{"response":{"docs":[{"id":"dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-ph5-ba1-b2009-belec-p-btext","title":"2009 annual report / Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":null,"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. Historic Preservation Division"],"dc_date":["2009"],"dcterms_description":["Title from cover"],"dc_format":["application/pdf"],"dcterms_identifier":null,"dcterms_language":["eng"],"dcterms_publisher":["Atlanta, Ga. : Historic Preservation Division"],"dc_relation":null,"dc_right":["http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/"],"dcterms_is_part_of":null,"dcterms_subject":["Georgia. 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A public celebration, sponsored by the City of Waynesboro and the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, was held on May 13, 2009, on the steps of the Burke County Courthouse. \n \n Table of Contents \n \n1 2 3 4-5 6 7 8-9 10-11 12 13 14 15 16-17 18 19 20 21 22-23 24 \n \nOur Mission Table of Contents Program Accomplishments A Message From the Director Georgia Centennial Farms Preservation Achievement Awards Historic Preservation Planning National Register of Historic Places Georgia Heritage Grants Historic Cemetery Heritage Tourism Grants Certified Local Governments Historic Preservation Fund Grants Preservation Tax Incentives Historic Resources Survey African American Programs - GAAHPN Environmental Review State Stewardship Awards Archaeology Protection \u0026 Education Staff Directory \n \nDesigner: Meg Goodson Samuels Contributors: Historic Preservation Division staff Editor: Helen Talley-McRae \nPhoto credits: all photos are by HPD photographer Jim Lockhart, except: page 4, DNR staff; page 5, David Crass (top left and top right); page 6, Steven Moffson (bottom); page 12, courtesy Friends of the Tybee Theater (top), Carole Moore (bottom); page 13, Carole Moore (left), courtesy Georgia Department of Economic Development (right); page 14, courtesy College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia; page 15, courtesy Cobb County Board of Commissioners (left), courtesy City of Decatur (right); page 16, Ced Dolder; page 17, HPD tax incentives project files; page 18, courtesy Bob Ciucevich, Quatrefoil Consulting; page 19, courtesy Cullen Chambers (top); page 20, courtesy Coastal Heritage Society; page 21, DNR staff; page 22, courtesy Dr. Nick Honerkamp of the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; page 23, Chris McCabe. \nThis 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. \n \n2 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Program Accomplishments \n \nSavannah skyline \nDuring SFY 2009: \n10 Centennial Farm Awards presented, totaling 350 since 1993 (see page 6) \n5 Preservation Achievement Awards presented, totaling 89 since 1997 (see page 7) \n39 listings added to the National Register of Historic Places, including 2,761 contributing properties \n2,027 total listings, including 71,201 contributing properties, since 1969 (see pages 10-11) \n1 Georgia Heritage Grant, funded by historic preservation license plate sales revenue, awarded representing $20,000 (see page 12) \n239 total Georgia Heritage Grants awarded, representing $3,122,348 awarded since 1995 \n12 Historic Cemetery Heritage Tourism Grants awarded, representing $16,000 (see page 13) \n10 Historic Preservation Fund Grants awarded (FFY2009), representing $75,395 (see page 15) \n293 total Historic Preservation Fund Grants awarded, representing $2,537,481 awarded since 1977 \nFederal and state tax incentive applications represented a total of $29, 120,726 in private investment in completed historic preservation rehabilitaion projects (see page 16) \n43,958 properties added to the Historic Resources Survey, totaling over 176,958 since 1988 (see page 18) \n2 African American Rosenwald Schools located, totaling 46 since 2001 (see page 19) \n3,036 Environmental Review and Compliance projects reviewed, totaling 45,710 since 1990 (see page 20) \n5 State Stewardship Awards presented, totaling 31 since 2002 (see page 21) \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n3 \n \n A Message From the Director \n \nHistoric Preservation Division Update \n \nThe Georgia Historic Preservation Division is at a crossroads in our agency's history, and the decisions that we make over the next several months will be critical to the direction we pursue in the future. As HPD's new division director, I want to take this opportunity to share a few thoughts with you about my own background, and give you my perspective on where HPD will move in the months ahead. \n \nDivision Director Dr. Dave Crass 404/651-5061 david.crass@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nMost of my professional life has been spent as an archaeologist, which means I try to interpret the stories of our past through fragmentary evidence in the ground. My career has centered on articulating archaeology with our sister disciplines in social history, historic preservation, and environmental sciences, and this broad disciplinary perspective will be reflected in my leadership of the Historic Preservation Division. \n \nIn certain respects the nature of the challenges that historic preservation faces have evolved significantly over the last 30 years. While historic preservation in Georgia in the next 30 years will certainly have its roots in the pioneering work of Mary Jewett, Marguerite Williams, Dr. Lew Larson, and many others, we must not be afraid to think innovatively to meet new challenges in a way that is both true to historic preservation's roots and congruent with today's economic and social realities. \n \nAt HPD we're addressing the same budget challenges all public agencies face. We've absorbed cuts of over 25% over the last year or so, and lost six staff positions in the last six months. Thus, we are transforming the way we do historic preservation. We have spent the last several months identifying and refocusing on our core competencies. We are also working to streamline some of our business processes and make them more transparent. \n \nMost importantly, we are strengthening the relationships that HPD has with our partners across the state, with other state and federal agencies, and with affiliated local organizations. Doing so means \n \n4 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n devoting more resources, including time, to effectively manage these relationships and identifying the synergies that potentially exist between organizational lines. \nDespite our current challenges, we have some significant strengths  the greatest of which is our staff. Our employees are highly-trained and highly-motivated. Commissioner Clark and the DNR Board strongly support our mission and welcome engagement on issues the historic preservation community cares about. These are just two of the reasons I am optimistic that despite the current economic climate and budget constraints, HPD will become an even stronger contributor to historic preservation in Georgia over the long term than we have been in the past. I look forward to sharing our progress with you as HPD moves forward. \n \nArchaeologists (right) worked alongside historic preservationists to investigate the North End slave tabbies (above) on Ossabaw Island. \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n2009 Historic Preservation Division staff retreat at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. \n5 \n \n Georgia Centennial Farms \n \nIn SFY 2009, a Centennial Farm Award was presented to: \nMcDuffie: Alexandria Establishment \n \nThe Georgia Centennial Farm program honors farms that have been continuously operating for more than 100 years with three types of awards. \nThe Centennial Heritage Farm Award honors farms owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe Centennial Farm Award does not require continual family ownership, but farms must be at least 100 years old and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe Centennial Family Farm Award recognizes farms owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more that are not listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe program is administered by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) and sponsored by HPD, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter. \n \nCentennial Family Farm Awards were presented to: \nColumbia and McDuffie: J.C. Dunn Properties at Cobbham Gordon: Fork Ferry Farm Grady: Baypole Farm Irwin: Jake and Olive Whitley Farm Jackson: Hays and McDonald Farm Pierce: Bobby F. Hyers Farm Pike: The Farm Sumter: The Lane Farm Wilcox: Cannon Farms \nFork Ferry Farm (above) is located at the confluence of the Coosawattee and Conasauga rivers. Frank Bearden purchased the original farm in 1903. He raised livestock, grew crops, and operated a sawmill and ferry. Today, sunflowers and soybeans are grown on 32 acres of the 232-acre farm. \nThe Alexandria Establishment (above left) was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The two-story brick house was built by Revolutionary War soldier Thomas Carr. During its history, the plantation has produced cotton, corn, wheat, and barley. Today, 145 acres of the 154-acre farm is a registered tree farm and also produces hay and pecans. \n \nGretchen Brock 404/651-6782 gretchen.brock@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nThe SFY 2009 Centennial Family Farm honorees were recognized at a luncheon during the Georgia National Fair in Perry on October 3, 2008. \n \n6 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Preservation Achievement Awards \n \nIn SFY 2009, Preservation Achievement Awards were presented to: \nDennis Blanton, Curator of Native American Archaeology at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta for his integral involvement in bringing one of Georgia's few existing Native American dugout canoes to Fernbank Museum to be conserved and displayed as part of an exhibit intended to educate visitors about our state's past and his three years of archaeological investigations in Telfair County that are helping to rewrite early Spanish history in Georgia. \nCatherine Edgemon, Main Street and Economic Development Director for the City of LaFayette for the significant role she played in the rehabilitation of the Chattooga Academy, a LaFayette community landmark, built in 1836. \nW. James Green and Lillian Davis of Hubbard Alumni Association, Inc., Forsyth for their efforts to preserve the women's dormitory associated with the former State Teachers and Agricultural College for Negroes that was founded by William M. Hubbard. \nRichard Laub, Director of Georgia State University's graduate program in Heritage Preservation, Atlanta for preparing students to become professionals in the field of historic preservation through practical, hands-on experience that meets professional standards and also serves as a useful vehicle to further preservation efforts within communities. \nGraduate students in Georgia State University's Heritage Preservation program, Case Studies in Historic Preservation class (HIST 8700), Spring 2008: Emilie Arnold, Neil Bowen, Renee Brown-Bryant, Stephanie Cherry, Parinya Chukaew, Erica Danylchak, Emily Eigel, Hilary Morrish, Melina Vasquez, and Lillie Ward, Atlanta for compiling the supporting documentation for the National Register nomination of the Collier Heights Historic District, Atlanta's and Georgia's largest and most significant mid-20th-century African American suburb. \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division (HPD) presents its annual Preservation Achievement Awards during Historic Preservation and Archaeology Awareness Month each May. \nThe honorees are recognized for their contributions while working in conjunction with HPD and its programs. These individuals or organizations are nominated by division staff members and are recognized as having helped further HPD's mission, vision and goals thereby making a significant contribution to historic preservation in Georgia. \n \nThe 13th annual Preservation Achievement Awards were presented on May 5, 2009 in Atlanta. Left to right: former HPD director, Ray Luce; Melina Vasquez; Lillian Davis; Dennis Blanton; Erica Danylchak; Richard Laub; Emily Eigel; Hilary Morrish; and Catherine Edgemon. \n \nHelen Talley-McRae 404/651-5268 \nhelen.talley-mcrae@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n7 \n \n Historic Preservation Planning \n \nCase Study: Waynesboro, Burke County \n \nThe Historic Preservation Planning program is committed to ensuring that Georgia's historic resources are promoted and included in planning activities throughout the state. \nHPD's preservation planning activities include: assisting Regional Commissions (RCs) and federal, state and local governments with implementation of planning legislation; identifying trends that affect historic resources and developing initiatives in response and coordinating with other agencies and organizations that effect historic resources. \nGeorgia has twelve RCs that provide comprehensive assistance to local governments, individuals, and organizations. Eleven RCs employ historic preservation planners who provide preservation planning services in coordination with HPD on either a full or part-time basis. Currently, the DNR provides matching funds to the RCs and HPD administers the program. Participating RCs are required to have citizen advisory committees. \nPreservation Planner and Certified Local Government \nCoordinator, Leigh Burns 404-651-5181 \nleigh.burns@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nIn May 2009 the City of Waynesboro was designated as a National Register historic district. As Georgia's 2,000th listing in the National Register of Historic Places, this designation was particularly significant. Waynesboro is located in southeast Georgia, relatively close to Augusta and is part of the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission. Waynesboro is a Main Street community, has a local historic preservation commission, and boasts a community where historic preservation is part of everyday life. \nWith the assistance of Anne Floyd, Historic Preservation Planner at the Central Savannah River Regional Commission; Andrea Stein, Waynesboro Main Street Director; and the many preservationists throughout the city and county, Waynesboro continues to move forward with preservation projects. These projects have had a positive impact throughout the commercial and residential downtown area as well as in the greater Burke County area. Many preservation groups, the Waynesboro and Burke County local governments, as well as other supportive non-profit organizations, continue to stand out for promoting the preservation of significant local historic properties. The care and concern of Waynesboro citizens has made our programs here at HPD come alive locally. \nThe following photographs and captions serve as an introduction to a few of Waynesboro's historic resources included in the recently designated National Register district. \nThe railroad bridge at East 9th Street is made of concrete and has a distinct early 1920's design motif at the faade entrances. It is a wonderful example of the Art Deco style of architecture. \n \n8 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n The Waynesboro Commercial Area contains many landmark buildings such as the Burke County Courthouse (pictured), the U.S. Post Office, Historic Burke County Jail, numerous historic commercial buildings and historic hotels. With the presence of a strong Main Street program and an active historic preservation commission, the commercial area itself has enjoyed overall preservation success. \n \nThe Waynesboro Coca-Cola Bottling Plant and Offices are located close to the commercial district of downtown Waynesboro. Constructed in 1930, the building also has a 1955 addition. The simplistic streamlined faade bears the scripted trademark logo between the two-bottle design. \nMost of Waynesboro's residential district was developed in the early 20th century and only a few houses pre-date the Civil War. House types and styles include the Georgian Cottage, Queen Anne Cottage, Italianate, Folk Victorian and fine Craftsman Bungalows (above), American Small Houses and Ranch Houses. \n \nThe Lone Star Benevolent Society Hall is an African American historic resource situated just outside the Waynesboro commercial district. The building, constructed circa 1898, has a distinct hip-roofed bell tower and is the future home of the Burke County Rural and Folk Life Center. \n \nThe Waynesboro Fire Department was constructed in the 1920s as an automobile showroom. The streamlined Moderne brick building still retains its display windows and curved corners with glass block. A rear addition was completed in the 1960s. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n9 \n \n National Register of Historic Places \n \nThe National Register of Historic Places is our country's official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. In addition to recognizing their historical, architectural, or archaeological significance, the National Register helps preserve historic properties through benefits and incentives. \nThe Historic Preservation Division nominates eligible properties to the National Register. Property owners, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and others interested in preserving their historic properties are invited to propose nominations. \nNational Register Coordinator Gretchen Brock 404/651-6782 \ngretchen.brock@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nIn SFY 2009, there were 39 Georgia listings representing 2,761 contributing properties: \nBibb: Joseph and Mary Jane League House, Macon Brooks: Harris-Ramsey-Norris House, Quitman Bulloch: Upper Lott's Creek Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery, \nMetter vicinity Burke: Waynesboro Historic District, Waynesboro Chatham: Dutton-Waller Raised Tybee Cottage, Tybee Island \nFairway Oaks-Greenview Historic District, Savannah Morgan-Ille Cottage, Tybee Island Cobb: Solomon and Penelopy Pace House, Vinings Cook: United States Post Office-Adel, Georgia, Adel Dawson: Boyd and Sallie Gilleland House, Dawsonville DeKalb: Bond Family House, Lithonia vicinity Douglas: Basket Creek Cemetery, Douglasville vicinity Pine Mountain Gold Mine, Villa Rica vicinity Fulton: Collier Heights Historic District, Atlanta General Electric Company Repair Shop and Warehouse, Atlanta New Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery, Atlanta Rutherford and Martha Ellis House, Atlanta Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta Grady: Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church and School, Whigham Habersham: Demorest Women's Club, Demorest Lawton Place, Mount Airy Harris: William and Ann Copeland, Jr., House, Shiloh vicinity Bethlehem Baptist Church Colored School, Pine Mountain vicinity Henry: Lawrenceville Street Historic District, McDonough James and Bertha Hooten House, McDonough Jefferson: Bartow Historic District, Bartow Marion: Pasaquan, Buena Vista vicinity Newton: Brick Store, Covington vicinity Polk: Rockmart Downtown Historic District, Rockmart Richmond: Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home (National Historic Landmark Designation), Augusta Rockdale: Aaron and Margaret Parker, Jr., House, Stockbridge vicinity Taylor: Mauk School, Mauk Thomas: Dewey City Historic District, Thomasville Troup: Kidd-Robertson House, LaGrange vicinity R.M. Jones General Store, LaGrange vicinity Screven: Harris-Murrow-Trowell House, Oliver Walker: Chickamauga Coal and Iron Company Coke Ovens, Chickamauga Ware: Lott Cemetery, Waycross \n \n10 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n The Joseph and Mary Jane League House in Macon is Georgia's first individually listed Ranch House. Built in 1950 and designed by Georgia architect Jean League Newton, the house set a precedent in Macon and the state for its design, appearing in several national architecture magazines in the early 1950s. \nCollier Heights Historic District, located on Atlanta's west side, is significant as the nation's preeminent mid-20th-century African American residential suburban development. The district is exceptional for its collection of nearly 2,000 houses in 55 small, interrelated subdivisions developed primarily between 1941 and 1979. Nationally, Collier Heights is unique in terms of its size, diversity of residents, and the principal role played by African Americans in its development. \nThe United States Post Office-Adel, Georgia was built in 1939 to 1940 and is an excellent example of a Public Works Administration-plan post office in Georgia. Between 1932 and 1942, 65 post offices were built in Georgia under the New Deal-era program. The Adel post office has remained basically unchanged since its completion and retains its historic exterior and interior design and finishes. \n \nThe 110 known burial plots in Basket Creek Cemetery near Douglasville represent a rare, surviving example of grave mounding in Georgia. Grave mounding is a type of funerary ritual that was introduced in Georgia by slaves from West Africa during the late 18th century. The practice had largely disappeared statewide by the mid-20th century. The cemetery began in 1886 and is still used and maintained by the members of Basket Creek Baptist Church. \n \nThe Waynesboro Historic District in Burke County nomination marked Georgia's 2,000th listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The district is significant for encompassing an entire intact historic city with its historic commercial, residential, community landmark, agricultural, and industrial buildings. Waynesboro is an excellent example of Georgians retaining and reusing their historic buildings into the 21st century. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n11 \n \n Georgia Heritage Grants \n \nA historic preservation license plate was authorized by the Georgia General Assembly in 2005. $22 from the sale of each $25 plate goes directly into the Georgia Heritage Grant program. \nThe Historic Preservation Division administers the Georgia Heritage Grant Program which offers matching grants on a statewide competitive basis to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the preservation of historic resources listed in the National and Georgia Registers of Historic Places. \nDevelopment projects include stabilization and rehabilitation activities, and predevelopment projects include the production of plans, construction documents and specifications. \nSince 1995, matching grants totaling over $3 million have supported 239 rehabilitation projects. \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nCase Study: Tybee Theater receives first grant from license plate sales \nWith the severe budget situation facing state government, funding for the Georgia Heritage Grant program was eliminated for SFY 2009. Fortunately, this was the first year money raised through the sale of preservation license plates was available. Proceeds from those plate sales were used to award one Georgia Heritage Grant to the Friends of the Tybee Theater in December 2008. The Tybee Theater project competed against 37 applications, totaling almost $800,000 in grant requests. \nThe $20,000 matching grant is being used for window and door repairs to the historic Tybee Theater on Tybee Island in Chatham County, outside of Savannah. Constructed in 1930 by the U.S. Army, the Tybee Theater was part of Fort Screven. After the fort was decommissioned in 1945, the theater served as the \"beach theater\" for the community until 1970, after which it was abandoned. The Friends of the Tybee Theater purchased the property in 2005 with plans to rehabilitate the building into a multi-purpose cultural center for the island. \nTag sales helped fund door and window repairs for the historic Tybee Theater. \nHPD's Grants Coordinator Carole Moore (far right) and Architectural Reviewer Bill Hover (far left) visit the Tybee Theater and meet with Cullen Chambers (left center), Executive Director, Tybee Island Historical Society and Pamela Lappin (right center), President, Friends of the Tybee Theater. \n \n12 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Historic Cemetery Heritage Tourism Grants \n \nIn SFY 2009, 12 Historic Cemetery Heritage Tourism Grants representing $16,000 were awarded. \nRound I grants were awarded to:  Clay County Cemeteries - $1,000 - Fort Gaines Historical Society, Inc. for survey \nand conditions assessment report  Fitzgerald City Cemetery - $1,600 - City of Fitzgerald to survey and research \ntheir earliest African American cemetery  Hillcrest Cemetery - $950 - Hillcrest Cemetery Memorial Association to support \nadvertising costs for its cemetery heritage festival  Newton County Cemeteries - $1,450 - Newton County Board of Commissioners \nto produce a walking/driving tour booklet  Riverside Cemetery - $1,500 - Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy to \nresearch and develop a heritage education curriculum  West Hill Cemetery - $1,500 - City of Dalton for a walking/driving tour \nRound II grants were awarded to:  Burgess Cemetery - $600 - Lavonia 21st Century, Inc., Franklin County, to \nproduce a walking/driving tour brochure  Clay Cemetery - $2,000 - Kirkwood Neighbors Association in Atlanta, DeKalb \nCounty, for a condition assessment/cemetery plan  Georgia Municipal Cemetery Association - $2,000 - support for GMCA's statewide \nconference on disaster preparedness for historic cemeteries  Magnolia Cemetery - $1,150 - Historic Augusta, Inc. for its annual \"Walk with \nthe Spirits\" interpretative tour program  Marietta City Cemeteries - $1,250 - Cobb Landmarks \u0026 Historical Society for its \nspecial \"Dead Men Do Tell Tales\" cemetery interpretative tour  Memory Hill Cemetery - $1,000 to the Friends of Baldwin County Cemeteries, \nInc. for a walking tour brochure of this cemetery \nThe GMCA Statewide Conference held in Rome featured historic Myrtle \nHill Cemetery (right). \nTeacher curriculum Pathways to History encourages classroom \nand on site learning at Macon's historic Riverside Cemetery (below). \n \nHPD partnered with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) to offer a special, one-time grant program (Rounds 1 and 2) for historic cemeteries. The purpose of the grant program was to assist local communities in promoting their historic cemeteries through heritage tourism. \nEligible projects include research and documentation; interpretation and public information; advertising and marketing; or workshops and training. \"Bricks and mortar\" projects are not eligible for this program. The reimbursable grant funds are 50% state/ 50% local match and are awarded on a competitive basis. These grants are funded by GDEcD and administered by HPD. \n \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n13 \n \n Certified Local Governments \n \nThe Certified Local Government (CLG) program assists local governments with integrating historic preservation concerns into local planning decisions. Technical assistance is provided to all CLGs including: design assistance for communities and historic property owners, networking opportunities through an electronic listserv and trainings and workshops for preservation commissioners and anyone else interested in learning how to protect their community's historic resources. \nThis program is administered by the HPD in conjunction with the National Park Service. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/hps/clg \n \nCase Study: Cordele's Historic African American Gillespie-Selden Neighborhood \nThe City of Cordele became a Certified Local Government in 1995, shortly after passing a historic preservation ordinance. During spring 2009, students and faculty from the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia conducted a community design charrette in the historic Gillespie-Selden Neighborhood in conjunction with Southwest Georgia United and the Middle Flint Regional Development Center. A charrette is a rapid, intensive and creative work session in which a design team focuses on a particular design problem and arrives at a collaborative solution. \nThe charrette focused on the neighborhood surrounding the original Gillespie-Selden Institute, which has a remarkable history as an educational facility and a true center of the community. Founded in 1902, the school educated underprivileged African American boys and girls from across the country, teaching life and work skills  including a nursing school and hospital for African Americans. Although the school closed in 1956, its legacy lives on through the over 2,000 graduates of Gillespie-Selden and its dedicated alumni. \n \nThe charrette team's primary focus was to reestablish the GillespieSelden Institute's presence in the neighborhood by ensuring that its history was recognized and that its campus buildings were rehabilitated for continued community service. The team's vision included a Master Plan (pictured) for a safe and cohesive campus, with historic buildings reused in ways that benefit the surrounding residents by offering needed services, recreation and fellowship. \n \nPreservation Planner and Certified Local Government \nCoordinator, Leigh Burns 404-651-5181 \nleigh.burns@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nThe effort to revive the legacy of the Gillespie-Selden Institute and enhance the surrounding neighborhood is an ongoing effort. Incorporating a preservation project of this scale into local planning efforts is indicative of what it means to be a Certified Local Government. \n Former Certified Local Government Coordinator, Jennifer Martin Lewis, contributed this case study \n \n14 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Historic Preservation Fund Grants \n \nIn FFY 2009, 10 Historic Preservation Fund Grants representing $75,395 were awarded and will be completed by September 30, 2010 \nCity of Albany: $2,760 for a historic sites walking/driving tour brochure City of Augusta-Richmond County: $8,400 to produce Phase 2 of a historic \nresource survey of the Harrisburg-West End Historic District. City of Dahlonega: $6,600 to conduct a historic resource survey and produce \na local historic district designation for the Park Street neighborhood City of Decatur: $6,000 to produce a National Register nomination for the \ndowntown area City of Gainesville: $18,900 to conduct Phase 4 of the citywide historic \nresources survey City of Hawkinsville: $6,000 to produce design guidelines for the city's \ncommercial district City of Hinesville: $3,000 to conduct a survey of the city's historic resources City of Montezuma: $6,400 to produce a historic sites walking/driving tour brochure City of Valdosta: $3,000 to produce an interactive Web site for Sunset Hill \nCemetery City of Vienna: $14,335 to produce construction/rehabilitation drawings for the \nhistoric Dooly County Courthouse \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division receives annual funding from the National Park Service (NPS) to carry out a statewide historic preservation program in participation with state agencies and local governments, organizations, and the citizens of Georgia. Ten percent of the NPS funding is allotted for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grants that are awarded annually to Certified Local Governments on a competitive basis. \n \nAmong the 12 grants awarded funding for FFY2008 were three workshops targeted specifically toward historic \nproperty owners. HPD staff participated in all three workshops. The City of Decatur hosted the Decatur Old House \nFair last fall (above). \n \nThe Cobb County Board of Commissioners hosted two complementary workshops: the Cobb County Historic Property Workshop at Kennesaw State University in the spring, followed by a Hands-On Restoration Training Workshop in Acworth this fall. HPD Tax Incentives Coordinator Ced Dolder (above) gives her presentation at Kennesaw State University. \n \nEligible activities include:  historic resource surveys  preservation planning \nactivities \u0026 studies  National Register \nnominations  educational activities \n\u0026 publications  archaeological surveys \nand testing  predevelopment plans \n\u0026 specifications \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n15 \n \n Preservation Tax Incentives \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division administers tax incentive programs that encourage the adaptive use of neglected buildings, as well as stimulate economic growth and revitalization of historic neighborhoods and commercial areas. \nThe federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit provides owners of incomeproducing historic structures the opportunity to apply for a tax credit equal to 20% of the rehabilitation cost. \nThe Georgia Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property offers owners of both income-producing and residential historic properties the benefit of applying for an eight-year property tax assessment freeze. \nThe Georgia State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property allows owners who complete a certified rehabilitation of a historic structure a state income tax credit equal to 25% of the qualified rehab cost to a maximum of $100,000 for residential projects, and $300,000 for income-producing projects (as of 01/09). \nTax Incentives Coordinator Ced Dolder \n404-651-5566 ced.dolder@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nSFY 2009 tax facts and figures: \nAccording to the National Park Service, Georgia ranked 12th in the nation for the number of approved completed rehabilitation projects eligible for the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit. These projects accounted for almost $30,000,000 in private investment in federal fiscal year 2008 (Oct. 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008). \n 21 Federal tax incentive projects were completed and approved.  35 State Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program projects were completed \nand approved.  29 State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property projects \nwere completed and approved. These tax incentive applications represent a total of $29,120,726 in private investment in completed historic preservation rehabilitation projects. \n 61 preliminary certification applications for proposed projects were received.  17 income-producing projects applied for all three programs, and were approved.  13 projects submitted final applications for both state tax incentives programs.  5 projects were denied certification for federal or state tax incentives. \nHPD's Bill Hover (at right) consults with a historic homeowner in Thomasville. \nArchitectural Technical Assistance provides consultation to property owners, governments, agencies, and organizations regarding the appropriate treatment of historic buildings and structures under their control. Historic Preservation Division Technical Services Unit staff often make site visits to historic properties and buildings as part of this process. \nDuring a site visit, a property is examined to identify historic characteristics and undergoes a visual condition assessment. Recommendations on appropriate methods for maintaining and repairing the properties are offered. Suggestions for long-term preservation planning may be encouraged. This guidance is based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. \nFor more information, please contact HPD's Architectural Reviewer Bill Hover at 404-651-5288 or william.hover@dnr.state.ga.us \n \n16 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Case Study: Savannah Duplex \n \nThis beautiful Second Empire structure in downtown Savannah was built in 1869 as a duplex for two wealthy cotton merchants. The duplex shared features such as matching bay windows and a steep Mansard roof with dormers. The exterior was ornately decorated with plaster swag and bow detail, and the windows were bracketed. As still evident on its sister half, this 19th century house was once covered in a scored stucco finish. With the information provided through historic photographs, the exposed brick faade was re-covered and scored with stucco in this 2008 rehabilitation. The owners invested almost $2,500,000 in this project and applied for the federal rehabilitation investment tax credit, as well as the two state programs: the income tax credit and the preferential property tax assessment for rehabilitated historic property. \n \nThis historic photograph (above), circa 1902, shows the duplex with stucco on the entire front faade. \nBefore rehabilitation (right), 2006, showing pitted, damaged brick front facade. \nAfter rehabilitation (below right) \nin 2008. \n \nBy 2007, this mansion (at left) had been broken up into four student apartments. Since the rehabilitation (below), it has become short-term luxury rentals. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n17 \n \n Historic Resources Survey \n \nIdentifying historic properties through surveys is an essential first step in a community's preservation efforts and facilitates wise decisions about preserving individual buildings and neighborhoods. HPD's historic resources survey program coordinates the funding of local surveys through federal grants and state contracts with community sponsors. \nThe historic resources survey program, FindIt, is a successful partnership between HPD, the Georgia Transmission Corporation, and the University of Georgia's School of Environmental Design. The program trains UGA historic preservation graduate students to conduct fieldwork throughout the state and enter the survey data into the NAHRGIS (Natural Archeological Historic Resource GIS) database. \n \nIn SFY 2009, historic resources surveys were completed for: \nBanks County (unincorporated) Carroll County (unincorporated) Dixville and Habersham Park, Brunswick, Glynn County Windsor Park, Brunswick, Glynn County Elbert County (unincorporated) Hart County (unincorporated) Madison County (unincorporated) Marion County (unincorporated) Peach County (unincorporated) Randolph County (unincorporated) Schley County (unincorporated) Webster County (unincorporated) \nCase Study: Peach County \nPeach County is located southwest of Macon along the busy I-75 corridor. To help plan for the preservation of the county's historic properties, the Peach County Historical Society and the Peach County Board of Commissioners teamed up with HPD to survey the unincorporated areas of the county. 343 historic properties were identified; 25% date from the \"New South\" era of the late19th and early 20th centuries  the hey-day of peach production in the county  while a full 40% date from the mid-20th century  development brought about by the Blue Bird Bus Company in Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University, and Robins Air Force Base in adjacent Houston County. Well represented in the survey are American Small Houses (17%) and Ranch Houses (21%, see below) along with many Craftsman-style Bungalows and lesser numbers of late 19th-century farmhouses. Also identified were a variety of agricultural outbuildings and a number of historic peachpacking sheds (above) . \n \nSurvey \u0026 Register Specialist Lynn Speno \n404/651-5911 lynn.speno@dnr.state.ga.us \n \n18 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n African American Programs - GAAHPN \n \nNancy Tinker, Jeanne Cyriaque, Joe McGill and Cindy Jones at the press conference announcing Dorchester Academy's listing in the National Trust's 11 Most Endangered Places. It was the sole Georgia project to receive this designation. \nPreserving African American Schools \nAfrican American programs and National Register unit staff made a presentation on Rosenwald Schools in Georgia, 19121937 to the Georgia National Register Review Board in January 2009. The multiple property nomination of Georgia's Rosenwald Schools to the National Register of Historic Places is the result of the African American programs' survey of existing schools, development of the historic context \"African American Education and Rosenwald Schools in Georgia,\" and preservation of these buildings by members of GAAHPN. \nDorchester Academy, a National Historic Landmark located in Midway, was listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list in 2009. Dorchester Academy was the site for Citizenship Schools during the Civil Rights Movement, where over 1,000 grassroots leaders were trained to register voters. Jeanne Cyriaque, HPD's African American programs coordinator, represents Georgia on the National Trust's Board of Advisors. She is an advocate for the preservation of the boys' dormitory at Dorchester Academy. \n \nThe goals of the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) are to increase awareness of African American heritage and to encourage the preservation of historic resources associated with black history. \nThe Historic Preservation Division African American programs coordinator provides staff support for GAAHPN's volunteer Steering Committee, produces the quarterly newsletter Reflections, and provides technical assistance to persons interested in preserving African American historic resources. \n \nBuilt in 1926, the Vienna High and Industrial School is one of Georgia's County Training Schools built with the philanthropy of the Julius Rosenwald Fund. The Dooly County Board of Education is sponsoring its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. \n \nAfrican American Programs Coordinator \nJeanne Cyriaque 404/656-4768 \njeanne.cyriaque@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n19 \n \n Environmental Review \n \nThe environmental review program provides the planning framework for federal and state agencies to take into account the effects of their projects and actions on historic properties and archaeological sites. \nThe Historic Preservation Division assists federal and state agencies and local governments in complying with Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Georgia Environmental Policy Act and the State Agency Historic Property Stewardship Program. \n \nCase Study: Rehabilitation of Coach \u0026 Paint Shops, Roundhouse Railroad Museum, Chatham County \nThe Coach \u0026 Paint Shops at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum in Savannah are contributing properties to the Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities National Historic Landmark District. The district includes railroad-related buildings and structures that date from the 1850s to the 1920s. The 1925 Coach \u0026 Paint Shops is a large industrial structure made of brick, reinforced concrete and steel. The building was used for general maintenance and overhaul of rolling stock, mainly passenger cars. Separated by a shared brick firewall, both sections include large steel sash windows along three sides and large wooden track doors on the fourth side to allow entrance of the rolling stock. The building, acquired by the City of Savannah in 2003, had been vacant for over 40 years and had suffered deterioration as a result. \nPlans for the building include rehabilitation by the Coastal Heritage Society (CHS), acting as an agent for the city, for adaptive use as museum space. CHS acquired funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for revitalization and repair of the building. This federal funding triggered compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, so the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) reviewed the proposed work for adherence to the recommended approaches in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. \n \nProposed work included roofing construction, historic steel sash window repair and window and skylight repairs. The building's 72 steel sash windows are a significant characteristic of the building. The new roofing included use of tongue and groove pine decking milled to match that originally used. HPD worked with CHS to ensure that the building retains its historic integrity and continues to convey its significance as an early 1900s industrial railroad structure while providing much needed museum space for CHS. \n \nEnvironmental Review Coordinator \nElizabeth Shirk 404/651-6624 elizabeth.shirk@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nPreservation and rehabilitation occurring at the Central of Georgia complex is a constant and ongoing series of projects, which have been and will continue \nto be funded from a variety of sources, including grants and funding from local, state and federal sources. Even if formal review and comment is not required, HPD continues to work with CHS in this larger context of the preservation stewardship of the property. \n \n20 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n State Stewardship Awards \n \nThe 6th annual Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship on March 25, 2009 in Atlanta. \nThis year's Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation recipient is Linda Daniels, Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Office of Real Estate and Facilities, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Ms. Daniels was honored for her outstanding commitment to historic preservation planning and genuine consideration of the preservation assets that are part of the University System of Georgia. \nFour Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship were awarded to:  Angie Johnson, former site manager, Dahlonega Gold Museum, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Department of Natural Resources  Ms. Johnson was honored for her outstanding leadership and significant achievements preserving and protecting the Historic Dahlonega Courthouse and Gold Museum.  Fred Hay, Sapelo Island Manager, Wildlife Resources Division, Department of Natural Resources  Mr. Hay was honored for his more than five years' support and encouragement of the Sapelo Island Archaeological Research Consortium, a network of universities that cooperate in the discovery, research, and publication of Sapelo's matchless archaeological sites.  Dexter Adams, ASLA, Director, University of Georgia's Grounds Department, \u0026 Janine Duncan, Campus Planning Coordinator  Mr. Adams was honored for spearheading a long-term protection strategy for the preservation of the historic Old Athens Cemetery (sometimes referred to as the Jackson Street Cemetery), located on the campus of the University of Georgia, Athens' first and oldest public cemetery. Janine Duncan has documented the history of the cemetery, helped survey the grounds, and generally been an advocate for the preservation of the site.  Gary Strickland, Director of Facilities, College of Coastal Georgia, and Plant Operations Volunteers Brian Tankersley, Harold Day, Caesar Grovner, Francisco Mendozo, and Lee Stallings  Mr. Strickland and plant operations volunteers were honored for their outstanding efforts laying the groundwork for the 80 plus volunteers who participated in a very successful workday September 2008 to stabilize the Coffin Administration Building at Sapelo Island, and for their close coordination with University of Georgia's Marine Institute, the Board of Regents, the Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Trust, arborists, and consultants to make this workday happen. \n \nAs part of the State Agency Historic Property Stewardship Program, the Historic Preservation Division sponsors the State Stewardship Awards. \nThe honorees are public servants nominated by their colleagues and peers for their significant contributions in furthering the preservation of Georgia's historic properties. \nThe Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation is awarded for outstanding leadership or achievement of regional or statewide impact in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties. \nThe Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship are awarded for significant leadership or achievement in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties or projects. \nHPD Contact Karen Anderson-Cordova \n404/651-6461 karen.anderson-cordova@dnr. \nstate.