Preservation update [Mar. 2004]

PRESERVATION UPDATE
March 2004
A growing concern for Georgia preservationists is the number of historic schools being abandoned, many in favor of newly-constructed buildings that often contribute to urban sprawl. The Historic Preservation Division is involved in several projects to identify and promote the continued use of these important community landmarks. The Booker T. Washington School (pictured above), Atlanta's first public high school built for African Americans, was opened in 1924. It continues to serve as a school today.
Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources 47 Trinity Avenue SW, 4th floor, Atlanta, GA 30334-9006 404-656-2840 www.gashpo.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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contents and credits

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Director's Message

4-6 Highlights of the Year

preservation activity:

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district 1 Jack Kingston

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district 2 Sanford Bishop

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district 3 Jim Marshall

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district 4 Denise Majette

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district 5 John Lewis

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district 6 Johnny Isakson

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district 7 John Linder

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district 8 Mac Collins

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district 9 Charlie Norwood

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district 10 Nathan Deal

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district 11 Phil Gingrey

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district 12 Max Burns

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district 13 David Scott

Photo credits:
All photographs by Jim Lockhart, HPD photographer, except: page 6 courtesy of Archaeological Services Unit, page 10 (right) courtesy of property owner, page 12 courtesy of property owner, page 13 courtesy of property owner, and page 16 courtesy of Archaeological Services Unit.
This publication has been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, through the Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products or consultants constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or disability in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you desire more information, write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, Washington, D.C. 20240.
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DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

W. Ray Luce, Division Director and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer

States Need Increased Federal Funding for Preservation Programs

The Historic Preservation Act of 1966 set up a Federal-state partnership that has changed the face of America. Cities have been revitalized, neighborhoods reclaimed, and civic pride and quality of life enhanced across the nation.

Much of this change has taken place because of matching grants from the Historic Preservation Fund to the states to help identify local sites; nominate properties to the National Register of Historic Places; work with federal agencies to review federally funded and licensed projects; and process state and federal tax benefits for historic preservation. Level federal funding, in the face of increasing costs, threatens the progress we have made. Decreasing federal funding in real terms has had a direct negative impact on heritage preservation. Minnesota has limited office operations to three days a week and Ohio has had to dismiss one-fourth of their staff. This means there are less tax credits processed, less National Register listings etc.

Year in Review 2,000 recorded archaeological sites added, now
totaling over 41,000 since 1975 2,459 Environmental Review & Compliance projects
reviewed 3,286 properties added to the Historic Resources
Survey, now totaling over 64,000 since 1988 55 listings added to the National Register of Historic
Places, now totaling 1,834 listings since 1969 3 new Certified Local Governments designated, now
totaling 69 since 1985 98 approved State and Federal Preservation Tax
Incentives projects representing $56,257,501 invested 1063 total approved State and Federal Preservation
Tax Incentives projects representing $521,692,806 invested since 1989
22 Georgia Heritage Grants representing $282,000 9 Historic Preservation Fund Grants representing
$64,000

State Historic Preservation Offices need additional funding from the Historic Preservation Fund. While Georgia has always been a leader in the National Preservation Movement, we have been losing ground in preserving Georgia's historic and archaeological resources. It has been estimated that we have lost 95 percent of the state's rural resources existing in 1940 and 79 percent of urban resources existing in 1940. These losses are tragic not only for the individual buildings and sites, but for the lost economic opportunities and the lost sense of place.

Additional funding would allow us to better provide those services that are the basis of community revitalization and heritage preservation.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR

Historic Schools
A growing concern for Georgia preservationists is the number of historic schools being abandoned, many in favor of newly-constructed buildings that often contribute to urban sprawl. In addition, certain policies of the state's Department of Education encourage new construction rather than rehabilitation of older facilities. To promote awareness of the significance of Georgia's historic schools, the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources focused on three specific projects.
Since 2001, HPD has been part of an initiative by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to identify and document Rosenwald Schools. In the early 20th century, Sears, Roebuck & Company CEO Julius Rosenwald set up a matching fund to encourage the construction of schools for African American children in rural communities across the South. From 19151937, 261 buildings were constructed in Georgia; only 31 are known to still exist. Rosenwald Schools were named to the National Trust's 2002 "11 Most Endangered Historic Places" list. HPD continues to support the Trust's initiative as it raises awareness of these fragile resources and promotes their preservation.
A Historic Preservation Fund grant has made possible a statewide survey to identify the architectural styles and types of historic school buildings found in Georgia as well as provide an overview of the connection between educational philosophy in the state and school building design. This information will simplify the process of nominating historic schools to the National Register of Historic Places and will encourage recognition of their significance.
Preserving Georgia's Historic Schools is the first in a series of information booklets focusing on the preservation of specific historic building-types in the state. This publication promotes the continued use

