Preservation Georgia, Summer 1996

PRESERVATION
GEORGIA Summer 1996
GEORGIA HERITAGE 2000 GRANTS

INSTILL NEW LIFE INTO OLD BUILDINGS

Our Mission
To promote the preservation and use of historic places for a
better Georgia.
Our Vision
Georgia will be a better place tomorrow than it is today, providing quality communities in which to live, work, learn and recreate. Historic places will be widely valued as irreplaceable resources that contribute to our heritage, our economy. our neighborhoods, and our sense of who we are as Georgians. Communities and the State will plan for growth and change that respect and include our historic places. Communities will possess the knowledge, the legal and financial tools, and the authority to decide how preservation and new development will relate to one another. There will still be distinctions between city and suburbs, developing areas and countryside. All Georgians will possess a greater understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage in all its variations. People and organizations throughout Georgia will work in partnership to preserve and use historic places. Georgia's communities, economy, environment, and people will be better because of the preservation of historic resources.

N ow entering its third year of grant funding, the Georgia Heritage 2000 grant program, funded through the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) has proven to be a successful

complement to local initiatives. During the program's first two years

of operation, HPD received more than 140 applications for Heritage

2000 funding, with requests totalling over $3 million. From those

requests, the program awarded 32 grants representing over $400,000

in matching funds. Additional funds for 1997 of $256,500 will be

awarded in September.

Grant dollars are matched by private funds on a better than

one- to-one basis. The benefits using of these state funds can be

summed up in three ways: 1)Small grants serve as catalysts for other

projects; 2) Buildings are being re-used that will serve, not only as

places of business or meeting centers, but as sources of community

identification and pride; and 3) A project is much more than the sum

of its cost.

The 12 projects from the initial year oJ the Georgia Heritage

2000 grant program are almost all completed. They represent a

variety of building types,'styles, ownership and locations throughout

the state. A brief overview of three of these projects illustrates the
VED positive impa~t of a small amount of gran~ funding and stf~~

well preservatlon can work for a commumty.

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Colquit County Jail
In February 1996, the former Colquitt County Jail in Moultrie was dedicated as the new home of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce. Since its construction in 1915, the four story fortress-like brick structure just off the town square served as the county jail; its imposing appearance reinforced its image as a substantial public building. The function of housing local prisoners eventually no longer worked with the style and location of the building, which was vacated in 1990.
The vision of local citizens to transform the building began six years ago, when the Chamber of Commerce
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DOCUMENTS G4 UBRARI.ES
The former Colquitt County Jail in Moultrie is now the home of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce.

500 The Healey Building. 57 Forsyth Street NW 4tlanta, GA 30303 .404/656-2840 FAX 651/8739

DIRECTORS COLUMN
Preservation is Good Business for Georgia!

Preservation has proven to be a strong economic development tool for cities and towns throughout the state. Increased property values, neighborhood stabilization, job creation, tourism development and resulting community

revenue, and revitalized downtowns are all tangible results of preservation activity.

Federal and state tax incentives and grants, Georgia's Main Street program, and

local preservation programs are only some of the mechanisms that help individuals

and communities meet their preservation goals and strengthen their local econo-

mIes.

Mark R. Edwards

Various reports have been produced over the last few years that provide

statistical evidence of the economic benefits generated by historic preservation activity. Much of this

information, however, focuses on a specific program, such as the impact of the federal tax incentives or

business activity generated by Main Street. Some of the studies are several years old and badly in need of

updating. As a result, the HPD and the Athens-Clarke County Department of Planning are initiating a

partnership project that will assemble data generated by a variety of programs and will provide a

comprehensive look at the economic benefits of preservation to Georgia's cities. In recent months, two

states, Virginia and Kentucky, have undertaken similar studies, and the initial results have confirmed what

preservationists have long known-Preservation is good business.

The report on the Economic Benefits ofHistoric Preservation in Georgia will be written for a broad

audience and will be especially informative for community leaders throughout the state. Other

organizations, including Georgia's Main Street program, have expressed interest in supporting the

project, and their sponsorship will be encouraged.

