Preservation Georgia online, May 26-June 1, 2012

In this issue: And the winner is... Save the dates for GMCA Cemetery Conference! National Register news Nominations sought for SOI 2012 Historic Preservation Award
And the winner is...
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Downtown Georgia photo contest. Judging was completed by a six-person panel that included: - Dr. David Crass, Division Director, HPD - Beth Gibson, Preservation Architect, HPD - Mark C. McDonald, President and CEO, The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation - Charlie Miller, Media & Communications Coordinator/Photographer, HPD - Steven Moffson, Architectural Historian, HPD - Steve Storey, Design Services Manager, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
After much consideration, here are the winners: 1st place Macon Terminal Station by Michael Williams 2nd place (a three-way tie!) Calhoun GEM Theater by Sam Ratcliffe Savannah Cotton Exchange by Sam Beetler II Lowndes County Courthouse in Valdosta by Gayle Bowman Of the winning entry, contest judge Steve Storey wrote "The arcs of the water streams are quite striking and the starburst patterns of the lights add an interesting sharp-versus-soft contrast to that. The choice of black-and-white intensifies this effect. It might be lost in a color shot."
Many thanks to everyone who entered, as well as to our co-sponsors and judges! Stay tuned next year for an entirely new theme."
Save the dates for GMCA Cemetery Conference!

May 26-June 1, 2012
Recent HPD activities
May 31 - HPD cosponsored weekly Preservation Month Lecture series with The Georgia Trust at Rhodes Hall, Atlanta
Upcoming HPD-sponsored events
JUNE 5 = LAST DAY TO REGISTER June 19-20 - Identification and Management of Traditional Cultural Places presented by NPI in cooperation with the Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Department of Transportation - Atlanta
August 22-24 - Fall 2012 HPC training & Georgia Downtown Conference LaGrange - Historic Preservation Division contact Leigh Burns at 404651-5181
This week's new calendar listings Check our online Calendar for complete listings.
June 16 - Historical Marker Dedication Glenwood Elementary and High School - Georgia Historical Society - Winder
June 16-17 - 29th Annual Georgia Sea Island Festival - Gascoigne Park - St. Simons Island
June 19-22 - Heritage 2012: 3rd International Conference on Heritage and Sustainable Development, Porto, Portugal
June 19-24 - The Association for Gravestone Studies Annual Conference - West Long Branch, NJ
June 20-23 - 6th annual National Underground Railroad Conference - St. Augustine, Florida
Available grants
NEH America's Historical & Cultural Organizations Grants - Applications due August 15.
Georgia Humanities Council grants Applications due September 1.
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Please mark your calendars now for the annual Georgia Municipal Cemetery Conference, which will be held September 19-21, 2012 in Decatur. This year's theme is "Best Practices for Cemetery Management," and will feature presentations on cemetery landscapes, photo recordation, preparing for the baby boom generation, bringing Hollywood to your cemetery, Civil War tourism, and more. The keynote speaker is Keith Eggener, noted author of the book Cemeteries, an illustrated exploration of the cemetery in American landscape and narrative. Tours will include the Decatur Cemetery and Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery (above), as well as smaller cemeteries in DeKalb and Fulton counties. The conference is partially funded with a federal Historic Preservation Fund sub-grant through HPD. For more information visit www.gmcaweb.org or contact Conference Coordinator Regina Brewer at 404-371-8386 or regina.brewer@decaturga.com.
National Register news

The Summerville Commercial Historic District, centered on Commerce Street, Georgia Avenue, Washington Avenue, and the railroad corridor, in Summerville, Chattooga County was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 2012 .
The town of Summerville was established in 1839 as the county seat of Chattooga County. Major growth was spurred by the arrival of the railroad in 1888. The town soon became a shipping center for chert, iron ore, and logs, as well as farm produce. The Summerville Commercial Historic District was listed at the local level of significance for its representative collection of commercial and government buildings that reflect design and construction traditions commonly found in Georgia towns. Most retail establishments date from the 1920s or later, and retain their historic integrity.
Nominations sought for SOI 2012 Historic Preservation Award
The National Park Service is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding contributions in historic preservation. The awards recognize special achievements by employees of federal, state, tribal, and local preservation programs who have made outstanding contributions to the preservation of historic places. Nominations are due June 30, 2012. For more information about eligibility, the criteria, and required documentation contact Jon C. Smith, 202354-2095.
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