of Georgia's historic school buildings and educational facilities and examines what is involved in updating them for 21st century use. The goal is to encourage school boards to consider the benefits of using both historic and new buildings as they plan for future growth.
Historic Cemeteries
HPD's Archaeological Services Unit answers approximately 120 inquires per year regarding cemetery preservation issues. This is because tracts of land, previously untouched for decades, are now being developed as our state experiences tremendous growth. In particular, small family cemeteries, their markers obscured by undergrowth or gone altogether, are suddenly found again. The concerns about cemetery protection expressed by the public to our office made it clear that developers, local government authorities, law enforcement officials, individuals, and descendants all needed information about what to do with these historic graves.
HPD and the Historic Chattahoochee Commission co-sponsored the publication of Grave Intentions: A Comprehensive Guidebook to Preserving Historic Cemeteries in Georgia, by Christine Van Voorhies, archaeological outreach specialist at HPD. This comprehensive guide was written to answer HPD's most frequently asked cemetery questions. It offers valuable advice on planning cemetery restoration tasks, recording and caring for grave markers, and protecting against threats from development or vandalism. It also includes a review of Georgia cemetery laws. Designed in an easy-to-read format with clear suggestions and sources of further information, this book has been very popular with those interested in cemeteries including descendants, community members, developers and governmental authorities. With all sale proceeds going back into cemetery and preservation projects, the book

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promises to continue benefiting historic preservation well into the future. Visit www.gashpo.org and click on the Cemetery Preservation link to order a copy.
Another new publication, Georgia Governors' Gravesites Field Guide, 17762003 highlights the accomplishments of each governor within the larger framework of Georgia history, includes biographical sketches, portraits, and a directory with the location and a photograph of each gravesite. A technical report on conditions and preservation needs for the governors' gravesites accompanied production of the field guide. A limited number of the 160page booklet was printed, but an electronic version posted on HPD's Web site makes it available to everyone. Visit www.gashpo.org and click on the Publications & Reports link.
State Income Tax Credit for Rehabilitated Historic Property
On January 1, 2004, Georgia's State Income Tax Credit for Rehabilitated Historic Property went into effect. This program allows up to $5000 in tax credits for the substantial rehabilitation of both residential and income-producing historic buildings.

The program is administered through the Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Department of Revenue. The Georgia Trust was instrumental in the passage of this new legislation.
To qualify, a property must be eligible for, or listed in, the Georgia Register of Historic Places, and project work must meet preservation Standards for Rehabilitation. Additionally, a substantial rehabilitation test must be met, insuring that a specified minimum amount of money is spent on the project in a specified time frame, usually 24 months. At least 5% of qualified project costs must be spent on the exterior of the building. Program regulations and procedures were modeled after those of the federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit (RITC) that has been very successful in Georgia.
The new State Income Tax Credit, the federal RITC, and the state's Preferential Property Tax Assessment for Rehabilitated Historic Property serve as valuable financial tools for Georgia's citizens. Together, these incentives encourage the preservation and continued use of the state's historic resources.
Underwater archaeology
Georgia has a long history as a maritime state. Savannah, our state's first capital, was an important southeastern seaport, and today is one of the busiest in the world. Even before General Oglethorpe founded the town, however, Georgia's Indians plied the waters of our rivers and marshes in dugout canoes. From those dugout canoes, to Revolutionary War gunboats, to steamboats and ironclads, Georgia has a rich underwater archaeology heritage. Unfortunately, the state is about 25 years behind our neighbors to the south and north, who have had state programs for over 30 years to explore, learn from, and safeguard their most important submerged sites.
Georgia has made a modest first step in addressing this need. Working completely within current budget limits, HPD launched our new statewide

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underwater archaeology program this year. The program is intended to involve citizens across the state in an effort to locate and identify underwater archaeological sites in our lakes, rivers, streams, and coastal zone. Already there have been several notable successes.
The West Georgia Underwater Archaeology Society is working with DNR and the Troup County Archives to develop displays and an interpretive trail in West Point. DNR archaeologists are working with local divers and historians in southwest Georgia to discover and document sites in and along the Flint River. A underwater battlefield survey, the first of its kind, is being planned for the Ogeechee River near Richmond Hill, where the wreck of the Confederate commerce raider CSS Nashville lies in black water. And across Georgia, a network of interested and responsible citizens who dive our waters is being developed. While Georgia is late coming to the table to protect and explore underwater archaeological sites, we have been able to learn from other states experiences. One important lesson that can be drawn from those experiences is that partnerships work. DNR's underwater archaeology program involves not just ordinary citizens, but institutions of higher learning like the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, the Marine Extension Service, and our own DNR Coastal Resources Division.

properties is a major program area of state historic preservation offices (SHPOs) nationwide. In order to increase stakeholder knowledge of the Section 106 process and its legal requirements and to encourage better-documented project submittals, the Historic Preservation Division (HPD), which serves as the Georgia SHPO, developed and implemented an Introduction to Section 106 workshop. Aimed at local governments and preservation planners, the workshop includes an overview of the Section 106 requirements, the eligibility of historic and archaeological resources to the National Register of Historic Places, documentation required to submit a project for SHPO review, and various case studies.
Workshops were held at two separate locations in Georgia, and were coordinated with the participation of local regional preservation centers. They were well attended and received positive evaluations from the participants. The goal is to hold two or three workshops a year across Georgia to provide applicants with up-todate information about the Section 106 review process and how it is administered in Georgia. These workshops are a cost effective way to provide technical assistance to applicants and interested parties on this important aspect of historic preservation.
In addition to the workshops, HPD revised its Section 106 program fact sheets and created Web-based case studies illustrating how historic properties are taken into consideration in the Section 106 review of federal undertakings.