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n21 \n \n Archaeology Protection \u0026 Education \n \nArchaeology provides the only means of learning about 96% of Georgia's history, and our state is blessed with some of the most significant sites in the United States. The Archaeological Services Unit plays an important role in their stewardship through its Archaeology Protection and Education Program. \nThe statewide Archaeology Protection and Education Program is organized around six themes, including DNR service, Section 106 compliance review, cemetery preservation, sponsored research, underwater archaeology, and education. \n \nWeekend for Wildlife Archaeology: Research, Education, and Fun \nEvery February the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) of DNR sponsors Weekend for Wildlife, a gala three-day event hosted by the Sea Island Company at The Cloister on Sea Island. Auctions, a black-tie banquet, and field trips for the guests all contribute to funding WRD's Nongame Conservation Section and its efforts to conserve Georgia's native diversity of wild animals and plants and their habitats through education, research and management. \nHistoric Preservation Division's Archaeological Services Unit supports our partners in WRD by contributing an archaeology field trip for the guests. Over the years, Weekend for Wildlife guests have participated in excavations on Ossabaw Island and various sites on Sapelo Island. What makes the Weekend for Wildlife archaeology field trips unique, however, is the fact that guests are participating in an actual field project. Typically such projects are related to ongoing university research that helps the agency interpret and manage the historic resources that we manage on behalf of Georgia citizens. \n \nThe current Weekend for Wildlife project is part of an investigation of the slave cabins associated with Thomas Spalding's South End plantation. Spalding built one of the most diversified, successful plantation operations on the Sea Islands on the backs of enslaved Africans, some of whom lived in wood-framed houses near what is now known as the Reynolds Plantation. Archaeologist Dr. Nick Honerkamp of the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga discovered the slave house row in 2008, and is the principal investigator on the project, which has been reported on at professional conferences and will be featured in an upcoming issue of the professional journal, Historical Archaeology. \n \nReview Archaeologist Ryan Kennedy \n404/651-6433 ryan.kennedy@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nThomas Spalding's South End plantation house, rebuilt as the Reynolds Mansion, \nhas been the scene of several Weekend for Wildlife research trips. \n \n22 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Colonial Wharfs at Sunbury Discovered \n \nIn the decades before the American Revolution, the town of Sunbury rivaled Savannah as a shipping hub. Its ready access to the deep but relatively sheltered waters of the Medway River and St. Catherine's Sound made it a natural place to establish a town. In 1758, Mark Carr conveyed 350 acres to a group of Trustees, who in turn developed 496 lots oriented around three public squares. The town thrived through the 1760s and 1770s, and served as the county seat. When war broke out in 1776/77, an earthen fort named Fort Morris was built just outside the town limits. \n \nThe fort saw no action until 1778, when a small force of British troops made an initial approach. They were driven off, only to return with a much larger force in January 1779, when they took the fort after a fearsome bombardment. In the years after the war, Sunbury never recovered its former prominence. During the War of 1812 Fort Morris was rebuilt and renamed Fort Defiance, but saw no action. By the late 19th century the town had been largely forgotten, and it became one of several \"Dead Towns\" from Georgia's colonial past. \n \nEnglish 18th century ceramics (top) recovered from Sunbury's colonial wharfs. \n \nFollowing on terrestrial archaeological research carried out within the Fort Morris earthworks that was sponsored by DNR, and a later battlefield survey carried out by the Lamar Institute under the auspices of the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program, East Carolina University graduate student Steve Dilk and Deputy State Archaeologist-Underwater Chris McCabe developed a remote sensing and marsh survey of the Medway River adjacent to Sunbury for Dilk's Master's thesis research. Several submerged remote sensing targets (possible shipwrecks) were identified, and will be investigated as the study moves forward. However, the survey yielded surprising early results with the discovery of the remains of a colonial wharf, one of several in the town. Located in public marsh protected under Georgia law, the wharf pilings are in excellent condition and are surrounded by artifacts associated with the citizens of Sunbury and the sailors who called on this important port. DNR archaeologists expect that as the study continues the Medway River will give up more of Sunbury's forgotten past. \n \nA portion of the recovered wharf piling (bottom) from Sunbury. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2009 \n \n23 \n \n Sonny Perdue, Governor \n \nChris Clark, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources \u0026 State Historic Preservation Officer \n \n254 Washington Street SW, Ground Level, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 www.gashpo.org \nphone: 404-656-2840, fax: 404-651-8739 staff e-mail addresses: firstname.lastname@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nDIRECTOR'S OFFICE: David Crass \nDivision Director Deputy SHPO \nState Archaeologist 404/651-5061 Vivian Pugh \nExecutive Secretary 404/651-5177 \nMary Ann Eaddy Special Assistant to the Director \n404/651-5283 \nHISTORIC RESOURCES SECTION: \nRichard Cloues Section Chief Deputy SHPO 404/651-5983 \nEnvironmental Review \u0026 Preservation Planning: Karen Anderson-Cordova Program Manager 404/651-6461 Melina Vasquez Program Assistant 404/651-6452 Elizabeth Shirk \nEnvironmental Review Coordinator 404/651-6624 \nMichelle Volkema Environmental Review Specialist \n404/651-6546 Jacqueline Tyson Environmental Review Historian \n404/651-6777 Leigh Burns Preservation Planner \u0026 Certified Local Government Coordinator 404/651-5181 \n \nAmanda Schraner Transportation Projects \nCoordinator 404/463-6687 Dean Baker Transportation Enhancements \nReviewer 404/657-1043 \nNational Register \u0026 Survey: Gretchen Brock Program Manager 404/651-6782 Lynn Speno Program Specialist 404/651-5911 Steven Moffson \nArchitectural Historian 404/651-5906 Denise Messick \nNational Register Historian 404/651-6033 \nTax Incentives \u0026 Rehabilitation Guidance: \nWilliam Hover Program Manager Architectural Reviewer \n404/651-5288 Ced Dolder Tax Incentives Coordinator 404/651-5566 Rebekah McElreath Tax Incentives Specialist 404/651-5567 Beth Gibson Preservation Architect 404/651-5568 \n \nOPERATIONS \u0026 OUTREACH SECTION: \nCandy Henderson Section Chief 404/651-5180 Jo Ann Jenkins \nInformation Specialist 404/651-5176 \nLawana Woodson Budget \u0026 Administrative \nCoordinator 404/651-5185 Carole Moore Grants Coordinator 404/463-8434 Helen Talley-McRae Public Affairs Coordinator 404/651-5268 Jeanne Cyriaque African American Programs Coordinator 404/656-4768 Joy Melton African American Programs \nIntern 404/657-1054 \nARCHAEOLOGY SECTION: vacant \nSection Chief 404/656-9344 Chris McCabe Deputy State Archaeologist, Underwater 10 Ocean Science Circle Savannah, GA 31411 tel. 912/598-3346 fax 912/598-2366 Jennifer Bedell Staff Archaeologist 404/657-1042 Robert Entorf Review Archaeologist 404/651-6775 Ryan Kennedy Review Archaeologist 404/651-6433 \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-ph5-ba1-b2008-belec-p-btext","title":"2008 annual report [Mar. 2008]","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. 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In 1957, Martin, who called himself \"Saint EOM,\" inherited his family farm outside of Buena Vista and spent the remainder of his life transforming the farm's buildings and landscape into a work of visionary art. The art consists of a series of vividly painted concrete walls and buildings recognized internationally by critics as a unique masterpiece. Today, the Marion County Historical Society owns and manages Pasaquan. \n \n Table of Contents \n \n1 2 3 4-5 6 7 8-9 10-11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-23 24 \n \nOur Mission Table of Contents Program Accomplishments A Message From the Director Georgia Centennial Farms Preservation Achievement Awards Historic Preservation Planning National Register of Historic Places Georgia Heritage Grants Preserve America Cemetery Project Certified Local Governments Historic Preservation Fund Grants Architectural Technical Assistance Preservation Tax Incentives Historic Resources Survey African American Programs - GAAHPN Environmental Review State Stewardship Awards Archaeology Protection \u0026 Education Staff Directory \n \nDesigner: Meg Goodson Samuels Contributors: Historic Preservation Division staff Editor: Helen Talley-McRae \nPhoto credits: all photos are by HPD photographer Jim Lockhart, except: page 6 Steven Moffson (bottom); page 9, Chip Wright; page 12, Pasaquan Preservation Society (top), Brandy Morrison (bottom); page 14, Dean Baker (top), courtesy Ray Luce (bottom); page 15, file; page 17, file; page 18, FindIt survey program files; page 19, Jeanne Cyriaque; page 20, file; page 23, courtesy David Crass. \nThis 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. \n \n2 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Program Accomplishments \nDuring SFY 2008: 13 Centennial Farm Awards presented, totaling 340 since 1993 (see page 6) \n5 Preservation Achievement Awards presented, totaling 84 since 1997 (see page 7) \n33 listings added to the National Register of Historic Places, including 1,955 contributing properties \n1,988 total listings, including 68,440 contributing properties, since 1969 (see pages 10-11) \n10 Georgia Heritage Grants awarded representing $102,348 (see page 12) 238 total Georgia Heritage Grants awarded, representing $3,102,348 awarded \nsince 1995 \n1 Certified Local Government designated, totaling 75 since 1985 (see page 14) 188 participants representing 84 communities were trained during Historic \nPreservation Commission training seminars in Elberton and Douglas \n12 Historic Preservation Fund Grants awarded (FFY2008), representing $75,315.60 (see page 15) \n283 total Historic Preservation Fund Grants awarded, representing $2,462,086 awarded since 1977 \n62 Federal \u0026 State Tax Incentives projects were approved, representing $48,878,296 in private investment (see page 17) \n1429 total approved Federal and State Tax Incentives projects representing over $900,000,000 in private investment since 1989 \n3,180 properties added to the Historic Resources Survey, totaling over 133,000 since 1988 (see page 18) \n1 African American Rosenwald School located, totaling 44 since 2001 (see page 19) \n3,513 Environmental Review and Compliance projects reviewed, totaling 42,674 since 1990 (see page 20) \n4 State Stewardship Awards presented, totaling 26 since 2002 (see page 21) \n1,649 properties added to the Archaeological Survey, totaling 50,649 since 1975 (see pages 22-23) \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n3 \n \n A Message From the Director \n \nDivision Director Ray Luce 404/651-5061 ray.luce@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nPreservation is the original (and true) green technology \nWe hear a great deal today about green buildings and their importance to our future. It has also become very fashionable for builders and designers to jump onto the \"Green\" movement that is sweeping the nation. My concern is that while we are making many important advances to limit our buildings' impact on the environment, current practices are often narrowly based on new technology, with few practitioners taking the time to understand and appreciate the basic principles earlier Georgians applied when constructing energy efficient buildings. Previous generations understood many ways to make buildings efficient because they had to in order to be comfortable. If they wanted to heat a building, they often had to split the wood or haul the coal to do so. If they wanted to cool the building in the summer, they had to find ways to accomplish this without air conditioning or sometimes even electricity. \nWe need to rehabilitate the buildings they built with their solutions in mind and design new developments following their time-tested principles. Previous generations sited buildings to take advantage of any prevailing breezes. They quickly learned to plant deciduous trees that lost their leaves in the winter on the south side of their homes so that they had the coolness of shade in the summer and the warmth of the direct sun in the winter. \nThey built different types of buildings in different parts of the country  especially houses. Those in the North often had central chimneys to conserve heat and small windows to reduce its escape. In Georgia and other parts of the South circulation was paramount. Structures had chimneys on the outside of the house to dissipate heat in the summer, numerous windows for ventilation, and often a central hall to take advantage of any breeze. We are currently studying Georgia ranch houses and are surprised to find that most of the early ones do not contain the large picture window found elsewhere in the nation but smaller composite windows that could be opened for ventilation. Many of the houses also have screened porches on the side or back of the house for the same reason. Windows that provide ventilation \n \n4 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n also provide natural light  even before daylight savings time. High-rise buildings were built in V or E or H shapes with more exterior walls for windows to provide natural light and ventilation. \n \nOur ancestors understood the importance of operable windows, awnings, sleeping porches, and even innovations like whole house fans. Technology can provide important new tools in the search for lowering our carbon footprints, but we need to understand the principles and tools used by previous generations and add to them  not think that technology has provided us with all of the answers and that our great task is to completely change our historic structures to meet new guidelines for green buildings. \n \nThis 1950 ranch house in DeKalb County has a screened porch and composite windows that can be opened for ventilation. \n \nI understand that the LEED standards  which were developed for new buildings  are being revised to take into account the principles and inherent energy efficiencies of existing buildings. This is very heartening. This should prevent some problems that arose in the past  such as a LEED certified building getting points for recycling flooring, that had to be removed for a stairway, to make cabinets, but getting no points for the 95 percent of the flooring that was kept in place. New studies are also shattering some long held myths; such as the \"common wisdom\" that windows allow the greatest energy loss so old ones must be replaced. In fact, air infiltration due to poorly caulked walls causes the greatest energy loss, and there are solutions such as weather-stripping to make existing windows more energy efficient without wholesale replacement. \n \nAwnings provide shade for these storefronts in Acworth's downtown historic district. \n \nIf I sound skeptical about the promise of technology to solve all of our energy problems, this undoubtedly comes from an experience years ago when I worked in a building constructed during the 1960s. It was designed to have the heating and air conditioning working all year, emphasizing that one or the other could create an \"ideal\" balance in temperature. Not only did the system become prohibitively expensive to operate, but when problems arose, the entire system had to be replaced rather than repaired because the heating and cooling systems could not be separated. \nBuilding technology is, I trust, moving more toward combining new technology with historic solutions learned from previous generations. We need to learn from the past and be skeptical of new solutions, developed for new construction, that require wholesale changes in historic buildings. Working together we can preserve our heritage while conserving energy as well. \n \nSome historic high-rise buildings were designed in a \"V\" shape creating more exterior walls for windows that provided natural light and ventilation. The Candler Building in downtown Atlanta was built in 1906. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n5 \n \n Georgia Centennial Farms \n \nThe Georgia Centennial Farm program honors farms that have been continuously operating for more than 100 years with three types of awards. \nThe Centennial Heritage Farm Award honors farms owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe Centennial Farm Award does not require continual family ownership, but farms must be at least 100 years old and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe Centennial Family Farm Award recognizes farms owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more that are not listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe program is administered by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) and sponsored by HPD, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter. \n \nIn SFY 2008, Centennial Family Farm Awards were presented to: \nBibb: James T. Holloway, Sr., Farm Candler and Evans: T.E. and Vernon Anderson Farm Hall: Stringer Farm \nWhite Sulphur Farm Harris: Hadley-Reid-Short Farm Newton: McDonald Farm Oconee: Luke Twin Pine Farm Screven: Dickey Farm Sumter: Israel Family Farm Taylor: Gee Farm Thomas: Franklin I. Smith Farm Washington: Wilson Family Farm Wilcox: Willcox Farm \n \nThe James T. Holloway, Sr., Farm in Bibb County is owned by James T. Holloway, Sr. In 1905, the original 50 acre farm was purchased by Thomas Oscar Holloway, the grandfather of James Holloway. In the past, corn, cotton, cows, and chickens were raised on the farm. Today, Coastal Bermuda Hay is the main crop and is grown on 45 acres of the 54 acre farm. \n \nLocated in Sumter County, the Israel Family Farm is owned by Harold and Peggy Israel. They farm 390 of the original 402.5 acres of land purchased in 1856 by Thomas Greene Williams, the great-great uncle of Harold Israel. During the early 20th century, corn, hogs, milk cows, sweet potatoes, and cane syrup were raised on the farm. Today, wheat, corn, peanuts, and cotton are grown. \n \nHPD Contact - Gretchen Brock 404/651-6782 \ngretchen.brock@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nThe SFY 2008 Centennial Family Farm honorees were recognized at a luncheon during the Georgia National Fair in Perry on October 5, 2007. \n \n6 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Preservation Achievement Awards \n \nIn SFY 2008, Preservation Achievement Awards were presented to: \nThe Georgia Trust and Georgians for Preservation Action (Michael R. Starr, Raymond R. Christman, T. Patrick Brennan, Anne H. Farrisee and Traci Clark of The Georgia Trust and Carole Griffith of Georgians for Preservation Action), for preparing and mobilizing an amendment to the Georgia State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property that raised the $5,000 income tax cap to $100,000 for residential and $300,000 for commercial rehabilitation, as well as spurring economic development of historic resources. \nNick Honerkamp, UC Foundation Professor, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, for conducting the annual Fort Frederica National Monument Teacher's Workshop and his public outreach projects and archaeological research on Sapelo Island resources. \nJeff Reese, Parks Manager and Doug Mabry, City Historian, City of Villa Rica, for saving the Pine Mountain Gold Mine district from destruction and turning it into a park and education center that will inform the public about Georgia's historic gold mining activities. \nBrent Runyon, Executive Director, Thomasville Landmarks, for his tireless dedication to preserving Thomasville's historic resources through numerous projects and innovative programs. \nMichael S. Wingo, Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, for his support and guidance during the development, promotion, and manufacture of the historic preservation license plate. \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division (HPD) presents its annual Preservation Achievement Awards during Historic Preservation and Archaeology Awareness Month each May. \nThe honorees are recognized for their contributions while working in conjunction with HPD and its programs. These individuals or organizations are nominated by division staff members and are recognized as having helped further HPD's mission, vision and goals and thereby made a significant contribution to historic preservation in Georgia. \n \nThe 12th annual Preservation Achievement Awards were presented on May 30, 2008 in Mableton. Left to right: Traci Clark, Brent Runyon, Jeff Reese, HPD director Ray Luce, Doug Mabry, Michael S. Wingo and Anne H. Farrisee. \n \nHPD Contact Helen Talley-McRae \n404/651-5268 helen.talley-mcrae@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n7 \n \n Historic Preservation Planning \n \nCase Study: Toccoa, Stephens County \n \nThe Historic Preservation Planning program is committed to ensuring that Georgia's historic resources are promoted and included in planning activities throughout the state. \nHPD's preservation planning activities include: assisting Regional Development Centers (RDCs) and federal, state and local governments with implementation of planning legislation; identifying trends that affect historic resources and developing initiatives in response and coordinating with other agencies and organizations that effect historic resources. \nGeorgia has sixteen RDCs that provide comprehensive assistance to local governments, individuals, and organizations. Fourteen RDCs currently employ historic preservation planners who provide preservation planning services in coordination with the Historic Preservation Division on either a full or part-time basis. \nCommunity Planning Coordinator, Leigh Burns \n404-651-5181 leigh.burns@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nDuring recent years, local and regional government representatives have worked with concerned citizens and taken steps to preserve the historic districts and local historic resources throughout Stephens County. With nine National Register of Historic Places designations county wide, including one National Register District, and one National Historic Landmark, Stephens County continues to move forward with revitalization and preservation efforts for their citizens. \nBetween 1969 and 1971, the City of Toccoa erected large Art Moderne concrete canopies throughout the central commercial district as part of an \"Urban Renewal\" initiative. The City's goal was to offer shoppers protection from the elements, thus enhancing their shopping experience. The completion of the project obscured the historical elements of the downtown, seriously compromising its integrity. Many soon saw that this modernization effort did not work. As businesses moved out of the commercial district, downtown Toccoa suffered economically. \nIn 2006, serious local debate began regarding the impact of the concrete canopies on downtown Toccoa's image and a desire to bring back retail and residential life to the district. In January 2007, the canopies were removed with much fanfare. The remaining business owners, citizens, and governmental leaders were in awe with what they saw. One gentleman was overheard stating that, \"we finally have our town back.\" \nMany hours have been spent assisting the local Toccoa Historic Preservation Commission, and designing effective rehabilitation plans for each of the downtown buildings. \"Our biggest goal is to restore the integrity of each of the buildings in a way that accurately reflects the stages of the community's growth,\" says Chip Wright, Regional Preservation Planner with the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center (GMRDC). Nearly twenty downtown properties have been rehabilitated according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation with individual design planning from GMRDC and HPD. \n Chip Wright contributed to this case study. \n \n8 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n 104 Doyle Street before and after removal of concrete canopies and reopening of Doyle Street to traffic (above). Doyle Street arch before \nand after restoration (right). \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \nThe historic Stephens County Courthouse in downtown Toccoa was constructed in 1908. Architect H.L. Newman designed the Neoclassical Revival style courthouse that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The courthouse, a beautiful anchor building of downtown Toccoa, continues to be a symbol of Stephens County's successful history. The courthouse is presently in the final stages of a four million-dollar rehabilitation utilizing largely local labor and local contractors. When completed, the courthouse will return to limited use as a functioning courtroom, as well as county administrative offices. The courthouse rehabilitation included the repair of broken and deteriorating doors and windows, the repair of the historic clock tower and eradication of insect infestations in the building. Work has begun on the restoration of the courthouse landscape. \n9 \n \n National Register of Historic Places \n \nThe National Register of Historic Places is our country's official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. In addition to recognizing their historical, architectural, or archaeological significance, the National Register helps preserve historic properties through benefits and incentives. \nThe Historic Preservation Division nominates eligible properties to the National Register. Property owners, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and others interested in preserving their historic properties are invited to propose nominations. \n \nIn SFY 2008, the following Georgia properties were listed: \nBacon: Bacon County School, Alma Barrow: Carlyle-Blakey Farm, Winder vicinity Chatham: J. Herbert and Julia Johnson Raised Tybee Cottage, Tybee Island \nMulherin-Righton Raised Tybee Cottage, Tybee Island Clarke: Hubert Bond Owens House, Athens \nWest Cloverhurst Avenue Historic District, Athens DeKalb: Klondike Historic District, Klondike Fayette: Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House, Fayetteville Franklin: Ayers-Little Boarding House, Carnesville Fulton: Apartments at 2 Collier Road, Atlanta \nApartments at 22 Collier Road, Atlanta Glenn Building, Atlanta Isaac Roberts House, Sandy Springs Memorial to the Six Million, Atlanta Peachtree Highlands-Peachtree Park Historic District, Atlanta Henry: McDonough Historic District, McDonough Houston: Warner Robins Depot, Warner Robins Lee: Leesburg Depot Muscogee: Columbus Manufacturing Company, Columbus Pickens: Griffeth-Pendley House, Jasper vicinity \nPickens County Courthouse, Jasper Pike: William Barker Whiskey Bonding Barn, Molena vicinity Pulaski: Hawkinsville Public School, Hawkinsville Polk: Northwest Cedartown Historic District, Cedartown Rabun: William E. and Sarah Dillard Powell House, Dillard Richmond: Cauley-Wheeler Memorial Building, Augusta Spalding: Marian Apartments, Griffin Sumter: Third District A \u0026 M School-Georgia Southwestern College \nHistoric District, Americus Talbot: Martin and Lucretia Stamper House, Shiloh vicinity Terrell: Martin Elementary School, Bronwood Tift: Tifton Residential Historic District, Tifton Walker: Chickamauga Historic District, Chickamauga Wilcox: Rochelle Historic District, Rochelle \n \nNational Register Coordinator Gretchen Brock 404/651-6782 \ngretchen.brock@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nThe Memorial to the Six Million is an open-air memorial to Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust. Located in Greenwood Cemetery in southwest Atlanta, the memorial was designed by architect Benjamin Hirsch and completed in 1965 with funds raised by Atlanta Holocaust survivors. \n \n10 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Founder and major landowner, Henry Harding Tift, divided his property into city lots in 1888 for the rapidly developing town of Tifton, which was established in the late 19th century along two railroad lines. Today, residences within the Tifton Historic District are representative of the common types and styles of architecture built in Georgia from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. \n \nThe Pickens County Courthouse is a two-story, Stripped Classical-style building, clad in locally quarried marble. It has retained its essential form and floor plan since construction in 1949. Georgia architectural firm, Bothwell and Nash, designed the courthouse. \n \nThe Griffeth-Pendley House, located outside of Jasper, is an excellent and intact rare example of a log dogtrot house. Built in 1877, the house is a one-story, hewn-log dogtrot with two unequal-sized rooms separated by an open breezeway (see inset). \n \nThe Warner Robins Depot, a one-story, rectangular, brick building, was constructed in 1943-1944 as a passenger and freight depot. It is the \"newest\" historic depot of this type documented to date. The depot retains its historic exterior and interior character-defining features including segregated passenger waiting rooms, ticket agent's office, baggage room and freight room. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n11 \n \n Georgia Heritage Grants \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division administers the Georgia Heritage Grant Program which offers matching grants on a statewide competitive basis to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the preservation of historic resources listed in the National and Georgia Registers of Historic Places. \nDevelopment projects include stabilization and rehabilitation activities, and predevelopment projects include the production of plans, construction documents and specifications. \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nIn SFY 2008, 10 Georgia Heritage Grants representing $102,348 were awarded: \nCrisp: St. Paul Rural Life Gillespie-Selden Community Center in Cordele, $12,000 for window repair. DeKalb: Wells-Brown House in Stone Mountain, $2,742 for plaster repair. Elbert: Elberton Depot in Elberton, $19,000 for tile roof repair and replacement. Floyd: Roosevelt Cabin at Berry College, $18,000 for interior/exterior repairs and stabilization. Fulton: L.P. Grant Mansion in Atlanta, $14,200 for window repair. Marion: Marion County Courthouse, $10,000 for window repair. Marion: Pasaquan, $6,000 for a historic preservation plan. Mitchell: Newsom Building in Camilla, $8,400 for a historic structure report and rehabilitation drawings. Newton: Brick Store, $9,006 for a historic structure report. Rabun: Barker's Creek Mill, Hambidge Center, $3,000 for rehabilitation and repair. \n \nThe Elbert County Historical Society received a $19,000 SFY 2008 Georgia Heritage Grant to repair the historic \nLudowici French tile roof on the Elberton Depot. The depot was built in 1910 and operated \nas a passenger depot until about 1970. The historical \nsociety has leased the building since 1985, \nand the depot now houses a museum and meeting/events space. \n \nThe Pasaquan Preservation Society received a $6,000 SFY 2008 Georgia Heritage grant to produce a preservation plan for the Pasaquan compound located in rural Marion County. In the 1950s, local visionary Eddie Owens Martin (1908-1986) began transforming the four-acre family farmhouse and its outbuildings into a vivid and whimsical art compound. Pasaquan was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in September 2008. HPD Grants Coordinator Carole Moore and HPD Architectural Reviewer Bill Hover meet with grant project manager John Rogers for an initial site visit. \n \n12 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Preserve America Cemetery Project \n \nCase Study: Eternal Places Cemetery Conference \nOn November 1-2, 2007, over 130 participants attended the conference Eternal Places: Discovering Georgia's Historic Cemeteries, held in Augusta. Partially funded through a Preserve America grant to HPD, the conference was cosponsored by Historic Augusta, Inc., the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center. The program was designed to provide participants with a broader understanding of Georgia's historic cemeteries and to present information to assist in their preservation. It also focused on the importance of heritage tourism to a community and its potential link with historic cemeteries. \"Success stories\" from projects in Baldwin County, Athens, Augusta, Savannah, and Atlanta were highlighted. Response to the conference has confirmed a growing, strong interest in the identification and preservation of the state's historic cemeteries. \nThe opening reception of the Eternal Places cemetery conference was held at the historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church in downtown Augusta. \n \nPreserve America is a White \nHouse initiative that encour- \nages and supports community \nefforts to preserve and enjoy \nthe nation's cultural and natural \nheritage. In 2006, HPD was \nawarded a Preserve America grant of $86,000 to promote Georgia's historic cemeteries. These funds were used to support a statewide conference, prepare the publication Preserving Georgia's Historic Cemeteries, and assist five Preserve America communities carry out cemetery projects through a special matching sub-grant program. In 2008, the project was successfully completed. More information about the Preserve America program may be found at www.PreserveAmerica.gov. \n \nPreservation Planner Anne Floyd, representing the Central Savannah River Area RDC, addresses the opening session of the Eternal Places cemetery conference, \nwhere over 130 people attended. \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n13 \n \n Certified Local Governments \n \nThe Certified Local Government (CLG) program assists local governments with integrating historic preservation concerns into local planning decisions. This program is administered by the Historic Preservation Division through a contract with the Center for Community Design \u0026 Preservation at the University of Georgia, School of Environmental Design. \nTechnical and design assistance is provided to all CLGs including: design assistance for communities and historic property owners, daily networking opportunities through an ever-expanding electronic listserv and biannual training workshops for preservation commissioners and anyone else interested in learning how to protect their community. \n \nUsing transportation enhancement funds from the Georgia Department of Transportation, the City of Dallas completed a very successful pedestrian streetscape project that was sensitive to its historic commercial district and has brought vitality and renewed interest in the downtown. \n \nThe Dallas Historic Preservation Commission received its Certified Local Government certificate from HPD director Ray Luce (center wearing tie) and Certified Local Government coordinator, Jennifer Martin Lewis (far left). \n \nIn SFY 2008, the City of Dallas was designated a Certified Local Government. \nCLG Case Study: Dallas \n \nCertified Local Government Coordinator - \nJennifer Martin Lewis 706/583-8047 \njmlewis@uga.edu \n \nDallas, located in Paulding County, became Georgia's newest certified local government in February 2008. Dallas' interest in preserving its historic resources has been developing throughout the years. The City adopted its historic preservation ordinance in the summer of 2005. It has a seven-member historic preservation commission that worked with the Coosa Valley historic preservation planner to secure the 2006 historic resources survey of Paulding County through the FindIt survey program. As a newly designated certified local government, Dallas is poised to receive additional technical and design assistance. The City recently received a $6,000 matching grant from HPD to produce design guidelines for the downtown district. \n \n14 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Historic Preservation Fund Grants \n \nIn FFY 2008, 12 Historic Preservation Fund Grants representing $75,315.60 were awarded to: \nCity of Atlanta: $6,000 for a wood window restoration training program at the L.P. Grant Mansion \nCity of Augusta-Richmond County: $11,000 for the Harrisburg-West End Historic District Survey, Phase I. \nCity of Bainbridge: $9,000 for design guidelines for the city's historic residential and commercial districts. \nCity of Dallas: $6,000 for design guidelines for the city's historic commercial district. City of Decatur: $3,000 for the Decatur Old House Fair. City of Forsyth: $6,000 for design guidelines for the city's historic commercial district. City of Gainesville: $8,700 for the city's Historic Structure Survey, Phase III. City of Jefferson: $1,615.60 for an update on the city's historic sites walking/driving \ntour brochure. City of Thomasville: $5,000 for development of compatible infill designs in the \ncity's historic downtown district. City of Waynesboro: $6,000 for a historic preservation guidebook. Cobb County Board of Commissioners: $3,000 for a historic property workshop \nand brochure. Columbus Consolidated Government: $10,000 for design guidelines update for \nfive historic districts. \nThe City of Thomasville used a HPF grant it received in FFY 2007 to produce a National Register nomination for the Glenwood Historic District. The city's first modern residential subdivision was originally developed in 1925. Architectural styles and types in the neighborhood range from pre-Depression English Vernacular Revival (left), Colonial Revival, and Neoclassical to post-war American Small Houses and Ranch Houses (below). \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division receives annual funding from the National Park Service (NPS) to carry out a statewide historic preservation program in participation with state agencies and local governments, organizations, and the citizens of Georgia. Ten percent of the NPS funding is allotted for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grants that are awarded annually to Certified Local Governments on a competitive basis. \nEligible activities include:  historic resource surveys  preservation planning \nactivities \u0026 studies  National Register \nnominations  educational activities \n\u0026 publications  archaeological surveys \nand testing  predevelopment plans \n\u0026 specifications \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n15 \n \n Architectural Technical Assistance \n \nPreservation Planning Guidance \n \nArchitectural Technical Assistance provides consultation to property owners, governments, agencies, and organizations regarding the appropriate treatment of historic buildings and structures under their control. Historic Preservation Division Technical Services Unit staff often make site visits to historic properties and buildings as part of this process. \nDuring a site visit, a property is examined to identify historic characteristics and undergoes a visual condition assessment. Recommendations on appropriate methods for maintaining and repairing the properties are offered. Suggestions for long-term preservation planning may be encouraged. This guidance is based on the Secretary of the Interior`s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. \n \nOne of the challenges facing preservation organizations or individuals responsible for historic properties is a lack of information about what types of planning activities and associated documents should be commissioned and used for the appropriate treatment of their historic resources. In response to the scarcity of guidance and to encourage consistency in report and documentation content, HPD Architectural Technical Assistance staff have created and continue to develop basic guidelines on planning issues associated with historic properties for use by preservation organizations and consultants. \nTo date, guidance papers have been written on Preservation Plans, Historic Structure Reports, Conditions Assessment Reports, Structural Assessment Reports, Design Guidelines for Historic Districts, Master Planning for Historic Sites, and Selecting Preservation Consultants and Contractors. These can be found on HPD's Web site, www.gashpo.org. Additional papers are also under development, including one for historic cemetery preservation plans. \nThe intent of this guidance is to provide easily understandable information and checklists for a variety of activities. This will assist organizations in determining their planning needs and establish planning activity and report expectations to facilitate informed and appropriate decision-making. \n \nArchitectural Reviewer Bill Hover \nphone 404/651-5288 william.hover@dnr.state.ga.us \n16 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Preservation Tax Incentives \n \nSFY 2008 tax incentive program figures: \n $48,878,296 total private investment in historic preservation rehabilitation projects  21 federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit projects were completed and approved  41 State Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program projects were approved  34 State Income Tax Credit Program projects were approved  18 income-producing projects were approved for all three programs  30+ residential projects applied for both state tax incentives programs \nIn FFY 2007 (October 1, 2006-September 30, 2007), Georgia ranked 11th in the nation for the number of approved completed rehabilitation projects eligible for the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit accounting for almost $40,000,000 in private investment. \nGeorgia State Income Tax Credit Program Changes \nIt has been seen that just one sensitively rehabilitated old building can spark the revitalization of an entire neighboring district. Studies determined that $1 of rehabilitation costs spurred over $5 of surrounding economic activity. It is hoped stronger tax incentives will make Georgia more competitive with neighboring states, and the revised tax credit will promote a new surge of investment in the rehabilitation of historic properties, both residential and commercial. \nThe amended Georgia State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property offers 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenses as a state income tax credit, up from the original percentages of 10%-20%. The bill also removes the existing $5,000 per project cap and provides a maximum of $100,000 for residential properties and $300,000 for income-producing properties. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Allen Peake, R-Macon, with support from The \nGeorgia Trust and Georgians for Preservation Action. The new credit is effective for projects completed after January 1, 2009. \nThis circa 1896 Habersham Street duplex in Savannah required $140,000 in rehabilitation expenses and is an outstanding example of a successful tax credit project. \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division administers federal and state tax incentive programs that encourage the adaptive use of neglected buildings, as well as stimulate economic growth and revitalization of historic neighborhoods and commercial areas. \nThe federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit provides owners of incomeproducing historic structures the opportunity to apply for a tax credit equal to 20% of the rehabilitation cost. \nThe Georgia Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property offers owners of both income-producing and residential historic properties the benefit of applying for an eight-year property tax assessment freeze. \nThe Georgia State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property allows owners who complete a certified rehabilitation of a historic structure a state income tax credit equal to 25% of the qualified rehab cost to a maximum of $100,000 for residential projects, and $300,000 for income-producing projects (as of 01/09). \nTax Incentives Coordinator Ced Dolder \n404-651-5566 ced.dolder@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n17 \n \n Historic Resources Survey \n \nKnowing about historic properties through surveys is an essential first step in a community's preservation efforts and facilitates wise decisions about preserving individual buildings and neighborhoods. HPD's historic resources survey program coordinates the funding of local surveys through federal grants and state contracts with community sponsors. \nThe historic resources survey program, FindIt, is a successful partnership between HPD, the Georgia Transmission Corporation, and the University of Georgia's School of Environmental Design. The program trains UGA historic preservation graduate students to conduct fieldwork throughout the state and enter the survey data into the NAHRGIS (Natural Archeological Historic Resource GIS) database. \n \nIn SFY 2008, historic resources surveys were completed for: \nGainesville, phase 1, Hall County Cobb County, unincorporated Henry County, unincorporated Pickens County, unincorporated Union County, unincorporated Sylvania, Screven County Carroll County, unincorporated \nCase Study: Carroll County \nSurveying Carroll County, in West Georgia, had been a priority for HPD's historic resources survey program for several years. With the newly completed FindIt survey of the unincorporated parts of the county, we were able to update a survey from 1975. \nCarroll County's historic buildings tend to have earlier dates of construction and more of the earliest styles and types of architecture than many other areas of the state. For example, over a third of the historic buildings were built before 1900, a very high rate in Georgia. Over half of the historic houses were built according to one of the older, more traditional house types in Georgia: single pen, double pen, hall-parlor, central hallway cottages, and Georgian cottages. Federal and Greek Revival are two early styles well represented in Carroll County. \n \nSurvey Coordinator Kenneth Gibbs 404/651-6432 \nkenneth.gibbs@dnr.state.ga.us \n18 \n \nThe Cross Plains School is located on Cross Plains-Hulett Road near the center of the Cross Plains community. \nThe W. E. Johnson Sweet Potato Curing and Storage House is beside US 27 in the Roopville area. \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n African American Programs - GAAHPN \n \nThe Acworth Rosenwald School was built circa 1924-25. Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society has recently secured a $50,000 Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Preservation Fund grant for rehabilitation of the school. \nHill First Baptist Church was built in 1893. The brick structure is a community landmark building in the Reese Street Historic District in Athens. \nResearch and Partnerships \nThe historic context, African American Education and Rosenwald Schools in Georgia, was submitted for consideration as a multiple property nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Staff and members of GAAHPN have located 44 extant Rosenwald Schools in Georgia and are providing technical assistance to organizations finding adaptive uses for these historic schools. \n \nThe goals of the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) are to increase awareness of African American heritage and to encourage the preservation of historic resources associated with black history. \nThe Historic Preservation Division African American programs coordinator provides staff support for GAAHPN's volunteer Steering Committee, produces the quarterly newsletter Reflections, and provides technical assistance to persons interested in preserving African American historic resources. \n \nStaff contributed articles on architecture and historic sites, Gullah/Geechee culture and travel itineraries to a new 40-page Georgia tourism guide produced by the Tourism Foundation of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The African American Heritage Guide is now available at Welcome and Visitors Centers throughout Georgia. \n \nGAAHPN supported the Reese Street/West Hancock Neighborhood Association and the Athens/Clarke Heritage Foundation in their partnership to develop a local historic designation for this African American neighborhood in Athens. Staff provided a community lecture on the evolution of African American historic districts in Georgia. GAAHPN published the article \"Place Matters in an Athens Neighborhood,\" in Reflections on the significance of the Reese Street Historic District. \n \nAfrican American Programs Coordinator \nJeanne Cyriaque 404/656-4768 \njeanne.cyriaque@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n19 \n \n Environmental Review \n \nCase Study: Zell Miller Community Center Renovation, Fulton County \n \nThe environmental review program provides the planning framework for federal and state agencies to take into account the effects of their projects and actions on historic properties and archaeological sites. \nThe Historic Preservation Division assists federal and state agencies and local governments in complying with Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Georgia Environmental Policy Act and the State Agency Historic Property Stewardship Program. \n \nHistorically known as Clark Howell Community Center, the Zell Miller Community Center is one of the remnant historic buildings associated with the now demolished Techwood and Clark Howell Homes. In 1995, an agreement to mitigate adverse effects associated with the demolition of the historic housing complexes was signed by HPD, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Atlanta Housing Authority. It stipulated that the building would be retained and any work conducted on it would adhere to the recommended approaches in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Standards). \nThe community center, which was constructed in 1940, is a brick building that includes an arched entrance, brick cornice and window surrounds, slate roof and a relief carving inscribed Clark Howell Homes. Though the building had been altered, a site visit by HPD staff established that intact historic characterdefining features included the slate roof, exterior masonry, arched entry portico, entry transom, and plaster ceilings in the building's entry vestibule, corridors and auditorium. In reviewing the proposed renovation of the building for reuse by the nonprofit Integral Youth and Family Project, HPD found that most of the work proposed appeared to meet the Standards including floor plan alterations, replacement of floor finishes and wall repair treatments. However, HPD also provided recommendations to ensure that important character-defining features impacted by the renovation were retained. \n \nEnvironmental Review Coordinator \nElizabeth Shirk 404/651-6624 elizabeth.shirk@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAs a result, the ceilings in the entry vestibule, corridors and auditorium were maintained at their historic heights rather than being lowered as originally proposed. Comments from the building tenant confirmed that the design modification to adhere to the Standards also resulted in a better product that fit their needs. The retention of historic materials such as baseboards, modification of the ductwork and division of interior workspaces to minimize impact to the historic framework and materials of the building produced a light and airy space that met the requirements of the new tenant while maintaining the distinctive character of the historic building. \n \n20 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n State Stewardship Awards \n \nDNR board chairperson, Phyllis T. Johnson; Dr. Gena L. Abraham, HPD director Ray Luce and DNR commissioner, Noel Holcomb. \nThe 5th Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship were presented on March 26, 2008 in Atlanta. \nThis year's Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation recipient is Dr. Gena L. Abraham, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation, for her significant contributions during her tenure as State Property Officer and Executive Director of the Georgia Building Authority. Dr. Abraham personally changed the way in which the state disposes of state owned land that contains historic properties. She made the identification of historic properties an integral part of the process and set up procedures that ensured that prospective buyers knew that their bid needed to take into account historic properties and that they would be required to rehabilitate them according to the Georgia Standards for Rehabilitation. These procedures are instrumental in the case of Pullman Yards, a state owned property in Atlanta, which will be sold by the state with protective covenants to ensure that future private development of the property protects and adaptively reuses Pullman Yards' historic properties. \nThe Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship recipients were: \nOffice of Environment and Location, Georgia Department of Transportation, for its collaboration with DNR's Historic Preservation Division, Federal Highway Administration, the National Civil War Museum and Tidewater Atlantic Research in the discovery of the wreckage of the nationally significant USS/CSS Water Witch. \nDouglas C. Allen, Interim Dean and Professor, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, for his longtime stewardship of the College of Architecture buildings on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. \nBarry Brown, Director, Georgia Civil War Commission, for his significant work with the Georgia Civil War Commission in the preservation of Civil War sites throughout the state of Georgia. \n \nAs part of the State Agency Historic Property Stewardship Program, the Historic Preservation Division sponsors the State Stewardship Awards. \nThe honorees are public servants nominated by their colleagues and peers for their significant contributions in furthering the preservation of Georgia's historic properties. \nThe Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation is awarded for outstanding leadership or achievement of regional or statewide impact in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties. \nThe Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship are awarded for significant leadership or achievement in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties or projects. \nHPD Contact Karen Anderson-Cordova \n404/651-6461 karen.anderson-cordova@dnr. \nstate.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n21 \n \n Archaeology Protection \u0026 Education \n \nUnderwater Archaeology \n \nArchaeology provides the only means of learning about 96% of Georgia's history, and our state is blessed with some of the most significant sites in the United States. The Archaeological Services Unit plays an important role in their stewardship through its Archaeology Protection and Education Program. \nThe statewide Archaeology Protection and Education Program is organized around six themes, including DNR service, Section 106 compliance review, cemetery preservation, sponsored research, underwater archaeology, and education. \n \nIn the early morning hours of June 3, 1864 a Confederate commandostyle boarding party launched a daring raid to capture the Union gunboat USS Water Witch as she lay anchored near the mouth of the Little Ogeechee River south of Savannah. Lt. Thomas Pelot, in the company of enslaved African American river pilot Moses Dallas, led over one hundred men on the nighttime expedition through Ossabaw Sound. The stealthy attackers quickly overwhelmed Water Witch's crew before they had a chance to fire her boilers and get safely underway. Both Pelot and Dallas were killed in the melee. \nAs reports of the vessel's capture spread along the southern coast, \"Water Witch\" became a rallying cry for the Confederate cause, even as Union forces quickly regrouped and tightened their naval blockade of the Georgia coast. The gunboat's end came just six months later, on December 19, 1864, when Confederate sailors burned Water Witch to prevent her capture by General William Tecumseh Sherman's advancing Union army. \nThe ultimate fate of Water Witch was unknown until late 2007, when archaeologists found her likely remains buried under fifteen feet of river sediment near Vernonburg. The search process utilized a combination of archival research and remote sensing field techniques. Preliminary results indicate that she may be in a very good state of preservation. The discovery was the direct result of a unique partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus. \n \nArchaeology Unit Coordinator Christine Neal \n404/657-1367 christine.neal@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nWater Witch is one of the most historically significant shipwrecks in Georgia. She was one of only a few ships to have sailed under both Union and Confederate flags and epitomizes the small vessels that took part in naval warfare in the South. This unique and littleinvestigated aspect of Georgia's maritime heritage is of great interest to archaeologists and historians alike. The stories of the men associated with the vessel will allow archaeologists to reconstruct life on board a small Civil War gunboat with unparalleled accuracy. \n \n22 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Education \n \nHPD is proud to provide an instructor to support the Glynn County Archaeology Education Program at Fort Frederica National Monument. Every fourth grade teacher in the county system attends a week-long workshop in the summer. This workshop allows the teachers to work and study with professionals from the field of archaeology. Students become active participants in learning through this program. Once the students have completed background lessons in the classroom, they participate in an actual archaeological excavation, where they practice the skills they have learned. Students then spend a full day in the archaeology lab analyzing the artifacts. Lessons in the classroom, following their lab experience, help the students use what they have learned to interpret the past. Students who tend to struggle in other areas have an opportunity to succeed, since archaeology is a level playing field for all students. This program fosters a high degree of student interest and the students are enthusiastic learners. \n \nGround penetrating radar shows remains of buildings concealed beneath the surface at Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site. \n \nThrough the study of archaeology, students learn facts and methods in science, language arts, social studies, and mathematics in a practical, hands-on approach. This program for fourth grade students teaches all aspects of historical archaeology from theory, to excavation, to artifact analysis and conservation, and to the interpretation of the past. This multidisciplinary approach enables students to learn about the importance of their historical and cultural resources. These students, as citizens, become aware of the importance of preserving and protecting their local history. \nProgram Identity Campaign \n \nUniversity of South Florida field school students excavate a prehistoric house at Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Site. \n \nThe Archaeological Services Unit developed a program identity campaign during the latter part of the year. The campaign focuses on leveraging free media coverage of projects in local communities. This is coupled with a program identity packet, that contains information about specific projects to which individuals and organizations can contribute. The packet, which will be available in late fall 2008, will be used in conjunction with archaeology education efforts. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2008 \n \n23 \n \n Sonny Perdue, Governor Noel Holcomb, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources \u0026 State Historic Preservation Officer \nHistoric Preservation Division Staff \n34 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2316 www.gashpo.org phone: 404-656-2840, fax: 404-651-8739 staff e-mail addresses: firstname.lastname@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nDirector's Office: Ray Luce \nDivision Director \u0026 Deputy SHPO 404/651-5061 Vivian Pugh \nAdministrative Assistant 404/651-5177 \nPlanning \u0026 Local Assistance Unit: Karen Anderson-Cordova \nUnit Manager 404/651-6461 Melina Vasquez Historic Program Assistant 404/651-6452 Michelle Volkema Environmental Review Specialist 404/651-6546 Jacqueline Tyson Environmental Review Historian 404/651-6777 Elizabeth Shirk Environmental Review Coordinator 404/651-6624 Amanda Schraner Transportation Projects Coordinator 404/463-6687 Dean Baker Architectural Review Officer 404/657-1043 Jeanne Cyriaque African American Programs Coordinator 404/656-4768 Leigh Burns Community Planning Coordinator 404/651-5181 Jennifer Martin Lewis Certified Local Government Coordinator University of Georgia Founders' Garden House 325 Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30602 tel. 706/583-8047 fax 706/583-0320 e-mail: jmlewis@arches.uga.edu \n \nArchaeological Services Unit: David Crass \nUnit Manager \u0026 State Archaeologist \n404/656-9344 Christine Neal Archaeology Outreach Specialist 404/657-1367 Chris McCabe Deputy State Archaeologist, \nUnderwater 10 Ocean Science Circle \nSavannah, GA 31411 tel. 912/598-3346 fax 912/598-2366 Jennifer Bedell Staff Archaeologist 404/657-1042 Robert Entorf \nReview Archaeologist 404/651-6775 Ryan Kennedy \nReview Archaeologist 404/651-6433 \nTechnical Services Unit: Mary Ann Eaddy Unit Manager 404/651-5283 \nRebekah McElreath Tax Incentives Specialist \n404/651-5567 Ced Dolder Tax Incentives Coordinator 404/651-5566 Carole Moore Grants Coordinator 404/463-8434 \nvacant Preservation Architect \n404/651-5287 William Hover Architectural Reviewer 404/651-5288 \n \nSurvey \u0026 National Register Unit: Richard Cloues Unit Manager \u0026 Deputy SHPO 404/651-5983 Lynn Speno \nSurvey \u0026 Register Specialist 404/651-5911 Kenneth Gibbs \nSurvey Coordinator 404/651-6432 \nGretchen Brock National Register Coordinator \n404/651-6782 Denise Messick National Register Historian 404/651-6033 Steven Moffson Architectural Historian 404/651-5906 \nKeith Hebert Historian \n404/651-5568 \nManagement \u0026 Information Unit: Candy Henderson \nUnit Manager 404/651-5180 Jo Ann Jenkins Information Specialist 404/651-5176 Sheila Bew Administrative Operations Coordinator 404/651-5178 \nvacant Budget Coordinator \n404/651-5185 Jim Lockhart Photographer/ Computer Coordinator 404/651-6778 Helen Talley-McRae Public Information Coordinator 404/651-5268 \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-ph5-ba1-b2007-belec-p-btext","title":"2007 annual report [Mar. 2007]","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. 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Built in 1883 with later additions, it is an excellent example of a Georgian Cottage with Queen Anne details that retains a great deal of its original materials and workmanship. \n \n Table of Contents \n \n1 2 3 4-5 6 7 8-9 10-11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22-23 24 \n \nOur Mission Table of Contents Program Accomplishments A Message From the Director Georgia Centennial Farms Preservation Achievement Awards Our Programs and Services at Work National Register of Historic Places Georgia Heritage Grants Preserve America Cemetery Grants Certified Local Governments Historic Preservation Fund Grants Architectural Technical Assistance Preservation Tax Incentives Historic Resources Survey African American Programs - GAAHPN Environmental Review State Stewardship Awards Archaeology Protection \u0026 Education Staff Directory \n \nDesigner: Meg Goodson Samuels Contributors: Historic Preservation Division staff Editor: Helen Talley-McRae \nPhoto credits: all photos are by HPD photographer Jim Lockhart, except: page 5, Ray Luce; page 6, Centennial Farm Award applications; page 8, Burke Walker (bottom); page 9, Burke Walker (right); page 13, courtesy Carole Moore; page 14, courtesy Jennifer Martin Lewis; page 15, scan of brochure; page 16, courtesy Bill Hover; page 18, FindIt survey program files; page 19, Jeanne Cyriaque; page 20, courtesy National Park Service; page 21, Richard Cloues; page 23, David Crass (top); courtesy University of Kentucky (bottom). \nThis 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. \n \n2 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Program Accomplishments \nDuring SFY 2007: 15 Centennial Farm Awards presented, totaling 327 since 1993 (see page 6) \n5 Preservation Achievement Awards presented, totaling 79 since 1997 (see page 7) \n23 listings added to the National Register of Historic Places, including 808 contributing properties \n1,955 total listings, including 66,485 contributing properties, since 1969 (see pages 10-11) \n10 Georgia Heritage Grants awarded representing $102,353 (see page 12) 219 total Georgia Heritage Grants awarded, representing $3 million \nawarded since 1995 (see page 12) \n5 Preserve America Cemetery Grants awarded representing $53,375 since 2007 (see page 13) \n1 Certified Local Government designated, totaling 75 since 1985 (see page 14) \n8 Historic Preservation Fund Grants awarded (FFY2007), representing $67,749 (see page 15) \n289 total Historic Preservation Fund Grants awarded, representing $2,380,771 awarded since 1977 (see page 15) \n79 Federal \u0026 State Tax Incentives projects were approved, representing $108,596,587 in private investment (see page 17) \n1,367 total approved Federal \u0026 State Tax Incentives projects representing $920,511,431 in private investment since 1989 (see page 17) \n2,740 properties added to the Historic Resources Survey, totaling over 130,000 since 1988 (see page 18) \n1 African American Rosenwald School located, totaling 43 since 2001 (see page 19) \n3,365 Environmental Review and Compliance projects reviewed, totaling 39,158 since 1990 (see page 20) \n4 State Stewardship Awards presented, totaling 21 since 2002 (see page 21) \n2,000 properties added to the Archaeological Survey, totaling 49,000 since 1975 (see pages 22-23) \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n3 \n \n A Message From the Director \n \nDivision Director Ray Luce 404/651-5061 ray.luce@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nStewardship \nAt a recent meeting of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, there was an evening candlelight tour of homes in the Summit Hill neighborhood. An unannounced surprise was that one of the houses belonged to Garrison Keillor, star of Prairie Home Companion radio program. Not only did Mr. Keillor open his house, but he was there to greet visitors, and wrote a note about his house for the tour booklet (without identifying the owner). The welcome to his house went as follows: \"You buy a house like this, knowing that you are the custodian, not the owner, and you have a moral obligation to keep the slate roof repaired, and the antique awning, and keep the old limestone footings intact, and live with the inevitable sags and bulges. It isn't a museum  we live here, eat breakfast, have parties, kids tear around the big rooms, there's music and chatter and spillage  but this is Mr. Masqueray's house, too, and on his behalf, we welcome you in.\" \nI think his statement epitomizes stewardship, which has been basic to historic preservation since the movement started. The beginnings of historic preservation in England and America are filled with quotations like this one from John Ruskin, the 19th century British preservationist: \"Old buildings are not ours. They belong partly to those who built them, and partly to the generations of mankind who are to follow us.\" \nThis report and the activities of the Historic Preservation Division are filled with examples of stewardship from individuals and groups that understand the importance of heritage and preserving historic resources to retain a \"sense of place.\" \nNotice, for example, the Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship that recognize significant contributions by state employees in preserving state-owned resources. Michael Miller from the Board of Regents was this year's recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. He was instrumental in getting a Getty Foundation grant to develop a template for incorporating a preservation plan in the required university, and college, master plan. The grant paid for developing the master plan and for completing the first plan for Georgia College and State University. The project made a giant step forward in fulfilling the goal of the state stewardship program: that the state take care of, protect and promote the historic resources it owns. \nAnother example involved activities in Americus after a tornado hit part of an historic district. Immediately after the tornado, the city, along with the historic preservation planner for the Middle Flint Regional Development Center and an employee of the Department of Community Affairs organized an internal \n \n4 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n assistance program. Partially financed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this initiative included personnel from our office and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The program assisted owners in rehabilitating their properties, including a school the city had just rehabilitated. Many homeowners spent hours insuring that the historic features of their homes were rehabilitated correctly. Returning to the area a few months later, the changes were striking. In many locations, damage to buildings had been repaired and, with the exception of the major loss of mature trees, one might not know that a tornado had recently struck the community. One of the most noticeable changes was in Oak Grove Cemetery where Senator George Hooks had spearheaded a rehabilitation project that was nearing completion when the storm struck. He took this as a very personal responsibility, working with the city and others to protect trees and rehabilitate grave markers. The results are impressive. \n \nGeorgia State Senator George Hooks (second from right) discusses disaster recovery plans with local and state officials following extensive tornado damage in Americus. \n \nThe recent training for Historic Preservation Commissions in Elberton highlighted a multitude of stewardship activities. Elbert County is rehabilitating the county courthouse. The city had preserved and was actively using a historic theater. It was evident by the care taken of several churches in town that their congregations understood the importance of these landmark buildings. And many homeowners and commercial building owners were clearly taking care of their properties. \n \nLast year, Lakeland, Georgia finished moving and rehabilitating its old high school auditorium. The move, which was the only alternative to the demolition of the building, took nineteen months and cost nearly $1 million in local donations. The brick building, which was moved in four parts, has become the Jim and Mary Threatte Art and Civic Center. A sense of stewardship prevailed throughout this project, which saved a building, which held memories for many in the community allowing it to provide similar memories for future generations. \n \nThe historic Elbert Theater, owned by the City of Elbert, hosted recent Historic Preservation Commissions training. \n \nThere are also many groups around the state, often alumni organizations, preserving a wide variety of educational facilities including Rosenwald schools and other formerly segregated schools. These efforts are epitomized by the work of the late Dr. Suzie Wheeler who was instrumental in the preservation and transformation of Noble Hill School near Cassville from an abandoned derelict building to a vibrant local history museum and community center. \n \nIt is gratifying to see such examples of stewardship and many more in a state experiencing rapid growth. It is important that as a state and as individuals, we understand the value of things as well as their cost, and are willing to look at long-term benefits as well as short-term profits. In such an atmosphere, we can preserve Georgia's sense of place while building locations worthy of preservation in the future. \n \nSupporters of the historic high school auditorium in Lakeland raised nearly $1 million in local donations to save it from demolition. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n5 \n \n Georgia Centennial Farms \n \nThe Georgia Centennial Farm program honors farms that have been continuously operating for more than 100 years with three types of awards. \nThe Centennial Heritage Farm Award honors farms owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe Centennial Farm Award does not require continual family ownership, but farms must be at least 100 years old and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe Centennial Family Farm Award recognizes farms owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more that are not listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe program is administered by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) and sponsored by HPD, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter. \n \nIn SFY 2007, Centennial Family Farm Awards were presented to: \nBerrien: William C. Barber Homeplace J. Alvin and Lois Rowan Farm Rowan Homeplace and Farm Elmer Keefe Farm \nBrooks: Ernest Moore Farm Coweta: Thompson Family Farm Dooly: Lenco Plantation Hall: Irvin Family Farm Hart: Chastain Family Farm Jefferson: Turkey Oaks Laurens: Daniel-Bracewell Farm \nRocking \"K\" Farm Lee: Claysprings Farm Montgomery: W.T. McArthur Farm Union: Wolfcreek Farms \nRowan Homeplace and Farm, Berrien County \nChastain Family Farm, Hart County \n \nHPD Contact - Gretchen Brock 404/651-6782 \ngretchen.brock@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nWolfcreek Farms, Union County \n \n6 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Preservation Achievement Awards \n \nIn SFY 2007, Preservation Achievement Awards were presented to: \nLarnie Higgins and Planet Studio, Atlanta, for the design of the historic preservation license plate and a series of complementary promotional materials to support HPD's marketing campaign for the plate. \nDr. Clark Alexander, Applied Coastal Research Laboratory, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Savannah, for his steadfast support of the Georgia underwater archaeology program. \nBob Ciucevich, Quatrefoil Consulting, Savannah, for bringing national attention to the historic buildings on Tybee Island and to their unique preservation challenges and opportunities. \nDOCOMOMO Georgia, Atlanta, for fostering an awareness of modern architecture in Georgia and promoting the preservation of the state's mid-20th-century buildings and landscapes. \nBilly Parrish, Cindy Eidson, and Kim Carter, Georgia Department of Community Affairs  Office of Downtown Development, Atlanta, for their belief in the importance of historic preservation as a foundation for economic vitality in our state's cities and towns, and their support of preservation tax incentives as tools to revitalize communities. \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division (HPD) presents its annual Preservation Achievement Awards during Historic Preservation and Archaeology Awareness Month each May. \nThe honorees are recognized for their contributions while working in conjunction with HPD and its programs. These individuals or organizations are nominated by division staff members and are recognized as having helped further HPD's mission, vision and goals and thereby made a significant contribution to historic preservation in Georgia. \n \nThe 11th annual Preservation Achievement Awards were presented on May 11, 2007 in Atlanta. Left to right: HPD director Ray Luce, Larnie Higgins, Tom Little (DOCOMOMO), Bob Ciucevich, Kim Carter, Cindy Eidson and Billy Parrish. \n \nHPD Contact Helen Talley-McRae \n404/651-5268 helen.talley-mcrae@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n7 \n \n Our Programs and Services at Work \n \nCase Study: Newton County \n \nIn recent years historic preservation in Newton County has seen a notable increase. With twelve National Register of Historic places designations, including eight National Register Districts, Newton County continues to move forward with revitalization and preservation efforts for their citizens countywide. From National Register of Historic Places designations to the local, state and federal tax incentive programs Newton County continues to work with HPD through our regional planning program, as well as with other local organizations to promote important historic properties. \n \nCommunity Planning Coordinator, Leigh Burns 404/651-5181 leigh.burns@dnr.state.ga.us \nThe Newton County Historic Courthouse, located in \nCovington, was constructed in 1884. Bruce and Morgan Architectural Firm of Atlanta \ndesigned this Second Empire style courthouse that \nwas listed in the National Register of Historic Places in \n1980. The courthouse, a beautiful anchor building of downtown Covington, continues to be a long-standing symbol of Newton County`s \nprosperous history. \n \nThe Cousins Gymnasium, built in the early 1960's is currently known as the Cousins Center. The Cousins Center, located in Covington, Newton County, Georgia has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The building is a mid-twentieth century Middle School athletic gymnasium that was designed by Tomberlin-Sheetz of Atlanta, historically one of the most important architectural firms practicing after World War II. The Cousins Gymnasium is important for its distinct architectural features such as the unique parabolic roof supported by a steel cable truss support system. This interesting architectural example is one of a few identified properties from the recent past that meets eligibility requirements for the National Register of Historic Places based on architectural style before the 50-year significance mark. The estimated cost of the rehabilitation is $1 million dollars. Following the complete rehabilitation the Cousins Center will serve as a recreational community center. Notably, the project was recently funded by a $250,000 gift from the Falcons Youth Foundation. \n \n8 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n The Salem Camp Ground, located in Covington, sits on more than 63 acres and continues to offer religious services for Newton County residents, as well as the surrounding area. The camp ground is organized around a large tabernacle and now contains over 25 more structures closely associated with the camp. The area is adjacent to the Salem Camp Ground United Methodist Church. The Salem Camp Ground was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The historic site is a great example of a successfully functioning historic church still inclusive of its historical and contemporary community. \n \nThe Porterdale Mill, a 300,000 square foot lofts complex developed by Walter Davis, sits on the banks of the Yellow River. This $20 million investment received a federal and state rehabilitation tax credit as well as a local tax freeze. The completion of the rehabilitation of the historic mill complex, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, created 150 loft apartments in a vacant and deteriorated building. The Porterdale Mill Lofts economic impact on the town has been enormous. The lofts were 80% occupied before completion and entirely rented after rehabilitation. The Porterdale Mill Lofts are so desirable and offer so many amazing amenities to people in Newton County that they now have a waiting list for prospective tenants. (Please see page 17 for more information.) \n \nThe Brick Store, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is an excellent example of an early 20th century building in a rural area. The Brick Store project was recently awarded a Georgia Heritage Grant for $9,000 to fund a Historic Structure Report. The Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center also intends to apply for a Transportation Enhancement (TE) grant on behalf of the community to rehabilitate the early stagecoach stop. This building has also succeeded due to the many partnerships of local preservationists like the Newton County Historical Society. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n9 \n \n National Register of Historic Places \n \nThe National Register of Historic Places is our country's official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. In addition to recognizing their historical, architectural, or archaeological significance, the National Register helps preserve historic properties through benefits and incentives. \nThe Historic Preservation Division nominates eligible properties to the National Register. Property owners, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and others interested in preserving their historic properties are invited to propose nominations. \nNational Register Coordinator Gretchen Brock 404/651-6782 \ngretchen.brock@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nGeorgia properties listed during SFY 2007: \nBibb: Macon Railway \u0026 Light Company Substation, Macon Carroll: Carrollton Downtown Historic District, Carrollton Catoosa: Catoosa County Courthouse, Ringgold \nBlackford-Gray House, Graysville Clarke: Downtown Athens Historic District (Additional Documentation, \nBoundary Increase II, Boundary Decrease), Athens Dougherty: Albany Theater, Albany Effingham: Effingham County Jail, Springfield Fannin: Mineral Bluff Depot, Mineral Bluff Floyd: Double-Cola Bottling Company, Rome Fulton: 61 16th Street Apartment Building, Atlanta \nArchibald Smith House, Roswell Cox-Carlton Hotel, Atlanta Highland School, Atlanta Newtown Elementary School, Alpharetta vicinity Southern Spring Bed Company, Atlanta Liberty: Dorchester Academy Boys' Dormitory (National Historic Landmark Designation), Midway vicinity Lowndes: Southside Historic District, Valdosta Oconee, Walton, \u0026 Morgan counties: High Shoals Historic District, North High Shoals Putnam: Strong-Davis-Rice-George House, Eatonton Taliaferro: Locust Grove Cemetery, Sharon Telfair: Max and Emma Sue McRae House, McRae Thomas: Boston Historic District, Boston Walker: Chickamauga Lodge No. 221, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliate, Chickamauga vicinity \nThe Catoosa County Courthouse, completed in 1939, is one of several surviving Georgia courthouses built with New Deal funds. The courthouse, located in Ringgold, retains most of its original features that were designed by the Chattanooga architectural firm of William Crutchfield and Halbert G. Law. \n \n10 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n The Chickamauga Lodge No. 221, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliate, located just south of Chickamauga, was built as an African-American Masonic lodge by its members in 1924. The lodge was also the location for the chartering and meeting of the Walker County African-American VFW in the 1940s. \n \nThe Effingham County Jail, built in 1935 with Public Works Administration money, was designed by Savannah architect, Walter P. Marshall. The jail included living quarters for the jailer and his family on the first floor, and cells for prisoners on the second floor. \n \nThe Cox-Carlton Hotel, constructed in 1925 by the well-known architectural firm of Pringle and Smith, is located across from the Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta. The building was recently rehabilitated into a boutique hotel using preservation tax incentives. \n \nThe Boston Historic District, located 12 miles east of Thomasville in Thomas County, encompasses historic commercial, residential, industrial, and community landmark buildings that developed around the rail line when the Atlantic \u0026 Gulf Railroad tracks were laid in 1860. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n11 \n \n Georgia Heritage Grants \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division administers the Georgia Heritage Grant Program which offers matching grants on a statewide competitive basis to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the preservation of historic resources listed in the National and Georgia Registers of Historic Places. \nDevelopment projects include stabilization and rehabilitation activities, and predevelopment projects include the production of plans, construction documents and specifications. \n \nIn SFY 2007 - 10 Georgia Heritage Grants representing $102,353 were awarded: \nBacon: Old Bacon County Elementary School, Alma - $5,400 for a historic structure assessment report \nCandler: Metter High School, Metter - $8,750 for window and portico repairs Catoosa: Catoosa County Courthouse, Ringgold - $11,550 for cupola, window \nand gutter repairs Hancock: Camilla-Zack Country Life Center, Mayfield - $5,241 for a condition \nassessment report Heard: Heard County Jail, Franklin - $10,000 for masonry, gutter and window \nrepairs Pike: Whiskey Bonding Barn, near Zebulon - $7,702 for floor repair and replacement Walker: Chatooga Academy, LaFayette - $8,750 for new roof and exterior repairs Walker: Chickamauga Masonic Lodge, Chickamauga - $20,000 for stabilization \nand repair work to foundation, walls and windows Washington: Old City Cemetery, Sandersville - $18,000 for repair and stabilization \nof walkways, markers and walls Whitfield: Hamilton House, Dalton - $6,960 for a historic structure assessment report \nThe Whiskey Bonding Barn, located near Zebulon in Pike County, received a 2007 Georgia Heritage grant of $7,702 for floor repair and replacement. The late 1800s barn has served the local community in a variety of uses, from whiskey making to cotton and poultry production. It is now owned by Pike Historic Preservation, Inc., which plans to use the barn as an event and photo gallery space. \n \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nThe Old Bacon County Elementary School in Alma, now owned by the Bacon County Commissioners, received a 2007 Georgia Heritage grant of $5,400 to produce a historic structure assessment report. Adaptive use plans for the school include conversion to a community cultural center, with a portion devoted to a senior citizens center. \n \n12 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Preserve America Cemetery Grants \n \nIn SFY 2007 - 5 Preserve America Cemetery Grants representing $53,375 were awarded to: \nCity of Kennesaw, Cobb County - $10,250 for the Kennesaw City Cemetery to conduct a ground-penetrating radar survey and summary report of unmarked graves. City of Macon, Bibb County - $10,500 for the Linwood Cemetery to conduct a condition assessment report and preservation plan. City of Rome, Floyd County - $3,000 for the Myrtle Hill Cemetery for teacher curriculum development and training, and website development. City of Roswell, Fulton County - $10,000 for Methodist, Presbyterian \u0026 Founders cemeteries to conduct a condition assessment report, develop signage and produce a tourism brochure. City of Washington, Wilkes County - $19,625 for the School Street Cemetery for a survey, condition assessment, preservation plan, tourism plan and brochure. \nThe City of Macon was awarded $10,500 for a condition assessment report and preservation plan for the historic African American Linwood Cemetery, located in the city's Pleasant Hill neighborhood. \nThe City of Kennesaw was awarded $10,250 \nto conduct a groundpenetrating radar survey \nand summary report of unmarked graves in \nKennesaw City Cemetery. \n \nPreserve America is a White House initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy the nation's cultural and natural heritage. As part of a larger $86,000 Preserve America grant that HPD received in 2006, five Preserve America communities in Georgia received $60,000 in federally funded matching sub-grants (50%/50%) to conduct historic cemetery projects. The projects began in January 2007 and will be completed by spring 2008. The remaining $26,000 was used to sponsor a wellattended statewide historic cemetery conference and to produce a cemetery publication in the fall of 2007. More information about the Preserve America program may be found at www.PreserveAmerica.gov. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n13 \n \n Certified Local Governments \n \nIn SFY 2007-One community was designated a Certified Local Government: City of Forsyth \nCLG Case Study: St. Marys \n \nThe Certified Local Government (CLG) program assists local governments with integrating historic preservation concerns into local planning decisions. This program is administered by the Historic Preservation Division through a contract with the Center for Community Design \u0026 Preservation at the University of Georgia, School of Environmental Design. \nTechnical and design assistance is provided to all CLGs including: design assistance for communities and historic property owners, daily networking opportunities through an ever-expanding electronic listserv and biannual training workshops for preservation commissioners and anyone else interested in learning how to protect their community. \nCertified Local Government Coordinator - \nJennifer Martin Lewis 706/583-8047 \njmlewis@uga.edu \n \nFounded in 1792, St. Marys is one of America's oldest cities and has one of the oldest designated historic districts. In April 2007, it was the destination for the largest ever Georgia Historic Preservation Commission Training. Over 115 attendees participated in sessions covering preservation law, historic architecture and economic development. Historic Preservation Commissions are more successful when they understand their roles, responsibilities, and the laws under which they operate, while conveying a positive image. More importantly, welltrained members ensure that the local government is able to legally defend their decisions. In St. Marys, concerned Georgians learned how to enhance historic preservation activities in their community by exploring how preservation is paying off for this coastal jewel. \nTraining sessions began at the Fellowship Hall of the 1808 First Presbyterian Church. This historic church has the distinction of being the oldest building in Georgia that has been in continuous use as a church since its erection. Orange Hall provided a tangible example for training attendees of what a dedicated preservation effort can accomplish. The Orange Hall Foundation has just completed a historic structure report for this Greek Revival showpiece, which is providing the blueprint for its restoration and an interpretative history component. St. Marys is the ferry port for the Cumberland Island National Seashore. Settled by the Carnegie family in 1881, Cumberland Island became a national park in 1972. Plum Orchard, an 1898 Georgian Revival mansion built by Lucy Carnegie for her son George, was donated to the National Park Foundation by the Carnegie family in 1971. Training attendees were treated to a catered ferry ride to Cumberland and a private tour of Plum Orchard (above). \n \n14 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Historic Preservation Fund Grants \n \nIn FFY 2007 - 8 Historic Preservation Fund Grants representing $67,749 were awarded to: \nCity of Augusta: $8,580 for Web-based downtown Augusta walking tour brochure City of Brunswick: $8,104 for historic resource surveys of Dixville \u0026 Windsor \nPark neighborhoods City of Cartersville: $5,000 for downtown Cartersville walking tour brochure City of Gainesville: $15,000 for citywide historic resource survey, phase 2 City of Madison: $9,000 for citywide historic resource survey City of Thomasville: $6,465 for Glenwood Dr. neighborhood National Register \nnomination City of Waynesboro: $9,600 for design guidelines City of West Point: $6,000 for three residential neighborhood National Register \nnominations \nCase Study: Hunt Education \u0026 Cultural Center brochure \nThe Henry Alexander Hunt High School, established in 1941, grew out of a series of African American schools that began at the turn of the nineteenth century. The gymnasium building was constructed in 1953-1954. In 1981, an alumni group formed a non-profit group, the Hunt Education \u0026 Cultural Center, which purchased the gymnasium from the local school system. Since that time, the center has made significant repairs to the building and hosted a variety of programs for the community's youth. \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division receives annual funding from the National Park Service (NPS) to carry out a statewide historic preservation program in participation with state and local governments, organizations, and the citizens of Georgia. Ten percent of the NPS funding is allotted for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grants that are awarded annually to Certified Local Governments on a competitive basis. \nEligible activities include:  historic resource surveys  preservation planning \nactivities \u0026 studies  National Register \nnominations  educational activities \n\u0026 publications  archaeological surveys \nand testing  predevelopment plans \n\u0026 specifications \n \nAs one of nine FFY 2006 grant recipients, the City of Ft. Valley was awarded $2,268 to help produce and print a brochure on the history and significance of the Hunt Education \u0026 Cultural Center. It is hoped that the information gathered for the brochure will be helpful as the Center pursues listing in the National Register of Historic Places. \n \nGrants Coordinator Carole Moore \n404-463-8434 carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n15 \n \n Architectural Technical Assistance \n \nArchitectural Technical Assistance provides informed consultation to property owners, governments, agencies, and organizations regarding the appropriate treatment of historic buildings and structures under their control. Historic Preservation Division Technical Services Unit staff make site visits to historic properties and buildings as part of this process. \nDuring a site visit, a property is examined to identify historic characteristics and undergoes a visual condition assessment. Recommendations on appropriate methods for maintaining and repairing the properties are offered. This guidance is based on the Secretary of the Interior`s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. \nAdditionally, long-term preservation planning may be encouraged with suggestions for developing such plans. \n \nCase Study: Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site \nCompleted in 1836, the Classical Revival style, two-story, Old Lumpkin County Courthouse was built by North Carolina builder Ephraim Clayton. It was given to the State of Georgia in 1966 and then renovated by the Georgia Historical Commission to serve in its present capacity. The Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site provides information, exhibits and historical documentation of the United States' first gold rush and related mining operations. \n \nTechnical assistance consultation was initiated in the summer of 2003 because of concern about the condition of the masonry walls, which had areas of cracking, spalling, bulging and sweating. While these problems were not of a structurally critical nature, recommendations were made to investigate their source so that appropriate remedies could be determined. In 2006, along with continuing technical assistance for brick repointing in the attic stairwell and portico deck waterproofing projects, site manager Angie Johnson received approval for a preservation plan. \n \nWith HPD's assistance in developing its scope, this professionally written plan is now in draft form and includes an assessment of the building's existing condition, recommended preservation projects, and other important information. \n \nHPD's Bill Hover with site manager Angie Johnson. \n \nArchitectural Reviewer Bill Hover \nphone 404/651-5288 william.hover@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nHPD's consultation directly resulted in two recent preservationsensitive projects, a raised awareness and appreciation of appropriate preservation treatments by site management and a document that will provide essential information for the continued preservation and use of this significant historic resource. \n \n16 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Preservation Tax Incentives \n \nIn Federal Fiscal Year 2006 (Oct. 1, 2005-September 30, 2006) Georgia ranked 7th in the nation for the number of approved completed rehabilitation projects eligible for the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit. These projects accounted for over $65,000,000 in private investment for the preservation of historic properties. \nCase Study: Porterdale Mill, Porterdale, Newton County \nPorterdale Mill, located in Newton County, underwent substantial rehabilitation and successfully participated in both the federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and the state Preferential Property Tax Assessment programs. The total amount invested was well over $20 million. The rehabilitation project began construction in May 2005 and received final certification in November 2006. \nThe mill buildings are contributing resources within the Porterdale Historic District, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. The mill buildings, distinctive for their positioning over the dam and waterfall that were their power source, were originally constructed in 1899 by Bibb Manufacturing Co. As was typical in southern textile mill towns, everyone who lived in and around Porterdale during the 1930s and 1940s had some direct connection to the mill complex and its activities. At the height of its production, 2,500 people were employed in the mills. Today the mill complex is a successful mixed-use project, with retail, restaurant, residential and work space. \nPorterdale Mill showing the south faade as seen from across the Yellow River. \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division administers federal and state tax incentives programs that encourage the adaptive use of neglected buildings, as well as stimulate economic growth and revitalization of historic neighborhoods and commercial areas. \nThe federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit provides owners of incomeproducing historic structures the opportunity to apply for a federal income tax credit equal to twenty percent of the rehabilitation cost. \nThe Georgia Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property offers owners of both income-producing and residential historic properties the benefit of applying for an eight-year property tax assessment freeze. \nThe Georgia State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property allows owners who complete a certified rehabilitation of a historic structure a state income tax credit equal to 10%, 15%, or 20% of the rehab cost to a maximum of $5,000 for any single project. \nTax Incentives Coordinator Ced Dolder \n404-651-5566 ced.dolder@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n17 \n \n Historic Resources Survey \n \nKnowing about historic properties through surveys is an essential first step in a community's preservation efforts and facilitates wise decisions about preserving individual buildings and neighborhoods. HPD's historic resources survey program coordinates the funding of local surveys through federal grants and state contracts with community sponsors. \n \nIn SFY 2007, Historic Resource Surveys were completed for: \nOld Town Brunswick, phase 2, Glynn County Wrens, Jefferson County Gwinnett County, unincorporated Lumpkin County, unincorporated Paulding County Thomas County, unincorporated DeKalb County, southwest Yatesville, Upson County Waynesboro, Burke County \nCase Study: Thomas County \n \nThe historic resources survey program, FindIt, is a successful partnership between HPD, the Georgia Transmission Corporation, and the University of Georgia's School of Environmental Design. The program trains UGA historic preservation graduate students to conduct fieldwork throughout the state, and enter the survey data into the NAHRGIS (Natural Archeological Historic Resource GIS) database. \n \nDue to development pressures from Tallahassee, Thomas County was slated by HPD as a high priority for survey. During the summer of 2007, unincorporated Thomas County became a FindIt project area. This provided an excellent opportunity to expose graduate students enrolled in the University of Georgia's Master of Historic Preservation program to different architectural trends in south Georgia. Their survey work identified 274 unincorporated properties. With help from Thomasville Landmarks, Inc., FindIt will continue to add surveyed properties to the NAHRGIS database. \n \nSurvey Coordinator Kenneth Gibbs 404/651-6432 \nkenneth.gibbs@dnr.state.ga.us \n18 \n \nMany interesting agricultural outbuildings and commercial structures were surveyed in Thomas County. \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n African American Programs - GAAHPN \n \nCase Study: 3rd GAAHPN Conference \n \nIn 2007, the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) hosted its third preservation conference. The theme of the conference was \"What's New in the Old Neighborhood? A Toolbox for Historic Preservation.