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the structure, in the past. He accompanied us to the dumpster so that Millie and I could gather information about the discarded windows. Previous unit dimensions and description follows: 1. 6 -Light Sashes, Fixed a. Vertically divided in thirds, horizontally in half. 2" sill stock. b. Height: approximately 63"(top of sash to top of sill) Width approximately 27.5" c. Muntin bars 11/16" wide. Ogee detail. d. Suspect that these were removed from the East and West Porch elevations. 2. 3 -Light Sashes, Fixed a. From Szaday photographs on 10/6/2016. b. Vertically divided in thirds, no horizontal divisions. 2" sill stock. c. Three sash grouping; divided by two vertical mullions. d. From Mr. Bognar's recollection, these were likely removed from the Southern Elevation (where span between column supports is wider than from the sides) I inquired about the Building Inspector's visit the previous day. Asked if a Stop Work Order had been issued. Mr. Bognar was not aware of any order. Seemed to know that the Inspector spoke with "Tim" and only urged him to apply for a building permit. I asked Tim -to corroborate the details about the Inspector's visit. Asked for the name of the Inspector. The Inspector's business card was issued to Randy James. Asked about Stop Work Order. Tim reiterrated what Mr. Bognar told me: that the Inspector only asked that they obtain a building permit. Millie and I made a visual inspection of the window panels on the West elevation (which had not yet been removed). Sill exhibited severe deterioration. I assured all parties that the style and material choice (vinyl) for the replacement windows was not a"compatible substitution. Failure to apply for a COA or Building Permit would not avoid that requirement.' I thanked everyone for their cooperation and for answering my questions. Returned to the HPC Office and discussed my findings with Director, Feasel '. I then went to the Building Department to ask about the status of the work and if a Stop Work had actually been -issued. Caroline and Kimberly (Building Dept. staff members) reviewed the file for Tippecanoe and relayed that Randy had issued a Red, Tag (directing an immediate application for permit). However, they clarified that a Red Tag is NOT the same as a Stop Work Order and does not halt progress. They listened to my concerns and informed me that since the contractors performed work without a permit, fines would also be applied. They also encouraged me to arrange a meeting with the Building Commissioner to discuss HPC concerns. Mr. Bulot would be back in the office the following week. Caroline said she would discuss this matter with Jim Markle (Assist. Building Commissioner) that afternoon. 10/12/201610A: Staff meeting and conference call with Todd Zeiger of Indiana Landmarks regarding recent vinyl window installations at Tippecanoe Place. Was