Preservation Georgia Online October 28 November 1, 2002 In this issue: GAPC's NEW WEB SITE CORPS INVESTIGATES EXCAVATION OF CSS GEORGIA HPD STAFF NEWS NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS LOCAL FOCUS: SAVANNAH NAMED AMERICA'S MOST HAUNTED CITY PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION PRESERVATION CALENDAR ************************************************************************ GAPC's NEW WEB SITE Visit the Georgia Alliance of Preservation Commissions (GAPC) new Web site at www.uga.edu/gapc. ************************************************************************ CORPS INVESTIGATES EXCAVATION OF CSS GEORGIA The ironclad CSS Georgia, once derided as the Confederate Navy's "swamp in an iron box," is making waves again -- 140 years after it secured its niche in history as the savior of Savannah and the most un-seaworthy vessel ever to ply the Savannah River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week began a major effort to investigate the historic hulk to see what is needed to save the most celebrated -- and potentially the most costly -- navigation hazard on the Georgia coast. What remains of the CSS Georgia now lies in the path of the planned $200 million expansion of Savannah Harbor. If the project goes forward, the cost of excavating the ship's remains, salvage significant artifacts and stabilize whatever archaeologists leave on the bottom could run as high as $13.4 million. Georgia is the only state on the Southeastern coast without a formal survey of its historic shipwrecks and an underwater archaeology program to investigate and protect them. It is a shortcoming that state archaeologist David Crass finds distressing. From the Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 1, 2002. Read the whole article online at http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/news/1102/01cssga.html ************************************************************************ HPD STAFF NEWS HPD photographer Jim Lockhart received an award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Georgia Association at its 2002 annual conference on October 19 in Atlanta. Jim was the only non-architect recognized and was cited for his photographic recording of approximately 40,000 historic buildings during his 25-year career with the Historic Preservation Division. In presenting the award, the Georgia AIA acknowledged Jim's contributions to the architectural profession, to historic preservation and to the public's better understanding and appreciation of historic architecture. Congratulations, Jim! Lee Webb is leaving HPD at the end of October. Lee has worked at HPD for seven years in various capacities, first in the Survey and National Register Unit, later as tax incentives coordinator in the Technical Services Unit, and for the past year as community planning coordinator in the Planning and Local Assistance Unit. Lee will be moving to the local level, assuming the position of preservation specialist with the Chatham County/Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, in Savannah. Lee has performed an invaluable service to our office and shall be missed. We wish him the very best in Savannah. ************************************************************************ NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS The following properties and districts were listed in the National Register of Historic Places between October 21 24, 2002. Whitesburg Baptist Church, 662 Main St., Whitesburg, Carroll County. Douglas County Courthouse, 6754 W. Broad St., Douglasville, Douglas County. Main High School, 41 Washington Dr., and the Sullivan--Hillyer House, 309 E. Second Ave., Rome, Floyd County. Story--Hadley House, 2626 Hadley Rd., Pine Mountain, Harris County. Bostwick Historic District, Jct. of Bostwick Rd. and Fairplay Rd., Bostwick, Morgan County. Chapman--Steed House, Broad St., Crawfordville, Taliaferro County. Warrenton Gymnasium--Auditorium, 304 S. Gibson St., Warrenton, Warren County. ************************************************************************ LOCAL FOCUS: SAVANNAH NAMED AMERICA'S MOST HAUNTED CITY Just in time for Halloween, Savannah has been officially named America's Most Haunted City. The distinction was announced by the American Institute of Parapsychology, a nonprofit organization that researches psychic phenomena and life-after-death experiences. The organization recently held its annual conference at The Marshall House hotel, one of many allegedly haunted places in Savannah. From the Savannah Morning News, October 31, 2002. Read the whole article online at http://www.savannahnow.com/stories/103102/LOCghosts.shtml ************************************************************************ PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Preservation Georgia Online is produced by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. We hope that you find it useful and informative. Please send your comments, suggestions, and information via e-mail to: helen_talleymcrae@dnr.state.ga.us. All issues are posted to our Web site at www.gashpo.org under "What's New" and distributed via e-mail each week. To be added to our e-mail subscription list, please send an e-mail message to helen_talleymcrae@dnr.state.ga.us with "Preservation Georgia Online Subscribe" in the subject line and your name, organization affiliation, title, and telephone number in the body. If you do not wish to receive Preservation Georgia Online, please send an e-mail message to helen_talley-mcrae@dnr.state.ga.us with "Preservation Georgia Online Unsubscribe" in the subject line. ************************************************************************ PRESERVATION CALENDAR - new listings: November 5 Georgia Civil War Commission meeting Atlanta 404-657-7294 November 14 Historic Columbus Foundation annual meeting and awards presentation Columbus 706 322-0756 June 7 11 The First International Heritage Development Conference 2003 Pittsburgh www.nationalheritageareas.com - upcoming listings: NOVEMBER - Native American Heritage Month November 1-2 3rd International Preservation Forum, Land Interests: Changing Approaches to Preserving Historic Landscapes Newport, RI tel. 401-847-1000, ext. 154 or acprog@newportmansions.org November 2 25 Seminar for Historical Administration Williamsburg, Virginia phowells@cwf.org; 757-220-7211 November 3 Marietta Historic Cemetery Walking Tour Cobb Landmarks 770-426-4982 November 5 Georgia Civil War Commission meeting Atlanta 404-657-7294 November 8 (final) Governor's Commission on Georgia History and Historical Tourism public hearing Americus Jackson@cviog.uga.edu November 8 9 Historic Preservation Commission Training Hawkinsville laughlin@arches.uga.edu or 706-583-8047 November 8 12 The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) 4th annual conference Dallas, Texas www.ifcpp.com/x/cover.html November 9 Citizen's Summit for Environmental Living and Sustainable Communities Atlanta - 404-607-1262, ext. 226 November 13 15 Brownfields 2002 Conference Charlotte www.brownfields2002.org November 14 Historic Columbus Foundation annual meeting and awards presentation Columbus 706 322-0756 November 14 15 Society for Georgia Archivists Annual Meeting Decatur - www.soga.org November 14 15 Tax Incentives for Developing Historic Properties National Conference New Orleans - Claire_Kelly@contractor.nps.gov or 202-354-2040. November 16 - Georgia Historical Society and Georgia State Archives - Local History Seminar Americus - www.georgiahistory.com/whatsnew.htm November 17 - Georgia Historical Society Historical Marker Dedication - First Baptist Church Savannah - www.georgiahistory.com/whatsnew.htm November 18 19 National Housing and Rehabilitation Association Fall Meeting - Boston www.housingonline.com/conferences/nhra/fall_forum/announcement.htm November 19 - Popular Music in Early 20th Century Atlanta - discussion by Arnold Rosenberg with John Lemley at Rhodes Hall Atlanta - 404-885-7800 for reservations - www.rhodeshall.org November 20 GAAHPN Steering Committee Meeting Atlanta - 404-656-4768 DECEMBER December 3 - US 441 Heritage Highway General Membership Meeting Athens rsvp laurastraehla@alltel.net