The project will consist of two phases, both of which will be administered by the Athens-Clarke

County Certified Local Government Program. Funding for Phase I of $18,200 will be allocated from

FFY 1995 Historic Preservation Fund monies; $19,000 will be available for Phase II from FFY 1996 HPF

funds, contingent upon federal funding. These grant amounts will include administrative costs of the

Certified Local Government partner.

Phase I will involve an anlysis of the economic benefits of historic preseservation in three Georgia

cities-Athens, Tifton, and Rome. Consultants will be hired to visit each of the cities and collect basic

data related to property values, building construction, and retail activity, using the National Trust for

Historic Preservation economic model. The Athens-Clarke County CLG will be assisted by a broad

steering committee composed of local officals, HPD staff, and a representative of the University of

Georgia's Center for Business Forecasting/Terry School of Business. Phase I work will be completed by

September 30, 1996.

Phase II of the project will synthesize all the Phase I data as well as compile pertinent economic

impact information from HPD, the Georgia Main Street program, the Department of Industry, Trade, &

Tourism, and other organizations to provide a statewide perspective. Although the Athens-Clarke

County CLG will administer this phase, with extensive program assistance from HPD, a consultant will

be hired to prepare a brief final report. This graphically illustrated report will include an analysis of all

data, community case studies, and a report providing evidence of preservation's influence on the state's

economy. Copies of the report will be provided to all communities involved in the case study. Funding

will determine the number of copies to be printed, but the goals is to distribute the final report as widely

as possible.

HPD hopes to highlight the results of this project through local workshops, through organizations

such as the Georgia Municipal Association and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, and

through the HPD/Georgia Trust statewide preservation conference. HPD and the Athens-Clarke County

Government will jointly participate in these activities, as well as in the preparation of a variety of public

awareness materials, such as press conferences, press releases, and newspaper and magazine articles.

For those of you who cannot wait for this comprehensive, statewide analysis, HPD has assembled

two other "information briefs" on this topic. The first, entitled Profiting From the Past: Why Preserving

Historic Places is Important to Georgia's Economy, was written by Marquerite Williams of Thomasville, a

longtime preservation supporter. The Economics of Historic Preservation summarizes the remarks of

Donovan Rypkema, who spoke at the most recent HPD/Georgia Trust annual conference in Atlanta.

Both are available upon request.



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REHAB CORNER
Preservation TaX Incentives Do Make aD~erenCe!
T he Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and the Georgia Preferential Propert Tax Assess ment programs continue to spur redevelopment in many of Georgia's downtown commercial buildings. The rehabilitation of the historic 1902 Anderson Building in the small northwest Georgia community of Adairsville is a prime example of preservation tax incentives at work.
Located in downtown Adairsville, the two-story brick commercial structure, known as the N.C. Anderson Addirsville's 1902 Anderson Building is a prime Building served most of its years as a general mercantile example ofpreservation tax incentives at work. store until it became vacant. The building is accentuated with a decorative pressed metal cornice and emblazoned with both its name and date of construction. Other exterior features include cast iron and brick columns at the storefront, stone lintels and sills at the second floor windows, and decorative metal vents at the attic level. The interior consists of large, open rooms, some punctuated with wood columns, and wood flooring and plaster walls.
Prior to rehabilitation, extensive water damage had occurred, and the repair and stabilization of both structural and cosmetic features were major concerns during the project. New electrical, plumbing, and central air conditioning systems were installed in a sensitive manner that complements the historic interiors. Although the original double-hung wood sash windows had been removed by a previous owner, the original stained glass transoms were repaired.
Owners Rita and DeWitt Pritchard rehabilitated the Anderson Building for use as an antiques/gifts shop and cafe on the first level and as a banquet room/dinner theatre on the second level. The Pritchards met with HPD staff to ensure their proposed work would meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards or Rehabilitation. The Pritchard's new business, the 1902 Stock Exchange opened its doors September, 1994, and has been a landmark in Adairsville's goal to revitalize its historic downtown. Michael Miller
PreservationA rchitect

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decided that their offices needed a new location. By convincing local officials that the jail, with all the standard accessories of such a facility, could make an impressive community building, the Chamber received local approval and funding. Receipt of a 1995 Georgia Heritage 2000 grant was the additional impetus the project needed to succeed.
Moultrie now has a million dollar facili ty second to none in the state in terms of the quality of public space it has created. The former jail is a civic and an architectural asset to a city that is learning to take pride in its older buildings.



