From: mr@sandman.net   
      
   In article <4ce7f590$0$1598$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net>,   
    sgordon@changethisparttohardbat.com wrote:   
      
   > : And if you built your own house, you are free to re-build it as you   
   > : see fit, even if it's considered historical.   
   >   
   > Good point, at least for federal laws.  State laws vary, and in many   
   > countries there are such restrictions (such as Italy).   
      
   Not really. Not only is it rare for a house to become historical while   
   its creator lives in and owns it (which is the only timeframe which is   
   interesting in this discussion), but the owner of a C-branded facility   
   can usually do pretty much with it. The most common limitation is the   
   facade and how it should be kept in style with the contemporary style   
   of the house. Meaning that you can restore/remodel even the facade   
   slightly if you so wish.   
      
      
      
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