Environmental Review Outreach
Section 106 review of federal undertakings that may affect historic and archaeological
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JACK KINGSTON district 1

Archaeology Protection & Education
case study: Archaeologists conducted field investigations of Ossabaw Island's North End Plantation slave tabby buildings as part of a Save America's Treasure's grant proposal. This combined effort of DNR's Historic Preservation, Parks & Historic Sites and Wildlife Resources divisions, resulted in the discovery of artifacts related to the enslaved African Americans who lived at North End.
Environmental Review & Compliance
case study: Built in 1885, the Bachlott House is one of St. Marys' most significant historic resources. In 1999 the National Park Service (NPS) began stabilizing the deteriorated structure. Since then, HPD has worked with NPS on various phases of rehabilitation, culminating in the renovation of the Bachlott House into the administrative headquarters for the Cumberland Island National Seashore.
Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 12,307 recently completed surveys: Old Town, Brunswick, Camden Co. unincorporated Camden Co. Lowndes Co., phase 2 Perry, Houston Co.
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 203 recent listings: Alapaha Colored School, Alapaha, Berrien Co. Bank of Surrency, Surrency, Appling Co. Colored Memorial School and Risley High School, Brunswick, Glynn Co. Eastside Historic District, Savannah, Chatham Co. First African Baptist Church and Parsonage, Waycross, Ware Co. Sea View Apartments, Tybee Island, Chatham Co. Valdosta Commercial Historic District (boundary increase) Valdosta, Lowndes Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 10 recent designations: Hawkinsville, Pulaski Co.
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects:

Private owner/developer, 6 houses on Ellis Street and Howe Street, Brunswick, Glynn Co. Tax Incentives Program Ossabaw Island Foundation, houses and Tabby cabins, Ossabaw Island, Chatham Co. - Grants Program and Save America's Treasures City of Darien, City Hall, Darien, McIntosh Co. - Grants Program DNR-Parks and Historic Sites Division, HofylBroadfield Plantation house and outbuildings State Stewardship Initiative
Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 26; $5,075,326 recently approved projects & investment: Brunswick, Glynn Co.: 1; $600,000 St. Simons, Glynn Co.: 1; $6,300,000 201 Arnold Road ($6,300,000), The King and Prince Hotel, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs before and after rehab use is as a hotel. Dublin, Laurens Co.: 1; $150,000 Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co.: 1; $320,000
Historic Preservation Fund Grants
recent grants: City of Darien $9,000 Design Guidelines will be produced for the commercial district and the Vernon Square historic district.
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 42 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: Beulahland Farm, Pierce Co. Klondike Farms, Houston Co. Savage Creek Farms, Bryan Co.
State Stewardship Awards
total award recipients: 2 recent award recipients: Danny Brown, Park Manager for Fort McAllister State Historic Park, Department of Natural Resources, Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship, for his outstanding work to increase awareness of archaeological resources on DNR property.

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SANFORD BISHOP district 2

Archaeology Protection & Education
case study: DNR's Southwest Georgia Archaeological Survey, sponsored in partnership with the nonprofit LAMAR Institute, is DNR's first regional archaeological survey and has become an important tool for outreach and education. Field surveys have discovered over 459 new archaeological sites, more than doubling what was known prior to the project. Over 40 private individuals have shared their artifact collections with the project.
Environmental Review & Compliance
case study: A historic house endangered by longstanding plans to widen US 19 in Taylor Co. was discovered thanks to input from the property owner. Built in 1927, the house features elements of Spanish colonial architecture. While not a recognized historic house type for the state, this unique "Florida House" meets the eligibility criteria for listing on the National Register. Although it was identified late in the development process, GDOT was able to redesign the road widening to avoid the house.
Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 11,859 recently completed surveys: Cordele, Crisp Co. Lowndes Co., phase 2
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 344 recent listings: Allen Mercantile Company, Climax, Decatur Co. Evergreen Congregational Church and School, Beachton community, Grady Co. Peacock Woods-Dimon Circle Historic District, Columbus, Muscogee Co. Valdosta Commercial Historic District (boundary increase), Valdosta, Lowndes Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 10
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects: Private owners/developers, Old Buick Building, 7th Street, Cordele, Crisp Co. - Tax Incentives

Program Cusseta Rosenwald School, Chattahoochee Co. African American Programs Future site of Fletcher Henderson Museum, downtown Cuthbert, Cuthbert, Randolph Co. African American Programs
Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 87 ; $28,802,251 recently approved projects & investment: Columbus, Muscogee Co. 9; $5,839,033 18-23 W. 11th Street ($1,879,651), The CB Tarver Building, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs after rehab use is retail/residential. Valdosta, Lowndes Co.: 4; $558,413 Bainbridge, Decatur Co.: 2; $1,471,110 Thomasville, Thomas Co.: 1; $99,345
Georgia Heritage Grants
Toll House, Clay Co. $4,000 predevelopment grant Bethlehem Primitive Site, Brooks Co. $10,500 development grant Bank of Jakin, Early Co. $10,000 development grant Leesburg High School, Lee Co. $10,000 predevelopment grant Lankford Manor, Tift Co. $25,000 development grant
Historic Preservation Fund Grants
recent grants: City of Tifton $10,000 - Grant funds will be used to complete historic context study for historic schools in Georgia
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 55 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: Harley Patrick Farm, Brooks Co. Hopkins Farms of Grady County Inc., Grady Co. L.H. Hays Farms, Inc., Mitchell Co. Leona H. Copeland Farm, Brooks Co. Lorell DeVane Farm, Randolph Co. Marvin DeVane Farm, Randolph Co. Piscola Creek Farms, Brooks Co. Triple C Acres, Thomas Co. White-Smith Farm, Thomas Co. Wingate Farm, Worth Co.