North Alexander School The North Alexander
School in Washington, Wilkes County, was built in 1897 by noted Chattanooga architect

R.H. Hunt. It served the community as a neighborhood school until the 1970s, when 'it was mothballed by the school board and sat unused for 20 years. In 1991 community leaders and preservationists formed the North Alexander School Association (NASA) to study possibilities for re-using the building as a much needed community center. In the fall of 1994, NASA obtained a $20,000 Georgia Heritage 2000 grant for replacement of the roof of the North Alexander School, capping a several-year-Iong effort to raise funds and interest locally.
With the Georgia Heritage 2000 grant, a Governor's Discretionary Fund grant, local contributions, and the technical assistance of HPD, the project was begun. Worn-out roofing was replaced with a simulated slate roof, and ongoing damage

The Alexander School will serve as a much-needed community center.
was halted. The seed money from this grant allowed the community to accomplish the important first step. Their pride and sense of accomplishment in bringing back to use an important building, have leveraged the grant far beyond its monetary value.
Carswell Grove Baptist Church
Carswell Grove Baptist Church is located outside of Waynesboro, Jenkins county, in
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GEORGIA'S WOMEN HAVE MANY STORIES TO TELL

The stories of individuals hint at the complexity and richness of the lives of many Georgia women.
Girl Scouts, past and present, know the name Juliette Gordon Low, and thousands of women, young and old, have made the pilgrimage to Savannah to visit her birthplace. A National Historic Landmark, Low's home was saved from the wrecking ball in 1953 and stands as a testimony to the work of this outstanding Georgia woman and to early preservation efforts in the state and nation.
Leila Ross Wilburn was one of Georgia's most influential 20th-century architects. She is best known for her pattern book house designs. Buildings she proposed were constructed in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast.
EducatorBeulah Rucker Oliver established an Industrial High School in Gainesville in 1912. Hundreds of young African American students were offered an opportunity to receive an education due to her vision.
Other women not as well known, indeed some now nameless, helped build Georgia and contributed to the state's heritage.
The Physios at FDR's Warm Springs Foundation were pioneers in the field of physical therapy. Their day-to-day sessions in the hydrotherapy pools there helped in the treatment of polio.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, young women came to Atlanta to work in industries such as confectionery and textile manufacturing. The only remaining evidence of their labor are the large, brick factory buildings that still stand in the city's older industrial districts. Many of these same young

women lived in YWCA build-

ings, structures now disappear-

ing across the South.

The lives of these and

other women and the places asso-

ciated with them were chronicled

on Saturday, March 23, 1996, at

the conference "Telling Her

Story: Expandin The Past of

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The birthplace ofGirl Scoutfounder Juliette
Gordon Low is now a National Historic
Landmark.
Georgia's Women Through Historic Places." Over 100 participants, representing a variety of disciplines and professions, met at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Ten papers presented case studies related to specific women, new landmarks associated with women's history, and cross-cultural perspectives of women and historic places.
Margaret Ripley Wolfe, author of Daughters ofCanaan: A Saga ofSouthern Women, was the keynote speaker. Page Putnam Miller of the National Coordinating Committee for the Promotion of History provided a national perspective on preserving and interpreting women's history. A final group discussion led to a decision to continue the momentum generated by the conference.
"Telling Her Story" was the brainchild ofHPD staff members Beth Gibson and Leslie

Sharp. Two incidents sparked their collaboration. Beth attended the first national conference on women's history and preservation, held at Bryn Mawr in 1994 and immediately saw the potential for a Georgia-focused workshop. Leslie's work with the National Register of Historic Places led to an awareness that resources associated with women were not being recognized. Out of 1,522 Register listings from Georgia, less than 25 were nominated due to their associations with women.
With backing from HPD, grants from the Georgia Humanities Council, and support from AT&T, Agnes Scott College, Georgia Power, and other corporate sponsors, "Telling Her Story" became a reality. Spelman student Nikki Stewart was invaluable as the project intern. An Advisory Committee, consisting of scholars and preservationists, volunteered time and expertise to provide guidance in developing the conference program.
"Telling Her Story" has the distinction of being the first state conference in the country to focus on preserving and interpreting women's history through the built environment. It is also an important step in HPD's efforts to identify and document historic resources related to the history of women in Georgia; to reinterpret already-identified resources based upon a greater understanding of the role of women in the state's development; and to promote the awareness, appreciation, and preservation of historic resources associated with women's history.
Mary A nn Eaddy Technical Services Unit Manager
Individuals with ideas, suggestions, or interest in participating in the women's history initiative should contact HPD.





NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS

Properties added to the National Register in Georgia since January include the following:

Fulton County
The Selig Company Building,

Atlanta, listed February 22,1996.

Bibb, DeKalb, Dougherty, Fulton and Sumter counties

This building is a typical, early 20th-century industrial!commercial building with an unusual de-

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Nine Lustron Houses, located gree of ornamentation and which in the above counties, were listed served as the headquarters of the

March 18, 1996. Built by the Selig Company, a local manufac-

Lustron Corporation after World turer and supplier of chemicals.

War II, the Lustron house was The nomination was sponsored

touted as the technologically ad- by the owners of the property.

vanced prefab answer to the hous-

ing shortage. The corporation The King Plow Company Com-

manufactured 2,498 homes be- plex, Atlanta, listed March 28,

tween 1948-1950 before declar- 1996. The King Plow Company

ing bankruptcy. Over 20 Lustron complex consists of 11 intercon-

houses were erected in Georgia. necting structures and two free-

Burke County

standing buildings. The property is an intact and increasingly rare

Haven Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church,Waynesboro, listed April 12, 1996. This intact, wood-framed, Gothic Revivalstyle church building was constructed in 1888 for an African American congregation. It is significant for being one of the oldest, extant historic African American churches in Georgia. The nomination of the church was sponsored by the Burke

example of utilitarian industrial design used for manufacturing facilities in the early 20th century. The complex now has been converted into studio apartments, gallery space, and a visual and performing arts center. The property has remained in the King family; the current owners, who sponsored the nomination, are the great-grandchildren of the company founder.

County Museum and the church

congregation.

Jenkins County



Chatham County
Ossabaw Island, listed May 6, 1996. This large barrier island's prehistory and history cover the entire spectrum of America's existence, including the Indian and Spanish periods, the plantation/ slavery era, and the use of the island as a 20th-century family retreat. Ossabaw is also significant because the island's historic structures reflect important architectural styles and movements including the Spanish Colonial Revival style found in the Main House. The nomination was sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Carswell Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery, listed January 22, 1996. The nomination of the church and cemetery was sponsored by the congregation. (see cover story for details about this church).
McDuffie County
Pine Top Farm, listed June 5, 1996. Pine Top Farm is a former agricultural farm now used for horse-training. Because the farm has been in the family for seven geneartlons, it has has been awarded Centennial Farm status. It represents much of the history of southern agriculture, with its

variety of historic farm-related dwelling houses and outbuildings in their original conditions, including vernacular barns and tenant houses, as well as the main house. The nomination of the farm was sponsored by the owner of the property.
Oconee County
Bishop Historic District, listed May 10, 1996. The Bishop Historic District consists of intact commercial and residential buildings which make up the historic core of Bishop, a small town that developed around the railroad. House types and architectural styles represented include Queen Anne, New South, Craftsman and Colonial Revival. The nomination of the district was sponsored by the City of Bishop.
Sumter County
Dismuke Storehouse, Americus, listed March 7, 1996. This onestory commercial building was constructed in 1899 and served the surrounding African American community as a commercial and social gathering place. The building is covered with weatherboarding and has a hipped roof with hipped front dormer. The nomination of the storehouse was sponsored by the property owner.
Whitfield County
Masonic Lodge No. 238, Dalton, listed February 22, 1996. This two-story brick building is an excellent example of a small urban lodge building, with retail shop space on the street level and a large meeting space on the second level. The lodge was built for the surrounding black community and is the last remaining commercial building from that neighborhood. The nomination of the lodge was sponsored by its owners and the City of Dalton.

