all things historic. Lawton is committed to the preservation of the Historic District because it significantly contributes to the economic vitality of the City of Frederick and to a higher quality of life for residents and visitors. He also believes strongly that the Commission should use a common sense approach, and act as a helpful resource to applicants whenever possible. Dan previously served on the Historic Preservation Commission for 9 years (8 as chairman), and is happy to have another opportunity to serve the community.
Alan Miner is a registered architect with more than 20 years of experience in all phases of architectural design and construction. After earning his architectural degrees from the University of Michigan (BS ’92, M. Arch ’95), he moved to the Frederick area in the late 1990s and currently lives in Brunswick with his wife, Jennifer, and three children, Ailee, Daniel, and Kate.
Matthew Bonin has held a passion for history and architecture almost his entire life. Upon his acceptance to Roger Williams University, Matthew made a last minute change to his course of study from Historic Preservation to Education. After earning his degrees in History and Secondary Education, Matthew went on to teach at both the high and middle school levels.
After working for a firm in Gaithersburg for more than 12 years, he and his partner founded Miner Feinstein Architects, LLC, in 2008. The firm opened its first office in 2011 on W. Patrick Street and currently occupies a space in the historic Francis Scott Key Hotel. Mr. Miner has always had an interest in the built environment and over the years has had many opportunities to work on historic structures as restorations and adaptive reuse projects.
Moving to Maryland for a change in his career , Matthew was eager to find a place to call home. That home came in the way of downtown Frederick. As a proud resident and homeowner in the city, Matthew is looking forward to this opportunity to serve its citizens on the Historic Preservation Commission.
MARYLAND HISTORIC RESTORATION CONTRACTOR DIRECTORY Although the Historic Preservation Commission and The City of Frederick do not recommend or endorse any companies or contractors, it is good practice to consider the experience of anyone you may hire in working with historic buildings. Rehabilitating historic buildings, particularly those in designated historic districts or sites, often requires specialized knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations. The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions (MAHDC) has recently launched a Maryland Historic Restoration Contractor Directory to help connect property owners with all types of historic preservation specialists, but especially craftspeople that can assist in the repair and maintenance of historic properties. As always you should take the time to verify the qualifications of anyone you hire yourself, but this new directory is an excellent place to start. If you are or know of a skilled mason, building contractor, engineer, carpenter, plasterer, or window conservator, consider a listing in the Maryland Historic Restoration Contractor Directory. Information on joining the Directory can be found here. Visit us at www.cityoffrederick.com/preservation
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