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JIM MARSHALL district 3

Archaeology Protection & Education
case study: Archaeologists carried out investigations at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site as well as the Griswoldville Battlefield as part of ongoing visitor facilities development.
Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 4,999 recently completed surveys: Perry, Houston Co.
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 236 recent listings: Alfred and Jane Ables House, Buena Vista, Marion Co. Candler County Jail, Metter, Candler Co. FortHammond-Willis House, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co.
Glennwanis Hotel, Glennville, Tattnall Co. Metter High School, Metter, Candler Co. State Teachers and Agricultural College for Negroes Women's Dormitory and Teachers' Cottage, Forsyth vicinity, Monroe Co. Stubbs Park-Stonewall Street Historic District, Dublin, Laurens Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 8 recent designations: Hawkinsville, Pulaski Co.
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects: Board of Regents, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co. - State Stewardship Initiative

Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 249; $58,107,055 recently approved projects & investment: Macon, Bibb Co.: 15; $11,170,740 total 698 Broadway ($5,000,000), The Happ Building, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs after rehab use is commercial/residential. Sandersville, Washington Co.: 2; $723,910
Georgia Heritage Grants
Peabody School, Dodge Co. $16,000 Development Grant Old Warthen School, Washington Co. $4,500 Development Grant Hay House, Bibb Co. $7,400 Development Grant
Historic Preservation Fund Grants
recent grants: City of Montezuma $5,880 - Design Guidelines will be produced for the Montezuma Commercial District. City of Milledgeville $5,220 - Grant funds will be used to update a preservation plan for the Sallie Ellis Davis House. This structure was the residence of Sallie Ellis Davis, an African American teacher who taught at the Eddy neighborhood school from the late 1890s until her retirement in 1949. Plans are to rehabilitate the house for use as a museum and historic site to honor the memory of Mrs. Davis.
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 64 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: Forest Grove, Washington Co. Harp Farms, Inc., Macon Co. Heath Farms, Treutlen Co. Klondike Farms, Houston Co. Robert Minton Lord Farm, Laurens Co. Sanders Farm Service, Inc., Dooly Co. The Middle Place, Hancock Co. Zach and Camilla Hubert Farm, Hancock Co.

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DENISE MAJETTE district 4

Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 2,466
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 56 recent listings:

the period of growth of the granite industry. The Rockland United Methodist Church, constructed in 1891, stands as a landmark that exemplifies the expansion of the community during this period. The Lithonia Woman's Club clubhouse, constructed in 1929, is a one-story granite structure located in downtown Lithonia.
HPD thanks the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance for information included in this case study. Their Web site is at www.arabiaalliance.org.

Certified Local Governments
total designations: 4; DeKalb Co., Stone
Mountain, Decatur, and Avondale Estates

Briarcliff-Normandy Apartments, Atlanta, DeKalb Co.
Blair-Rutland Building, Decatur, DeKalb Co.
Kirkwood School, Atlanta, DeKalb Co.

Preservation Tax Incentives: State
and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 4;
$4,400,858 invested recently approved projects & investment:

case study: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area

Decatur, DeKalb Co.: 1; $3,745,000

The Historic Preservation Division (HPD) supports the designation of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. (Read HR1618 online at http://thomas.loc.gov/cgibin/query/D?c108:2:./temp/~c108ulXDpE::) HPD staff consulted with graduate students from Georgia State University's heritage preservation program while they prepared a National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form (MPDF). The MPDF documents the historic resources within the proposed National Heritage Area. HPD will work with the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance and the National Park Service to process any National Register nominations submitted for properties within the proposed National Heritage Area.
A National Heritage Area is a place where natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape arising from patterns of human activity shaped by geography. Arabia Mountain and other nearby granite outcrops in have been linked to human settlement and activity for thousands of years.
Many examples of significant architecture in the Arabia Mountain area reflect

321 W. Hill Street ($3,745,000), The Scottish Rite Hospital, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs after rehab use is multi-use commercial space.
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 1; Alfarminda Farm, Gwinnett Co.

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JOHN LEWIS district 5

Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 6,694
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 253 recent listings: Berkeley Park Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Blair-Rutland Building, Decatur, DeKalb Co. Briarcliff-Normandy Apartments, Atlanta, DeKalb Co. Kirkwood School, Atlanta, DeKalb Co. Lakewood Heights Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Oakland City Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Reynoldstown Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Southern Dairies, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Southern Railway North Avenue Yards Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Stephen D. Cowen House, Acworth, Cobb Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 8
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects: Private owner/developer, 176 Peachtree Street (Winecoff Hotel), Atlanta, Fulton Co.- Tax Incentives Program Private owner/developer, 488 Glenn Street, Atlanta, Fulton Co. - Tax Incentives Program Grant Park Neighborhood Association, Grant Park community, Atlanta, Fulton Co. partnering with DCA Quality Growth Team Program General Services Administration, MLK Building, 77 Forsyth St., Atlanta, Fulton Co. Section 106 Review, Federal Stewardship Private owners/developers, Highland School, 978 North Avenue, Atlanta, Fulton Co. - Tax Incentives Program Private owners/developers, 61 16th Street - Tax Incentives Program, Atlanta, Fulton Co.
Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 162; $197,893,526 recently approved projects & investment: Atlanta, DeKalb Co.: 2; $550,000 Atlanta, Fulton Co.: 7; $9,286,941