\" The conference was held in the Bethlehem and Laney-Walker Historic Districts in Augusta, and GAAHPN used these African American historic districts as case studies. \nGAAHPN collaborated with Historic Augusta, the Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center and the National Trust for Historic Preservation to plan conference sessions that explored local African American history, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, historic landmarks and other preservation issues. The conference was partially supported by a grant from the National Trust's African American Preservation Fund. Eighty-two participants attended the conference representing preservation organizations in Georgia and nine other states. \nShotgun houses are common throughout the residential sections of the Bethlehem and Laney-Walker Historic Districts in Augusta. \n \nThe goals of the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) are to increase awareness of African American heritage and to encourage the preservation of historic resources associated with black history. \nThe Historic Preservation Division African American programs coordinator provides staff support for GAAHPN's volunteer Steering Committee, produces the quarterly newsletter Reflections, and provides technical assistance to persons interested in preserving African American historic resources. \n \nPenny Savings Bank is a community \nlandmark building in the Laney-Walker \nHistoric District. Its historic use was \na banking institution for African Americans. Today it is used for commercial purposes. \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \nAfrican American Programs Coordinator \nJeanne Cyriaque 404/656-4768 \njeanne.cyriaque@dnr.state.ga.us \n19 \n \n Environmental Review \n \nCase Study: Cockspur Island Lighthouse Beacon, Fort Pulaski National Monument \n \nThe environmental review program provides the planning framework for federal and state agencies to take into account the effects of their projects and actions on historic properties and archaeological sites. \nThe Historic Preservation Division assists federal and state agencies and local governments in complying with Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Georgia Environmental Policy Act and the State Agency Historic Property Stewardship Program. \nEnvironmental Review Coordinator \nElizabeth Shirk 404/651-6624 elizabeth.shirk@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nThe 1855 Cockspur Island Lighthouse was relit in March 2007, almost one hundred years after its light was extinguished in 1909. The lighthouse, located at the South Channel of the Savannah River, is one of five surviving historic lighthouses in Georgia. Owned by the National Park Service (NPS) since 1958, it is an important feature in the historic landscape of Fort Pulaski National Monument. Despite its prominent position, the lighthouse survived the April 1862 Union bombardment and 99% of the 46 foot-tall brick structure is original. However, the lantern, replaced in 2000, is a replica structure. \n \nThe NPS, partnering with the United States Coast Guard, proposed relighting the lantern to aid interpretation of this historic structure and understanding of the purpose and use of the beacon. Though the beacon was not reactivated as an active aid to navigation, the Coast Guard supported restoring the view shed with the installation of an interpretive light. The light is visible only from the south or US 80 side of the lighthouse and not from the sea or navigation side of the structure. \n \nThis action, which included installing a solar powered beacon light and batter- \n \nies within the replica lantern and mounting a small (12\" x 12\") solar panel on \n \nthe lantern roof, was subject to \n \ncompliance with Section 106 of \n \nthe National Historic Preservation \n \nAct. Section 106 requires federal \n \nagencies to take into account the \n \neffects of their actions on historic \n \nproperties, both structural and \n \narchaeological. HPD worked with \n \nthe NPS to ensure that the pro- \n \nposed work did not physically \n \nimpact historic material and was \n \nvisually unobtrusive. This collab- A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter salutes the \n \noration resulted in a solution that newly relit Cockspur Island Lighthouse during \n \nappeared consistent with the \n \nthe March 18, 2007 relighting ceremony. \n \nSecretary of the Interior's \n \nStandards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Furthermore, the benefit \n \nwas restoration of the historic view shed and landscape of the lighthouse as it \n \nwould have appeared during the beacon's working years. In addition, the part- \n \nnership with the Coast Guard should enhance the protection of this resource, \n \nwhich was announced as a 2008 \"Places in Peril\" by the Georgia Trust. \n \n20 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n State Stewardship Awards \n \nMichael Miller (center) accepts the Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation from HPD director Ray Luce (left) and DNR Board Chairman Jim Walters (right). \nThe 4th Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship were presented on March 28, 2007 in Atlanta. \nThe Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation was presented to Michael Miller, Project Manager, Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, for his dedication and significant commitment to the stewardship of the university system's historic properties. Mr. Miller led the Board of Regents' initiative that secured a grant from the Getty Foundation to develop a historic preservation plan template to be used by university campuses in their master planning updates. \nThe Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Stewardship recipients were: Dorothy Olson, Director, Georgia Capitol Museum and Tours, for her significant role in the ongoing rehabilitation and restoration of the Georgia Capitol. \nDr. Ronald Zaccari, President, Valdosta State University, for his leadership in planning for the future growth and development of the campus, specifically his commissioning of VSU's Campus Historic Preservation Plan \u0026 Related Studies. \nDr. George Wingblade, Director of Physical Plant, South Georgia College, for his work, as Director of Physical Plant, South Georgia College from 1996 until his retirement in 2006 to preserve campus facilities while creating and enhancing an environment that attracted and inspired students, faculty and staff. \nDr. Rowe Bowen, Section Chief for Cultural Resources, Office of Environment and Location, Georgia Department of Transportation, for his significant contributions to the conservation of Georgia's archaeological heritage on lands managed by the DNR. \n \nAs part of the State Agency Historic Property Stewardship Program, the Historic Preservation Division sponsors the State Stewardship Awards. \nThe honorees are public servants nominated by their colleagues and peers for their significant contributions in furthering the preservation of Georgia's historic properties. \nThe Governor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation is awarded for outstanding leadership or achievement of regional or statewide impact in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties. \nThe Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Stewardship are awarded for significant leadership or achievement in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties or projects. \nHPD Contact Karen Anderson-Cordova \n404/651-6461 karen.anderson-cordova@dnr. \nstate.ga.us \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n21 \n \n Archaeology Protection \u0026 Education \n \nUnderwater Archaeology \n \nArchaeology provides the only means of learning about 96% of Georgia's history, and our state is blessed with some of the most significant sites in the United States. The Archaeological Services Unit plays an important role in their stewardship through its Archaeology Protection and Education Program. \n \nDeputy State Archaeologist-Underwater Chris McCabe undertook a joint project with the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography to survey archaeological sites on the western sides of barrier islands. The purpose of the study, which is funded by a Coastal Incentive Grant to the Skidaway Institute, is to assess the impact of natural erosion processes on important archaeological sites. Using a combination of Geographic Information System technology, survey-grade geographic positioning systems, historical maps and nautical charts, and on-the-ground inspection, McCabe and his Skidaway Institute partners visited 21 archaeological sites. A final report is under preparation. \n \nThe statewide Archaeology Protection and Education Program is organized around six themes, including DNR service, Section 106 compliance review, cemetery preservation, sponsored research, underwater archaeology, and education. \nArchaeology Unit Coordinator Christine Neal \n404/657-1367 christine.neal@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nEducation \nThe second season of the Georgia Archaeology Education Partnership between DNR and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History began in June 2007. More Spanish artifacts were found by Fernbank's volunteer crews at a site in Telfair County, but each of the European objects predated the lost Spanish mission of Santa Isabel de Utinahica. These results led Dennis Blanton, Fernbank Museum's Curator of Native American Archaeology, to surmise it's all but certain he was working on a site touched by very early Spanish explorers rather than a mission. Blanton believes those explorers could be Hernando de Soto, or an even earlier explorer who led the first attempt by the Spanish to establish a colony in today's southeastern United States  a colony often sought but never found  that of Lucas Vasquez de Aylln. \"We uncovered artifacts that are incredibly rare-rare because they are associated with the period of Spanish exploration,\" Blanton said. \"There are no archaeological sites  zero  that point to evidence of de Soto's spring 1540 passage across Georgia; there are also no sites that positively point to Aylln. That makes this a discovery of evidence unlike any found before.\" \n \n22 \n \nHistoric Preservation Division \n \n Such a discovery brings challenges to conventional wisdom about the routes of Spanish explorers. Before Fernbank's fieldwork, compelling archaeological evidence signaling the presence of Spanish explorers in this time and region had never been identified. As a result, Fernbank may be about to rewrite a portion of history through Blanton's research. \nIt's hard to imagine a more vivid example of why good stewardship of our archaeological sites is so important. These critically important sites exist only because the landowners have a strong conservation ethic. They took good care of their land  and in the process, took good care of the archaeological sites buried in the land. \n \nSponsored Research \nSeveral university-affiliated research projects on DNR-managed Sapelo Island resulted in significant findings.  Dr. Nick Honerkamp (University of Tennessee-Chattanooga) led excavations at High Point on Sapelo Island's north end that resulted in the recovery of artifacts possibly associated with the French Sapelo Company's occupation in the late 1700s.  On the east side of the island, research led by Norma Harris (the University of West Florida) further enhanced our knowledge of Bourbon Field, a multi-component site that ranges in occupation from circa 2,000 BC to the Spanish Contact period circa 1560s.  On the west side of Sapelo Island, Dr. Victor Thompson (University of West Florida) surveyed archaeological sites on several hammocks, and found extremely rich deposits associated with the American Indian occupations.  And just north of the Sapelo Shell Rings, Dr. Richard Jeffries (University of Kentucky) continued his research on what may well be the lost Spanish Mission of San Jose de Zapala. \n \nChris McCabe, Deputy State Archaeologist-Underwater in the field. \nA Spanish button found at a site near Sapelo's Shell Rings. \n \nThese results and more will be presented at a conference on Sapelo, fall 2008. The conference proceedings will be captured in a special edition of Early Georgia, the journal of the Society for Georgia Archaeology, as well as in a website and poster series. \n \nAnnual Report SFY 2007 \n \n23 \n \n Sonny Perdue, Governor Noel Holcomb, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources \u0026 State Historic Preservation Officer \nHistoric Preservation Division Staff \n34 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2316 www.gashpo.org phone: 404-656-2840, fax: 404-651-8739 staff e-mail addresses: firstname.lastname@dnr.state.ga.us \n \nDirector's Office: Ray Luce \nDivision Director \u0026 Deputy SHPO 404/651-5061 Vivian Pugh \nAdministrative Assistant 404/651-5177 \nPlanning \u0026 Local Assistance Unit: Karen Anderson-Cordova \nUnit Manager 404/651-6461 Melina Vasquez Historic Program Assistant 404/651-6452 Michelle Volkema Environmental Review Specialist 404/651-6546 Jacqueline Horlbeck Environmental Review Historian 404/651-6777 Elizabeth Shirk Environmental Review Coordinator 404/651-6624 Amanda Schraner Transportation Projects Coordinator 404/463-6687 Dean Baker Architectural Review Officer 404/657-1043 Jeanne Cyriaque African American Programs Coordinator 404/656-4768 Leigh Burns Community Planning Coordinator 404/651-5181 Jennifer Martin Lewis Certified Local Government Coordinator University of Georgia Founders' Garden House 325 Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30602 tel. 706/583-8047 fax 706/583-0320 e-mail: jmlewis@arches.uga.edu \n \nArchaeological Services Unit: David Crass \nUnit Manager \u0026 State Archaeologist \n404/656-9344 Christine Neal Archaeology Outreach Specialist 404/657-1367 Chris McCabe Deputy State Archaeologist, \nUnderwater 10 Ocean Science Circle \nSavannah, GA 31411 tel. 912/598-3346 fax 912/598-2366 Jennifer Bedell Staff Archaeologist 404/657-1042 Robert Entorf \nReview Archaeologist 404/651-6775 Ryan Kennedy \nReview Archaeologist 404/651-6433 \nTechnical Services Unit: Mary Ann Eaddy Unit Manager 404/651-5283 vacant \nTax Incentives Specialist 404/651-5567 Ced Dolder \nTax Incentives Coordinator 404/651-5566 Carole Moore \nGrants Coordinator 404/463-8434 vacant \nPreservation Architect 404/651-5287 William Hover \nArchitectural Reviewer 404/651-5288 \n \nSurvey \u0026 National Register Unit: Richard Cloues Unit Manager \u0026 Deputy SHPO 404/651-5983 Lynn Speno \nSurvey \u0026 Register Specialist 404/651-5911 Kenneth Gibbs \nSurvey Coordinator 404/651-6432 \nGretchen Brock National Register Coordinator \n404/651-6782 Denise Messick National Register Historian 404/651-6033 Steven Moffson Architectural Historian 404/651-5906 \nKeith Hebert Historian \n404/651-5568 \nManagement \u0026 Information Unit: \nvacant Unit Manager 404/651-5180 Jo Ann Jenkins Information Specialist 404/651-5176 \nvacant Administrative Operations \nCoordinator 404/651-5178 Lois Johnson Budget Coordinator 404/651-5185 Jim Lockhart Photographer/ Computer Coordinator 404/651-6778 Helen Talley-McRae Public Information Coordinator 404/651-5268 \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-ph5-ba1-b2000-belec-p-btext","title":"2000 annual report [Mar. 2000]","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. 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The poster was given in appreciation for his establishing a full-time Historic Preservation Division (HPD) staff position to support GAAHPN's activities and to promote African American preservation programs in Georgia. \n \n156 Trinity Avenue S.W.  Suite 101  Atlanta, GA 303033600  404/656-2840  FAX 404/651-8739 1 \n \n OUR MISSION \nTo promote the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia. \nOUR VISION \nGeorgia 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. Georgias communities, economy, environment, and people will be better because of the preservation of historic resources. \nThis publication has been financed, in part, with federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, through the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. However, 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 an endorsement by these agencies. This program receives federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. The U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, or disability in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if ou desire further information, contact: \nOffice for Equal Opportunity National Park Service PO Box 37127 \nWashington, D.C. 20013-7127 \n2 \n \n MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR \n \nPARTNERS AND OPPORTUNITIES \nAs you read the Historic Preservation Divisions Annual Report for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2000 (July 1, 1999June 30, 2000), I hope you are struck, as I was, with the number of partnerships in the highlighted projects and activities and the extensive preservation activity occurring as a result. Indeed, the concept of partnership seems to permeate the report, from the front cover illustrating a partnership between the Governor, the Georgia General Assembly, and the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network, which led to funding for a new coordinator for Georgias African American preservation programs, to the last page of text which highlights partnerships the Georgia Civil War Commission is entering to establish the Georgia Civil HeritageWar Trail System. \nFeatured in the report are partnerships with individual citizens, cities and counties, other state government departments, private organizations and companies, and federal agencies. These partnerships are a vital part of virtually every program HPD administers and include, not only the core preservation and heritage groups such as local historical and preservation organizations, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Georgia Historical Society, and regional development center (RDC) preservation planners, but also a wide variety of cities and counties, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter, the University of Georgia College of Agriculture, the Garden Club of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company. \nThese activities graphically illustrate the widespread interest in preserving Georgias heritage and the successes taking place. They also indicate the magnitude of historic preservation needs that exist across the state. \nTwo recent events have vividly documented both the power of coalitions and the basic needs that exist if we are to preserve more than a fraction of Georgias heritage. First, the national coalition which united to support the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) in Congress showed the impact individuals and organizations can make when they join together to let their elected officials know of an issue and its importance. Second, we have been working on a revision of Georgias Historic Preservation Plan that has highlighted preservation needs in Georgia. Citizens voiced those needs in a series of public meetings held across the state, and many were included in the recommendations of the Joint Study Committee on Historic Preservation. \nI believe that the most basic need in Georgia is for a dedicated, significant funding source for historic preservation projects. The Heritage Fund, proposed in 1998, would have supplied such a funding source, providing about the $5 million dollars a year that preservationists have long sought. Although it would not match the $50 million dollars Texas recently appropriated for courthouse renovations, nor the approximately $18 million Florida annually supplies to help stimulate local preservation projects, it would have been a major step toward meeting a demonstrated need for local projects, such as courthouses, city halls, and heritage museums, schools, and theaters. I still \n \nW. Ray Luce 3 \n \n remember the impact a question \n \nraised at one of the Joint Study Com- \n \nmittee hearings had on me. A citizen \n \nasked the committee about the Heri- \n \ntage 2000 grant program adminis- \n \ntered by HPD. The program then \n \nprovided about $250,000 per year and \n \nnow has grown to about $340,000 per \n \nyear. The question the citizen asked \n \nwas, Do you mean to tell me that the \n \nfunds for historic preservation \n \nthroughout the state are about equal \n \nto one new house in suburban At- \n \nlanta? Georgia desperately needs \n \nadditional preservation funds. We \n \nhave the largest number of counties \n \n(and thus courthouses) in the coun- \n \ntry, excepting Texas. Many of these \n \ncourthouses and historic city halls \n \nneed extensive rehabilitation. Addi- \n \ntional funds can help ensure that these \n \ncommunity landmarks survive with their historic character intact as they are modified to meet contemporary \n \nGovernor Barnes signed the Historic Preservation Month proclamation on May 16,2000. Representatives from several of HPD's preservation partners were in attendance. Left to right: Ray Luce, HPD director \u0026 deputy state historic preservation officer; Gene Surber, \n \nspace requirements. \n \nNational Trust Board of Advisors; Greg Paxton, Georgia Trust president \u0026 CEO; Mary \n \nThere are programs we would Schroder, former Atlanta Preservation Center executive director; Sheffield Hale, Georgia \n \nlike to undertake or complete more quickly. We need to complete the statewide inventory of historic places faster than five or six counties per year. We need to initiate an underwater archaeological program. We also \n \nTrust chairman; Governor Roy Barnes (seated); Matthew Moye, Georgia National Register Review Board chair; Tevi Taliaferro, Heritage Marketing Group chair; Betsy Shirk, Society for Georgia Archaeology president; Helen Talley-McRae, HPD communications coordinator; Isaac Johnson, Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) treasurer; Charlotte Frazier, GAAHPN chair; and Commissioner Lonice C. Barrett, Department of Natural Resources. \n \nneed to provide greater assistance in \n \nseveral criticial program areas. The state stewardship program, for \n \nexample, was enacted without additional staff to provide technical \n \nassistance, and our environmental review workload has doubled in the \n \npast five years with the same staff levels, making it difficult to provide \n \nthe service we desire. \n \nHistoric preservation partnerships are alive and well in Georgia, \n \nand allow all of us to do more together than any of us could do alone. \n \nGeorgia is a leader in historic preservation and the partnerships will \n \ncontinue to seek ways to promote and protect the states historic \n \nproperties. With more financial, technical, and legal tools, those \n \npartnerships could be even more successful. \n \n4 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING \n \nCOMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICES/ REGIONAL PRESERVATION PLANNER PROGRAM \nThe Community Planning program is designed to assist communities, groups, and individuals across the state by providing direct preservation planning assistance and by coordinating the Regional Historic Preservation Planning program through the state's Regional Development Centers (RDCs). With financial and technical assistance from HPD, 14 of the 16 RDCs in the state currently employ historic preservation planners. The program has been so successful that the Atlanta Regional Commission has created a position for a 15th preservation planner at its own expense, without funding support from HPD. The regional planner program has been extremely effective in bringing HPD's programs and other preservationrelated activities to regional and local constituents. Through their Historic Preservation Advisory Committees, the RDCs also provide HPD with information about preservation issues at the local and regional levels. \nA primary responsibility of the RDCs is to assist communities in the creation and implementation of their local comprehensive plans. Involvement of the historic preservation planners in this process ensures that historic resources are considered when local governments make important growth strategyplanning decisions. Historic resources benefit by having professionals available locally. \nGlen Ella Springs, near Clarkesville in Habersham County, was the location for the planners' annual meeting in the fall of 1999. The preservation planners provided HPD with input for the State Historic Preservation Plan, discussed the Department of Transportation's Scenic Byways Program and heard about the importance of creating a community non-profit for the purposes of raising funds for downtown revitalization programs. The meeting also included site visits to several historic resources in Habersham County, including the magnificent Gothic Revival house, Woodlands. \n \nHPD provides comprehensive, regional and community planning services that promote and enable preservation planning at all levels of government. HPD planning activities include gathering and providing information about historic resources; identifying trends that affect historic resources and developing initiatives in response to those trends; coordinating with other agencies and organizations that affect historic resources; and assisting federal, state, and local governments and Regional Development Centers with implementation of federal and state planning legislation. \n \nThe preservation planners held their 1999 annual meeting last fall at the historic Glen Ella Springs Hotel in Habersham County. \n \n5 \n \n SURVEY \n \nKnowing about historic properties through surveys is an essential first step in a communitys preservation efforts and facilitates wise decisions about preserving individual buildings and neighborhoods. Seven surveys were completed during SFY 2000, and the number of properties added to the Georgia Historic Resources Survey was 3,178. This brought the total number of surveyed properties to over 101,000, of which 51,252 were in the statewide computer database at the end of the fiscal year. \nThe seven new surveys included south Fulton County; Cordele; Rome, phase 2; Effingham County, phase 1; Douglas County, outside Douglasville; Decatur County, phase 2; and McDonough. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nBetween the Rivers Historic District City of Rome, Floyd County \nRome will soon launch phase three of its city-sponsored historic resources survey begun in 1998. The oldest historic districts in the city were included in phase one, which documented 819 historic resources. In phase two, another 800 properties were added, and phase three may add 300 more. So far, 65% of Rome's surveyed properties are individually eligible for the National Register, higher than the statewide average of 54%. The major 20th-century architectural styles in GeorgiaCraftsman, Colonial Revivial, and English Vernacular Revivalare twice as abundant in Rome as statewide, perhaps not surprising given the urban character of Rome and the extent of its growth in the 20th century. For the same reasons, Rome's historic resources are of later dates of construction in all categories than \nGeorgia's as a whole. Because of numerous large and significant National Register historic districts, a full 27% of Rome's resources are listed, as opposed to 13% statewide. \nRome has completed Phase 2 of its new survey, which documented 800 resources and included the oldest historic districts in the city. Above are early 20thcentury apartment buildings located in Between theRivers Historic District. This house (right) in the East Rome Historic District was built c. 1920. \n \n6 \n \n NATIONAL REGISTER/GEORGIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES \n \nCASE STUDY: \nTYBEE ISLAND BACK RIVER HISTORIC DISTRICT \n \nThe National Register of Historic Places is the official list of historic \n \nThe Tybee Island Back River His- \n \nbuildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. Na- \n \ntoric District consists of an unusual collection of late 19th and \n \ntional Register listing provides recognition of a propertys architectural, \n \nearly 20thcentury resort cottages located in a unique landscape \n \nhistorical, or archaeological significance. Listing in the National Regis- \n \ndesign only found in Georgia on this particular coastal island. \n \nter identifies historic properties for local, state, and federal planning pur- \n \nIt is the only barrier island in Georgia to be developed for the The Walker-Lynah Cottage was constructed in 1918 and middle class, unlike features a hipped roof and exposed rafter tails. The deSea, Jekyll, Ossabaw tached servants quarters now serve as a garage. or Cumberland is- \n \nposes and encourages their preservation through public awareness and preservation incentives, including preferential tax treatments and grants. Prop- \n \nlands, which were owned and/or developed as retreats for the very wealthy. The development of Tybee as a beach resort in the late 1870s represents a late manifestation of the American coastal resort move- \n \nerties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Geor- \n \nment, which found its roots in English coastal resorts. At the height of gia Register of Historic Places. its popularity, Tybee Island featured grand hotels, dance pavillions, \n \nbath houses, boarding houses and inns, service-oriented businesses, and \n \nprivate summer cottages. \n \nCottages in the district represent two periods of development. \n \nThose built during the first period, from \n \n1886 to 1923, generally were square two- \n \nstory houses with hipped roofs. Rooms \n \nopened onto recessed first and second \n \nstory porches through long windows or \n \nFrench doors, which helped to maximize \n \nocean breezes and provide ample natural \n \nlight. \n \nFollowing the completion of Tybee \n \nRoad/U.S. Hwy. 80 in 1923, Tybee Island \n \nexperienced a second period of housing \n \ndevelopment as more people were able to \n \naccess the island by automobile. The cottages \n \nconstructed during this period were intended \n \nto function year-round, not just as seasonal \n \nresidences. They had smaller porches and Turnofthe century visitors enjoy the beach at Tybee Island. windows than the earlier cottages. \n \nThe nomination of the district was sponsored by the Tybee Island \n \nHistorical Society. It was listed in the National Register of Historic \n \nPlaces August 5, 1999. \n \n7 \n \n PROPERTIES LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER DURING SFY 2000 \n \nWelcome P. Duke Log House, Hamilton vicinity, Harris County, 7/23/99 Drane-Stevens House, Buena Vista, Marion County, 7/28/99 Tybee Island Back River Historic District, Tybee Island, Chatham County, 8/5/99 Buena Vista Heights Historic District, Athens, Clarke County, 8/27/99 Sunnyside School, Midway Baptist Church, and Midway Cemetery, Hamilton vicinity, Harris County, 9/9/99 Troy Peerless Laundry Building, Atlanta, Fulton County, 9/9/99 \nThe Troy Peerless Laundry Building, built 1928-1929, is one of Atlanta's best examples of small-scale Art Deco architecture. The building was listed in the National Register on September 9, 1999, and has been rehabilitated into loft apartments using federal tax credits. \nSimmons-Cullars House, Lincolnton vicinity, Lincoln County, 9/9/99 Blackshear Depot, Blackshear, Pierce County, 2/10/00 Boneville Historic District, Thomson vicinity, McDuffie County, 2/10/00 Omer Christian Church and Cemetery, Winder vicinity, Barrow County, 2/10/00 Hayes Line Historic District, Thomson vicinity, McDuffie County, 2/18/00 Cumming Public School, Cumming, Forsyth County, 2/18/00 \n \nWashington Park Historic \n \nDistrict, Atlanta, Fulton \n \nCounty, 2/28/00 \n \nWebster County Jails, \n \nPreston, Webster County, \n \n3/3/00 \n \nDurham Homeplace, \n \nWatkinsville vicinity, \n \nOconee County, 3/15/00 \n \nBryan Neck Presbyterian \n \nChurch, Keller, Bryan \n \nCounty, 3/15/00 \n \nEmory Grove Historic \n \nDistrict, Decatur vicinity, DeKalb County, 3/31/00 Hoschton Depot, Hoschton, Jackson County, 3/31/00 \n \nThe Webster County Jails are located in Preston, the county seat of Webster County. The c.1856 Old Jail is a one-story wood building. The c.1910 New Jail is a twostory brick building with a Late Victorian influence. \n \nTerrell-Sadler House, \n \nAdair Park Historic District \n \nHarmony vicinity, Putnam County, \n \nAtlanta, Fulton County, 6/2/00 \n \n3/31/00 \n \nHenderson-Orr House \n \nEastanolle Auditorium, Eastanolle, \n \nStallings Crossing, Coweta County, \n \nStephens County, 3/31/00 \n \n6/2/00 \n \nCovington Mills and Mill Village \n \nCheek-Spruill House \n \nHistoric District, Covington, Newton Dunwoody, DeKalb County, 6/9/00 \n \nCounty, 4/14/00 \n \nVernonburg Historic District \n \nMacIntyre Park and MacIntyre Park Savannah vicinity, Chatham County, \n \nHigh School, Thomasville, Thomas 6/22/00 \n \nCounty, 4/14/00 \n \nFort Valley State College \n \nHistoric District, Fort \n \nValley, Peach County, \n \n4/21/00 \n \nBurge Farm, Newborn \n \nvicinity, Newton County, \n \n5/11/00 \n \nDorminy-Massee House, \n \nFitzgerald, Ben Hill \n \nCounty, 5/26/00 \n \nEdison Commercial \n \nHistoric District, Edison, \n \nCalhoun County, \n \n5/26/00 \n \nApalachee School \n \nThe Fort Valley State College Historic District includes \n \nApalachee, Morgan County, buildings dating from 1889 to 1952. Patton Hall, \n \n5/26/00 \n \nabove, was completed in 1937. The building was named \n \nNorth Covington \n \nto honor Bishop Patton, executive director of the Ameri- \n \nHistoric District \n \ncan Church Institute for Negroes of the Protestant \n \nCovington, Newton County, Episcopal Church. Fort Valley is one of Georgia's his- \n \n5/26/00 \n \ntorically black colleges. \n \n8 \n \n GEORGIA CENTENNIAL FARMS \n \n2000 GEORGIA CENTENNIAL FARM AWARDS The Georgia Centennial Farm \n \nThe 2000 Georgia Centennial Farm Award ceremony was \n \nProgram was established in 1992 and has recognized over 200 historic \n \nheld in October at the opening \n \nfarms in Georgia that have been \n \nday of the Georgia National Fair in Perry. Recognition is given to \n \ncontinuously operating for over 100 \n \nthe farm owners through one of \n \nyears. The program is administered \n \nthree award categories. The Centennial Heritage Farm Award \n \nby HPD, the Georgia Farm Bureau \n \nhonors farms owned by members \n \nFederation, the Georgia Department \n \nof the same family for 100 years or more and listed in the National \n \nof Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry \n \nRegister of Historic Places. The \n \nCommission, the University of \n \nCentennial Farm Award does not require continual family owner- \n \nGeorgia College of Agricultural and \n \nship, but farms must be at least \n \nEnvironmental Sciences, and the \n \n100 years old and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Centennial Family Farm Award recognizes farms owned by members of the same family for 100 years or more that \n \nThe Wakefield Farm was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the Archibald Mewborn House in January, 1997, and includes a c.1810 single-pen log house (above) and a c.1860 central-hall house. To- \n \nGeorgia National Agricenter. \n \nFair \n \nand \n \nare not listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThis year, Brown-Bryson \n \nday, the farm consists of 1,402 acres and produces cattle and wheat. The farm received a Centennial Farm Award this year. \n \nFarm in Green County and \n \nWakefield Farm in Hart County \n \nreceived Centennial Farm Awards. \n \nCentennial Family Farm Awards \n \nwere presented to the following: \n \nMinchew Farm, Bibb County \n \nJames and Mary Jean Rizer Farm, Brooks County \n \nThe Bell Place, Burke County \n \nJames and Martha Jones Farm, Candler County \n \nDickey Farms, Inc., Crawford County \n \nWilliam Jackson Farm, Dooly County \n \nRed Oak Farm, Dooly County \n \nFieldstone Farm, Henry County \n \nJames Edward Eubanks Family Farm, \n \nMitchell County \n \nDouble K Farm, Newton County \n \nPitts-Jones Farm, Newton County \n \nAnderson Farm, Pike County The Lancaster Farms, Pulaski County George H. Laing Farm, Sumter County Methvin-Smith Farm, Sumter County \n \nOn October 6, 2000, at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, 19 recipients, representing historic farms throughout the state, received Georgia Centennial Farm Awards . \n \nAnthony Family Farm, Taylor County \n \nRev. James Fowler Farm, Worth County \n \n9 \n \n PRESERVATION TAX INCENTIVES \n \nA communitys historic buildings reflect the unique character of its residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and public spaces, offering residents a sense of place and a link to the past. Federal and state laws have been enacted to support the preservation of these important buildings through tax incentives, which, in turn, have made impressive contributions to Georgias economy and quality of life. The adaptive reuse of formerly derelict buildings continues throughout Georgia. Georgia has been a leader in the number of successful rehabilitation projects participating in the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit program. \nFor the 1999 federal fiscal year, Georgia ranked number three in the total number of projects certified by the National Park Service. For the past five years, Georgia has consistently ranked in the top five for the nation in totals for certified tax incentive projects. The number of participants in Georgias State Preferential Property Tax Abatement program continues to remain strong. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nTHE MARSHALL HOUSE HOTEL SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY \n \nOwners of the Marshall House Hotel utilized both the federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and state Preferential Prop- \n \nerty Tax Abatement to successfully rehabilitate one of Savannahs \n \ncommercial landmark buildings. \n \nThe Marshall House Hotel is located on Broughton Street, Savannahs \n \nhistoric commercial thoroughfare, within the citys National Land- \n \nmark Historic District. Constructed in 1851 of Philadelphia Pressed and \n \nSavannah Grey brick, the four-story structure is built in the Greek \n \nRevival style. The hotel was constructed during a period of great \n \nprosperity and growth as a result of the booming antebellum cotton \n \nindustry. At the time, \n \nSavannah had very few \n \nlarge hotels. Owned by \n \nMrs. Mary Marshall, the \n \nMarshall House Hotel \n \nfilled the void, providing \n \nrooms for the many trav- \n \nelers who visited Savan- \n \nnah in the years prior to \n \nthe Civil War. Like many \n \nhotels of its era, the \n \nMarshall House had a \n \nlarge lobby area with din- \n \nThe Marshall House Hotel in Savannah now boasts a beautiful dining room. \n \ning facilities on the lower floors and guest rooms \n \non the upper floors. \n \nVarious businesses were located within the buildings storefronts. In its \n \nearly years, the hotel had balconies that stretched along its front facade. \n \nThe building was altered many times, with the last major alteration \n \noccurring in 1965. At that time, the front facades upper floors were \n \ncovered by Portland cement stucco. The front windows and the original \n \nred Philadelphia Pressed brick were obscured by the stucco application. \n \nThe balconies had been removed many years earlier. Much of the \n \ninterior had also been altered, with little historic fabric remaining on \n \nthe first floor at the time of the rehabilitation. However, the historic \n \ncorridor plan of the building's upper floors was largely intact. The \n \ncurrent owners began the substantial rehabilitation in March of 1998. \n \nAt that time, the stucco cladding was removed from the front facade, \n \nrevealing the historic brick exterior and the original window openings. \n \nThe Marshall House Hotel received final certification from the \n \nNational Park Service on December 7, 1999. At an approximate cost of \n \n$9 million, the building was returned to its historic use as a hotel, with \n \ncommercial use on the street front. Historic features such as the front \n \nbalconies were recreated. Early consultation and planning among the \n \nowners, their architects, and HPD staff were crucial to the project. \n \n10 \n \n CASE STUDY: \nTHE CHATHAM COURT APARTMENTS ATLANTA, FULTON COUNTY \n \nIn recent years, the demand for condominium residences in Atlanta's intown neighborhoods has increased dra- \n \nmatically. As a result, many historic apartment buildings \n \nlocated in these areas are being converted into condomini- \n \nums. While these rehabilitation projects do not qualify for \n \nthe federal tax incentive program, many developers recog- \n \nnized the benefits of participating in the state Preferential \n \nProperty Tax Abatement program, and chose to partici- \n \npate. One such conversion project, the Chatham Court \n \nApartments in Atlanta, is a good example of a state tax \n \nproject. \n \nThe Chatham Court Apartments were completed in \n \n1918 and are located at the corner of Piedmont Avenue \n \nand Third Street. The countrystyle apartment building \n \nwas designed by one of Atlantas first female architects, \n \nLeila Ross Wilburn. The red brick building is three stories \n \ntall and has a rectangular footprint with two sun porch \n \nwings on the south facade. The fenestration is symmetrical \n \non all facades. With the exception of a small tiled roof \n \noverhang over the major third floor windows, the building The Chatham Court Apartment Building was designed by Leila is unadorned, but elegant. The interior of the building was Ross Wilburn and completed in 1918. The rehabilitated interior \n \ncomprised of a variety of apartment sizes, serviced by one of Unit #2 is shown above. The developers made few changes to \n \nopen staircase, connecting all three floors. \n \nthe building's historic floorplan. \n \nThroughout the buildings history, the Chatham Court \n \nApartments served as apartment residences for Atlantas expanding \n \nmiddle class of professional workers. It is an example of the type of \n \napartment building constructed in the city during the early apartment \n \nbuilding boom that occurred between 1900 and 1920. \n \nThe developers made little changes to the building's historic floor \n \nplan during the substantial rehabilitation, primarily updating the \n \nkitchens and bathrooms. The Chatham Court Apartments received final \n \ncertification from HPD in \n \nJune of 2000. The cost of the \n \nhistoric rehabilitation was ap- \n \nproximately $780,000. The de- \n \nvelopers contacted HPD early \n \nin the project, ensuring the \n \ncompletion of a successful re- \n \nhabilitation project. \n \nThe Chatham Court Apartments, located at Piedmont Avenue and Third Street in Atlanta, were rehabilitated for $780,000. \n11 \n \n ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW \n \nFederally funded, licensed, or permitted projects enable communities throughout Georgia to carry out many essential activities involving transportation, housing, health, and safety. Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act require federal agencies to obtain HPD comments on the effects of these projects on historic resources. HPD works with communities, military bases, development corporations, national forests, state parks, and others in meeting these responsibilities. \n \nTHE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS \nDuring State Fiscal Year 2000, HPD reviewed over 2,930 project submittals representing over $1 billion in public and private funds. Of the projects reviewed, it was determined that 278 projects did affect historic properties, although only 79 of them resulted in an adverse effect. Through the review process, hundreds of archaeological sites, historic buildings, districts and structures were identified and evaluated to determine whether or not they were eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThese figures represent a significant increase over the number of environmental review projects from SFY 1999 and reflect the continued trend toward greater federal and state involvement in activities having the potential to affect historic and archaeological resources. These figures also reflect the remarkable growth that has taken place in Georgia, and especially the metropolitan Atlanta area, over the past few years. \nCASE STUDY: \nCELLULAR TOWER PROJECTS \nIn addition to typical reviews such as the issuance of Corps of Engineer permits for various types of projects, road and highway widenings and other projects with direct federal involvement, HPD has witnessed a dramatic increase in growth-related undertakings that require the private sector to apply for federal licenses or permits. \nThe leader in this trend is unquestionably the cellular communications industry. At no other time since the drafting of the National Historic Preservation Act in 1966 has HPD witnessed such an incredible growth in a single project-type related to Section 106 review. Cellular tower project submittals have become the largest review group at HPD, increasing from under 200 reviews in SFY 1999 to almost 700 in SFY 2000. Already in the first four months of SFY 2001, HPD has completed reviews of 385 cellular towers and is on course to double the number of projects from SFY 2000. \nMuch of this increase is a result of a general move throughout the cellular communications industry to improve its environmental review compliance record. It is the extreme size and farreaching visual impacts of cellular towers in proximity to historic resources that often results in significantly diminishing the historic setting, as new towers are regularly three or four times larger than any other structure in the area. \nThis has made most traditional forms of mitigation, such as landscaping and archival photography, far less effective. Working within these new parameters, HPD, in conjunction with cellular tower project applicants, has developed alternative mitigation strategies that HPD believes will be of greater benefit to the affected historic resources and the people of Georgia. Cellular tower mitigation now includes projects such as partial and complete countywide historic resources survey, the creation of historic resource attrition studies, and funding by cellular companies of roof repair and structural stabilization projects for affected historic resources. \n \n12 \n \n TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM \n \nCASE STUDY: \nMITCHELL DEPOT AND CREW HOUSE, GLASCOCK COUNTY \n \nIn SFY 2000, stabilization and rehabilitation work began on the Mitchell Depot and Crew House. Thanks to a $160,000 federal share, \n \na $40,000 local match, and a tremendous sense of community spirit, the \n \n1884 depot \n \nwill serve as a \n \ncommunity \n \ncultural cen- \n \nter, public \n \nmeeting facil- \n \nity, museum, \n \nand visitor's \n \ncenter. The \n \nadjacent circa \n \n1890s Crew \n \nHouse will \n \ncontain public \n \nrestrooms. \n \nProject spon- \n \nsor \n \nEtta The Mitchell Depot and Crew House (above) are being rehabilitated \n \nWilcher said, with a $160,000 federal grant and $40,000 of local funds. \n \nWe wouldn't \n \nbe here without the railroad, and we don't want our descendents to ever \n \nforget that. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nDUBLIN STREETSCAPE, LAURENS COUNTY \nIn SFY 2000, work began on the first major streetscape renovation for Dublin's Central Business District since the early 1900s. Dublin's ambitious plans include preserving and restoring its existing hexagonal paving stones, constructing new sidewalks, and installing new light fixtures and other streetscape amenities. The project is funded through an $871,362 federal share and a $217,841 local match. \n \nTransportation enhancement activities continue to be funded under TEA21, legislation which establishes federal transportation policy through 2003. Georgia is one of the national leaders in implementing the TEA program. It ranks high in both the percentage of allocated funds expended and in the percentage of projects ready for contract. \nUnder a Programmatic Agree ment with the Federal Highway Administration and Georgia Department of Transportation, HPD continues to play a key role in the TEA program. HPD staff review project documents, plans, and reports; conduct site visits; and provide technical assistance related to compliance with provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. \n \n13 \n \n GRANTS \n \nHPD coordinates and makes available \nfunding for preservation projects \nthrough two special programs: the \nfederal Historic Preservation Fund \n(HPF) and the state-funded Georgia \nHeritage 2000 Program. \nGeorgia Heritage 2000 Program Grants Awarded \nDuring SFY 2000 \nDevelopment Grants: Irwin County Courthouse in Ocilla, $40,000 for clock tower and dome repair; Union Baptist Church in Augusta, $39,000 for roof replacement; Locust Grove Cemetery in Crawfordville, $30,000 for preservation plan and cemetery stabilization; Roberts House in Valdosta, $30,000 for roof and siding replacement; Benton Department Store in Monticello, $20,000 for facade restoration; Fort Jackson in Savannah, $24,000 for brick masonry repair; Carnes Log Cabin in Douglasville, $23,500 for stabilization and preservation; Fort Hollingsworth/White House in Alto, $7,000 for stabilization and preservation; Lone Oak Community Building, $2,500 for exterior preservation. \nPredevelopment Grants: HortonDuBignon House, Jekyll Island, $11,500 for preservation plan for tabby ruins; Clinch County Courthouse in Homerville, $10,700 for structural feasibility study; Baxley Post Office, $9,000 for rehabilitation plan for adaptive use as county offices; Telfair County Courthouse in McRae, $9,000 for preservation plan and construction documents; Ossabaw Island Tabby Slave/Tenant Houses, $6,000 for Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation for structures. County Courthouses/City Halls: Preservation Study, Association County Commissioners of Georgia, $62,568. \n \nGEORGIA HERITAGE 2000 PROGRAM \nNow entering its eighth year of grant funding, the Georgia Heritage 2000 Program has proven to be a successful complement to local preservation initiatives. Fifteen projects were awarded grants in SFY 2000 and are now nearing completion. \nCASE STUDY: \nIRWIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OCILLA \nThe Irwin County Courthouse, a three-story neo-classical structure, was built in 1909 for a cost of $52,000 and has been in continuous use as the center of county government since that time. Today, the courthouse is in dire need of repair, and restoration costs are estimated to total $2.7 million. The building has numerous leaks, the walls are riddled with termite damage, wiring is obsolete, and there is no central heat and air system. With a $40,000 Heritage 2000 grant from HPD, the community has decided to begin rehabilitation work on the most visible projectthe clock tower and copper dome. Following the completion of the dome project, rehabilitation work will continue with funding from a special local option sales tax and with general obligation bonds of $1,426,000. Plans include converting the basement into a climatecontrolled storage area for documents; rewiring the building; installing more ramps, restrooms and an elevator; reopening the east and west entrances; installing central air; and reopening the balcony in the courtroom. \nThe rehabilitation of the Irwin County Courthouse in Ocilla, Georgia, will begin with the repair of the clock tower and dome. \n \n14 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) \nGRANT PROGRAM \nThe HPF grant program is appropriated annually from Congress through the National Park Service (NPS) to the states. HPD reserves 10 percent of each years appropriation for grants to Certified Local Governments. The 60/40 matching grants enable cities, towns, and rural areas to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of historic properties. \nFederal Fiscal Year 2000 projects were awarded a total of $76,000 and represent a diversity of activities, ranging from National Register nominations and surveys to design guidelines, development projects, preservation plans, and a heritage tourism brochure. These projects are just getting underway. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nCITY HALL BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, DARIEN, MCINTOSH COUNTY \n \nThe Darien City Hall building \n \nwas constructed in \n \n1884 and is located \n \nin the Vernon \n \nSquare-Columbus \n \nSquare National \n \nRegister and local \n \nhistoric districts. It \n \nis one of the most \n \nsignificant historic \n \nsites in the city. At \n \nthe time it was built, \n \nThe Darien City Hall building, constructed in 1884, received a HPF grant of begin rehabilitation of the building.. \n \n$10,000 to \n \nand throughout early 1900s, \n \nthe the \n \nbuilding served as \n \nthe local firehouse, city hall, and armory for the local militia unit. The \n \nsecond story of the building was added in the 1890s and served in a \n \nvariety of ways for the local community through the years. \n \nThe first floor was restored with limited funds in 1989 and is now \n \nused for City of Darien administrative offices and the police depart- \n \nment. The plaster walls and windows on the second level are deterio- \n \nrating due to water damage from a roof that needs replacing. The \n \nbuilding also needs independent wall supporting structures and other \n \nrehabilitation work in order to preserve the building and to allow it to \n \nfunction as a government facility. The City of Darien was awarded a \n \n2000 Historic Preservation Fund Grant of $10,000 to help the commu- \n \nnity begin the rehabilitation work on this important community \n \nlandmark. \n \nHPF Grants for Survey \u0026 Planning Projects Awarded SFY 2000 \nCity of Cedartown, $4,800 for a heritage tourism brochure; City of Dahlonega, $2,000 for a historic resources survey; City of Darien, $10,000 for City Hall Building Development; City of Greensboro, $1,600 for a historic resources survey; City of Jefferson, $4,350 for National Register district and landmark nominations; City of Kennesaw, $3,500 for a historic resources survey; City of Lavonia, $1,200 for a historic resources survey; City of Milledgeville, $15,000 for the Bivins Building Predevelopment Project; City of Moultrie, $9,900 for the Historic Commercial District Design Guidelines; City of Rome, $5,000 for final phase (Phase III) of a historic resources survey; City of Roswell, $6,500 for a historic resources survey; City of St. Marys, $5,000 for a historic resources survey and National Register district amendment; City of Washington, $3,000 for the Gilmer House Development Project. \n15 \n \n CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS \n \nThe Certified Local Government (CLG) program continues to be administered through a contract with the Office of Preservation Services (OPS) at the University of Georgia. OPS assisted HPD with presentations for preservation commissions, neighborhood associations, elected officials, and community groups. In addition, OPS helped conduct public information meetings, group facilitated goal-setting sessions, and design guidelines workshops. \nTechnical assistance by OPS and HPD is provided to all CLGs and their regional preservation planners upon request. In addition, annual historic preservation commission training is provided. \n \nNEW CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS \nThe Certified Local Government (CLG) program continues to grow. The communities of Albany and Lavonia joined the program during SFY 2000, bringing the total number of CLGs in Georgia to 59. \nCASE STUDY: \nST. MARYS WINS VINYL SIDING APPEAL \nOn May 5, 2000, the Superior Court of Camden County, Georgia, upheld the decision of the St. Marys Historic Preservation Commissions denial of the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the use of vinyl siding on a house at 303 Wheeler Street in the St. Marys historic district. \nThe St. Marys historic preservation ordinance, passed in 1984 to provide protection to buildings, sites, places, districts, structures, and works of art having special historical value, states that no material change in the exterior of a property may be made if it would have substantial adverse effects on the aesthetic, historic, or architectural significance of the building. The St. Marys Historic District Guidelines, developed through funding from a 1986 CLG grant, states that the use of vinyl siding is neither appropriate nor permitted. \nIn Judge Ralph Van Pelts ruling, the significance of a 1975 Historic Resource Survey and subsequent National Register listing was seen as integral in determining that the building was a contributing structure to the historic district. The judge additionally determined that the Georgia Historic Preservation Act gave the City of St. Marys full authority to designate and protect the building in question. The Conclusions of Law in the order and judgment of the Court found that the Commission had not abused its discretion nor violated the ordinance. Additionally, the court found that the restriction on the application of vinyl siding was not vague and ambiguous. The Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation and the Commissions own guidelines both state that residing a wooden property in vinyl is an inappropriate treatment. \nThe property owners had partially completed applying the synthetic siding when the stopwork order was issued. The judges order made the removal of the siding imperative. \nPratt Cassity, Georgia CLG coordinator, was called as an expert witness. He testified to the validity of the historic resource survey process, the National Register listing, the Standards for Rehabilitation and local design guidelines. After the court ruling he said, Decisions to retain the characterdefining features of St. Marys must continue. The slow unraveling of the districts features will eventually result in a lessening of the significance and integrity of their historic resources. The Commission acted in compliance with state law and the court upheld their actions. \n \n16 \n \n ARCHAEOLOGY \n \nHPD's Archaeological Services Unit expanded its range of activities throughout the state and devoted increased efforts to assisting other state agencies and divisions in managing their archaeological resources. Efforts were also made to establish ongoing relationships with affinity organizations such as the Trust for Public Land, the Georgia Conservancy, and the Coastal Heritage Society. Highlights from the Archaeological Services Units achievements are presented below. \nDNR STEWARDSHIP \nThe demand for field surveys more than doubled over the previous fiscal year, as HPD archaeologists conducted over 60 field investigations on DNR properties. One of the most important included a Global Positioning System (GPS) survey of the newlyacquired Resaca battlefield site. The data from this survey will be used for planning, development and interpretation of the site. A reconnaissancelevel survey to locate an early 19thcentury Moravian mission at the Chief Vann House was completed, which will be followed by a ground penetrating radar survey. HPD archaeologists also developed a research design for Ft. Morris and did a preliminary analysis of previouslyexcavated materials to discover the multiple occupations of the fort. An archaeological survey of New Echota State Historic Site also was completed, and information from previous excavations was synthesized, giving an overview of archaeologically-sensitive areas and guidelines on managing those resources. \nSUBMERGED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES \nHPD was the recipient of a U.S. Department of the Navy Legacy grant. The grant will be used to develop a management plan for U. S. Navy-owned shipwrecks in Georgia waters. Planning also began for the development of a historical context for submerged archaeological sites. HPD archaeologists participated in several Corps of Engineers magnetometer surveys and were a key participant in investigations of the St. Marys waterfront, where the town plans to build a new riverwalk and wharf. Perhaps most importantly, HPD developed a strong working relationship with the Coastal Resources Division, which has been helpful in alerting HPD to issues concerning archaeological sites on the coast. \n \nHistory can be found both above and below the ground. More than 34,000 archaeological sites in Georgia have been identified. Thousands more remain undetected, awaiting discovery and ready to reveal information available nowhere else. Archaeological sites include simple rock piles, concentrations of broken pottery, prehistoric villages, landscape features, battlefields, and submerged shipwrecks. Many archaeological sites are found in conjunction with historic buildings and districts. Archaeological sites date from 12,000 years ago, the earliest periods of human occupation in Georgia, to the present. \n \nPUBLIC OUTREACH \nHPD continued its participation in the Fort Frederica Teachers Workshop, assisting the National Park Service in this nationallyrecognized program. HPD also co-sponsored and organized the Spring 2000 Society for Georgia Archaeology Conference at Unicoi State Park. It was highly successful and resulted in the development of new relationships with natural conservation organizations in the state that will benefit archaeological resources in the future. The Archaeological Services Unit also was a key participant in the state historic preservation conference, giving a workshop on archaeology and participating in panel presentations. \n17 \n \n CASE STUDY \nTHE FORT BARTOW CANNON RECOVERY \n \nIn 1862, General Robert E. Lee inspected Fort Bartow, an earthwork guarding the approaches to Savannah. During his inspec- \n \ntion, a rifled Columbiad cannon weighing \n \nalmost 15,000 pounds was demonstrated for \n \nthe general. Unfortunately the gun exploded. \n \nA fragment landed in the marsh along the \n \nWilmington River, near what is known today \n \nas Causton's Bluff. \n \nThe Fort Bartow cannon remained in the \n \nriver for almost 140 years before being brought \n \nto the attention of HPD by Joel Formby, \n \nowner of Atlantic Marine Services in Savan- \n \nnah. An examination of old documents indi- \n \ncated that there had been shifts in the river. \n \nThe cannon, now fully exposed at low tides, \n \nhad become vulnerable to both the ravages of \n \nnature and possible theft. \n \nPrior to recovering the cannon, DNR \n \nconsidered the many issues involved. Permits \n \nfrom state and federal agencies were required. \n \nDocuments for a historic context were iden- \n \ntified by Shawn Jordan of DNRs Coastal \n \nResources Division. Conservation and dis- \n \nHPD archaeologists Richard Warner (back to camera), Dave Crass and Ronnie play arrangements were made with the Coastal \n \nRogers work to rig the Fort Bartow cannon. \n \nHeritage Society, which manages Old Fort \n \nJackson. Judy Wood, underwater archaeolo- \n \ngist with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, provided background \n \nresearch and assisted the State Archaeologist in coordinating the \n \nrecovery team. Mr. Formby donated use of his work boat and a barge \n \ncapable of lifting and transporting the piece, and Southeastern Yacht \n \nServices provided a skiff for transporting people and equipment. \n \nDNR's Coastal Resources Division offered personnel, a conservation \n \ntank, land transport, and a barge for use as a camera platform for \n \nreporters. DNRs Wildlife Resources Division intensified patrols in the \n \narea to thwart looters. \n \nOn January 10th, at low tide, the HPD Archaeological Services \n \nUnit dug trenches under the cannon so that it could be rigged. The next \n \nday 14 members of the recovery crew and seven media representatives \n \nconverged on Caustons Bluff at high tide. A diver from Atlantic Marine \n \nServices attached the crane hook to the rigging. The barge lifted and \n \ntransported the cannon to a nearby boat ramp where a DNR truck \n \nwaited to receive it and make the trip to Old Fort Jackson, where a tow \n \ntruck placed it in a tank. \n \nFollowing conservation, the cannon will be displayed at Old Fort \n \nJackson. Like most artifacts, it has little intrinsic worth. Rather, its \n \nvalue lies in the part it played in the military, social, and technological \n \nchanges that occurred during the American Civil War. Perhaps more \n \nimportantly, the Columbiad is significant as a representative of that \n \nportion of our heritage that lies submerged in the states rivers, marshes, \n \nand coastal waters. \n \n18 \n \n INFORMATION \u0026 EDUCATION \n \nHPD ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS \nHPD's annual Preservation Achievement awards were announced on May 19, 2000. Individuals and organizations were nominated by staff members and recognized as having furthered HPD's mission, vision, and goals, thereby making significant contributions to historic preservation in Georgia. The recipients for 2000 were: \nMaryel Battin, Macon Heritage Foundation Executive Director (1983 to 2000), for generating substantial support for preservation among Macons citizens and its business and political communities. \nHelen Catron, Janice Sikes, Barbara Washington, and Charlotte Frazier, Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network Chairs (GAAHPN), 1989 to the present, for their guidance, which enabled GAAHPN to become an effective force in Georgia preservation. \nBill Frazier, retired U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service field officer, for exemplifying the role avocational archaeologists can play in developing a statewide archaeology education and protection program. \nGeorgia Power Company for its commitment, through advocacy and financial support, to preservation and community development in Georgia. \nMayor Susan Holmes, City Councilman Stone Workman, City Manager Walter E. Smith, City Clerk Susan Roper, and Historic Preservation Commission Chair Jenny Segal from the City of Monticello for their leadership in a wide range of innovative preservation projects. \nJulie D. Morgan for her role as project manager for several Historic Preservation Fund grants for Athens-Clarke County, especially Georgia's statewide economic benefits study Profiting from the Past. \n \nThe Information and Education program works to heighten the general public's awareness of historic preservation and to maintain regular communication with the statewide preservation network. These goals are achieved through the distribution of publications and press releases, by sponsoring workshops and an annual statewide conference, and by offering other special events. During SFY 2000, HPD began a concerted effort to better utilize its website to distribute information. Updates and additions of detailed program information, forms, and publications are ongoing. \n \nSTATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE \nThe statewide Georgia 2000 preservation conference was held in Atlanta, headquartered in the historic Fairlie-Poplar district downtown. The theme, Preservation Matters: A Future for Georgia's Past, opened with an address by Roberta Gratz, noted lecturer, author and consultant on urban development issues. Session topics included an introduction to archaeology, Atlanta's civil rights legacy, media strategies, using the Internet and new preservation technology, and using volunteers effectively. Tours of schools, warehouses and lofts, downtown housing, and civil rights sites also were offered. A highlight of the conference was Governor Roy Barnes remarks on the importance of preserving Georgia's history. In the 13year history of the conference, jointly sponsored by HPD and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, it was the first time a Georgia governor had addressed conference participants. \n \nGovernor Roy Barnes spoke at the 2000 annual statewide preservation conference, held in Atlanta. \n \n19 \n \n HISTORIC HOUSE \u0026 GARDEN PILGRIMAGE \n \nGeorgia's fourth annual Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage, held in April 2000, featured outstanding historic homes and gardens in \n \nAtlanta's Buckhead area. HPD and the Garden Club of Georgia once \n \nagain cosponsored the event. Cochairs \n \nwere Lee Dunn and Brenda Brettschneider;` \n \nhonorary chair was Georgia's First Lady \n \nMarie Barnes. In addition to the grounds of \n \nthe Executive Mansion, the tour included \n \nhistoric properties designed by architects \n \nPhilip Shutze and Neel Reid and gardens \n \ndesigned by landscape architects William C. \n \nPauley and Robert Cridland. For the first \n \ntime, lectures were offered. Featured speak- \n \ners were Elizabeth M. Dowling, Ph.D; Spen- \n \ncer Tunnell, ASLA; and William R. Mitchell, \n \nJr. \n \nTour profits supported the Garden Club's \n \nHistoric Landscape and Garden Grant pro- \n \nRhodes Hall, located on Peachtree Street in Atlanta and home of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, received a $2,000 grant from the Georgia Garden Club's Historic Landscape and Garden Grant program. \n \ngram. Recipients for 2000 were: Crescent Farm Historical Center, Cherokee County ($1,000); Trolley Shelter, Deepdene Park, DeKalb County ($2,000); Rhodes Hall, Fulton County ($2,000); Howard Manor, Jefferson \n \nCounty ($740); Ashantilly Center, McIntosh County ($2,000); Pendleton \n \nKing Park, Richmond County ($1,000); and Lyons Women's Club \n \nHouse, Toombs County ($1,000). The next Historic House and Garden \n \nPilgrimage will be held in Columbus in May 2001. \n \nA featured garden on the Atlanta Pilgrimage was the Henry B. Tompkins property, designed in 1922 by Neel Reid and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \n20 \n \n GEORGIA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK \n \nGAAHPN ACTIVITIES \nThe Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN), in partnership with HPD, successfully advocated for the establishment of a permanent staff position focusing on African American resources and programs. The position was approved by the legislature this year. The Steering Committee and HPD developed the job announcement and participated in the recruitment and selection process for the African American Programs Coordinator, who is providing staff support to GAAHPN and marketing and technical assistance to African American historic preservation projects. \nGAAHPN Steering Committee officers are Charlotte Frazier, Columbus, chair; Linda Wilkes-Taylor, Atlanta, vice-chair; Karl Barnes, Atlanta, secretary; and Isaac Johnson, Augusta, treasurer. Continuing to build an organizational structure, GAAHPN participated in the Georgia Municipal Association annual conference and represented the state in the Southeast Regional African American Preservation Alliance. The Georgia Trust invited GAAHPN Chair Frazier to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. GAAHPN continued outreach activities by hosting a planning workshop on preservation and expanded membership in the Steering Committee. Promotional initiatives planned for this year include a membership brochure and newsletter. These tools will aid the identification and preservation of African American historic properties while increasing black participation in the Georgia preservation movement. \n \nThe Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) was formed to preserve African American historic sites and culture. Since 1989, this volunteer effort has promoted preservation of African American heritage with guidance from HPD. GAAHPN produces a newsletter and provides technical assistance and information to persons interested in African American historic resources, recognizing black contributions to Georgias diverse ethnic heritage. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nTHE REVEREND JAMES FOWLER FARM WORTH COUNTY \n \nThe Reverend James Fowler Farm is a rural historic resource that reflects an important part of African American heritage and culture in Georgia. It received a 2000 Centennial Family Farm Award from the Georgia Centennial Farm Program. Recognition and preservation of resources such as these are crucial to GAAHPN's goals. \nLocated in Worth County, the farm is owned by Juanita Fowler Miller. The farm includes the original 202 1/2 acres of land willed in 1888 to Ms. Miller's grandfather, James Fowler, who was a former slave. Cotton, peanuts, wheat, oats, soybeans and watermelons were the major crops in the past. Current crops include peanuts, cotton, soybeans, and wheat. \n \nThe Reverend James Fowler Farm, established in 1888, received a Centennial Family Farm Award this year. Current owner Juanita Fowler Miller (above) stands in a field of cotton. \n \n21 \n \n GEORGIA CIVIL WAR COMMISSION \n \nIn 1993, Georgia's General Assembly created the Georgia Civil War Commission. The 15member commission, with assistance from HPD, collects information for a database on the state's historic properties related to the Civil War; raises public awareness and encourages the protection of Civil War sites; and promotes tourism to Civil War sites throughout the state. The Commission also was charged by the General Assembly to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War. \nDuring SFY 2000, the Commission filled all 15 membership positions. New members include Charles Kelly Barrow, Dr. Charles J. Elmore, Mauriel Phillips Joslyn, Valeria P. MacPhail, and Jack Swertfeger. The chair for SFY 2001 is Tommy Barber. \n \nTHE RESACA BATTLEFIELD \n \nThe highlight of SFY 2000 for the Georgia Civil War Commission was the acquisition of 505 acres of the Resaca battlefield, a long and \n \narduous process that included several years of intense negotiations. \n \nLocated in Gor- \n \ndon County, the \n \nbattlefield is the \n \nsite of the first \n \nbattle in General \n \nSherman's Cam- \n \npaign for At- \n \nlanta. HPD and \n \nDNR's State \n \nParks and His- \n \ntoric Sites Divi- \n \nsion are provid- \n \ning technical as- \n \nsistance and \n \nplanning ser- \n \nA 1999 re-enactment of a Civil War battle takes place at Resaca, vices to map sig- \n \na significant Civil War site located in Gordon County. The nificant histori- \n \nbattlefield was acquired by the Georgia Civil War Commision cal and archaeo- \n \nduring SFY 2000. \n \nlogical features \n \nfor the develop- \n \nment and interpretation of Resaca as Georgia's newest state historic site. \n \nThe battlefield includes miles of virtually undisturbed trenches, gun \n \nemplacements and other fortifications. \n \nTHE CIVIL WAR HERITAGE TRAIL \nThe Commission was awarded funds by the Georgia State Legislature to begin the planning and development of the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trail System, which will be implemented in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Historical Society. The initial program will identify historically significant sites throughout the state where Civil War events occurred. These sites will include battlefields, encampments, prisons, cemeteries, and homes that became officers' headquarters or hospitals. While troop movements will be highlighted, the project also will focus on the role of African Americans and women in the overall war effort. \nThe Heritage Trail System project will begin with a demonstration trail, which will include the battlefields at Allatoona Pass, Pickett's Mill, and New Hope Church. Under development is a guidebook for use by communities, groups, and individuals that are potential participants in the Georgia Heritage Trail System. The projected completion date for the guidebook and the master plan for the demonstration trail is the late fall of 2000. \n \n22 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION STAFF \n \nRay Luce Division Director \u0026 Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer \n404/651-5061 Vivian Pugh Administrative Assistant 404/651-5177 \nStaff E-mail addresses: first_last@mail.dnr.state.ga.us \nMANAGEMENT \u0026 INFORMATION UNIT \nCarole Griffith Unit Manager \u0026 Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer 404/651-5180 Sylvia Cleveland Information Specialist 404/651-5176 Sandra Garrett Office Coordinator 404/651-5178 Lois Johnson Budget Coordinator 404/651-5185 Cherie Blizzard Grants Coordinator 404/651-5181 Lawana Woodson Budget \u0026 Grants Assistant 404/657-1051 Jim Lockhart Photographer/ Computer Coordinator 404/651-6778 Helen Talley-McRae Communications Coordinator 404/651-5268 Jeanne Cyriaque African American Programs \nCoordinator 404/656-4768 \nGEORGIA CIVIL WAR COMMISSION \nRich Elwell Administrator 404/657-7294 Barry L. Brown Trails Coordinator 404/657-7294 \n \nARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES UNIT \nDave Crass Unit Manager \u0026 State Archaeologist 404/656-9344 Christine Van Voorhies Archaeological Outreach Specialist 404/657-1367 John Chip Morgan Staff Archaeologist 404/651-6433 Ronnie Rogers Staff Archaeologist 404/657-1042 Richard Warner Review Archaeologist 404/651-6775 \nBetsy Shirk Review Archaeologist \n404/463-6687 \nSURVEY \u0026 NATIONAL REGISTER UNIT \nRichard Cloues Unit Manager \u0026 Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer 404/651-5983 Holly Anderson Survey \u0026 Register \nSpecialist 404/651-5911 Kenneth Gibbs Survey Coordinator 404/651-6432 Gretchen Kinnard National Register Coordinator 404/651-6782 Steven Moffson Architectural Historian 404/651-5906 Ken Thomas \nHistorian 404/651-5568 Amy Pallante National Register Historian/ GIS Services 404/651-6033 \n \nTECHNICAL SERVICES UNIT \nMary Ann Eaddy Unit Manager 404/651-5283 Kacey Cloues \nTax Incentives Specialist 404/651-5567 Lee Webb \nTax Incentives Coordinator 404/651-5566 Stacie Monroe \nArchitectural Reviewer 404/651-5287 William Hover \nArchitectural Reviewer 404/651-5288 \nPLANNING \u0026 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UNIT \nKaren Anderson-Cordova Unit Manager 404/651-6461 Ariel Lambert \nPlanning \u0026 Local Assistance Specialist \n404/651-6777 vacant \nEnvironmental Review Associate \n404/651-6546 Serena Bellew Environmental Review \nCoordinator 404/651-6624 Richard Laub Community Planning Coordinator 404/651-6452 Michelle Evans Architectural Reviewer 404/657-1043 \nGeorgia CLG Coordinator University of Georgia Founders Garden House 325 Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30602 tel. 706/542-4731 fax 706/583-0320 \n \n23 \n \n 156 TRINITY AVENUE SW SUITE 101 \nATLANTA, GEORGIA 303033600 \nVisit us on the Web at: http://www.gashpo.org \n \n24 \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-ph5-ba1-b1999","title":"1999 annual report [Mar. 1999]","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. 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Historic Preservation Fund grants, $72,000 available/IO new HPF grants, $76,000 available \n17 completed Georgia Heritage 2000 grants, $161 ,000 available/ 17 new GH2000grants, $341,000available \n2,011 Environmental Review projects reviewed \n36 TEA;21 projects reviewed \n5 new Certified Local Governments (CLG), now totaling 57 CLGs \n \nThe Fitzpatrick Hotel in Washington, Wilkes County, was built in 1898 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. \nPROFITING FROM THE PAST: THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN GEORGIA \nIn 1999, the Historic Preservation Division published Profiting From The Past: The Economic Impact ofHistoric Preservation in Georgia. Based on data from 1992 to 1996, this study clearly illustrates the financial benefits created through historic preservation activities in Georgia. There can be no doubt that preservation creates jobs, enhances property values, revitalizes downtown areas, and boosts tourism. \nDuring the five-year study period, the rehabilitation of historic properties in Georgia created 7,550 jobs, $201 million in earnings, and $559 million in total impact on the state economy just from projects participating in federal and state programs. \nCiting specific Georgia cities that have used historic preservation as a tool for economic growth, the study points out that historic preservation has enhanced property values in Savannah, Rome, Athens, and Tifton, where properties in designated historic districts appreciated more than similar properties in non-designated areas. \n(continuedonpage 4) \n \n500TheHealeyBuilding  57ForsythStreetNW  Aflanta, GA30303  404/656-2840  FAX4041651-8739 \n \n Our Mission \nTo promote the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia. \nOur Vision \nGeorgia 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 \nANNUAL WORKDAY \nStafffrom the Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation came together for a fun~filled work day at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site in October 1999. Groups planted bulbs, inventoried farm implements and performed shovel tests at several archaeological sites on this 19th century middle~Georgia plantation. \n \nThis publication has been financed, in part, with federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, through the Historic Preservation Division ofthe Georgia Department ofNatural Resources. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies ofthe Department ofthe Interior, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products or consultants constitute an endorsement by these agencies. This program receives federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. The U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, or disability in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if ou desire further information, contact: \nOffice for Equal Opportunity National Park Service POBox37127 \nWashington, D.C. 20013-7127 \n2 \n \n MESSAGE f ROM THE DIRECTOR \n \nHistoric preservation efforts in Georgia clearly illustrate, once again, the importance of individual, personal efforts in the preservation of our heritage. \nWhile the activities illustrated in HPD's annual report for 1999 are very important in preserving Georgia's history, we need to recognize that, in almost every case, the achievements cited are part of a larger community effort or the result of an individual's personal commitment. A historic resources survey occurs in a particular community because concerned citizens and public officials realize that they must know what is located in their community or county in order to make informed decisions about how to preserve them and keep them in productive use. \nThe rehabilitation projects cited in Profitingfrom the Past are almost always tied into earlier efforts to identify historic resources, list them in the National Register of Historic Places, and find ways through neighborhood organizations, Main Street projects, or Better Home Town programs to work together for downtown and neighborhood revitalization. \nTowns and cities across the state look like they do - for better or worse - because of individual preservation actions or the lack of such actions. It is easy to become discouraged in what seems like a never-ending battle to preserve buildings and archaeological sites; but in the long run, these seemingly small decisions transform a community one way or another. We salute all those individuals who toil in the trenches for historic preservation, committed to making their communities better and to incorporating their past into their future. \nIt appears that these individual actions are also starting to influence the larger preservation picture. Individuals, and the organizations they form, are moving from a concern with a specific structure or archaeological site to planning for historic districts, communities, or regional developments. Individuals and organizations are increasingly ensuring that all aspects of a community's heritage are valued, and that issues such as the use of existing buildings for low and moderate housing needs or saving archaeological sites as open, green space are examined. Historic preservation is increasingly being seen as a major player in the \"smart growth\" movement. The public is recognizing that suburban health is tied to the health of the central city, and that historic preservation can help prevent urban sprawl and unplanned growth, while retaining the character ofrevitalized downtowns, reclaimed neighborhoods, and rural landscapes. \nThank you to those citizens who are making this happen with your vigilance in preserving Georgia's heritage. \n \nW. Ray Luce \n \n3 \n \n (continuedfrom cover) \n \nThe study also demonstrates what preservationists have been saying all along- that historic preservation is more than simply rehabilitating deteriorating buildings. It is also a proven partner in strengthening local economies. Through the Georgia Main Street Program-which encourages the rehabilitation ofhistoric downtown commercial buildings - nearly 2,500 projects totaling an additional $348 million were undertaken over a five-year period to revitalize the downtown areas of 40 Main Street cities. In 1997 alone, the program spurred creation of over 1,300 new jobs and 478 new businesses. \nAnother economically powerful arm of historic preservation is heritage tourism. In 1996, visitors to Georgia spent over $453 million on history-related activities, more than they spent on general sight-seeing activities, evening entertainment or cultural events. Savannah, with $751 million in tourism spending in 1996, is Georgia's best example of how a city can profit from heritage tourism. In Macon, preservation of in-town and downtown historic structures has been important to the success of that city's tourism industry. Attractions in Macon include museums, historic residences, and a downtown entertainment district featuring the recently restored Douglass Theater. In 1996, the tourism industry in Macon generated an economic impact of $297 million, creating 7,000 jobs. Augusta, Thomasville, Valdosta, Columbus, and Atlanta are only a few of the other cities that have found preservation key to attracting tourists. \nAccording to the study, Georgia has been a leader in historic preservation activities, and its accomplishments are recognized across the nation. Federal and state tax incentive programs have attracted private investment in historic buildings. Together, these programs have spurred $750 million in private investment in Georgia's historic properties since the tax incentives first became available in 1976 and $101 million from 1992 to 1996. \nProfiting From The Past makes clear that \"historic preservation is an indispensable economic development tool for Georgia. One of the challenges facing Georgia in the future will be to keep its economy growing while mitigating some ofthe possible side effects ofgrowth such as urban sprawl and environmental harm. Historic preservation offers communities an alternative to sprawl and saves public dollars by avoiding the need to build the infrastructure necessary to service new developments.\" As Georgia enters the 21st century, preservationists across the state urge Georgia communities to continue \"profiting from the past.\" \nThe economic benefits study was a collaborative effort involving many groups and individuals including the Historic Preservation Division (HPD), Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, the Georgia Main Street program, and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation (GTHP). Profiting From Tbe Past was written byJoni Leithe and Patricia Tigue ofthe Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), who reprinted an excerpt of the study in Government Finance Review magazine. The end result of a phased project, the study was funded through a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Athens-Clarke County CLG program. The initial phase produced Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Georgia, A Study of Three Communities: Athens, Rome, and Tifton, published in the National Trust for Historic Preservation's \"Dollars \u0026 Sense of Historic Preservation\" series. Georgia Power Company generously printed 2,500 complimentary copies of the study. Promotion and distribution of the study was performed jointly by HPD and GTHP. A press release, which is the basis for this article, resulted in articles in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Atlantajournal-Constitution and several other Georgia newspapers. The study can be viewed in its entirety on HPD's website atwww.gashpo.org. \n \n4 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING \n \nCOMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICES, \nREGIONAL PRESERVATION PLANNER PROGRAM \nThe Community Planning program is designed to assist communities, groups and individuals across the state by providing direct preservation planning assistance and by coordinating the Regional Historic Preservation Planning program through the state's regional development centers (RDCs). With financial and technical assistance from HPD, 14 of the 16 RDCs in the state currently employ historic preservation planners. The regional planner program has been extremely effective in bringing HPD's programs and other preservation related activities to regional and local constituents. \nThe primary responsibility ofthe planners is to assist communities in the creation and implementation oftheir local comprehensive plans. Involvement ofthe historic preservation planners in this process ensures that historic resources are considered when local governments make important growth strategy planning decisions. Historic resources benefit by having professionals available locally. \n \nHPD provides comprehensive, regional and community planning services that promote and enable preservation planning at all levels of government. HPD planning activities include gathering and providing information about historic resources;identifying trends that affect historic resources and developing initiatives in response to those trends; coordinating with other agencies and organizations that affect historic resources; and assistiri:g federal, state, and local governments and Regional Development Centers with implementation of federal and state planning legislation. \n \nSapelo Island was the setting for the planner's annual spring meeting. During their three days at the historic Reynolds Mansion, the planners gave HPD input on the upcoming State Plan, and learned about heritage education programs at HPD, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and the use of archaeology as a learning tool at Fort Frederica National Monument. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nOssABAW ISLAND MANAGEMENT PLAN \nHPD staff co-chaired a historic resources subcommittee of the Ossabaw Island Comprehensive Management Plan team. The Island's archaeological sites and structures document 4,000 years of human adaptation to the coastal environment, making it a unique laboratory to study the changing relationships between human residents and the land. The Archaeological and Historical Resources Component of the Management Plan identifies ten key issues which effect cultural resources, ranging from Archaic shell middens (circa 2,000 BC) to the Torrey-West Main House and its associated outbuildings. Intensive archaeological surveys and historical research have already been carried out to document the Island's National Register nomination. As a result, current management concerns are largely related to the stewardship ofknown resources and the role ofthose resources in a Heritage Preserve context. HPD worked in a similar capacity with the Sapelo Island management plan and anticipates further cooperation with DNR's land-managing Divisions to address archaeology and historic resources issues. \n \n5 \n \n SURVEY \n \nKnowing about historic properties through surveys is an essential first step in a community's preservation efforts and facilitates wise decisions about preserving individual buildings and neighborhoods. Eleven surveys were completed during SFY 1999. The number of properties added to the Georgia Historic Resources Survey was 6,426, a near record. This brought the total number ofsurveyed properties to over98,000, ofwhich45,586werein the statewide computer database at the end of the fiscal year. \n \nCASE STUDY: WASHINGTON, WILKES COUNTY \nSponsored by the Washington Historic Preservation Commission and funded through a HPF/CLG grant, the survey of the city of Washington's historic resources was added to HPD's survey computer database in September 1998. The survey documented 468 properties and was needed to help the commission carry out its planning and protection responsibilities. \nThe number ofWashington properties that meet National Register Criteria (80%) is much higher than statewide (54%). One fourth of the city's historic properties are already listed in the Register, twice the statewide figure. \nSingle-family houses in the city are twice as likely to have two stories and three times as likely to have been built before 1860 as the typical Georgia house. As a consequence, Federal and Greek Revival styles are six times as common in Washington as statewide. A particular two-story house type, the one-room deep I-house, made up 8% of the city's houses and only 2% statewide. Georgia's most popular residential style, the Craftsman style, on the other hand, is found on 29% of the houses statewide and only 9% in Washington. Surprisingly, the percentage ofbuildings with synthetic siding is nearly twice the statewide percentage. \n \nThe Robert Toombs House, a State Historic Site, is listed in the National Register and is a National Historic Landmark. The oldest portion ofthe house dates from 1794. \n6 \n \n NATIONAL REGISTER/GEORGIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES \n \n1998 July : 1- Tennille Woman's Clubhouse, Tennille, Washington County; 6 Wrightsboro Historic District, McDuffie County; 23 -Alcovy Road Grist Mill (Swann's Mill), Gwinnett County \nAugust: 6 -Ashby Street Car Barn, Atlanta, Fulton County; Bethesda Baptist Church and Cemetery, Greene County; Covington Historic District, Newton County; Freeman Ford Building, Atlanta, Fulton County; Fort HollingsworthWhite House, Banks County; Newborn Historic District, Newton County; 10 New Corinth Baptist Church, Sumter County; Carmel Historic District, Meriwether County; 31- University Park-Emory Highlands-Emory Estates Historic District, DeKalb County \nSeptember: 18- Marietta National Cemetery, Cobb County; \n \nThe National Register of Historic Places is the official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. Register listing provides recognition ofa property's architectural, historical, or archaeological significance. Listing in the Register identifies historic properties for local, state, and federal planning purposes and encourages their preservation through public awareness and preservation incentives, including preferential tax treatments and grants. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places. \n \nDecember: 2 - Gillespie-Selden Historic District, Crisp County; 10- RitchCarter-Martin House, Wayne County; 17- Statham Historic District, Barrow County; Needwood Baptist Church and School, Glynn County; Fannin-TruittHandley Place, Troup County; 22 - Wesleyan Methodist Campground and Tabernacle, Turner County; 31 - Rock Gym, Elbert County; Mountain Hill District Consolidated School, Harris County \n1999 February: 12 -First United Methodist Church, Stillmore, Emanuel County; Midtown Historic District, Fulton County; 25 - West End Historic District, Fulton County \n \nMarch: 9-The Superb, Gwinnett County; 12 -Idlewilde, Butts County \n \nApril: 1-Mother Easter Baptist Church and Parsonage, Colquitt County; West Point Public School, Troup County; 2- Tybee Island Strand Cottages Historic District, Chatham County; 15 - Woodville Baptist Church and School, Greene County; 16 - Smith and Douglas Family Houses, Bartow County \n \nMay: 12 -Jones County High School, Jones County; Daffin Park-Parkside Place Historic District, Chatham County; Woodbine Historic District, Camden County; Griffith School of Music, Fulton County \n \nJune: 3 - Fortson House, Muscogee County; James W. Baugh Homeplace, Fannin County; 17 - Brown-Bryson Farm, Greene County \n \n7 \n \n CENTENNIAL FARMS \n \nThe Centennial Farm Program honors significant farms that have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance. It is administered by HPD, the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, and the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter. \n \nThe 1999 Georgia Centennial Farm Awards recipients were honored at the opening day luncheon and awards ceremony ofthe Georgia National Fair in Perry on October 8. In its seven year history, the Centennial Farm Program has recognized more than 190 farms from around the state. This year, nine Centennial Family Farm awards were presented. \n1999 CENTENNIAL FAMILY FARM AWARDS \nDevane Farms, Brooks County Donaldson-NessmithFarm, Bulloch County Wilson and Gay Farm, Bulloch County CrowleyandReynoldsFarm, Carroll County GradyHillEnglish and Charles HillBentleyFarm, Macon County Hancock-Belk-McCorveyFarm, Worth County OwenJ. StapletonJr. Farm, Stewart County NewellF. WilsonFarm, Webster County \n \nCASE STUDY: \nGRADY HILL ENGLISH \u0026 CHARLES HILL BENTLEY \nFARM, MACON COUNTY \n \nA Centennial Family Farm Award was given to the Grady Hill English and Charles Hill Bentley Farm, located in Macon County and owned by Grady Hill English and Charles Hill Bentley. The original 130 acres of land was purchased in 1849 by Sampson English. The farm retains much of its historic appearance with its historic c.1885 farm house, cane syrup mill, cotton house, smoke house, grist mill, a circa 1939 residence, and other outbuildings. \n \n8 \n \n PRESERVATION TAX INCENTMS \n \nCASE STUDY: \nTHE ENTERPRISE MILL, \nAuGusTAIRicttMOND CouNTY \nThe Enterprise Mill is located on Green Street near downtown Augusta. The complex was constructed in phases beginning in 1848 with periodic additions being made until 1947. The four major buildings within the Mill complex were built during the late 19th century.Jones S. Davis designed a portion of the Mill in the 1870's and served as the mill's operations supervisor. \nThe oldest section of the complex, the 1848 Granite Mill, is a 3story rectangular building constructed ofsolid granite block. Immediately adjacent is an 1873, 3-story rectangular building which mimics the Granite Mill in design except for its brick walls and segmented arch window openings. The largest mill building in the complex was begun in 1878. It is also 3-stories in height and close to 700 feet in length, has a gabled roofwith a series of skylights and ridge vents. The eastern facade is decorated with two, four-story stair towers. Each has a metal, mansard roof with dormers and a crowning cupola with tent roof. Below the corbeled brick cornice at the top of the brick section of the stair tower is a terracotta sign indicating \"Enterprise Manufacturing Company.\" The fenestration is mainly segmental arch openings, which were re-opened during the rehabilitation and filled with new wood windows, based on historic design. In 1881, an Italianate bell tower, which housed a water reservoir for fire protection, was built in the center ofthe western facade of the main mill building. Round or chamfered wooden post and beam construction characterizes the interior appearance ofmost ofthe buildings in the complex. Floors are tongue-and-groove hardwood. Most of the interior's design is functional and void of decorative detail. \nIn 1977, the Augusta Canal Industrial District was designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of Augusta's role as a late 19th and 20th century industrial center. The Enterprise Mill is an important contributing resource. Ceasing operation in 1983, the Enterprise Mill sat vacant until its recent rehabilitation and received its final certification as a completed tax project inJanuary of 2000. At an approximate cost of $15 million dollars, the complexwas converted into a mixed-use community of residential lofts, professional office space, and commercial and retail space. Early consultation and planning between the owners, their architects, and the Historic Preservation Division were crucial to the success ofthe project. \n \nA community's historic buildings reflect the unique character of its neighborhoods, commercial districts, and gathering places, offering residents a sense of place, and a tangible link to the past. Federal and state laws have been enacted to support the preservation ofthese buildings through tax incentives, which, in turn, have made impressive contributions to Georgia's economy and quality oflife. The adaptive re~use of former industrial buildings and complexes into residential, commercial, and mixed~use developments continues at a remarkable rate. \nThe Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program continues to experience a high level ofpopularity here in Georgia. \nDuring SFY 1999, 132 projects were approved, representing over $14 million invested. \nThe Georgia Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program demonstrated increased \npopularity. During SFY 1999, 69 projects were approved, representing over $21 million invested. \nHPD staff participated in preservation tax workshops in Atlanta, Savannah, Lavonia and Tifton during the past year. \n \n9 \n \n ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICAL AssISTANCE \n \nHPD 's architectural staff provide technical assistance to communities, organizations, and individuals across the state who are concerned about protecting and using their historic resources. HPD also provides guidance on rehabilitation issues by distributing technical information, participating in project consultations, making presentations, and undertaking site visits. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nGEORGIA DOWNTOWN DESIGN TEAM, \nFOLKSTON \nOn April 9-10, 1999, the city of Folkston was the setting for Georgia's thirteenth Downtown Design Team (DDT). Located in Charlton County near the Okefenokee Swamp, Folkston is concerned about protecting its special qualities as a community while encouraging tourism and economic development. The DDT's purpose was to promote sensitive building rehabilitation in the historic downtown commercial area, make recommendations for streetscape improvements, and examine economic development issues with an emphasis on tourism opportunities. \n \nFolkston is characterized by a commercial district that features late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century architecture. Various community landmark buildings, such as the Mizell House, the Charlton County Courthouse, the Depot, and the historic school complex, all contribute to the city's identity. A primary reason for Folkston's selection for the DDT was the strong support ofthe mayor and city government. Their concern for the overall community and their desire to preserve and revitalize Folkston's core commercial area and surrounding neighborhoods were crucial. An example ofthis civic commitment was Folkston's designation as a Better Hometown community inJanuary 1999. \n \nThe Folkston DDT was a joint project of the Historic Preservation Division, the Historic Resources Committee of the Atlanta Chapter AIA and the Georgia Association AIA, and the City of Folkston. The Team's visit included a community workshop, attended by approximately 75 participants; a tour of the Okefenokee Swamp; an architectural and streetscape analysis; and meetings with property owners. A final report was prepared and presented to the community in August 1999. \n \nFolkston Mayor Dixie McGurn and City Manager David Drury served as DDT Coordinators in Folkston. DesignTeam members included Neil Dawson, AIA;Jim Cothran, ASLA; Eric Brock, AIA; Bruce Green, Department of Community Affairs; Susan Kidd, Georgia Conservancy; Susan Holmes, Mayor ofMonticello; Michael]acobs, Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center; Antonio Aguilar and Mary Ann Eaddy of HPD. Michael Miller, HPD's Preservation Architect, served as Team Leader. \n \nCOMMUNITIES VISITED BY THE GEORGIA DOWNTOWN \n \nDESIGN TEAM: \n \nNewnan \n \nLouisville \n \nRome \n \nMarshallville \n \nWaycross \n \nSandersville \n \nBrunswick \n \nStone Mountain \n \nMillen \n \nMonticello \n \nCordele \n \nFolkston \n \nQuitman \n \n10 \n \n ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW \n \nTHE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS AT WORK \nDuring SFY 1999, HPD reviewed 2,100 projects which represented \nover $1 billion in public and private funds. Of the projects reviewed, \n1,328 involved historic resources. While 290 projects affected historic properties, only 73 projects resulted in an adverse effect. Through the review process, thousands of archeological sites, historic buildings, districts and structures were identified and evaluated for eligibilty for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThese figures represent a 17% increase in the number of projects reviewed last year and reflects the continued trend toward greater federal and state involvement in activities having the potential to affect historic resources. These figures also reflect the remarkable growth currently taking place in Georgia, particularly in the metro-Atlanta area. \nIn addition to the typical reviews involving the disposal of post office facilities, road and highway widenings and other projects with direct federal involvement, HPD has witnessed a dramatic increase in undertakings that require private applicants to apply for federal licenses or permits. For example, a new cellular communications tower requires a license from the Federal Communications Commission. These projects presented new challenges in assessing \"unconventional\" effects to historic resources, such as potential visual impacts of new cell towers. \n \nFederally funded, licensed, or permitted projects enable communities throughout Georgia to carry out many essential activities involving transportation, housing, health, and safety. Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act require federal agencies to obtain HPD comments on the effects ofthese projects on historic resources. HPD works with communities, military bases, development corporations; national forests, state parks, and others in meeting these responsibilities. \n \nThe Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's new regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act were issued in SFY 1999. These revised regulations, which provide the framework forthe environmental review process, implement a streamlined approach to the review process, grant greater decision-making authority to State Historic Preservation Officers and emphasize the role that interested parties and the public play in the decision-making process. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nATLANTIC STEEL PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT, \nATLANTA \nThe Historic Preservation Division began consultation during the past year with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Highway Administration, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Atlanta History Center, the Atlanta Urban Design Commission and Jacoby Development concerning the proposed redevelopment effort at the former Atlantic Steel property in Atlanta. These parties executed a programmatic Agreement (PA) outlining how historic structural and archaeological resources will be treated as the development project progresses. The PA also stipulates that the EPA and the project developer will implement an outreach and public education effort to ensure that the significant history of this site is not lost in the redevelopment effort over the months and years to come as this high profile and national planning model project takes shape. \n \n11 \n \n TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM \n \nTransportation enhancement activities continue to be funded under TEA~ 21 , legislation which establishes federal transportation policy through 2003. Georgia is one ofthe national leaders in implementing the TEA program. It ranks high in both the percentage of allocated funds expended and in the percentage of projects ready for contract. \n \nCASE STUDY: HOLLY SPRINGS DEPOT, CHEROKEE COUNTY \n \nUnder a Programatic Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration and Georgia Department of Transportation, HPD continues to play a key role in the TEA program. HPD staffreview project documents, plans, and reports; conduct site visits; and provide technical assistance related to compliance with provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Actof1966, as amended. \n \nThe rehabilitation ofthe Holly Springs Depot became a labor of love for this small Cherokee County town north of Woodstock. In SPY 1996, the City of Holly Springs received $140,000 from the Georgia Department of Transportation's TEA-21 program. Combined with a matching share of $35,000, the money was used to rehabilitate the interior and exterior of the historic 1904 depot. Since the project's completion in 1999, the depot has been transformed into a community meeting center, a museum, and a focal point for a community valuing its rich heritage. \n \nCASE STUDY: TUNNEL HILL, WHITFIELD COUNTY \n \nQ \n \nHPD is providing technical assistance and project review for the \n \nhighly significant, pre-Civil War, masonry Chetoogeta Mountain railroad \n \ntunnel in Northwest Georgia. Over the years a serious water infiltration \n \nproblem has developed, resulting in extensive deterioration to the \n \nstructure's brick, limestone, and rock material. A $10,000 Georgia \n \nHeritage 2000 grant in SPY 1998 initiated water control and treatment \n \nofthe damaged masonry. A $700,000 TEA project is currently underway, \n \nmatched with $550,000 in local funds. The project utilizes new technology \n \nfor stabilizing the brick arch, creating a water barrier for the entire \n \nstructure and insulating the masonry from further damage. Monitoring \n \nthe results of this new preservation technology will be critical to assess \n \nanyfurther damage to the structure and useful in developing preservation \n \ntreatment plans for other similar historic engineering landmarks. \n \n12 \n \n CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS \n \nNEW CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS \nThe Certified Local Government program continues to grow. Five new communities joined the program during SFY 1999, bringing the total to 57. These new communities are: Augusta/Richmond County, Dahlonega, Greensboro, Hinesville, andMontezuma. \n \nThe Certified Local Government (CLO) program continues to be administered through a contract with the Office of Preservation Services (OPS) at the University of Georgia. OPS assisted HPD with presentations for preservation commissions, neighborhood associations, elected officials, and community groups. In addition, OPS helped conduct public information meetings, group facilitated goal~setting sessions, and design guidelines workshops. \n \nTechnicalassistance by OPS and HPD is provided to all CLGs and their regional preservation planners upon request. In addition, annual historic preservation commission training is provided. \n \nHall House, built circa 1881, in Dahlonega. \nCASE STUDY: SPARTA INVESTMENT lNITIATM, \nHANcocK CouNTY \nHPD's CLG program is assisting the Georgia Department of Laborwith the Sparta Investment Initiative. The project's major objectives are: the stabilization and enhancement of historic tourism assests, development ofan African-American art and crafts industry, and enhanced conservation and tourist access to the area's natural and historic resources. Also under serious consideration is a jobs training program for Hancock County's rural workforce with a focus on building trades and preservation techniques. \nAfter several months of technical assistance and guidance from HPD and CLG staff, the City of Sparta and Hancock County governments have passed a joint historic preservation ordinance as part ofthe initiative and submitted a joint application for Certified Local Government status. Once approved, this designation will provide eligibility for federal preservation funding for a range of public awareness and planning grants. A survey of the area's historic resources has already been identified as the first step of a comprehensive historic preservation planning process. \n13 \n \n GRANTS \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division coordinates and makes available funding for preservation projects through two special programs: the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and the state~funded Georgia Heritage 2000 Program. \nGEORGIA HERITAGE \n2000 PROGRAM \nNow entering its seventh year of grant funding, the Georgia Heritage 2000 Program has proven to be a successful complement to local preservation initiatives. During the program's first six cycles, HPD received 442 applications for funding, with requests totalling well over $8 million. From those requests, the program awarded 109 grants totalling $1 ,420,000. \n \nGEORGIA HERITAGE 2000 PROGRAM GRANTS \nD e v e l o p m e n t Grants: The Atlanta Life Insurance Company Block Rehabilitation, $22,000, Fulton County; Old Dawson County Courthouse Elevator Installation, $16,000, Dawson County; Chatham/Effingham/Liberty Carnegie Library Preservation, $15,000, Chatham County; Cheek-Spruill House Rehabilitation, $5,000, DeKalb County; Bethany Congregational Church Electrical Rewiring $2,500, Thomas County; Dawson Women's Clubhouse Rehabilitation, $2,000, Terrell County. \nPredevelopment Grants: Hudson-Nash House and Cemetery Master Plan and Archaeological Survey, $17,400, Gwinnett County; West Point Public School Rehabilitation Plan and Management Plan, $15,000, Troup County; Tifton Commercial Historic District Commercial Buildings, $8,500, Tift County; City Properties in Grantville Historic District, $4,800, Coweta County; 1905 Commercial Building Facade Plans, $4,700, Miller County; Owens-Thomas House Archaeology Predevelopment Project, $3,000, Chatham County; Stewart County Courthouse Historic Structures Report, $3,000, Stewart County; Power Cabin Historic Structures Report and Rehabilitation Plan, $2,500, Cobb County; Randolph County Courthouse Historic Structures Report, $1,500, Randolph County; Carnes Log Cabin Rehabilitation Plan, $1,200, Douglas County; Old Lumpkin CountyJail Exterior Condition Assessment, $900, Lumpkin County. \n \nCASE STUDY: CHEEK-SPRUILL HOUSE REHABILITATION, DEKALB COUNTY \n \nThe Dunwoody Preservation Trust acquired the Cheek-Spruill \n \nHouse in 1998. Located in one of the most developed areas of Atlanta, \n \nthis DeKalb County farmstead is situated among shopping centers and \n \ntraffic, which emphasize the change that has occurred since its construction \n \nin the early 20th century. A 1999 Georgia Heritage 2000 Program grant \n \nof $5,000 provided support for roof replacement. The Dunwoody \n \n0 \n \nPreservation Trust raised over $200,000 from Dunwoody citizens, and \n \nobtained volunteer architectural, contractor and other services from the \n \ncommunity to complete the rehabilitation ofthis farmhouse and several \n \nout buildings. \n \nToday, the early 20th century farmhouse serves as the Dunwoody Town Hall, and is surrounded by structures built nearly 100 years later. It also houses the Dunwoody Fine Arts Association, the Dunwoody Archives, the Farmhouse Teashop, and has two meeting rooms available for use by the community. Located in an area where historic preservation is generally not part of the public consciousness, this property serves as a symbol ofheritage in a continuously-developing community. \n \n14 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) GRANTS \nAthens-Clarke County Unified Government, $3,301, Public Awareness Education Project; Augusta Richmond County Consolidated Government, $6,500, National Register District Nomination; Cobb County, $4,829, Design Guidelines for Clarkdale Mill Village; City of Cordele, $3,000, Historic Resource Survey; City of Madison, $3,083, Design Guidelines Update; City of Monticello, $10,287, Monticello Government Complex Predevelopment Project; City of Rome, $13,000, Historic Resource Survey; City of Savannah, $9,205, National Trust Conference Scholarships for CLG Representatives; City of Stone Mountain, $3,000, National Register District Nomination; City of Washington, $5,500, National Register District Nomination and Local Designation Report; AthensClarke County Unified Government, $10,295, Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation Study-Phase IV. \nCASE STUDY: \nMONTICELLO GOVERNMENT COMPLEX \nPREDEVELOPMENT STUDY, \nJASPER COUNTY \nThe future Monticello Government Complex consists of four early 20th century buildings in downtown Monticello's Central Business District. The most prominent building, the Benton Supply Company and Department Store, a Neoclassical Revival commercial building, is adjacent to two warehouses and a commercial building which make up the remainder of the Complex. After 25 years of vacancy, the City of Monticello has acquired these structures and plans their rehabilitation to house the City's government operations. \n \nHISTORIC \nPRESERVATION FUND \n(HPF) GRANT \nPROGRAM \nThe HPF grant program is appropriated annually from Congress through the National Park Service (NPS) to the states. HPD reserves 10 percent of each year's appropriation for grants to Certified Local Governments. The 60/ 40 matchinggrants enable citjes, towns, and rural areas to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of historic properties. \nProjects completed or awarded during SFY 1999 represent a diversity of activities, ranging from National Register nominations and surveys to design guidelines and preservation plans. \n \nThe City of Monticello was awarded a $10,287 Historic Preservation Fund Grant for a predevelopment study to prepare the properties for rehabilitation. The project documented the historic significance and existing physical condition of the buildings and site, surveyed the existence of hazardous materials, explored accessibility issues, and produced schematic design documents. After completion of the HPF grant project work, the City subsequently completed detailed construction documents as a final step before rehabilitation of the property. Project work will be supported in part by a $20,000 Georgia Heritage 2000 Program grant (SFY2000) for facade restoration of the Benton Department Store building. Ultimately, the Monticello Government Complex will be a model for revitalization efforts in this city and others. \n \n15 \n \n ARCHAEOLOGY \n \nHistory can be found both above and below the ground. More than 34,000 archaeological sites in Georgia have been identified. Thousands more remain undetected, awaiting discovery and ready to reveal information available nowhere else. Archaeological sites include simple rock piles, concentrations of broken pottery, prehistoric villages, landscape features, battlefields, and submerged shipwrecks. Many archaeological sites are found in conjunction with historic buildings and districts. Archaeological sites date from 12,000 years ago, the earliest periods ofhuman occupation in Georgia, to the present. \n \nSince its creation inJanuary 1998, HPD'sArchaeological Services Unit (ASU) has made steady progress in addressing goals established in its five year plan. \nDNR STEWARDSHIP \nA systematic and innovative program of surveys, management plans, and public awareness publications is in place. Archaeological and historical data are available both to the public and to land managers for development planning. Also, an improved communications procedure was implemented between archaeologists working on DNR projects and the divisions managing those lands. \nSUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES \nWhile the state has a relatively strong law legislating protection ofunderwater archaeological sites, a program to implement that protection has been lacking. In the past year, ASU staff have completed diver certification and training programs. A study ofunderwater programs in other states was undertaken with several goals: identification ofsuccessful programs, analysis ofstate laws, and identification ofpotential partners in Georgia. That study, entitled Stemming the Tide: A Survey of Submerged Cultural Resources Programs in the United States with a View Toward Georgia, has been completed and posted to HPD's website. \n \nPUBLIC OUTREACH \nA new publication series for the lay public on archaeology and history in Georgia was designed; the first two volumes feature Fort McAllister and Kolomoki Mounds. A presentation on archaeology was developed for general preservation audiences. ASU staff planned and co-sponsored the Spring Conference of the Society for Georgia Archaeology onJekyll Island. A model BoyScout program was developed in conjunction with Etowah Mounds, and a cemetery information packet was developed. \n \nANTI- LOOTING INITIATIVE \nWith the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists, the ASU and DNR's Wildlife Resources Division formed a task force to address looting of archaeological sites statewide. Initial discussions have focused on enhanced training of DNR law enforcement officers. \n \nACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS \nThe University of Georgia houses the flagship anthropology department in the state's university system and also maintains, through agreement with HPD, the Georgia Archaeological Site Files (GASP). Because of the direct relationship between research and preservation compliance, HPD developed and implemented a Memorandum of Understanding with UGA that strengthens data entry, access, and use of the GASP. \n \n16 \n \n INFORMATION \u0026 EDUCATION \n \nHPD ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS \nThe third annual HPD Achievement Awards were announced on May 21, 1999. The awards recognize those who have worked directly with HPD and its programs and have made a contribution either cumulatively throughout their professional or volunteer careers or through completion of specific, noteworthy projects. The 1999 recipients were: \nJames Cothran, BrencieWerner and MabelMilnerwere recognized for their efforts in initiating the successful Georgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimages and the Historic Landscapeand Garden GrantProgram. Noelle Conrad, National Park Service, was recognized for her service and dedication to the cause ofheritage education and archaeology in Georgia. Melissa Forgey, Executive Director, Thomasville Landmarks, was recognized for her work in the promotion ofAfricanAmerican preservation in Thomasville. Oliver]. Keller was recognized for his commitmentto raising public awareness ofhistoric preservation programs, specifically through his work with the Georgia Civil War Commission. Representative Doug TeperofDeKalb Countywas recognized for his contributions to historic preservation in Georgia as a member ofthe Georgia state legislature. The Members oftheJoint StudyCommitteeonHistoricPreservationfor 1997 and 1998: Senator George Hooks of Americus; Senator Michael Egan of Atlanta; SenatorJack Hill of Reidsville; SenatorEricJohnsonofSavannah; SenatorMaryMargaretOliverof Decatur; RepresentativeJeanetteJamieson ofToccoa; Representative Kathy Ashe ofAtlanta; Representative BillCummings ofRockmart; Representative Burke Day ofTybee Island; Dr. PaulBrockington, Public Utilities; Lewis Glenn, Trust for Public Land; Pratt Cassity, Georgia Trust;James LangfordJr., Georgia Chamber ofCommerce; Gregg Logan, Urban Land Institute; LisaWhite, Georgia Historical Society; Davis Morgan, Association County Commissioners ofGeorgia; CamillePayne and RalphMoore, Georgia Municipal Association; and ex-officio members Dr. Carl Patton, President of Georgia State University; Lonice Barrett,Department of::,..Jatural Resources; DavidStudstill, Georgia Department of Transportation, Bill Chatham, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; Mike Gleaton, Department of Community Affairs; and HannaLedford, Department oflndustry, Trade and Tourism. \nHPD WEBSITE \nThe Internet is now a part of everyday life, providing easy access to information previously difficult to locate. HPD's website has been up for five years and we are committed to utilizing this medium to inform preservation professionals and the general public of our services and upcoming events. In SFY1999, HPD's website received an average of 5,400 hits permonth. \n \nThe Information and Education program works to heighten the general public's awareness of historic preservation and to maintain regular communication with the statewide preservation network. These goals are achieved through the distribution of a variety of audio~visual programs, publications, press releases, and workshops; an annual statewide conference; and special events. \n \nHPD has posted several new publications to its website in the last year. Profiting from the Past: The Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in Georgia illustrates the vital contributions historic preservation makes to Georgia's economy, communities, and residents. A compilation ofthe papers produced for the February 1998 Conservation andPreservation ofTabby Symposium inJekyll Island was also posted, providing invaluable information on this unique historic building material. Press releases and newsletters provide immediate information on everything from new National Register listings to the latest preservation events and activities, while Fact Sheets give detailed descriptions of HPD's various program areas. Visit our website atwww.gashpo.org. \n \n17 \n \n GEORGIA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK \n \nThe number of Georgia citizens and communities interested in the state's African American heritage continues to increase. The Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) represents over 350 people with an interest in African American preservation. Since 1989, a volunteer committee, working closely with HPD, has guided activities of the Network, served as a clearinghouse for information, and has encouraged participation in state and local preservation programs. \n \nIn the past year, the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) Steering Committee initiated a formal process ofevaluating its effectiveness and for determining future activities. The National Trust's Community Organization Effectiveness Program (COEP) was the technique used in this process. A planning retreat for Steering Committee members and HPD staff was held in Columbus in June, facilitated by National Trust staff. There, five goals were identified to help focus GAAHPN's activities over the next three years: to reorganize and stabilize GAAHPN's organizational structure; to improve internal and external communications; to raise funds for permanent staff; to conduct technical workshops; and to recruit 1000 new members by 2002. \nAlso at the retreat, new Steering Committee officers were elected: Charlotte Frazier, Columbus, Chair; LindaWilkes-Taylor; Vice Chair, Atlanta; Karl Barnes, Secretary, Atlanta and IsaacJohnson, Treasurer, Augusta. Over the next several months, the Steering Committee met to plan and begin implementation strategies to address their goals. Thanks to their leadership and dedication, their accomplishments to date have been extraordinary: re-instatement of GAAHPN's internship and newsletter; an information booth at the annual Mayors Day conference sponsored by the Georgia Muncipal Association; a special planning forum and full membership meeting to identify African American preservation issues and needs for incorporation into HPD's statewide plan; and support from the Governor to create a full-time permanent HPD staff position beginningJuly 1. \n \nGEORGIA CIVIL WAR COMMISSION \n \nIn 1993, Georgia's General Assembly created the Georgia Civil War Commission. The fifteen member commission, with assistance from HPD, is authorized to collect information and prepare a database on the state's historic properties related to the Civil W gr; to raise public awareness and encourage the protection of Civil War sites; and to promote tourism to Civil War sites throughout the state. The Commission is also asked to \"acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.\" \n \nThe Georgia Civil War Commission, Georgia Battlefields Association, the Historic Preservation Division staffand a large network ofvolunteers are actively engaged in carrying out the Commission's goals. \nIn this last year, the Commission erected a tableau marker and provided parking for visitors at the Griswoldville battlefield which was acquired by the state in June 1997. The Commission's acquisition achievement was recognized at the battlefield's dedication ceremony. \nFunds for a network of Civil War heritage trails in Georgia were appropriated. 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The key to saving and restoring the building was the $568,000 grant Baker County received from the Historic Preservation Division Flood Recovery Program, the largest grant given to an individual building. The project work was completed in late 1998, after 4 1/2 years, under the supervision of architect David Maschke of Albany. The building is now used as a community center and houses the following programs: Baker County Library, Baker County Historical Society, GED/ Adult Literacy program, Community Action CouncillNeighborhood Service Center, and the Newton Housing Authority. \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \n \nINTRODUCTION \n \nWhat is special about Georgia? What makes us unique? Part of the answer lies in an investigation of Georgia's history. How Georgians treat their history will be an important indicator ofthe quality oflifefor the future. Georgia ends the twentieth century as one ofthe fastest growing and changing states in the country. We have grown so fast that often we have not taken the opportunity to stop and assess, to adjust our course, to decide ifour choices have been best. Now is that time. \nThe mission ofthe Historic Preservation Division (HPD) is to promote the preservation and use ofhistoric places in Georgia. Since the functions ofthe state preservation office became part of the Department ofNatural Resources almost thirty years ago, the regulatory, educational, and planning assistance functions ofHPD have been closely integrated into the overall charge ofthe Department. \nThe gr~atest strength of HPD is the depth and commitment ofthe staff, who have responded to literally thousands ofrequests in 1998 for information or project review, have traveled thousands ofmiles, and have spent many thousands ofhours fulfilling HPD's mission in the accomplishment ofongoing tasks. This includes responses to almost 1,900 environmental review \n \nrequests, 3,140 properties surveyed' 44 sites or districts listed in the National Register and more than 400 technical assistance requests. Additionally, dozens of workshops, training sessions, and conferences involving from 20 to 350 people were held during the course ofthe year. The national reputation ofHPD is strong, and staffmembers sit on national committees and boards for preservation, transportation, and education. \nFollowing are some noteworthy accomplishments from the last year. Throughout, HPD has worked in partnership with many other organizations. Thanks are due to all who have contributed to these. undertakings. \n The Joint Study Committee on Historic Preservation, cochaired by Senator George Hooks and Representative Jeanette Jamieson. In its two years of activity, the Committee confirmed historic preservation's position as a priority for state and local governments. Recommendations for strengthening historic preservation in Georgia were targeted to the state stewardship program, state tax credits, growth strategies, tourism, archaeology protection program, local preservation commissions, and grants/financial assistance. \n \n Creation ofthe Archaeological Services Unit and the appointment of a State Archaeologist. In January 1998 the responsibility for archaeological assessment was transferred to HPD. Dave Crass was hired to head the program and immediately began implementing an expanded planning strategy for archaeological outreach programs as well as archaeological assistance for state and local organizations. \n HPD collaboration with other DNR programs, especially RiverCare 2000 and the Sapelo Island Master Plan. HPD's involvement brought the perspective of preservation to these important projects. \n Geographical Information System (GIS) development, using the National Park Service MAPIT model. Georgia has been selected as a pilot state in the use ofthis new technology. \n The Georgiaffennessee Joint National Register, Survey, and GIS project to study Civil Warrelated historic properties in the Chickamauga-Chattanooga area. This has been funded with a grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program. \n The Tax Incentives Program. Georgia has been at or near the top of all states in completing federal tax projects, generating $800 million in private reinvestment since its inception. \n \n2 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \nTHE WORK OF THE DIVISION \nArchaeological Services Unit \nDave Crass, Unit Manager, State Archaeologist John (Chip) Morgan, StaffArchaeologist Ronnie Rogers, StaffArchaeologist Richard Warner, Cultural Resource Reviewer Christine Van Voorhies, Archaeology Outreach Specialist Betsy Shirk, Environmental Review Archaeologist \nActing on recommendations from the Joint Study Committee on Historic Preservation and archaeolpgists from across the state, the Georgia legislature approved the creation of an expanded archaeology program within HPD in 1998. Dr. David Colin Crass, formerly ofthe South Carolina Institute ofArchaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, accepted the position ofunit manager as of January 1998. Concurrently, the three archaeologists on staffwere reorganized into the Archaeological Services Unit and two new positions were developed to be funded in 1999. The unit is charged with the development and implementation of programs through the new Archaeological Protection and Education Program. Over the past year, the unit has developed plans for major program initiatives. The issues facing archaeological preservation and education for the state were grouped according to major program areas: management of resources on DNR lands, public outreach, cultural resource management, academic institutional relationships, looting, and submerged resources. \n \nDNR Resource Management Management of archaeological resources on DNR lands is a critical mission. Because the destruction of sites on unprotected lands proceeds at an alarming rate, two philosophies guide the management of archaeological resources. First, in order to manage resources it is necessary to have a good understanding oftheir range and nature. Second, archaeological investigation on DNR lands can help educate the public about their disappearing heritage and raise the profile of DNR within the preservation community. This philosophy \n \nis expressed most clearly in the creation of a dedicated position in the new unit specifically intended to address management ofDNR archaeological resources and a new program that will generate archaeological resource management plans and archaeology publications for DNR's Parks and Historic Sites Division. \nPublic Outreach A wide-ranging outreach program is currently being formulated, retaining the current policy of volunteering time to local archaeological and historical societies, but additionally expanding archaeology awareness and participation in resource protl(ction. A priority in its outreach \n \ngoals is to develop working relationships with, and gain input from, valuable partners such as the Society for Georgia Archaeology, the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and other nonprofit and public agencies. \nCultural Resources Management The primary initiative in cultural resources management is the development of a new relationship with the University of Georgia in its position as the repository for archaeological site file information. The Georgia \n \n3 \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \n \nArchaeological Site File constitutes the primary cultural resources database for consultants and resource managers in the state. Significantly increased funding for 1999 and a new Memorandum of Understanding will improve the service level ofthe site file while lowering costs to consultants. \nAcademic Institutional Relationships The new Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Georgia will additionally provide for HPD to partner with the University in research and public service. This partnership is exemplified in the dissertation research initiative underway at state-owned Kolomoki Mounds Historic Site, one of the most enigmatic mound centers in the Southeast. Other areas of interaction will include teaching in the Anthropology and Historic Preservation programs by HPD staff and education initiatives for the general public. \nLooting Looting of archaeological sites in Georgia has resulted in the loss of irretrievable information about our past. TheoArchaeological Services Unit has\"joined with the Society for Georgia Archaeology and the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists to form a looting task force to examine this problem. The task force began meeting late in 1998 to formulate ideas to address this issue. \n \nSubmerged Cultural Resources Despite its extensive marine and riverine resources, Georgia has never had an archaeological program designed to consider submerged resources. HPD has applied for several grants to begin to respond to this area of concern and is formulating plans for a comprehensive study of southeastern states that currently have active programs in submerged resources. The initial goals are to generate an overview of other programs and to develop a strategy for Georgia. \nArchaeQlogy Case Study: The Vann House Survey One of the responsibilities of the Archaeological Services Unit is to conduct surveys on DNRproperty. Surveys are typically conducted prior to ground-disturbing activities such as those associated with new construction, road and trail building, or the establishment of wildlife food plots. Staff responded to a request from the Chief Vann House \n \nfor a survey prior to construction of a planned visitor center. Based on a review of previous research on the property, the staff archaeologists designed a plan for investigating affected areas that had not been previously surveyed. Shovel tests revealed the existence of buried cultural deposits, which were further investigated by excavation of a narrow trench. Based on staff recommendations, the proposed visitor center site was moved a short distance to avoid the cultural deposits, which will be protected in place. \nA school group joined staff archaeologists for a tour ofthe investigation. They learned how soil disturbances, such as plow scars or post molds, help preserve records of past activities. From examining artifacts such as ceramic shards, they learned how the people who made them might have lived, and how the infonnation provided by artifacts and their location on a site is critical to understanding our past. \n \nHPD staff archaeologist Ronnie Rogers at the ChiefVann House near Chatsworth. \n4 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \nManagement and Information Unit \nCarole Griffith, Unit Manager, Deputy SHPO Vicki Poole and Trina Pugh, Receptionists Sandra GarreU, Accounting Procurement Assistant Cynthia Byrd, Budget Coordinator Tevi Taliaferro, Communications Coordinator Karen Luehrs, Special Projects Coordinator Daryl Barksdale, Grants Coordinator Erin Tilghman, Grants Program Assistant Jim Lockhart, Photographer/Computer Coordinator \n \nMuch of the work of HPD is supported by the education, training, grant selection, and division..wide financial management efforts of the Management and Information Unit. In programs directed toward education, preservation training, and assistance for local and regional organizations, the unit staff managed workshops, training sessions, and the 1997 state preservation conference in Athens. The monthly and quarterly newsletters were sent to more than 2,000 groups or individuals, and the HPD web site (www.gashpo.org) was created. Staff worked with the Georgia Trust on the promotion of Georgia Historic Preservation Month in May. Three grant programs were administered throughout the year, and as in recent years the number of inquiries regarding grant assistance continued to increase. To assist grant recipients effectively in addressing the needs of their projects, HPD provides individual consultation, frequently on-site, as well as a variety of workshops. \n \nInformation \u0026 Education Case Study: The 1997 Georgia Preservation Conference \n \nAlmost 350 participants attended the Georgia and Southeastern Preservation Conference in Athens in November 1997. Planning for the conference by the Georgia Trust and HPD pursued an ambitious course, incorporating five tracks, 37 sessions, a bookfair, and speakers of national note. Locating the conference in Athens allowed the University of Georgia and the Athens-Clarke County government to participate in planning and execution. The conference offered its popular \"Your Old House\" session for both local homeowners and conference participants. \n \nThe theme of the conference, \n \nIn lieu of a 1998 Georgia state \n \nwhich focused on Southern \n \nconference, preservationists from \n \npeople and places, covered many around the state attended the \n \nemerging issues in preservation, National Trust's Preservation \n \nincluding regional studies, \n \nConference, held in Savannah \n \ngrowth management, and \n \nin October. \n \nadvocacy strategies. The \n \nopening and closing plenary \n \nspeakers, Dr. William Ferris \n \nof the Center for the Study \n \nof Southern Culture at the \n \nUniversity of Mississippi \n \nand Dr. James Cobb, the \n \nnew Phinizy Spalding \n \nDistinguished Professor of \n \nHistory at the University of \n \nGeorgia, spoke on their \n \nmemories of the South from \n \nthe past and hopes for the \n \nSouth of the future. \n \nDowntown Athens. \n \n5 \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \n \nGrants Case Study: Historic Preservation Fund Amendment of the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Register District, City of Atlanta, Fulton County 1997 HPF Grant - $6,700 \n \nThe Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site and Preservation District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The city of Atlanta sought historic preservation funding in 1997 in order to expand the boundaries of the district. The purpose of this revised historic district was to combine several districts and other historic properties, including many in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, that had not been previously recognized. Located east of downtown Atlanta, the district includes the Queen Anne-style house where Martin Luther King, Jr., was born, the Gothic Revival-style Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King and his father \n \npreached, and the marble tomb where King is buried. The amendment was needed in order to identify all properties in the area included in the period of significance, from 1890 until the time of King's death in 1968. \nIn order to complete this project, Atlanta's Urban Design Commission worked with the Historic District Development Corporation, an organization committed to revitalization in the area. A consultant was hired and with assistance from several Georgia State University Heritage Preservation students the nomination was submitted. The amended district will assist the revitalization efforts oflocal neighborhood organizations., \n \n1997 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Awards ($72,000 total) \nAthens-Clarke County: $3,000 for local designation reports Athens-Clarke County: $4,000 for statewide study on the economic benefits of historic preservation, Phase III City of Atlanta: $6,700 for amendment to MLK, Jr., National Historic Site and District Cobb County: $9,000 for structural and archaeological surveys of West Cobb County City of Decatur: $5,800 for Historic Decatur Cemetery maintenance plan DeKalb County: $13,600 for historic resources survey of southern half of county City of Jefferson: $1,700 for National Register nominations City of Milledgeville: $10,500 for citywide historic resources survey City of Savannah: $8,700 for historic resources surveys of two neighborhoods City of Valdosta: $6,000 for design guidelines and rehabilitation workshop City of Washington: $3,000 for citywide historic resources survey \n \nMartin Luther King, Jr., Historic District in Atlanta. \n \n................ \n \n. \n \n6 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \n \nGrants Case Study: Georgia Heritage 2000 Program Pelham Carnegie Library Interior Restoration Mitchell County 1998 Georgia Heritage 2000 Grant - $10,000 \n \nThe Pelham Carnegie Library in Mitchell County. \n \nThe Pelham Carnegie Library in Mitchell County was the first free library in the city. The building has housed the public library since 1908. However, in recent years it was recognized that the library needed more space, and in 1992 the city began efforts to expand and restore the building. Interior and exterior restoration work was completed on the building in 1998, and a sympathetic addition was designed to blend with the original historic structure. \nPelham was awarded numerous grants for this project. The citizens in this community of 4,000 were able to raise \n \nconsiderable local funds. A Georgia Heritage 2000 Program Grant was awarded in 1998 to Pelham to assist with the completion of the interior restoration. \nMany communities in Georgia with Carnegie libraries have chosen to relocate to other structures and reuse their Carnegie libraries for other functions. In Pelham, the community was committed to keeping the library in its original building. The resulting expansion has been a restoration/addition success and has allowed the community to maintain their historic public buiiding. \n \n1998 Georgia Heritage 2000 Grant Awards ($238,500 total) \n \nBig Bethel African \n \nMethodist Episcopal Church \n \nAtlanta, Fulton County $10,000 \n \nDr. Calvin M. Baber House \n \nGreensboro, Greene County $18,000 \n \nElisha Winn House \n \nDacula, Gwinnett County $13,000 \n \nGeneral Casimir Pulaski Monument \n \nSavannah, Chatham County $10,000 \n \nFirst African Baptist Church \n \nSapelo Island, McIntosh County \n \n$10,000 \n \n,0 \n \nFirst Methodist Episcopal Church \n \nStillmore, Emanuel County $8,000 \n \nFrancis Goulding House \n \nLexington, Oglethorpe County $9,000 \n \nSt. Paul's Episcopal Church \n \nAugusta, Richmond County $10,000 \n \nRoselawn \n \nCartersville, Bartow County $10,000 \n \nEastanolle Auditorium \n \nToccoa, Stephens County $9,000 \n \nMauldin House \n \nClarkesville, Habersham County \n \n$25,000 \n \nCandler County Courthouse \n \nMetter $10,000 \n \nGertrude \"Ma Rainey\" Pridgett \n \nHouse \n \nColumbus, Muscogee County $7,000 \n \nLilly School House \n \nLilly, Dooly County $18,000 \n \nNew Corinth Baptist Church \n \nAmericus, Sumter County $7,000 \n \nOld Marion County Courthouse \n \nBuena Vista $7,500 \n \nPelham Carnegie Library \n \nPelham, Mitchell County $10,000 \n \nSt. Thomas AME Church \n \nThomasville, Thomas County $4,000 \n \nWestern and Atlantic Railroad \n \nTunnel \n \nTunnel Hill, Whitfield County $10,000 \n \nWesleyan Methodist Tabernacle and \n \nCampGround \n \nAshburn, Turner County $15,000 \n \nNicholsonboro Baptist Church \n \nSavannah, Chatham County $12,000 \n \nSt. Thomas AME Church \n \nHawkinsville, Pulaski County $6,000 \n \n7 \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \nSurvey and National Register Unit \nRichard Cloues, Unit Manager, Deputy SHPO Gretchen Kinnard, Survey and Register Assistant Kenneth Thomas, Historian Kenneth Gibbs, Survey Coordinator Steven Moffson, Architectural Historian Leslie Sharp, Georgia/National Register Program Coordinator Amy Pallante, National Register Specialist \n \nThe Georgia Historic Resources Survey is recognized nationally as one of the most active state survey programs in the nation. Last year, through its survey contracts with local governments and preservation organizations, HPD increased the size of the state's computerized inventory of information about historic buildings and structures by approximately 10%. This inventory now serves as the primary source of basic information about the state's historic buildings and structures. Access to this information will be enhanced in the upcoming years through new database programming and GIS technology. Surveys often are followed by other preservation activities including National Register nominations and local historic \ndesignations. The National Register of Historic Places is our country's official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. Georgia's National Register program was among the most prolific in the nation last year. Preservation organizations, local governments, and property owners requested new National Register nominations in record-high numbers. Our 1,600 National Register listings, representing more than 40,000 historic properties, ranked Georgia sixth in the nation. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Georgia Register. Listed properties are eligible to receive preservation benefits including grant assistance and tax incentives, consideration in the planning of state and federal projects, and heightened public awareness. The Centennial Farm program continued to recognize the significance of Georgia's historic farms. This interest in the state's agricultural heritage will lead to the development of a full historic context on Georgia's agricultural history. , \n \nNational Register Case Study: Newton County National Register Nominations \n \nOver the past several years, Newton County has made great progress inoNational Register activity. National Register listings have doubled, and four more will soon be added. New listings include the Covington Historic District, Newborn Historic District, Starrsville Historic District, and Salem Camp Ground. Covington Mill Historic District, North Covington Historic District, and Burge Historic District unanimously passed the September \n \n1998 Review Board, which met in Covington. \nCovington Historic District: Consisting of the historic commercial, residential, and institutional development which grew out of the original town plan, a concentration of historic and intact resources such as the Covington Historic District is unusual to find within the Atlanta area. The Covington Historic District has \n \nmore than 600 contributing buildings, structures, and sites. The nomination was sponsored by the Newton County Historical Society, the City of Covington, the Covington Main Street Program, and the Newton County Chamber of Commerce. \nStarrsville Rural Historic District: This district encompasses two related areas of development, showcasing many excellent \n \n8 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \n \nexamples of domestic, commercial, community landmark, and agricultural resources. Historic development in Old Starrsville spans much ofthe 19th century, and early 20th century development in New Starrsville was defined by the location of the railroad. Together, both areas of development represent over 170 years ofhistory. \nNewborn Historic District: An excellent example of a railroad crossroads town, Newborn's historic district encompasses 83 historic resources consisting of buildings, sites, and various structures. This project began with the stabilization and rehabilitation ofthe Childs General Store and grew into a recognition ofthe significance ofthe entire historic area. \nSalem Camp Ground: Traditionally organized \n \nsides and containing original fixtures, the Salem Camp Ground contains approximately 25 small frame one-and two-story houses, known as tents, many with sawdust floors, front overhangs, and minimal interior walls and furnishings. The property also contains 30 acres ofvirgin forest, a two-story hotel, caretaker's cottage, two bath houses and a spring house, a woman's club house, and a bell tower to call worshipers to service. \nCentennial Farm Awards Case Study: James M. Ross Farm, Jones County \nThe 1998 Georgia Centennial Farm Awards recipients were honored at the opening day luncheon and awards ceremony of the Georgia National Fair in Perry on October 9. The Centennial Farm Program honors \n \nsignificant farms that have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance. This year, one Centennial Farm and 11 Centennial Fami1y Farm awards were presented. In its six year history, the Centennial Farm Program has recognized more than 180 farms from around the state. It is administered by HPD, the Georgia Farm Burea~. Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, and the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter. \nThe Centennial Farm Award was given to the James M. Ross Farm, located in the Clinton Historic District, Jones County, and owned by Juanita Ross Billingsley. The main house has been attributed to the architect Daniel Pratt and was built in 1826 by Mrs. Beersheba Jones. The Ross family purchased the property in 1911. \n \naround a tin-roofed \n \nJames M. Ross Farm in Jones County. \n \n~~.~.~~-------~------~-----------------------------------------_._~-----------------_ . \n \n9 \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \n \n1998 National Register Listings \n \nStrachan House Garage, Glynn County Ogletree Farm, Habersham County Sands Hill Historic District, Richmond County Corra White Harris House, Study, and Chapel, Bartow County Warthen Historic District, Washington County Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District, Chatham County Monticello Historic District, Jasper County Savannah and Ogeechee Canal, Chatham County John Rountree Log House, Emanuel County Fowler Apartments, Baldwin County Southern Railway Freight Depot, Muscogee County Glenwood High School, Wheeler County Sardis Baptist Church, Chattaooga County Sapelo Island Lighthouse, McIntosh County William Mizell, Sr. House, Charlton County Dawson Historic District, Terrell County Tidwell-Amis-Haynes Homestead, Coweta County H.B. Davis Building-Hotel Roxy, Fulton County Talmo Historic District, Jackson County Trio Steam Laundry, Fulton County Zuber-Jarrell House, DeKalb County Campbell Chapel AME Church, Sumter County B'nai Israel Synagogue and Cemetery, Thomas County Williamson Mausoleum at Orphans Cemetery, Dodge County Liberty Methodist Church, Richmond County Canton Wholesale Company Building, Cherokee County Bethlehem Historic District, Richmond County Lilly Historic District, Dooly County Bullard-Everett Farm Historic District, Twiggs County Benham Place, Bartow County Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House, Rockdale County Cuyler.l)Brownville Historic District, Chatham County Morgan Farm, Sumter County Salem Camp Ground, Newton County Downtown Athens Historic District Addition, Clarke County Daniel M. Davis House, Lumpkin County North Wall Street Historic District, Bartow County Knox Apartments, Cathorn House \u0026 Peachtree Road Apartments Historic District, Fulton County U.S. Coast Guard Station - St. Simons Island, Glynn County Redbone Community House, Lamar County Martha Poe Dogtrot House, Thomas County Starrsville Rural Historic District, Newton County Pine Mountain State Park, Harris County \n \n.....-.-.-.-.-.- \n \n-.- \n \n- \n \n-.- \n \n- \n \n- \n \n10 \n \nSurvey Case Study: Early County Knowing about historic properties through surveys is an essential first step in a community's preservation effort. It facilitates wise decisions about the future preservation of individual buildings, neighborhoods, and downtowns. Seven surveys were completed during 1998. The number of properties added to the Georgia Historic Resources Survey was 3,140. This brought the total number of surveyed properties to more than 92,000, of which 38,592 had been entered into the statewide computer database by year's end. Sponsored by the Early County Board of Commissioners, the survey ofEarly County's historic resources was completed in July 1997 and serves as the foundation for future planning efforts. Ofthe 476 properties documented in the survey, 160 are located in Blakely. \n \nAlthough only one historic \n \nbuilding in Blakely has been listed \n \nin the National Register, nearly \n \n80% ofthe surveyed properties \n \nappear to be eligible for listing. \n \nThe typical historic house in this \n \nsouthwest Georgia town differs in \n \nseveral ways from the typical \n \nsingle-family dwelling. The \n \npercentage oftwo-story houses is \n \nabout halfthat in the rest ofthe \n \nstate, and houses are likely to \n \nbe more than two rooms deep and \n \nhave a square plan shape. The \n \nNew South cottage, in which five \n \nor more rooms are grouped about \n \na central hallway, is three times \n \nmore likely here than in the whole \n \nstate. - \n \n- \n \n-- \n \n- -.-.-.-.- \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \n \nPlanning and Local Assistance Unit \nRay Luce, Unit Manager, Deputy SHPO and Interim Division Director Serena Bellew, Planning and Local Assistance Specialist Jeffrey Durbin, Environmental Review Coordinator Jecyn Bremer, Environmental Review Assi!ciate Planner Richard Laub, Community Planning Coordinator Pratt Cassity, Certified Local Government Coordinator \n \nOne of the challenges facing Georgia in the years ahead will be the ability to maintain economic growth while mitigating some of its effects such as urban sprawl and environmental harm. Historic presef\\Tation offers communities an alternative to sprawl and saves public dollars through planning to avoid) unnecessary waste. The role played by historic preservation programs in the promotion of investment in rehabilitation, job creation, and regulation make it an important economic development tool. The Planning Unit works with other government entities, local groups, and individuals in bringing together several programs that assist in community preservation efforts. \n \nCommunity Planning Services, Regional Preservation Planner Program \n \nThe Community Planning program is designed to assist communities, groups, and individuals across the state by providing direct preservation planning assistance and by coordinating the Regional Historic Preservation Planning program through the state's regional development centers (RDCs). With financial and technical assistance from HPD, 14 of the 16 RDCs in the state currently employ historic preservation planners. The regional planner program has been extremely effective in bringing the programs of the Historic Preservation Division and other preservation related activities to regional and local constituents. \n \noftheir local comprehensive plans. Involvement ofthe historic preservation planners in this process ensures that historic resources are considered when local governments make important growth strategy planning decisions. Historic resources benefit by having professionals available locally. \n \nThe planners held their spring meeting at Cloudland Canyon State Park in 1998; this meeting included a site visit and workshop session on the use of historic preservation as a tool in the successful revitalization efforts of Chattanooga, Tennessee. \n \nThe primary responsibility of the planners is to assist communities in the creation and implementation \n \nRegional preservation planners spring meeting at Cloudland Canyon State Park. \n \n11 \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \n \nEnvironmental Review Program \n \nDuring State Fiscal Year 1998, HPD reviewed 1,859 projects which represented more than $1 billion in public and private funds; 290 ofthese projects affected historic properties. Through the review process 2,578 archaeological sites, historic buildings, districts, and structures were identified. Gfthat number, 784 were considered eligible for listing or were already listed in the National Register. \nThe public continues to be actively involved in many ofthese projects, helping to encourage agencies not only to consider historic and archaeological resources in the planning of projects but also to minimize or avoid adverse effects on the areas involved. A significant number of reviews in 1998 involved the development ofProgrammatic Agreements, which promote greater local autonomy in the Section 106 review process, including agreements with Macon and Savannah for their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME projects. \nOther important projects HPD reviewed during the year included: continued review ofthe design development and mitigation measures for the Total Systems Services Campus/2nd Avenue Redevelopment Project in Columbus; the Georgia . Military College master plan in Milledgeville; the exterior \n \nrehabilitation ofbuildings at Lockheed Plant 6, Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta; the proposed Norfolk Southern Railroad Intermodal Facility in Austell; and the rehabilitation of the Techwood Homes Cupola Building in Atlanta. \nTo further assist government agencies in meeting the requirements offederal preservation responsibilities, HPD staff conducted Section 106 training at the HPD orientation for historic preservation professionals in Atlanta; environmental review program orientation for new HPD staff; and along with the Georgia Department ofCommunity Affairs, co-sponsored two training workshops for the state CDBG/ CHIP Programmatic Agreement. \nHPD also participated in three other workshops, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency environmental workshop in Atlanta, a cultural resources management workshop for National Park Service staffon Cumberland Island, and a Federal Aviation Administrationsponsored interagency workshop held in Atlanta. Along with the Department of Transportation, HPD continued working on American Indian consultation procedures for GDOT projects. \nTransportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Case Study: The Silver Comet Trail \nTransportation Enhancement Activities (TEA), established in \n \n1991 by ISTEA legislation, continue to be funded under TEA-21, new legislation which establishes the federal transportation policy through 2003. Georgia is one ofthe national leaders in implementing the TEA program. Itranks high in both the percentage ofallocated funds expended and in the percentage of projects ready for contract Many historic preservation projects have benefitted from the program, with over $13,000,000 committed to preservation-related projects through 1998. \nThe Silver Comet Trail is a multiuse (pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian) trail that follows an abandoned rail line between Cobb and Polk counties. It will link to another TEA project, the Iron Horse Trail in Polk County, to provide long-distance alternative transportation options between the Atlanta Metro area and cities in Alabama as well as many opportunities for local use. The project involves Cobb, Paulding, and Polk counties as well as state and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations. Portions ofthe trail are already open for use; other sections are currently under construction by Path Foundation, a statewide nonprofit foundation. Plans are being developed to provide shops, restaurants, and overnight facilities to serve the trail users. Spur trails, some to be constructed using TEA funds, will provide connections to several historic communities along the route. \n \n12 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \nTechnical Services Unit \nMary Ann Eaddy, Unit Manager Lee Webb, Tax Incentives Coordinator Susan Hitchcock, Tax Incentives Specialist Michael Miller, Preservation Architect Antonio Aguilar, Rehabilitation Architect \n \nA number of studies and results from successful ongoing programs make a convincing case for the vital contributions that historic preservation makes in Georgia's economy. The state and federal tax incentive programs have spurred more than $79 million in private investment in Georgia's historic properties in 1998. Working with its statewide partners, including the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Georgia Main Street Program, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Office ofPreservation Services ofthe University of Georgia, HPD provides technical assistance around the state. With grant assistance from the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, HPD recently completed a symposium and report on tabby conservation. \n \nTechnical Assistance Case Study: Georgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage \n \nWhen spring comes to Georgia, many people celebrate by enjoying house and garden tours. For the last three years, HPD and the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. have cosponsored the Georgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage. Outstanding historic homes and gardens are featured. In April 1998 historic properties in the Rome area were highlighted. \n \nThis project originally was conceived by current Georgia National Register Review Board member and landscape architect Jim Cothran of Robert \u0026 Company. Brencie Werner was coordinator of the 1996 and 1997 pilgrimages. \n \nMabel Milner chaired the Rome event and Technical Services Unit staff served as project advisors. The next Georgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage will be in the spring of 2000. \n \nTour proceeds support the Garden Club's grant program, used for the improvement of historic landscapes and gardens and for preparation of cultural landscape reports or restoration plans. In 1998, the program's first year, $15,000 in grants were awarded, assisting eight projects statewide. \n \nMargareta Hall in Rome, built in 1840 byJ.J. Skinner ofAugusta and named for his wife, was one ofthe 1998 tour sites. \n \n13 \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \n \nPreservation Technology Case Study: The Conservation and Preservation of Tabby \n \nFrom February 25-27, 1998, 40 invited participants from across the country met on Jekyll Island with the common goal of preserving tabby resources. Two and one-half days of presentations, tours, and intensive discussion resulted in a major step forward in compiling a body of knowledge on tabby and its treatment. \nA mixture of shell, lime, sand, and water, tabby is a traditional building material used in coastal Georgia construction from the mid-18th to the early 20th-centuries. Tabby structures and ruins still can be found in coastal Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, but their numbers are diminishing. Attempts to stabilize or restore them have been hampered since there is little information about the long-term effects of preservation treatments. Public and private stewards of these resources want to know how to protect them. \n \nProject cosponsors included the Historical Services Division, South Carolina Department of Archives and History (South Carolina SHPO); Division of Historical Resources, Florida Bureau ofHistoric Preservation (Florida SHPO); and the Museum and Historic Preservation Division ofthe Jekyll Island Authority. Participants included architects, craftsmen, archaeologists, landscape architects, architectural conservators, engineers, geographers, site managers, and preservationists-all with an interest in tabby. \nOne of the outcomes of the symposium was publication of the proceedings. Papers describe the geographical distribution of early tabby and highlight remaining resources in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. \n \nPhysical characteristics oftabby are discussed, and treatment approaches used on specific projects are identified. The conclusion focuses on areas in which additional inquiry is needed. Graduate students and other scholars will be able to take these suggestions and turn them into research topics. Symposium proceedings can be found on HPD's Web site. \nThe Conservation and Preservation of Tabby was a first step in preserving a vanishing part ofthe American landscape. It is hoped that information compiled as a result ofthis project will help stewards of these resources as well as encourage future scholarship. \n \nTo address this issue, HPD applied for and received a grant from the National Park Service's National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. The result was The Conservation and Preservation of Tabby: A Symposium on Historic Building Material .in the Coastal Southeast. \n \nOssabaw Island slave cabin (photograph taken in the 1970s). \n \n14 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \n \nPreservation Tax Incentives Program Case Study: Troy-Peerless Laundry, Atlanta \n \nThe urban phenomenon of 10ft housing has reached Georgia, particularly in communities like Atlanta where former industrial buildings are being rehabilitated into residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments at a remarkable rate. Many of these 10ft conversion projects are in historic properties that qualify for and participate in the tax incentive programs offered by HPD. The 1929 Troy-Peerless Laundry Building project has successfully used both the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit and the State Preferential Property Tax Assessment program. \nThe Troy-Peerless Laundry is among the few commercial buildings in Atlanta with Art Deco ornamentation. This detailing is expressed on the north and south elevations, with decorative crenelated brick \n \nInterior after rehabilitation. \ncolumns topped with stylized capitals and strips of windows with decorated spandrels. Terra cotta and glazed tile panels above the columns are also indicative of the Deco styling. The interior ofthe building was originally divided into spaces designated for offices, as well as the actual dry cleaning and laundry operation. \n \nThe building served as a dry cleaning and laundry facility until the late 1960s, when the site was purchased by Sears Roebuck and Company and converted into a warehouse. In 1994, it was purchased by new owners who began a substantial rehabilitation to convert the building into 10ft residences. The industrial motifs associated with the building were maintained, including the large metal windows, skylights, concrete columns and posts, concrete walls and floors, and exposed pipes and duct work. Minimal change to the building was necessary to allow for the residential units to be constructed. \nThe Troy-Peerless Laundry received its final certification as a completed tax project in December of 1997. For approximately $1.6 million, the building was converted into 36 residential 10ft units. Early consultation and planning efforts among the owners, their architects, and HPD were crucial to the project's success. \n \n1929 Troy-Peerless Laundry, Isaac Moscowitz, architect. \n15 \n \n 1998 ANNUAL REPORT \n \nGeorgia Downtown Design Team Case Study: Monticello, Georgia \n \nThe Historic Resources Committee ofthe Atlanta Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AlA), in conjunction with the Georgia Association AlA, HPD, and the City of Monticello joined forces on November 14-15, 1997, to sponsor a Georgia Downtown Design Team visit to Monticello. The team's focus was to promote sensitive building rehabilitation in the historic downtown commercial district, to examine economic development issues in and around downtown, and to provide recommendations for landscape and streetscape improvements in the downtown area. \nMonticello was selected as the 12th Georgia Downtown Design Team project because of its commitment to the promotion and preservation of its core commercial area and surrounding residential neighborhoods. The entire historic downtown was placed on the National Register in November 1997, just days prior to the city hosting the design team. Monticello is one of a selected number of Georgia communities that is both a Certified Local Government and a Better Hometown community. Monticello is characterized by its small town commercial district in the center of a number of intact historic residential neighborhoods. Its architecture dates from the late-19th to early 20th- \n \ncenturies. The downtown contains many landmarks, including the courthouse, town square, the Benton Supply Company/Department Store, other commercial buildings, churches, and schools. \nThe weekend's program included a community seminar, architectural/landscape analysis with individual property owners, and a project summation. A final report was distributed in early 1998. Successful completion of this project would not have been possible without strong support from the city and the dedicated cooperation oflocal, state, and federal organizations and many enthusiastic volunteers. \n \nGeorgia Downtown Design Teams have visited 12 communities across the state, including: \nNewnan Rome Waycross Brunswick Millen Cordele Quitman Louisville Marshallville Sandersville Stone Mountain Monticello \n.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:,:.:.:,:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:-::::.:.:.:.Z.:.:.:.::-::::.:.:.:.:-:.:.:.::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. \n \nThe Monticello Downtown Design Team and Monticello city officials: Back Row L to R: Craig Wertz, AlA-DDT member; Stone Workman, Monticello City Council; Walter Smith, Monticello City Manager. Front Row L to R: Robert Jordon, Monticello City Council; Bruce Green, DDT member; Cari Goetcheus, DDT member; Susan Holmes, Monticello Mayor; Burke Walker, DDT member; and MichaelMiller, AlA-DDT member. \n \n16 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \n \nGeorgia Civil War Commission \n \nRich Elwell, Administrator Michelle Evans, Project Manager \u0026 Planning Coordinator \n \nThe Georgia Civil War Commission (CWC) was created by the 1993 Georgia General Assembly. The CWC's mandate is to coordinate preservation, planning, and promotion of . structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with this significant period and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, related cemeteries, and other historic properties associated with the Civil War. \nIn 1997, the CWC acquired 17 acres of the battlefield at \n \nGriswoldville, and during the past year significant progress has been made toward the purchase of 1,200 acres ofbattlefie1d land at Resaca, the opening battle ofthe 1864 Atlanta Campaign. \nTo accomplish its mission of coordinating the planning and preservation of Civil War buildings and battlefields, the CWC increased its staff in 1998 with the addition of Michelle Evans as Project Manager and Planning Coordinator. Adding a full-time coordinator to the program has allowed the CWC to increase its efforts to plan future activities, and to undertake a larger mission. \n \nThe CWC has begun a process of reviewing and re-interpreting its mission, with the assistance of the IW. Fanning Institute for Leadership and Community Development at the University of Georgia. The CWC sponsored information::gathering forums in Savannah and Dalton and drafted a full report that grew from a planning retreat in Americus in October 1998. The report outlines goals and objectives for the CWC into the next century. \n \nCivil War re-enactors at Griswoldville dedication. \n17 \n \n .. v \n.... .... ct: \n \n\u003cl,.~~ ~..s.ta.~..,~~ RV~.t'\\~Ml~' 1,.0 \n \n1;-c \n\u003c \n \no \n \nA \n \n.. \n \n...../ ':,;~ \n \nGeorgia Department of Natural Resources \n \n500 The Healey Building 57 Forsyth Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 \nVisit us on the Web at: www.gashpo.org \n \nW. Ray Luce, Interim Division Director \nVivian Pugh, \nDivision Director sSecretary \nKaren Luehrs, Editor \n \nThis publication has been financed in part with federalfimds from the National Park Service, Department ofthe Interior, through the Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies ofthe Department ofthe Interior, nor does the mention oftrade names, commercial products or consultants constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department ofthe Interior or the Georgia Department ofNatural Resources. The Department ofthe Interior prohibits discrimination on the \nbasis of ~ace, color, national origin, or disability in its federally assisted programs. Ifyou believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or faCility, or ifyou desire more information, \nwrite to: Office for Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, PO. 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Present for the ribbon-eutting ceremonies were (L to R): Rep. Lynmore James, Greg Paxton, Mayor Preston Williams, Mark Edwards, Michelle Allen, DavidPeaster, DarylBarksdale, earen Taylor, and David Richardson. Work on Georgia's Flood Recovery Program was virtually completed during SFY 1997. Over 66 awards, totalling over $1.9 million were awarded to assist over 100 historic properties in 16 counties. \nRECE .............. ~.;. ;i!l. ltf1!'tl:'~-flD\" \noB2DOO \nDocuments Ui?h , 'D~\" ,,\",,'~~ \n500 The Healey Building  57 Forsyth Street NW  Atlanta, GA 30303  404/656;.2840  FAX651.8739 \n \n Our Mission \nTo promote the preservation and use of historic places \nfor a better Georgia. \nOur Vision \nGeorgia will he a better place tomorrow than it is today, providing quality communities in which to live, work, learn and recreate. Historic places will be widely valued as irreplaceable resources that contribute to our heritage, our economy, our neighborhoods, and oUr senseqf who weare as Georgians. Communities a!ld the State will plan for growth and change that resplOct and induqe our historic places. Communities will. possess the holWledge, the legal andfi!lancialtools,and the.authority to decide howpreservation a!ld!lew development will relate to one another. There will still be distinctio!lS between city and suburbs, developing areas and countryside. All Georgians will possess a greater understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage in all. its variations. People and organizations throughout Georgia will work in partnership to preserve and use historic places. Georgia's communities, economy, e!lvitonment, and people will he. better because of the preservation of historic resources. \n \nThi$ publication}uls beenjinanced,in part, withfederalfundsfrom theNationalParkService, Department ofthe Interior, through the Historic Preservation Divisionofthe Georgia Departmen/ofNaturaIResources. However, thecpntents and opinion$ do not necessarily reflect the view$orpolicies ofthe Department ofthe Interior, nordoes/he mention oftrade nlt/1les, commercialproducts orconsultants constitute an endorsement by these agencies. This program receives federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. The U.S. Depurtment oftheInteriorprohibit$ discrimination on the basis ofrace, Color, \nnational origin, age, gender, or disability in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program. activity, or facility as described above, or if au desire further \ninfonnation, contact: Office for Equal Opportunity National ParkService POBox 37127 Washington, D.C. 200137127 \n \n MESSAGE FROM THE SHPO \n \nMirro the level of achie ent that has become common place in recent years, State Fiscal Year 1997 (co g the perio y 1, ,through June 30, 1997) has been a year of great activity and accomplishmen or the Historic Preservation Division. Working with Georgia's committed body of preservation activists, a number of notable accomplishments were made during the past year: \n \n Involvement in National Historic Preservation Issues-Georgia has maintained a leadership role \n \non the Board of Directors of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers \n \n(NCSHPO) for over 20 years. Last spring, I was elected to the Board of Directors of the NCSHPO, \n \nwhere I continue to be actively involved in a host of important historic preservation issues. InJune, \n \nI was chosen to participate as a member of a five-person panel speaking beforethefullAdvisory \n \nCouncil on Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C. I provided information abo eorgia's \n \nsuccessful partnership among historic preservation, local governments, and afford housing \n \nproviders, and presented case examples of projects fro across the state. During the summer of \n \n1996, I \n \n0 selec ed \n \ne as one of five natio ry members in the U.S. Department of \n \nTrans \n \nn's 19 \n \n1 Awards Program, cellence in Highway Design,\" held in \n \nWashi \n \nD.C. \n \nam promotes and recognizes a commitment to excellence in the \n \ndesign 0 19hways and highway-related facilities. \n \n Georgia a National Leader in Historic Preservation Activity-HPD continued to deliver a variety of important preservation services to Georgia's citizens and was again identified as one of a handful of nationally-recognized preservation offices in the country. National recognition was given in the areas of the use of the federal investment tax credit program (second year in a row as #1 nationally, based on numbers of approved projects); National Register listings (backlog reduced by 75%, in spite of 40% increase in total number of resources listed); and affordable housing and historic preservation (two projects in Atlanta and Macon selected to receive grants and loans through the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Community Partners Program). \n \n Historic Preservation Flood Recovery Program-Work on Georgia's Flood Rec \n \nProgram was \n \nvirtually completed during this period. Over 66 awards to g over $1.9 \n \nwere awarded \n \nto assist over 100 historic properties in 16 counties. Le s learned in \n \na helped HPD \n \nprovide technical assistance to Kentucky, North Dakota, South Dakota, and North Carolina as \n \nthose states grappled with the effects of floods on their historic and archaeological resources. \n \n Improvements in Section 106 Delivery-The most important improvement made this year was the successful negotiation of a new Programmatic Agreement with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation that will streamline the use of HUD funds for conversion of historic houses to affordable housing in non-entitlement communities throughout the state. This agreement-the first of its kind in the nation-also utilizes an innovative approach to streamline review by using local certified preservation professionals. \n \n Review o/Total Syste vices Campu \n \nmbus-During the year, significant HPD staff time \n \nwas expended in assis \n \nCity of Co \n \nm meeting its historic prese . n responsibilities \n \npertaining to the pr \n \n$100 millio \n \nSystems Services project. A 0 \n \nhis j.ect \n \nresulted in the loss of ghly important National Historic Landmark mill compl ese atlOn \n \nreview resulted in the pioneering use of computerized visual simulation data-generated by Georgia \n \nTech's \"Interactive Media Architecture Group in Education\"-to ensure that new construction will \n \nbe compatible with nearby historic buildings. \n \n Forging Stronger Ties with RDC Preservation Planners-HPD worked successfully with a \n \nsubcommitte \n \n. nal Development Center executive directors to streamline HPD administra- \n \ntion of the reglO \n \noric preservation planner program. All issues were successfully resolved and \n \nresulted in a significant increase in HPD funding for this important partnership program, as well \n \nas new funding for the final two RDC regions (Atlanta metro area, and McIntosh Trail) currently \n \nwithout preservation planners. \n \n1 \n \n  Economic Benefits ofHistoric Preservation Study-During the period, HPD worked closely with one of its Certified Local Government partners, the Athens-Clarke County Government, on the firstphas~ofa three-phase.pf()j~ct to 40culllellt the~conomic benefits of historic preservation in C;eorgia. Pilase.l of this study includ~dan;tn;tlysis of preservation's impacts in Athens, R0Ine, and Tiftoll .an4 wasrecentlypublishe4 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation ill its Dollars and $ense ofHistoric Preservation s~ries. Th~ ne~t two pil;tses of this study will be undertaken and completed during SPY 1998. \n .Assista1Z~e .to .the . Ge()rgia.Civil. War .Comtni~sion__HPD continued to work dosely .with the c;eprgi;tCivil W;tr C9rn.missipn onaYarietY9fflroje~ts,includingtheproposedacquisition of key compopel1ts of the Resa~a Battlefield in Gprdon qountyby nNR. HPO prepared two grant applications for acquisition assistance; these were approved for funding, for a total of $104 million. \n Agree11z~'*twith Nati()nql Park Servic~ to Pe'QelopModel C;eographic !nformation System for Cultural Resources-To. improve thedelive):\"yofhistoricalan4arch\u003cl~010gicaldata to the public and 10c;t1 governments, .and to ;tccelerate the use. of this data in HPD activities, HPD signed a Cooperative Agreement with the Nation;llPark Service to develop anew Gepgraphiclnformation System within HPD. This system utilizes off-tlle-shelf software that will be .customized to meet specific needs. Georgia is one of three pilot states selected by the NPS to develop this capability. \n Tapby A.rchitectlfre Grqnt frpmNati()naICetlJer!or ]Jre~ervation Techtz()logyand TrainingHPD was selected to receive a 1997 gr;tnt of $10,800 from. the National Center for Preservation Technology and TraininginNatchicoches, Louisiana. The grant will.{unda national workshop on the preservation andtrea~mentofhistoric.tabby architeeturel which. will he held in the spring of 1998atJekyll Island and involve a number of nationally-recognized experts in this field. \n IJJ!D-Georgia . Trust Pqrtnersbjp IIighli~htedirlNe'UJNational.TrustPublication-Tile successful workingreIatiqnsh.ig hetween HPJ) and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation was selected as one ofthree major partnership programs that will be explored in an upcoming National Trust lnfot\"rn,atipn series publication. \n $taff9hqnges--purillgthe year, HPD took action Ot1tVl() important positions. To replace Karen E;lster, HPD hiredPr. Ray Luce-thelongtime Stat~HistoricPreservation Officer for 0 hio -as ourPlapl1ingalld Local Assistance Unit 1v.1al1ager.Bec;luse of his eJ{tetlsive national and state preservation experience, Dr. Luce was also appointed as Deputy SHPO for Planning and Local Assistance. Also during the period, HPO sec\\lred;t newpositionofi\\rchaeological Services Unit Man;tger, which will become effective in SPY 1998.. This position will Serve as the official office spokesperson for our new \"Archaeological Protection and Education Program.\" \nPerhaps the most importan~accorn.plishmentduring SPY 1997 wasthe passage of a resolution creating the Joint Study Committee .on Historic Preseryation. Envisioned by HPJ) and carried forward with the tremendous heIp of the Georgia Trust, this resolution calls for a thorough evaluation of historic preservation's rolein comrn.unityrevitalization.;tnd e.conomicdeve10pment. The committee., composed ofrepresentativesohhe State Senate, the House. ofRepresentatives, aseries.of\u003c:;overnor'.sappointees, and a number .ofex-officio members met during the fall of 1997 to outline a blueprillt for. preservation in the 21st century. \nAs we .look ahead,\u003c:;eorgia's preservation m()vement is positioned for improvetllents that will significantly benefit our communities,their historicresout\"ces,andgivecitiz~ntshe legal andfinacial tools they need to preserve and retain in active use our many specialhistoricplaces. The challellges confronting us in simply ensuring that Georgia's historic places will survive into the future are tremendous. But as Dick Moe,.Pt\"es~dentofthe NationaLTrustfor fiistoric preserv;ltion says,\" Ou):\"comrn.ul1ities should he shaped by choice, not dl;tnCe, and. need your active. involvern.ent.\" ..!;tm looking forward to continuing to work withyouin the years to come to ensure that Georgia's history and herit;tgeremain an active, vibrant part of our present and future. \nMark R. Edwards State Historic Preservation Officer and HPD Director \n2 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING \n \nCOMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICES \n \nThe Community Planning Services program assists communi- \n \nties, groups and individuals across the state by providing both direct \n \nhistoric preservation planning assistance and by oordinating the \n \nRegional Historic Preservation Planning pr \n \ngh the state's \n \nregional development centers (RDCs). Curr \n \nfinancial and \n \ntechnical assistance from HPD, 14 of the 16 R s employ historic \n \npreservation planners. \n \nSeveral HPD staff members assisted the Georgia Municipal \n \nAssociation in training Downtown Devel \n \n. members \n \nthroughout the year. Workshops \n \nLaGrange and Thomasvill dit' \n \nHPD anad other organiza s to \n \nesig g for \n \nshops in Canton, Ft. Oglethorpe, Tallapoosa, Crawfordville, \n \nCordele and Kingston. \n \nSPECIAL AWARD DRECOGNITIONS \n \nH PD provides comprehensive, egional, andcommunity planning programs that promote and enable preservation planning at all levels of government. HPD planning activities include gathering and providing information about historic resources; identifying trends that affect historic resources and developinglnitiatives in response to those trends; coordinating with other agencies and organizations whose plans affect historic resources; and assisting local governments and Regional Development Centers with implementationof the Georgia Planning Act. \n \nDuring SFY 1997, the HPD received two awards from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.: a Merit Award for New Vision: The Preservation Plan for Georgia's Heritage, published during the previous fiscal year, and a Special Recognition Award for the Historic Preservation Flood Recovery Program. The Georgia Trust praised the Flood Recovery Program for its, \"wideranging partnership of countless volunteers, building owners and flood victims; organizations inclu' the Georgia ust, the Historic Preservation Division/D the Georgi Management Agency; local, state, and national pol such as Governor Zell Miller, Georgia's U.S. representat senators, and President Clinton's office; and natio including the southern regional office of the National t for Historic Preservation, the National Park Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.