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AROUND GEORGIA & BEYOND

Georgia Capitol Gold Paperweights
Looking [or a unique gift for a friend or colleague? Georgia Capitol Gold paperweights are made of lucite, designed in the shape of the State of Georgia and embedded with authentic fragments of gold from the dome of Georgia's State Capitol. Proceeds benefit the Commission's efforts to restore the Capitol's public spaces to its original grandeur. $25 each. Contact the Georgia Building Authority at 404/6566557.
Georgia Tourism on Parade
Visitors traveling throughout Georgia during the Olympic Games will find a warm welcome and Southern hospitality atGeorgia Tourism on Parade, a 20-day event scheduled for 11 locations July 17-August 5 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Produced in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism (GDITT), the event will feature activities, arts and crafts, and informative displays about Georgia. The event will be held in Dublin and at the Georgia Visitor Information Centers near Ringgold, Lavonia, Augusta, Savannah, KingslandlSt. Mary's, Valdosta, Plains, Columbus, West Point, and Tallapoosa. Free admission.
Geor~ia Civil War Commission Receives $500,000 from the Civil War Trust
The Georgia Civil War Commission (GCWC) recently received a commitment of$500,000from the Civil War Trust, a national organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., to help purchase the historic Resaca battlefield site, located in Gordon County. The state legislature also has committed approximately $500,000 toward land acquisition at Resaca.

Historic Schools Receive Governor's Discretionary Funds
The Green Grove School Complex in Stewart County and the Walnut Grove School in Columbia County received $7,500 and $2,500 respectively to help offset expenses for restoration. State Historic Preservation Officer Mark R. Edwards stressed the importance of continued state funding for local historic preservation projects. "As Georgia continues to grow, the preservation of historic buildings such as these historic schools will help maintain a tangible link to our past, as our communities change for the future," he said.
Georgia Cities Are Chosen for New Economic Development
The cities of Athens, Rome and Tifton have been selected as case study communities for Phase I of the Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Georgia project. Julie Morgan of the AthensClarke County Certified Local Government is working closely with HPD to coordinate the compilation of data which is to be completed by September 30,1996.
Georgia Preservationists Make Career Moves
F. Warren Murphey has been appointed as director of the Jekyll Island Authority's OIA) Museums and Historic Preservation Division. Previously, Mr. Murphey served as the JIA's superintendent of historic preservation since 1986. Former Valdosta Main Street Manager Robin Hubbell working as a private consultant in the metro Atlanta area. She can be reached at Community Preservation Partners, Suite 56213,2625 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30324, 404-572-1232.

Atlanta History Center Opens New Exhibits
"Turning Point: The American Civil War," a new permanent exhibit, explores the war through the eyes of the soldiers who fought and endured many hardships, as well as through the eyes of civilians back home. The exhibit opening day celebration on July 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., offers activities for the entire family. "The American South: Past, Present, and Future," opened last month and features historic and modern photos, artifacts, and videos to illustrate the rich fabric of the American South's history and culture. The exhibit will run through June 15, 1997. For more information about both exhibits, call 404-814-4000.
American Battlefield Protection Conference to be held in Chattanooga
"Strategies for Preservation and Partnerships" will focus on successful partnerships and activism that preserve threatened historic battlefields and will be held September 18-21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The conference is cosponsored by the National Park Service (NPS), Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the National Conference ofState Historic Preservation Officers, the T ennesee Historical Commission, HPD, and the Georgia Civil War Commission. Featured speakers will includeEd Bearss of the NPS, Dennis Frye of the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, and Frances Kennedy of the Conservation Fund. Topics will include interpretation and education, heritage tourism, land-use planning, and fundraising. For further information, call Hampton Tucker at 202/343-3580.

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NEW PUBLICATIONS
New Georgia Guide
The recently published The New Georgia Guide introduces readers to the towns and sites of Georgia and provides them with a sense of the history and culture behind the landmarks. Copies of the Guide can be obtained from the
University of Georgia Press, 11
800/BOOKUGA. Clothbound $39.95; paperback $19.95.