916 Ashby Street ($4,079,903), Puritan Chemical Complex, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs after rehab use is residential & business/office space.
Georgia Heritage Grant
Roswell Mill Machine Shop, Fulton Co. $9,000 Predevelopment Grant
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 1
State Stewardship Awards
total award recipients: 3 recent award recipients: Timothy J. Crimmins, Professor of History, Georgia State University, Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, for his tireless work as the Chairman of the Georgia Capitol Commission
Preservation Achievement Awards
Bill and Gwen Gazaway, organizers of the Roseland Cemetery Volunteers Association, Inc., for their outstanding efforts to restore and protect this abandoned East Point cemetery. Terry Jackson and Jack Tyler, Department of Community Affairs, for insuring that historic preservation and archaeology form an integral part of local community planning. Robert Price, real estate consultant, for his work with the Civil War Commission to acquire 105 acres containing Civil War earthworks to be preserved as greenspace by the City of Atlanta. Ray and Associates (Bamby Z. Ray, Principal; and preservation consultants: Cynthia E. Dolder, Marion Ellis, and Lynn M. Speno), preservation consulting firm, for their exemplary work documenting numerous historic properties across Georgia. Linda Wilkes, Research and Redevelopment Services manager, Georgia Cities Foundation, Georgia Municipal Association, for her promotion of preservation as a vital component of economic development across Georgia and for her active participation on the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network's steering committee.

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JOHNNY ISAKSON district 6

Environmental Review & Compliance
case study: When it was built in 1941, Clay Homes was considered modern and spacious consisting of 132 units built on 6.9-acres. Located southwest of Marietta Square, its central location gave its residents the opportunity to be part of the community. Unlike most public housing built at that time, Clay Homes was within walking distance of a large commercial and business area.

to make a good faith effort to retain and adaptively re-use the housing unit located at 78 Waddell Street as part of the mixed use/mixed income redevelopment plans for the site, thereby preserving a physical portion of the original complex, and making it a viable component of the new development by converting it from 8 units to 4 condominiums.
Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 4,784

In December 2002, the Marietta Housing Authority (MHA) submitted their demolition plans for Clay Homes to HPD. Due to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding of the proposed demolition, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act was triggered, thereby requiring HPD's review of the proposed undertaking. After an initial site visit by HPD staff, it was HPD's opinion that Clay Homes be considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, thereby making its demolition an adverse effect. In accordance with the Section 106 regulations, MHA, HPD and representatives from the HUD regional office met to discuss ways to avoid or reduce the adverse effect. Maintenance costs and unit size were cited by MHA as the primary reason for demolition and redevelopment of the Clay Homes site.
After several additional meetings, HUD, MHA and HPD agreed that a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) would be necessary to mitigate the loss of Clay Homes. In the MOA, MHA agreed to photo document the complex and create a display of historic photographs, original floor plans and other memorabilia associated with Clay Homes that would be open to the public. They also agreed

National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 215 recent listings: Berkeley Park Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Lakewood Heights Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Oakland City Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Reynoldstown Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Southern Dairies, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Southern Railway North Avenue Yards Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Stephen D. Cowen House, Acworth, Cobb Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 4; Atlanta, Cobb Co., Roswell, and Kennesaw
Georgia Heritage Grants
Roswell Mill Machine Shop, Fulton Co. $9,000 Predevelopment Grant
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 3 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients:
Grisham-Galt Farm, Cherokee Co.
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JOHN LINDER district 7

Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 2,385
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 48 recent listings:

associated with cotton and, later, chicken production. Constructed in 1922, the main house is a one-and-one-half-story bungalow with Craftsman-style details. To the west of the main house are the 1947 garage; the 1922 horse and mule barn; and the 1945 two-story chicken house. Other outbuildings include a 1922 corn crib, smokehouse, and cow shed and two 1947 chicken houses. A 1933 one-story renter's house is also located on the property. The 10acre lot is the remaining historic acreage associated with the Fowler Family farm.

Certified Local Governments
total designations: 1; Cartersville, Bartow Co.

