If you post your question in the " design dilemma" section, many more people will see it.

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Very, very few designers monitor the Other section of Houzz, which is why it took so long for you to get a reply.

If you desire design advice, please post this again in the Design Dilemmas section, preferably with as many photos as possible. You will get the best suggestions that way.

You might consider an aluminum clad wood window. These have aluminum on the outside for durability, and wood on the inside to blend with the existing finishes of your historic home.

Great suggestion by Eggleston Farkas Architects. This dual finish would provide the best of both requirements.