Updated Information on Georgia's Historical Societies Available
The Georgia Department of Archives and History and the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board have co-published a new and updated edition of Historical Organizations and Resources in Georgia. Organized by county, the publication is available in print or on disk for $15 at the Archives & History office, 330 Capitol Ave. SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30334.
Brochure on Atlanta History and Culture
The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games Cultural Olympiad and the Atlanta History Center (AHC) have produced "Metropolitan Frontiers: A Map and Guide to Atlanta History and Culture." $3.50 each. To order, call Kimberly Blass at the AHC, 404/814-4085.



Brochure on Georgia/Florida Coast's Historic Sites
With the financial support of the American Express Company, the National Park Service has just published a new brochure on National Register sites along the Georgia and Florida coast. Free copies of "Along the Georgial Florida Coast: Discover Our Shared Heritage" may be obtained by calling the Georgia Welcome Center nearest you.

GRANTS Continued from page 3

Carswell Grove Baptist Church has begun the road to reclamation.

central Georgia. The modest white frame structure dates from the

early part of this century, although the location has been in use since

the Reconstruction era.

As rural populations declined, especially during the past few

decades, the physical well-being of the church declined as well. In

early 1994, the status of the building was brought to the attention of

the Central Savannah River Area RDC's preservation planner. The

structure then was so weakened that the real danger was that it would

collapse before it could be rehabilitated.

The award of 1995 and 1996 Georgia Heritage grants for

$30,500 was the beginning of the road to its reclamation, and repairs

to the foundation, walls, trusses, and roof replacement have fol-

lowed.

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As a preservation project, restoration of the church is a

model which has inspired not only the congregation, but has also

greatly involved the preservation professionals who have taken part

in its rebirth.

Projects Reflect Goals of HPD
Although different in many ways, these three projects reflect the goals of the Georgia Heritage 2000 grant program. Throughout the state, in concert with other preservationists and community leaders, buildings that are the signature of their communities have been given a new life; they continue to give us places that are not merely "useful", but are indeed the heart of the community.
Karen Luehrs Special Projects Coordinator
Author's Note: In June, the National Trust placed the black churches ofthe South at the top of its 1996 list of the nation's most endangered historic sites. Recent losses of these churches due to arson has brought to the forefront the fragile nature of these structures and the need for financial assistance such as Georgia Heritage 2000 grants. The Trust is assisting in the rebuilding of these churches by: I) making loan funds available to damaged or destroyed churches; 2) participating in afundraising campaign in association with the National Council of Churches; and 3) providing technical assistance to congregations throughout the Southeast. Contributions may be sent to the Black Church Fund, National Trust /785 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 20036.

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PRESERVATION

GEORGIA
Published quarterly by the Historic

HPD NEWS & NOTES

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PreservationDivision of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Karen Easter Leaving HPD for New Vision: The Preservation Plan

Mark R. Edwards Director and
State Historic Preservation Officer
Carole M Moore

a New Career in Ministry
After 13 years with HPD, Deputy State Historic Preserva-

jor Georgia's Heritage. Her last day in the office will be August 15.

Editor

tion Officer Karen Easter, who

Persons or organziations wishing to be added to or removed from this mailing I.ist may do so by notifying HPDat4041656-Z840. This publication is available in an aLternate form and may be obtained by caUing the ADA Coordinator at HPD. Readers are invited to submit information for pubLication. To be considered, items must reach the editor six weeks prior to publ.ication.
This publicalion has been financed, in parI, wilh federal filnds from lhe Nalional Park Service, Department of the Interior, through the Historic Preservation Ditlision of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views

also manages the Planning and Local Assistance Unit, will be leaving the field of preservation to attend the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Among Karen's many achievements at HPD include the production of two five-year preservation plans, A Vision jor the Future: The Georgia Historic Preservation Plan in 1989 and this year's

Fairlie Poplar Heritage Festival
During National Historic Preservation Week, HPD participated in the first annual Fairlie-Poplar Heritage Festival May 17-18. Public awareness of the FairliePoplar Historic District was heightened, and over 300 people attended the Tour of Downtown Homes.

or policies ofrhe Department afthe Interior, nor

does the mention of trade names, commercial products or consultants constittHe an endorse~

menl by these agencies. This program receives
federal financial assistance for identification and
prolection of historic properlies. The U.S. De-
partment of the Interior prohibits discrimination

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26-27 DNR Board Meeting/ Unicoi State Park
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