Fowler Family Farm, Cumming vicinity, Forsyth Co. The Fowler Family Farm, located southwest of Cumming in Forsyth County, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 2003. The nomination was supported by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and the property owners.
In 1908, Alonzo James Fowler (18641934) purchased five and a half land lots in Forsyth County from his brother, John B. Fowler. Alonzo Fowler had married Mittie Lena Blackstock (1867-1942) in 1887, and by 1910 the couple had 10 children. Fowler was a successful farmer and prominent citizen in the county. Cotton was grown on the farm during the 1920s. In the 1940s, after the devastation of the Great Depression and the boll weevil, Fowler diversified his crops with the introduction of chickens, cattle and pastureland. Glenn and Helen Fowler continued to farm the land after his parents' deaths and later added acreage to the farm. In 1975, Glenn Fowler began deeding portions of his land holding to his three children and various charities. In 2001, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners purchased 277 acres of the Fowler property for a water treatment plant and park. The county plans to rehabilitate the house and outbuildings and preserve ten acres for a passive park.
The Fowler Family Farm is an early 20th century farm comprised of a main house, a renter's house, and various outbuildings

Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 5 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients:
Grisham-Galt Farm, Cherokee County Former President Jimmy Carter was the keynote speaker at the 2003 Georgia Centennial Farm Award ceremony. The Centennial Farm Awards program honors significant farms that have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance.
The Grisham-Galt Farm was established in 1838 by William Grisham, one of Cherokee County's first white settlers. He was instrumental in the founding and development of the City of Canton and served as a city commissioner and Canton's first postmaster. In 1844, Grisham's daughter Malinda married Joel Galt, a member of another prominent Cherokee County family. Currently owned by the fifth generation of the Grisham family, the farm produces fescue and Bermuda sod.
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MAC COLLINS district 8

Archaeology Protection & Education
case study: Work continues in the Chattahoochee River at site 9TP973, which spans both District 8 and District 11. An innovative partnership between the West Georgia Underwater Archaeological Society, Troup County archives, and DNR is resulting in the discovery of clues to life along the river. Efforts over the last year have focused on developing mapping strategies for this complex site, which spans the period from West Point's settlement in the early 19th century to the early 20th century.
Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 9,539
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 337 recent listings: Cason and Virginia Callaway Homeplace, Hamilton vicinity, Harris Co. North Villa Rica Commercial Historic District, Villa Rica, Carroll Co. Peacock Woods-Dimon Circle Historic District, Columbus, Muscogee Co. Phillips-Turner-Kelly House, Monticello vicinity, Jasper Co. Powell Chapel School, Newnan vicinity, Coweta Co. Story-Hadley House, Pine Mountain, Harris Co. Whitesburg Baptist Church, Whitesburg, Carroll Co.

recent projects: City of Macon, Macon Baseball Field, Macon, Bibb Co. National Register Program Pike Co. - Participant in DCA Office of Quality Growth sponsored "Quality Growth Resource Team" Nonprofit organization, Cathedral of Saint Michael, Thomaston, Upson Co. - Technical Assistance Programs City of Turin, Rosenwald School, Turin, Coweta Co. Environmental Review Programs
Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 11; $6,687,447 recently approved projects & investment: Hampton, Henry Co.: 1; $2,700,624 10 James Street ($2,700,624), originally Henderson Manufacturing, now Hampton lofts, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs, after rehab use is loft apartments.
Georgia Heritage Grants
Old West Point Depot, Troup Co. $18,000 Development Grant Banks-Kelly Building, Jasper Co. $20,000 Development Grant Hay House, Bibb Co. $7,400 Development Grant Folds House, Carroll Co. $12,000 Predevelopment Grant The Old Carnegie Library, Coweta Co. $6,100 Predevelopment Grant

Douglas County Courthouse, Douglasville, Douglas Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 13
Architectural Technical Assistance

Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 21 recent Centennial Farm award recipients: Orr-Williamson-Gaissert Homeplace, Spalding Co. recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: Ogletree Farm, Carroll Co.
State Stewardship Awards
total award recipients: 1 recent award recipients: Frank Brown, President, Columbus State University, Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship, for his leadership in promoting the university's efforts towards Columbus downtown revitalization.
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CHARLIE NORWOOD district 9

Archaeology Protection & Education
case study: Working with DNR's Wildlife Resources Division, Putnam county government, and Southern Company, DNR archaeologists are developing an interpretive trail on Lake Oconee that will incorporate the prehistoric Indian site of Rock Hawk, as well as later plantation ruins and cemeteries.
Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 10,142 recently completed surveys: Walton Co.
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 418 recent listings: Bostwick Historic District, Bostwick, Morgan Co. Hillman-Bowden House, Thomson vicinity, McDuffie Co. Jefferson Historic District, Jefferson, Jackson Co. Pyle-Davis House, Demorest, Habersham Co. Robert Shand Smith House, Washington, Wilkes Co. Rockville Academy and St. Paul Methodist Church Historic District, Eatonton vicnity, Putnam Co. Rutledge Historic District, Rutledge, Morgan Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 16 recent designations: Harlem, Columbia Co.
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects: DNR-Parks and Historic Sites Division, Dahlonega Gold Museum, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co. State Stewardship Initiative DNR-Parks and Historic Sites Division, Hardman Farms, Sautee-Nacoochee Valley, White Co. State Stewardship Initiative DNR-Wildlife Resources Division, Vaughter Tract, Elbert Co. State Stewardship Initiative

Madison County Courthouse, Madison Co. $20,000 Development Grant
Historic Preservation Fund Grants
recent grants: City of Augusta-Richmond Co. $6,000 - Grant funds will be used to complete a historic structures report for the only remaining outbuilding of the circa 1830 Judge William Warren home. The home is now used by the city as a public library. City of Lincolnton $3,900 - Design Guidelines will be produced for the city of Lincolnton. City of Elberton $5,400 - Grant funds will be used to complete a historic structures report for the William O. Jones commercial building that was constructed in 1904 in downtown Elberton.
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 42 recent Centennial Farm award recipients: Daniel M. Davis Homeplace, Lumpkin Co. recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: G and M Farms, Madison Co. Glaze Farm, Lincoln Co. Ogletree Farm, Carroll Co. Robinson-Stallings Farm, Barrow Co. Turk Family Farm, L.P., Banks Co.
State Stewardship Awards
total award recipients: 2 recent award recipients: Danny Brown, Park Manager for Fort McAllister State Historic Park, Department of Natural Resources, Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship, for his outstanding work to increase awareness of archaeological resources on Department of Natural Resources property

Georgia Heritage Grants
recent grants: Thomson Drug Company, McDuffie Co. $9,000 Development Grant Shields-Ethridge Farm, Jackson Co. $15,000 Development Grant

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NATHAN DEAL district 10

Archaeology Protection & Education
case study: Under a grant from the National Park Service Trails Office, HPD archaeologists are working with area communities and a historian to identify sites associated with the Trail of Tears. A key discovery was made when a local landowner gave DNR access to his property for archaeological testing. The testing, carried out in conjunction with the Murray County school system, resulted in the discovery of Spring Place MissionSpring Place was an important education center for Cherokees before Removal, and its missionaries traveled to Oklahoma to establish New Spring Place Mission. Field investigations also resulted in the discovery of traces of the Old Federal Road, important both because it cut through the heart of the Cherokee Nation, and because it became the route for many Indians to the west.

Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 5,275 recently completed surveys: Ft. Oglethorpe, Catoosa Co. Walton Co.
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 123 recent listings: Fowler Family Farm, Cumming vicinity, Forsyth Co. Gainesville Commercial Historic District, Gainesville, Hall Co. McCarty Subdivision Historic District, Dalton, Whitfield Co. Tate Gymnasium, Tate, Pickens Co. William Taylor House, Resaca, Gordon Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 6 recent designations: Walker Co.
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects: Nonprofit organization, Gem Theatre Calhoun, Gordon Co. - Technical Assistance Programs Private owners/developers, Crown Cotton Mills, Dalton, Whitfield Co. - Tax Incentives Program

Environmental Review & Compliance case study: Augusta State University's History Walk was dedicated in April 2003. The History Walk, a $1.5 million project funded with Transportation Enhancement funds, includes a decorative brick and wrought iron wall with rest areas and interpretative historic displays that depict the history of ASU, the Augusta Arsenal, and the Summerville and Sandhills districts. The renovated Arsenal Guardhouse, located at the corner of Walton Way and Katherine Street, is the anchor of the History Walk, which extends along Walton Way to Arsenal Avenue. Future plans have the walk extending along parts of Katherine Street and Arsenal Avenue. The entire walk should be finished by early fall 2004.

Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 12; $4,042,128 recently approved projects & investment: Dalton, Whitfield Co.: 2; $602,593 236-238 N. Hamilton ($411,593), the Proffitt Building, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs, after rehab use is retail & residential.
Georgia Heritage Grants
recent grants: Marsh-Warthen House, Walker Co. $11,000 Predevelopment Grant
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 12 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: Henderson-Goodson Farm, Catoosa Co.

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PHIL GINGREY district 11

Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 13,240
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 244 recent listings: Cason and Virginia Callaway Homeplace, Hamilton vicinity, Harris Co. Douglas County Courthouse, Douglasville, Douglas Co. Main High School, Rome, Floyd Co. North Tallapoosa Residential Historic District, Tallapoosa, Haralson Co. North Villa Rica Commercial Historic District, Villa Rica, Carroll Co. Peacock Woods-Dimon Circle Historic District, Columbus, Muscogee Co. Powell Chapel School, Newnan vicinity, Coweta Co. Stephen D. Cowen House, Acworth, Cobb Co. Story-Hadley House, Pine Mountain, Harris Co. Sullivan-Hillyer House, Rome, Floyd Co. Whitesburg Baptist Church, Whitesburg, Carroll Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 16
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects: Nonprofit organization, Haralson Co. Courthouse, Buchanan, Haralson Co. Grants Program Nonprofit organization, Cave Springs Presbyterian Church, Cave Springs, Floyd Co. Technical Assistance Programs Nonprofit organization, Rankin House Carriage House, Columbus, Muscogee Co. Grants Program Private owners/developers, Eagle & Phenix Mills, Columbus, Muscogee Co. - Tax Incentives Program Nonprofit organization, Powell Chapel School, Newnan, Coweta Co. Grants Program DNR-Parks and Historic Sites Division, Little White House State Historic Site, Warm Springs, Meriwether Co. State Stewardship Initiative
Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 29; $19,922,644 recently approved projects & investment: Rome, Floyd Co.: 1; $825,000

401-403 Broad Street ($825,000), Lanham & Sons, participated in the Federal and State tax incentive programs, after rehab use is office/business space.
Georgia Heritage Grants
recent grants: The Old Carnegie Library, Coweta Co. $6,100 Predevelopment Grant Heard County Jail, Heard Co. $4,500 Predevelopment Grant Old West Point Depot, Troup Co. $18,000 Development Grant Folds House, Carroll Co. $12,000 Predevelopment Grant
Historic Preservation Fund Grants
recent grants: Heard County $6,600 - Grant funds will be used to produce a heritage education program for K12 students in Heard County, a historic driving tour brochure, slide shows of the county's historic resources, and an informational brochure for historic property owners in the county. City of Rome $12,000 - Grant funds will be used to produce a preservation and restoration plan for the Myrtle Hill Cemetery
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 17 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients:
Ogletree Farm, Carroll Co. Whippoorwill Farm, Meriwether Co.
Preservation Achievement Awards
recent award recipients: Charles Kelly, Society for Georgia Archaeology, LaGrange Chapter, for advocacy and creating Georgia's first avocational underwater archaeology project. Virginia Pope, Douglas County Tourism and History Commission; and Elizabeth McClendon, community development director, City of Douglasville; for their grassroots effort to save the Old Douglas County Courthouse and publicize its architectural significance.
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MAX BURNS district 12

Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 9,629
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 226 recent listings: Athens Manufacturing Company, Athens, Clarke Co. Chapman-Steed House, Crawfordville, Taliaferro Co. Eastside Historic District, Savannah, Chatham Co. Millen High School, Millen, Jenkins Co. Newton House, Athens, Clarke Co. Warrenton Gymnasium-Auditorium, Warrenton, Warren Co. Sea View Apartments, Tybee Island, Chatham Co.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 4; Athens-Clarke Co., Augusta-Richmond Co., Lexington, and Savannah
Architectural Technical Assistance
recent projects: Private owners/developers, 110-120 Jefferson Street, Savannah, Chatham Co. Tax Incentives Program Private owners/developers, 700 Drayton Street, Savannah, Chatham Co. Tax Incentives Program Private owners/developers, 512-514 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, Chatham Co. Tax Incentives Program Private owner/developer, 269 N. Hull Street, Athens, Clarke Co. Tax Incentives Program City of Augusta and General Services Administration, 500 Block Ninth Street, Augusta, Richmond Co. Environmental Review Program

Athens, Clarke Co.: 2; $350,000 Guyton, Effingham Co.: 1; $272,023 Augusta, Richmond Co.: 1; $130,000
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 22 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: Savage Creek Farms, Bryan Co.
State Stewardship Awards
total award recipients: 4 recent award recipients: John C. Waters, Professor, School of Environmental Design, University of Georgia, Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship, for his lifetime achievements in the development of the historic preservation movement in Georgia, as an educator, advocate, innovator, and community activist. Michael Ash and Lois T. Ellison, Medical College of Georgia, Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship, for their tireless efforts to research, identify, preserve and publish a thorough history of the Medical College. Paul Cassilly and Danny Sniff, Office of University Architects, University of Georgia, Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship, for their extraordinary efforts to complete an outstanding rehabilitation project, the Administration Building at UGA.

Preservation Tax Incentives: State and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 417;
$144,139,971 recently approved projects & investment:
Savannah, Chatham Co.: 42; $9,740,075 644 W. 36th Street ($1,622,850), Charity
Hospital, participated in the Federal and State
tax incentive programs after rehab use is
housing.

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DAVID SCOTT district 13

Historic Resources Survey
total surveyed properties: 6,617 recently completed surveys: Walton Co.
National Register of Historic Places
total listings: 430 recent listings: Berkeley Park Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Blair-Rutland Building, Decatur, DeKalb Co. Briarcliff-Normandy Apartments, Atlanta, DeKalb Co. Kirkwood School, Atlanta, DeKalb Co. Oakland City Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Reynoldstown Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Southern Dairies, Atlanta, Fulton Co. Southern Railway North Avenue Yards Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co.

The district encompasses residential, commercial, and community landmark buildings. The residences built within the neighborhood are one-and two-story buildings constructed of wood and brick. House types include bungalow, gabled ell cottage, Queen Anne cottage, New South cottage, pyramid cottage, and shotgun. The one- and two-story commercial buildings are located along Jonesboro Road and Lakewood Avenue. Community landmark buildings include Mt. Zion Church, Lakewood United Methodist Church, and Lakewood Heights School, constructed in 1932, and designed by the architectural firm of Edwards and Sayward.
Certified Local Governments
total designations: 9 recent designations: Hawkinsville, Pulaski Co.

Preservation Tax Incentives: State
and Federal
total approved projects & investment: 7;
$1,969,339 invested recently approved projects & investment:
Covington, Newton Co.: 1; $365,553

case study: Lakewood Heights Historic District, Atlanta, Fulton Co. The Lakewood Heights Historic District, located in south central Atlanta in Fulton County, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 2002. The nomination materials were prepared by Georgia State University graduate students and the nomination was sponsored by the Lakewood Community Civic Association and supported by the property owners.
Development of the Lakewood Heights neighborhood began with the creation of a water works for the City of Atlanta in 1874. The water works became defunct by 1893 and the land was developed into a recreation and resort area known as Lakewood Park (currently Lakewood Fairgrounds, which is located outside the district boundary). By the late 1890s, the trolley line came into the neighborhood and the area was developed as a working-class white suburb of Atlanta.

Georgia Heritage Grants
recent grants: Roswell Mill Machine Shop, Fulton Co. $9,000 Predevelopment Grant
Centennial Farm Awards
total award recipients: 10 recent Centennial Family Farm award recipients: Orr-Williamson-Gaissert Homeplace, Spalding Co.

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