\" \nDuring the same time period, the publication New Vision also received an Honorable Mention in the Outstanding Planning Document category from the Georgia Planning Asssociation. \n \nHPD DirectorMarkEdwards acceptsan award for New Vision from Awards Committee Chairperson Lisa Hollingsworth at the annual GPA Awards Luncheon. \n \nEach year, the HPD staff meet for a day outside of the office to plan for the upcoming state fiscal year. In May, 1997, the staff met at the historic Decatur \nurthouse to planfor SFY 1998. In the photo at left, shot by HPD Photographer James Lockhart, the staffposes in front ofthe courthouse, Left to right: Front row-Tameka Pugh, Lee Webb, Leslie Sharp, Katherine Wakid, Carole Moore, Karen Luehrs; 2nd Row-Kenneth Gibbs, Ronnie Rogeres, Richard Warner, Richard Cloues, Tracey Rutherford; 3rd Row-Amy Pallante, Sandra Garrett, Ray Luce, Daryl Barksdale, Michael Miller, Richard Laub; 4th Row-Angie Edwards, Ken Thomas, Conrad Rosser, Steven Moffson, Cynthia Byrd, Jim Lockhart; 5th Row-Jeff Durbin, Carole Griffith; 6th Row-Vivian Pugh, Chip Morgan, Mark Edwards, and David Bennett. \n3 \n \n SURVEY \n \nF~:~:~~;~~~~7.w;:e ~:::::~ \n \n.properties added to the Georgia Historic \n \nResources Survey was 6.,432? arecord \n \nnumber since the survey program was \n \ndeveloped in 1988. This brings the \n \ntotal number ofsurveyed properties to \n \nover 89?0000f which 37,930 are in \n \nthe statewide computer database. \nThe 14 new surveys \n \nincluded: Emanuel County, second \n \nandfinalphase, 947resourcesj TeaeU \n \nCounty, 511 resources; Rahun \n \nCounty, 238resourcesj Oglethorpe \n \nCounty (outside of Lexington), 776 \n \nresourceSj Taylor County, 331 resourceSj City 01 Thomasville, \n \nAfrican,American neighborhoods of \n \nEast End and Fletcherville, 432 \n \nresourceSj Quitman County, 154 \n \nresources; Murray County, 336 \n \nresourc North Fulton County \n \nand San \n \n. 'KS, 592 resources; \n \nGilmer County, 600 resourceSj \n \nCoweta County, second and final \n \nphase, 753 resources; Glynn \n \nCounty, excluding Brunswick and \n \nJekyll Island, 614 resources; \n \nSa vannah National Hi \n \nLandmark District (area that \n \npotentially affected by the new federal \n \ncourthouse), 98 resources. AU 14 \n \nsurveys have been entered in the HPD \n \nsurvey computer database. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nTaylor County \nSponsored by the Taylor Cou.ntyBoard of Commissioners and cqn4uctedby pntiisPiqers of Evans, Pitter~and. McCarron, the survey. of Taylor County's historic resources was compl~ted in MilY 19.97.'fhe surveY-was need.edas thefoundation forflltureplanning efforts . for Taylor County. \nThe railroad depot in Butler was built in 1892. Many of the 331 properties documented in the survey are \neligible for listing in the National Register; thus far the county can boast of only one building in the cou.Ilty that is listed. There are potential historic districts inB1.ltler and Reynolds, two railroad towns that competedfor the cQunty seat, and in Howard, Maulk and Pottersville, a. mill. yillage. Mueh.of the ru,raLheritage of Taylor Coulltyis disapp~ilrillgas traq.itiollal agricultur~ gives way to pine tree farming an4.\u003clsvandal~.burnabandone.d farmhquses. Non~the less, .the survey .documemedseven. surviving Aogtrot hOl.1ses,arare house. type from tge middle 1800s,.. built .with open passageways between the main rooms. \n \nThis tiny shotgun house, located at 901 Mason Lane, in Butler, was built c. 1905. \n \nThis craftsman-style bungalow, located .at 201 Elm Street in Butler was built in 1910. \n4 \n \n NATIONAL REGISTER/GEORGIA GISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES \n \nJackson Hill Historic District \n \ntor' \n \no \n \nme \n \nn \n \nad- \n \noining with the highest \n \nand northernmos . I .bei.ng \n \nkson Hill. \n \ntnct m- \n \ndes three historic develop- \n \nnts: the 1863-1864 Civil \n \nar fortifications; the 1892 \n \nto circa 1939 water reservoir \n \nand filter plant; and the 1935- \n \n1937 Works Progress Admin- \n \nistration (WPA) community \n \nclubhouse, stonework, roads, \n \ntrails, bridges, and gardens. \n \nThe District is significant \n \nin the areas of military history, engineering, and archeology for the \n \nfort site and the earthworks which were constructed on the highest \n \npoint in the city by the local citizens during the Civil War. The \n \nwaterworks within the district are significant in the areas of architec- \n \nture and engineering as good and intact exa es of civic infrastruc- \n \nture built over a period of ti to meet the r needs of a growing \n \ncity. The WPA building is sig \n \nt in the ar of architecture, while \n \nthe informal landscaping and ne work is significant in terms of \n \nlandscape architecture. The district is also significant in the area of \n \npolitics and government. The nomination of the Jackson Hill District \n \nto the National Register was sponsored by the City of Rome. It was \n \nlisted in the Register on April 25, 1997. \n \n~e National Register of Historic !Places is the official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts worthy ofpreservation. Register listingprovides recognitionofaproperty's architectural, historical, orarcheological significance. Listing in the Register identifies historic properties for local, state, and federal planning purposes and encourages their preservation through public awareness and preservation incentives, including preferential tax treatments and grants. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places. \n \nGEORGIA NATIONAL REGISTER REVIEW BOARD \n \nDuring SFY 1997, the Georgia National Register Review \n \nBoard held four meeting. The September, 1996, meeting was held in \n \nChattanooga, Tennessee, in conjunction with the annual national \n \nconference of the American Battlefield Protection Program. Civil War \n \npreservation activities sponsored by the HPD and the Georgia Civil \n \nWar Commission were highlighted and staff from the Tennessee \n \nSHPO were invited to attend. The April 1997 meeting was held in \n \nconjunction with e annual meeting of the Georgia Association of \n \nHistorians at Mo ouse College in Atlnata. At this meeting, HPD's \n \nnew recognition ogram, honoring individuals who have made im- \n \nportant con' ns to preservation i Georgia, was inititated. The \n \n1997 award r \n \nwere Caren Al od, Flora Caldwell, George \n \nLewis, Davi \n \ne, David Rich son, and Charles Seabrook. \n \nThroughout the year, the Review Board considered 53 nomi- \n \nnations, a significant increase over last year's numbers and a reflection \n \nof HPD's commitment to clear out the backlog of nominations. The \n \nBoard also participated in discussions related to determining levels of \n \nsignificance and the economic benefits of preservation. \n \n5 \n \n N.R. Properties Listed During SFY 1997 \nU.S.PostOfice \nSylvester, Worth County, 7/5/96 Hurt-Rives Plantation Hancock County,8/8/96 \nRocksprings Shotgun RowHistoric District, \nClarke County. 8/23/96 \nFint African6aJ!tistChllrchatR.acCOQIl13luf{ McIntosh County, 9/6/96 \nHog Haml11ockHistoric Distdct McIntosh County, 9/6/96 \nOld Medical College Building (also a National Histpric Landmark) \nRi(;hmondCounty,6/19/96 Vidalia CommercialHistoricDistrict \nToombs Cpunty, 9/27/96 Sumner High School Worth County, 9/27/96 \nDr. Robert;L\u0026SarahA.-SmithHouse CowetaCounty,10/18/96 Coca-Cola Building Annex Fulton County, 10/18/96 \nOcmulgee National Monument \n(additional.informat.ion approved) Bibb.County,10/17/96 Old Federal Road \n(multiple property nomination) Banks and Franklin Counties, 11/7/96 (includes 121istings) Savannah Avenue Historic District \nBulloch County, 11/15/96 College Park Histodc District \nFulton County, 11/15/96 Downtown Millen Historic District \nJenkins County, 11/15/96 Roscoe-DU1l3way GardensHistork District \nCoweta \u0026: Fulton Counties, 12/6/96 National NuGrape Company Fulton County, 12/20/96 Shiloh Orphanage Richmond County, 12/30/96 Archibald Mewborn House Hart County, 1/9/97 Green Island Ranch Muscogee County, 217/97 William H. Byrom House Dooly County, 2/14/97 Leonard-Akin House Dooly County, 2/14/97 Ewell Brown General Store Lowndes County, 2/21/97 \nFint Presbyterian Church of Augusta Richmond County, 2/21/97 \nChurch of the Most Holy Trinity Richmond County, 3/21/97 \nHowell Station Historic District Fulton County, 4/17/97 \nSimeon and Jane Rucker Log House Fulton County, 4/18/97 Gulley-Gurley Farm Hart County, 4/17/97 Benjamin Gachet House Lamar County, 4/17/97 Mill Creek Plantation Thomas County, 4/14/97 \nJackson Hill Historic District Floyd County, 4/25/97 \nPark Street Methodist EpiscopalChurch South Fulton County, 5/9/97 Decatur Cemetery DeKalb County, 5/23/97 \nAuburn Historic District BarrowCounty,6/4/97 \nWestbrook-Hubert Farm Baldwin County, 6/13/97 \nEarly Hill Plantation Greene County, 6/13/97 AshbY Street Shotgun Row Historic District Sumter County, 6/27/97 \n \nCENTENNIALFARM PROGRAM \n \nThe Georgia Centennial \n \nFarm program was established \n \n5 years ago; since that time, \n \nth~ . pr()gra.ID has  recogniz~cl 171lJ.i~Epri(; farms in  Geor- \n \ngia.. :B)'h()Il.0rin.gcente,:inial farm~.aIl.clt~efarlll fatnilies in \n \ntla.e state, theCentennial Farm \n \nPt\"bgrain promotesagricul- \n \n.,,\" '. tural awareness and preseryaThe Cunningham-Coleman-Gambrell Farm, tibn of these rural resources. \n \nestablished in 1895 and located in Jefferson \n \nThepr()gram is spon- \n \nCounty, received a1997 Centennial Heritage soredbYH:I\u003eD inpoperation \n \nFamily Farm Award. The main house is a with. the Georgia FarmBu- \n \nraised Greek Revival-style \"Sand Hills\" reau Federation, the Georgia \n \ncottage, characterized by a central hall plan. Department of Agriculture, \n \nthe Georgia Forestry Com- \n \nmission, the University of \n \nGeorgia's .Coll~g~9f. A.gricultural and. Environmental Sciences, and \n \nthe Georgia National Fair.. To qualify for any of the threecateg()ries \n \nof recognition, aprpper~ymustbe awprkingfarm\u003cwitha minimum \n \npf 10 acresinvolved in a.gricultural production orwith a minimum \n \n$1,000 annual farm income. \n \nThe 1997 ay.'\"ardsy.'\"ere honorecl this fall at the. ppeningday of \n \nthe GeprgiaNationalFair in Perry, with a luncheonancl award \n \ncCe\\r1enmnionngy4.\u003chlQml-1 pC(ri)l1Ig~.W2\u003c2lnf-aGrmams1. JfrroemnFaarrmiol1uJnedffetrhseonstCa \n \nte. The ounty re- \n \nceivecl theCen~ennialI-Ieritag~Farm Award. The farm was acquired \n \nby the Gambrell family in 1895 and still includes its brigina11,369 \n \nacres. Cotton and peanuts are currently produced on the farm, on \n \nrotation with soybeans, corn, rye, and wheat. The main house is a \n \nraised Greek Revival-style\"Sands Hills\" cottage, characterized by a \n \ncentral hall plan. The farm was listed in the National Register of \n \nHistoric Places in 1984. The remaining 21 farms each received a Cen~en.nial Family \n \nFarmaw-aJ;d.. They inducle: the.Edgar Allen Farm, tlaeFutchFarw, the Han~ock.andAt'WenFarm, the Jacob M:cMiUanHome J.\u003elal:,:e, the J.C.Row\u003cln Farm, the liWmie andGeorg~Rowan Farm, anclJ~ulie's Haven, all in. B~rrien County; the Roberts Farw and the MuHis \n \nFarm, hoth in Bleckley Cottnty; the Edward and Maryam N. \n \nAnd~rson Farm, in Bulloch County; theJimmie Newton Farm in \nColquittCoun.ty; tlae Be~ttlan C. Keen Jr. Farm, in Laurens County; \n \nthe LOn,gviewFarJll in Lee County; Zipperer Farm .in Lowndes \n \nCounty; the Verner Farm in Morgan CO'llnty; the Vinson Farm in Peach CountYj. th~SmithP1antationin Talbot County; th~ Charles \n \nH.Bentol).:f1\u003clrmin Thomas County; the PattonF\u003clrm in Turner \n \nC9unty; tneSimpn,tonfarmin Walton County; and the Newsorne \n \nHorne Place in .Washington County. \n \n6 \n \n PRESERVATION TAX INCENTMS \n \nCASE STUDY: \nThe Imperial Hotel, Atlanta, Fulton County \n \nIn 1980, the 70- \n \nyear-old seedy and down- \n \ntrodden Imperial Hotel fi- \n \nnally closed its doors. Many \n \nyears later, in late 1996, \n \nafter a more than $9.5 mil- \n \nlion rehabilitation, the ho- \n \ntel began its second life as \n \nthe Imperial on Peachtree. \n \nProgressive Rede- \n \nvelopment Inc. (PR!) , the \n \n.state's largest independent, \n \nnonprofit developer of af- \n \nfordable housing, bought \n \nthe building in 1995. Then, \n \nwith help from the Corpo- \n \nration for Supportive Hous- \n \ning, it raised the millions \n \nneeded from the National \n \nEquity Fund and 13 other \n \npublic and private sources, \n \nincluding the city of At- Built 1910, \n \nI was one of the \n \nlanta, which provided $1 first majorcommerical buildings along Atlanta's \n \nmillion. The largest portion Peachtree Corridor. \n \nof the \n \n$4.5 \n \nmillion from the N ional Equity Fund, which is made up of large \n \ncorporations who invest in projects with a social purpose. These \n \nequity' \n \nrs \n \nhistoric low-income housing tax credits. \n \nPRI P \n \nB Gunter said, \n \nship is the overwhelming \n \ntheme here. So many institutions came together to make this thing \n \npossible.\" \n \nThe Imperial is a 120-unit, single-occupancy residence for \n \ndowntown workers with low and moderate incomes ranging from \n \n$17,000 to $21,900 and for formerly homeless people completing job- \n \ntraining programs. nthly rent for the 74 efficiency and 46 one- \n \nbedroom apartment \n \ne from $425 to $513 per month, including \n \nutilities; some reside s will receive a subsidy. The Imperial also will \n \noffer su \n \nservices through Mercy Mobile, a clinic on wheels run \n \nby AID anta. \n \n\"It's a victory for homeless people, their advocates, service \n \nproviders and developers who \n \nnd the best way to provide for \n \nthe homeless is to collaborate on sing, II said Anita Beaty, a co- \n \ndirector of the Task Force for the Homeless. \n \nBuilt in 1910, the Imperial was one of Atlanta's first moder- \n \nately priced hotels and one of the first major commercial buildings \n \nalong the Peachtree Corridor. Famous jazz and blues artists fre- \n \nquented its Domino Lounge during the 1950s and 1960s, but the hotel \n \nhad deteriorated into a flophouse by the early 1970s. While it stood \n \nvacant in 1990, a group of homeless advocates occupied the building \n \nfor two weeks in a standoff with city officials. The protesters wanted \n \nA community's historic buildings reflect the unique character of its \n \nneighborhoods, commercialdistricts, and \n \ngat \n \nplaces, offering residents a \n \nlace, as well as a tangible link \n \n. Federal and state laws have dto support the preservation ildingsthrough tax incentives, which, in tum, have made impressive contributions to Georgia's economy and quality of life. \n \nThe Rehahilita tion Investment Tax Credit Program continues to experience a high level of popularity here in Georgia. In fact, during FFY 1997, for the second year in a row, Georgia ranked first in the nation in the number of projects receiving final certification from the National Park Service. SFY 1997 was a busy year for HPD's Tax Incentives review staff; a total of 159 projects were reviewed, representing over $48 million in proposed projects and $34 million in completed work. \n \nThe Georgia Preferential Property TaxAssessmentProgram, through which property taxes can be frozen for nine years for the approved . rehabilitation of a historic home or business, also is experiencingcontinued growth. During SFY 1997, HPD reviewed 87proposedprojects with an estimated rehabilitation cost ofover $42 miUion, and 65 completed projects with an actual rehabilitation cost of over $37 million. \nHPD staff participated in community revitalization workshops in Atlanta and Athens during the past \n \nyear. The staff also organized and produced the first tax incentives workshop for consultants, held in November, 1996. \n \n7 \n \n A before-rehab ation close-up of the front elevation of the Imperial Hotel, showing rows of bay windows and decorative brickwork on the frieze. \n \nthe city to provide housing for the growing number of homeless people in Atlanta. This standoff was the catalyst for the rebirth of the Imperial. \nWhen PRI bought the hotel in1995 for $970,000, it had deteriorated so badly that very little of the building's historic fabric could be retained. Rehabilitation has included the building's west windows, metal bays at the north and south facades, and the front portico and lobby, where the original fireplace with the \"LH.\" crest was \ncleaned and retained. Early consultation and planning among HPD, the \nNational Park Service, and the project's architectural firm of Smith Dalia were crucial. Adherence to the Standards for Rehabilitation was key to qualifying for the federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit and Georgia's Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program. \nAlthough all entities involved in the project were jubilant at the project's completion and with the project's focus on providing a much-needed service to the city's low-income residents, Mr. Gunter feels that there's more to be done for the homeless. \"We still have poor people in Atlanta that don't have housing. That's unfortunate,\" he said. \" But, it's nice to get this one off our back,\" he \nadded. \n \nThe rehabilitated Imperial Hotel lobby is an attractive place to sit. The originaljireplace with its \"I.R.\" crest waS cleaned and retained. All windows in this area are wood replacement windows. \nThe rehabilitated Imperial.Hotelfeaturesq n security vestibule located on the. west si4e of fh building. The vestibule was design~d to fit below the existing front entrance door transom. \n8 \n \n ENVIRONMENTAl VIEW \n \nTHE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS AT WORK \n \nFederally funded, licensed, or permitted projects enable \n \nDuring SFY 1997, HPD reviewed 1,679 projects which repre- communities throughout Georgia to \n \nsented over $1 billion in federal, state, local, and private funds; 286 of these projects affected historic properties. Through the iew and compliance process, 1,425 archeological sites, historic bui! tricts and structures were identified and evaluated. Of this nu , 486 were considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe public continues to play an active role in many of these projects, helping to ensure that federal agencies will not only consider \n \ncarry out many essential activiites involving transportation, housing, health, and safety. Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic PreservationActrequire federal agencies to obtain HPD comments on the effects of these projects on historic resources. \n \nhistoric and archeological resources in the planning of their undertak- HPD works with communities, military \n \nings, but also minimize or avoid adverse effects their projects may have bases, dev610pment corporations, \n \non these properties. Some ofHPD's reviews in SFY 1997 involved the national forests, state parks, and others \n \ndevelopment of Programmatic Agreements with the Georgia De- in meeting these responsibilities. partment of Community Affairs and the U.S. Navy Supply Corps \n \nSchool in Athens, which greatly streamlined the Section 106 review \n \nprocess. \n \nOther important projects HPD reviewed in SFY 1997 in- \n \ncluded Redevelopment Projects at John \n \nHomes and John \n \nEagan \n \nin Atlanta, the Second Av \n \nment/T \n \nems Services Campus P \n \nbus, the Rehabilitation of the Fulton Bag \u0026 otto \n \nin Atlanta, and the Federal Emergency Manage \n \nAgency-funded repairs to the courthouses in \n \nCounty and Dade County, Buchanan, and Trenton. \n \nSeveral review projects represented important new trends \n \nin ncy un akings. These included the proposed \n \nBro Riv \n \ninte Development in DeKalb County, \n \nwhich res in the first Georgia archaeological property \n \nto be protected under a local historic preservation ordi- \n \nnance, and the proposed Fall Line Freeway/Eisenhower \n \nParkway Extension Project in Macon, which resulted in the identification of the first Traditional Cultural Property east of the Mississippi River. \nTo assist government agencies in meeting the requirements of federal historic preservation laws, HPD staff \n \nSHP \n \ndsandHPDArchitecturalHistorian \n \nSteven Moffson lead a discussion at a workshop on \n \ncultural resource management given specifically for \n \nDNR employees last December in Forsyth. \n \nconducted Section 106 training for the National Park \n \nService at Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon; a workshop in \n \nTifton for historic preservation professionals who review affordable \n \nhousing projects; and, along with the Georgia DCA and the Advisory \n \nCouncil, a training workshop for the state Community Development \n \nBlack Grant (CDBG)/Community HOME Investment Program \n \n(CHIP) Programmatic Agreement in Savannah. \n \nHPD also participated in two other workshops, including the \n \nGeorgia Department of Natural Resources Cultural Resources \n \nManagement Planning Session in Forsyth and a Federal Aviation \n \nAdministration-sponsored Interagency Environmental Workshop \n \nheld in Atlanta. Along with the Georgia Department of Transporta- \n \ntion, the Division helped to form a Native American Steering Com- \n \nmittee, which will develop a set of guidelines for consulting with \n \nNative American groups on transportation projects. \n \n9 \n \n TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM \n \n.1~e TEA program was created qs part of the ..IntermodalSurface Transportation Efficiency Act of1991 andwiUrun through March 31, 1998. TheUS. Congress iscurrendyd.ebatirig reauthorizationof ISTEA, and several versions have been proposed. Under a Program:truttic Agreement with the FedertllHighway Administration and Georgia Department ofTtansportation, HPD continues to playa key role in the TranspOrtation E1lhancernentActivities (TEA) program. HPD staff r~views project documents, plans, and reports; conducts site visits; and provides technical assistance related to compliance with provisions ofSection 106 of the National Historic \nPreservationAct Qf .1966, as amended \nTo date,....qver.l00 .greorgia \nprojects.1lttv~.b~~n .a~W-trde44 . t()tal ()f \no1rr1Q~t~(P!1Jf11iRlliYl\"ffind.ing trr()~~h theT~A.pr()grtlm. :.. ~ig~teenqre \ncornPlete4qndrtlflnY?fthe()t~rsqre.in prOgress,CornP~tedprojects .include bicycle pedestriqnfacilities,. suchqsthe \nGeorgia Tech~to_Stone Mountain 'frail,. Gol.ltmbus .. Riverwalk, and $a\\iaYlnqk'sMcQueen's Island Rail.to Trail near FortPulaski. Thedowntown Atlanta.. streetscape projects that provid.ed paving, lighting, and planting enhancements prior to the 1996 Olympic Games were also TEA projects, as were streetscapes in numerous cities and towns across the state. Other examples ofTEA projects include historic depot rehabilitations in many towns and rehabilitation of the 10 remaining historic covered bridges in the state, aprojectsponsored by GDOT. \n \nCASE STUDY: Sapelo Island \u0026Tyb~e IslandUghthouses \n \nTwo of the st;tte'shistoridight- \n \nhouses  are. 110w beingrehabilitated \n \nwith ISTEA funding for transporta- \n \ntionenhancements. The first of these, \n \nSapelo Island Lighthouse, was con- \n \nstructed in 1820 and operated until it \n \nwas damaged by a hurricane in 1898. \n \nFollowing the storm, brick rubble \n \nwas used to fill erosion gulleys which \n \nthreatened to undermine the struc- \n \nture.However, due to the estimated \n \ncost of completing repairs on the \n \nlighthouse, . it. was abandoned. in fa- \n \nvor of a new tower constructed \n \nnearby. The Georgia Department of \n \nNatural Resources (DNR) applied \n \nfor TEA funds to assist in the resto- \n \nThe Sapelo Lighthoiise was ration. of the. historic lighthouse. \n \nconstructed in 1820 and operated \n \nDNR intends torepair and paint \n \nuntil it was damaged by a hurricane the interior and exterior masonry \n \nin 1898. Adjacent to the light are (in the historicdaymarkof alternat\" ruins of the circa 1890 oilhouse, ing red and whitel\u003e~Ilds),reconstru9t \n \nwhere fuel for the light was stored. the interior stairwell, replace doors \n \nThe Georgia DNR received TEA and windows, and repair the metal \n \nfunds to aid in the restoration of the structure on top.ofthe lighthouse, \n \nlighthouse. \n \nThe restored lighthouse will become the focus of all interpretive .center \n \nplanned by DNR. David Freedman \n \nofpNR's Parks and Historic Sites Division is the sponsor's represen- \n \ntative for this projcect. \n \nTybee Island Lighthouse also received TEA funds. The \n \ncurrent lighthouse was constructed in 1867. on the remains of an \n \nearlier .1773 strucwre that had. been partially. dismantled. during the Civil War. The lighthouse cont.ains a firstord~r Fresnel Lens andis \n \na functioning aid to navigation that is visible for 18 miles. In addition \n \nto the lighthouse., the light st.at.ion complex contains six associated \n \nhistoric buildings and a modern restroom. The .lighthouse is main- \n \ntained by the Tybee Island Historical Society under a long-term lease \n \nwith theD.S. Coast Guard and is open for tours for a small fee. \n \nThe rehabilitation project includes repair of exterior brick, \n \nmortar and stucco1restoration of exteriormet;tl work, windows and \n \ndleonosr.s,Inanadd.dililtsitoanll,aitniotenroiofrbburlilcekt-panrodomf golratsasrt~oipnrobteecretptahierevda, laulaobnlge \n \nwith the cast ironlandiIlgs and stairs. The copper dome will also \n \nreceive much-neededattention. When the exterior is re-paintedin its \n \nhistoric black .andwhitedaymark, thestructurewiU be returned to its \n \nearly 1900sappearance. The sponsor's represcentative for this project, \n \nis Cullen Chambers of the Tybee Island Historical Society. \n \n10 \n \n CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS \n \nNEW CERTifiED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS \n \nThe Local Gov program continue grow. Four new c munities joined the program during SFY 1997, bringing the total to 52. These new communities include the cities of Rome, Washington, Lincolnton, and Kennesaw. \n \nified ate to Washington Mayor \n \naden Efforts Thre Publicity \n \nThe media is commonly used by Georgia's CLGs to increase \n \npublic accessability and awareness of the program. The Savannah \n \nCLG worked with the Savannah College of Art \u0026 Design to produce \n \nvideos on various preservation issues in the city, including a program \n \nentitled Energy Conservation in Historic Buildings that was shown on \n \nlocal public television. The preservation staff was consulted for an \n \nArts \u0026 Entertainment television program entitled Midnight in Savan- \n \nnah. The Savannah CLG also received a grant to produce a survey on \n \nCD-Rom of the Victorian District for easy distribution and public use. \n \nIn Rome, the historic preservation commission recently pro- \n \nduced a series on historic preservation for a local news station. Topics \n \nincluded a historic review board meeting, an explanation of the \n \nCertificate of Appropriateness process, and information on the city's \n \nfacade grant program. \n \nSt. Marys regularly advertises preservation meetings on the \n \nlocal radio station. The McDuffie County historic preservation \n \ncommission began a pr am to rec nize co \n \nity members who \n \nhave contributed \n \nunty's eservation orts. Many other \n \nCLGs have prod \n \nrmation \n \nchure r historic district \n \nproperty owners and residents, explaining procedures and require- \n \nments. \n \n~ Certified Local Government \n1 (CLG) program continues to be \n \ntract with \n \ne \n \nn Services \n \nat the University of Georgia. \no assisted HPD by conducting \n \npresentations for preservation \n \ncommissions ,public information \n \nmeetings, group facilitatedgoal'setting \n \nsessions, design guidelines \n \nworkshops, neighborhood associations, \n \nMain Street programs, elected officials, \n \nand community groups. \n \nTechnical assistance by the \n \nOffice ofPreservation Services and the \n \nHPD is provided to all CLGs and their \n \nregional preservation planners upon \n \nrequest. In addition, annual historic \n \npreservation commission training in \n \nprovided. In 1997, GSAMS distance \n \nle 'ng successfully allowed CLGs \n \n. e to participate fro three \n \nrem \n \nom wi t \n \nto \n \nthe traimng ite in \n \n.1 \n \nevaluations ofall CLGs w \n \nin Novemberas required by theNational \n \nPark Service and an updated CLG \n \nProgram Procedures manual was \n \npublished. \n \n11 \n \n GRANTS \n \n'Th . e. Hiswric Pr~servation Diyi~ion \n.1 coordinates .ami makes. availqble \nfuruJingfor prese:rvationprojectsthrough twospeciaZ programs: the .. federal \nHistoric PreservatiorJ. FUl1d(HPF) and the state,funded Georgia Heritage 2000 Program. \n \nGEORGIA HERITAGE 2000 PROGRAM \nNow entering its fourth year of grant funding, the Georgia Heritage 2000 Program has proven to be a successful complement to local initiatives. During the program's first four cycles, HPD received close to 300 applications for fundin ith requests totalling over $5 million. From those requests, the pr m awarded 76 grants totalling over $918,000. \n \nGeo.r9ia Heritage ~OOO.Pr~9ram GrantsCompletedSFY .1997 \nSt. Thomas AME Church, (Th()masyiHeh $25,000 for roof repair; AshoySt. ShotgunR.0lV (A.mericlls)$2?,ppOfor rehabiliWf()n pftw0houses; \n. ()l~ :zion~:lPtist Ch\\1rch(a~~t.~r)~ \n$25,90 for roof an~~trucnlralrepa.irs; Raih-oa.dSh0J;ls.Complex..(S;WaIlnah)$18,000 for emergency stabilization to the Machine Shop; HambidgeCenter (R\"bun Gap) . $22,500 for stabilization of the Weave Shed; William Mi~ellSr. House .JFol~ston)__ $24,000 . for rehabiliationiI1to . a museum; Lilly School House (Lilly)__$14,000 for exteriorstabilization and handicapa~cess; Taliaferro County Courthouse$15,000 . forrooL replacement; Chattaho()chee G()unty Jail-$1J,OOO for stabilization; O~lethorpeM()nu ment (Savannah)-$10,000 for restoration; Guy White. Building (lIAacon)$10,500 to stabilize the staircase; Sardis Baptist Church (Lyerly)-$8,600 for stabilization of the foundation, floors, and walls. Rountree Log Cabin (Twin City)$8,000 for overall rehabilitation; Adairsville Depot-$5,200 for roof and chimney repair; Ossabaw Island Clubhouse-$5,500 for roof stabilization; Glenwood Consolidated School$5,200 for window repairs; Brown House (Sandersville)-$7,000 award for electrical rewiring; Redbone Community Clubhouse (Barnesville)-$5,500 for roofand foundation repairs; George W. Jackson House (Baconton)-$3,900 for roof repairs;St. Simon's Lighthouse Keeper's Building-$3,600 for roof replacement; Shields~Ethridge Farm Q\"efferson)-$2,000 for door repair. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nAshby Street Shotgun Houses, Americus, Sumter County \n \nThe Ashby Street Shot- \n \ngl.ln Row consists of three \n \nhquses-207, 209, and 211- \n \nwhich were built in the \n \n1930s and are an important \n \npart of African-American \n \nhistdfy in Americus. Only \n \na few years ago, these \n \nhouses, which are located \n \nin a neighborhood that is \n \nundet~()ingintense .redeve1- \n \nThese three houses ocate on s y Street in Americus were rehabilitated as affordable housing by the City ofAmericus with a $25,000 Georgia Heritage 200.0 program grant. \n \nopment efforts by the city, were sla.ted for demolition. Fortunately, the locaLand state. preservationcommunity took. interest in these \n \nhouses,;ll).q.convinced th~ City of AIIlericl.ls,whoowned these \n \nbuildings, topres~rve .rather.than .demolish them. \n \nThe City of AIIlericus last. year receiveq. a. $25 ,POO Georgia \n \nHeritage 2000Progra.IIl gnmt,which enabled the. city's housing de- \n \npartmen~tostabiliz.e .two of the thr~ehouses. The City worked in \n \npartnership with Habitat fotHuma.l).ity and local historic t.rust mem- \n \nber-volunteers to stabilif-e the. third hOl.lse.. Work continues on the \n \nhouses to finish .theinterior.renovations. Ultimately, thes~ shotgun \n \nhouses will serve. as transitional housing for local residents, who are \n \ndisplaced from their own homes during government-sponsored neigh- \n \nborhood redeye10prnent efforts, \"The city is always in need of good \n \nhousing,\" said Desi.Wynter, housing programs ;ldIIlinistrator for the \n \ncity of Americus' Community DeveloPIIlel).t program. \"This is just \n \none way of providing good, ;lffordable housing.\" \n \nThe1\\.shby . Street  Shotgu.n. Row project is a.lesson .in the \n \nbenefits of reliabilitating historic buildings to provide affordable \n \nhousing. All too often, shotgun houses like these are lost during urban \n \nredevelopment efforts. In this case, the local government chose to save \n \nthe structures, and, today, they are now listed in the National Register \n \nof Historic Places and are a great benefit to the neighborhood. \n \n12 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) GRANT PROGRAM \n \nThe HPF grant prog is appropriated annually from Con- \n \ngress through the National rk Service (NPS) to the states. HPD \n \nreserves 10 percent of each year's appropriation for grants to Certified \n \nLocal Governments. The 60/40 matching grants enable cities, towns, \n \nand rural areas to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of \n \nhistoric properties. \n \nProjects completed or \n \n1997 represent a \n \ndiversity of activities, . \n \ns nominations \n \nand surveys to design gui lines and \n \ns. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nCity of Bowden Museum Plan, Carroll County \n \nThe City of Bowdon was \n \ntion Fund Grant to fund a mu \n \nChurch building. The Bowd \n \nously purchased this endangered \n \nreuse of the stru e as a \n \nmuseum and pu meet- \n \ning facility. \n \nThe Bowdon Area \n \nHistorical Society a \n \nBowdon Historic P \n \nvation Commiss \n \nso and were awa \n \na \n \nCLG grant to \n \nport this project, \n \nformed a task force to \n \ndraft the scope of work, \n \nsolicit and .ew archi- \n \ntects' prop , provide \n \nground information, grant to fund a museum plan for the lS oric \n \na review drafts of the Methodist-Protestant Church building. Thisyear, \n \nproject as it developed. they obtained a 1998 Georgia Heritage 2000 \n \nThe resulting plan pro- program grant to fund the rehabilitation workfor \n \nvided an inventory and the museum. \n \nassessment of the \n \nbuilding's existing features and conditions; provided several options \n \n~or re \n \n. provided costs for implementation of the options; and \n \nmclude \n \nmary drawings for the recommended work. The CLG \n \nalso receIved, through the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries, t~e. services of a MUS~ (~useum Services Exchange) plan- \n \nner, who vIsIted the church bUIldmg, and provided Bowdon with \n \nrecommendations on museum exhibit and display concepts. \n \nThe museum plan funded with this HPF grant has enabled this \n \ngr.oup to reach the P?int where rehabilitation work can begin. The \n \nCIty of Bowdon apphed for and was awarded a 1998 Georgia Heritage \n \n2000 Program grant on September 15th, 1997. This grant will enable \n \nthem to begin the rehabilitation work for which they have carefully \n \nplanned. \n \n13 \n \nAthens-Clarke County-$3,OOO for local designation reports and $4,000 for Phase ill of the statewide Economic Benefits ofHistoricPreservation Study; City of Atlanta-$6,700 for a National Register amendment to the M.L.K. Jr. National Historic Site and Preservation District; Cobb County-$9,000 for historic and archeological survey of the West Cobb area; City of Decatur$5,800 to prepare a maintenance plan for Decatur Cemetery; DeKalb County-$13,600 for historic resource survey of the southern half of the county; City of Jefferson-$1,700 for National Register nominations; City ofMiUedgeviUe-$10,Soofor a citywide historic resource survey; City of Savannah -$8,700 for historic resource surveys of Midtown \u0026 Eastside neighborhoods; City of Valdosta-$6, for downtown design guidelines; Ci y of Washington-$3,OOO for a citywide historic resource survey. \nPF Grants for Survey 6' Planning rooeets (om leted SFY 1997 \nns/Clarke County-$19,OOO for mic Benefits of Historic PreservaStudy, Phase IT; City of Atlanta$3,700 for Midtown National Register nomination; Augusta-Richmond County-$1S,COO for development ofBethlehem design guidelines and $3,700 to publish Summerville guidelines; CityofBowdon-$6, museum plan for the former MethodistProtestant Church building; City of Darien-$3,600forWest DarienHistoric District National Register nomination; City of Elberton-$3,6oo for citywide historic resources survey and $3,000 for historic structure report and preservation plan for the EIben County Courthouse and Old Jail; City of MarshaUviUe-$3,000 for preservation plan for downtown; McDuffie County-$1,2oo for Boneville andHays Line historic districtsNational Register nominations; City of Thomaston $3,000 for designation of a local historic district downtown; City of Thomasville-$7,200 for surveys and National Register amendments for the East End and FletcherviUe historic districts and a National Register Multiple Resource Nomination for the Stevens Street neighborhood. \n \n ARCHEOLOGY \n \nU istory can be found both above \nrLnd below the ground. More than \n28,OOOarcheological sites in Georgia have been identified. Thousands more remain undetected, awaiting discovery andready to reveal information available nowhere else. Archeological sites include simple rock piles, concentrations of broken pottery, prehistoric villages, landscape features, battlefields, or submerged shipwrecks. Many archeological sites are found in conjunction with historic buildings and districts. Archeological sites date from 12,000 years ago, the earliest periods of human occupation in Georgia, to the present. \n \nCASE STUDY Georgia Archeology Awareness Week \n \nThe Society for Georgia Archaeology's fourth annual Geor- \n \ngia Archeology Week was proclaimed by Governor Miller for April \n \n26-May 4. The theme was \"Resource Protection Through Education \n \nand Enforcement.\" Society President John E. Worth said, \"As the \n \npace of development accelerates across Georgia, we must become \n \nresponsible stewards of our \n \nstate's rich and diverse ar- \n \ncheological heritage in order \n \nto heed the call of preserving \n \nthe past for the future.\" \n \nIn February, a few \n \nmonths prior to Archeology \n \nWeek, 81 law enforcement \n \nofficers from across Georgia \n \nwere trained in how to com- \n \nbat grave disturbance and \n \nsite looting. Protection, edu- \n \ncation, and enforcement, \n \n-therefore, were obvious com- \n \nponents of 1997's Archeol- \n \nogy Week. The 1997 poster \n \nighlighted archeology at \n \ncmulgee National Monu- \n \nent; a historic photograph \n \ndepicted research done there \n \nin the 1930s. On the back \n \nere a map and directory of \n \nNR's law enforcement of- \n \nfices, as well as a list of Geor- \n \nAt spnn \n \ne Georgia gia laws which protect ar- \n \nArchaeogical Society, HPD Director Mark R. cheological sites. \n \nEdwards presents Mr. George Lewis (left) a \n \nHPD was one of 13 co- \n \nHPD award for his many years for working sponsors of Archeology \n \ntirelessly in the field and the laboratory to Week listed on the poster. \n \npromote the research, protection, and Other support came from in- \n \npreservation of Georgia's archeological dividuals, foundations, pri- \n \nresources. \n \nvate consutling firms, and ar- \n \ncheological societies, as well \n \nas state and federal agencies. \n \nActivities during Archeology Week included guided tours, \n \nexcavations, exhibits, programs, and an artifact identification day. \n \nThe week culminated in Augusta at the spring meeting of the Society \n \nfor Georgia Archaeology. The meeting program included 20 reports \n \nupdating attendees on current archeological research in Georgia. Also \n \nat the meeting, HPD recognized long-time SGA member, Augusta \n \nArchaeological Society newsletter editor, and Augusta resident, Mr. \n \nGeorge Lewis, for his contributions to the protection of archaeologi- \n \ncal sites on privately-owned forest lands in Georgia. \n \n14 \n \n INFORMATION/EDUCATION \n \nCASE STUDY: \nPreservation Month Celebration at Pickett's Mill \n \nIn keeping with the 1997 theme for National Preservation \n \nWeek and Georgia Preservation Month, \"Preservation Begins at Home,\" \n \nHPD and the Georgia Trust ent May 8, 1997, volunteering at \n \nPickett's Mill Battlefield State oric Site. Ge rgia Civil War \n \nCommission Chairman Ollie Ke er also came to he . In ab \n \nree \n \nhours, the volunteers and Parks \u0026 Historic Sites st ad \n \nthe \n \novergrown Brant House Trail, a historic farm road dating from the \n \nCivil War era. Pickett's Mill Superintendent Chuck Winchester plans \n \nto open the trail for interpretation to the public. \n \n. \n \nPickett's Mill is one of the best preserved Civil War Battlefields \n \nin the nation. Visitors may travel roads used by Federal and Confed- \n \nerate troops, see earthworks constructed by these men, and walk \n \nthrough the same ravine where hundreds died. \n \n.HPD Division Director Mark Edwards \n \naffirmed the significance of the celebration. \n \n'''Preservation Begins at Home' is a call to \n \nactivism, an opportunity to highlig \n \npreservation's role in enhancing the aran \n \nand livability of our own commun' nd \n \nthe foundation for an even greater role in the \n \nfuture,\" he said. \"Because DNR is our 'home,' \n \nworking at a state historic site is an excellent \n \nway for HPD to demonstrate this theme,\" he \n \nadded. \n \nThe event, coordinated by HPD's Carole \n \nMoore and Chuck Gregory with Parks \u0026 His- \n \ntoric Sites, concluded in the afternoon with a \n \npotluck lunch and a tour of Pickett's Mill. \n \n'\"nte Information and Education 1 program works to heighten the \ngeneral public's awareness of historic preservation and to maintain regular communication with the preservation network. These goals are achieved through the distribution of monthly and quarterly newsletters; avariety ofaudiovisual programs, publications, press releases, and workshops; an annual statewide conference; and special events. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nGeorgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage \n \nGeorgia'second annual Historic House and Garden Pilgrim- \n \nage was held in April, 1997, and featured outstanding historic homes \n \nand gardens in the Athens and Madison areas. This project originally \n \nwas the brainchild of landscape architect James Cothran of Robert \u0026 \n \nCompany. HPD and the Garden Club of Georgia cosponsored the \n \npilgrimage; Brencie Werner served as the event's chair. Properties on \n \nthe tour included the University of Georgia's Demosthenian Hall and \n \nChapel, the Founder's Memorial Garden, and the President's Home. \n \nIn Madison, Boxwood, Cedar Lane Farm, and the Madison-Morgan \n \nCultural Center were featured. In Putnam County, . ri \n \nici- \n \npants visited the William Terrell Planatation. A th n \n \nage is already being planned for April of 1998 in the Rome a rofits \n \nfrom all tours will be used for preservation of significant public \n \nlandscapes. \n \n15 \n \n GEORGIA AFRICAN ERICAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK \n \nrrJJe number of Georgia citizens 1 and communities interested in the \nstate's African American heritage continues to increase. The Georgia AfricanAmericanHistoric Preservation Network (GAAHPN) represents over 300people with an interest in African American preservation. Since 1989, a 12,member volunteer committee, working closely with HPD, has guided activities of the Network, served as a clearinghouse for information, and has encouraged participation in state and local preservation programs. \n \nCASE STUDY: If Georgia Walls Talk: An Oral History of African American storic Sites \nOn April 4-5, 1997, the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network coordinated and hosted \"If Georgia Walls Could Talk: An Oral History of African American Historic Sites,\" a conference held at the Boggs Rural Life Center in Keysville, Georgia. Funding for the conference was provided by a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council, with financial assistance from HPD. Approximately 75 people attended, making possible a dynamic dialogue among scholars, genealogists, family historians, educators, students, and preservationists. \nGAAHPN's oral history initiative is directed toward achieving a better understanding of African American history in Georgia and its legacy of historic buildings and communities. For many, this conference provided an introduction to oral history techniques and its importance within the African American community. Featured speakers were Tony Bingham, Dorothy Oliver Rucker, Worth Long, Cheryl Johnson, State Senator Vincent Fort, and the Bessent family. \nAs a followup, the GAAHPN presented similar oral history workshops at both the National Trust for Historic Preservation annual meeting and the statewide Georgia preservation conference. \n \nGEORGIA CML AR COMMISSION \n \ni n 1993, the Georgia legislature created the Georgia Civil War \n \nCommission. The 1S-member \n \ncommission, with assistancefrom HPD, \n \nis authorized to collect information and \n \nprepare a database on the state's historic \n \nproperties related to the Civil War; to \n \nraise public awareness and encourage \n \nthe protection of Civil War sites \n \nthroughout the state; and to promote \n \ntourism to Civil War sites throughout \n \nthe state. The Commission also is asked \n \nto \"acquire or provide funds for the \n \nacquisition of Civil War battlefields, \n \ncemeteries and otherhistoricproperties \n \nassociated with the Civil War.\" The \n \ncommission generally meets four times \n \nper year. \n \n.. \n \nCASE STUDY: Griswoldville Battlefield Acquisition \nInJune, near the close of SFY 1997, the 17.33-acre Griswoldville battlefield, 10 miles east of Macon, was transferred to DNR's Parks and Historic Sites Division. The acquisition of Griswoldville was made possible through the Georgia Battlefields Association (GBA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, which was created to allow battlefield land to be held until lengthy state procedures could be followed. A promissory note with a Macon bank was closed by the GBA, thanks to grants from several foundations, the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, and individual contributions from GBA members. \nStill on hold is the acquisition of 1200 acres of the battlefield at Resaca. Although funds are available from a state appropriation, a Civil War Trust grant, and two major foundations, negotiation continues with the property owners. The opening of Resaca, located on 1-75, as a public site would offer great economic benefits for nearby communities through its conversion as a regional heritage tourism asset. \nThis year, despite the passing of legislation, the Commision was unsuccessful in its efforts to create a Civil War license plate. Although the Commission did not reach the required 500 applicants by July 31, $7,820 was raised toward the commission's efforts in battlefield acquisition. The license tag issue will be re-addressed in the 1998 legislative session. \n16 \n \n HISTORIC P \n \nDIVISION STAFF \n \nMar State Historic Preservation Officer \u0026 Director, Historic Preservation Division \n \nVivan Pugh. Principal Secretary \n \nMANAGEMENT \u0026 INFORMATION UNIT Carole Griffith \nUnit Manager/Deputy SHPO \nTamekaPugh \nReceptionist \nSandra Garrett \nProgram Assistant \nCynthia Byrd \nBudget Coordinator \nCarole Moore \nInformation/Education Coordinator \nKaren Luehrs \nSpecial 0 'ects Coordinator \nD Barksdale \nGrants Coordinator \nConrad Rosser \nGrants Program Assistant \nJim Lockhart \nPhotographer/Computer Specialist \nPLANNING \u0026 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UNIT Ray Luce \nUnit Manager/Deputy SHPO \nTevi Taliaferro Planning \u0026 Local Assistance Specialist \nJeffrey Durbin \nEnvironmental Review Coordinator \nDavid Bennett \nEnvironmental Review Specialist \nRichard Laub \nCommunity Planning Coordinator \nRichard Warner \nCultural Resource Reviewer \nRonnie Rogers \nEnvironmental Review Archeologist \nTracey Rutherford \nA rchitectural Reviewer \nPratt Cassity \nCertified Local Government Coordinator University of Georgia, 609 Caldwell Hall \nAthens, Georgia 30602 706-542-4731 \n \nTECHNICAL SERVICES UNIT Mary Ann Eaddy \nUnit Manager/Technical Services Coordinator \nAngie Edwards \nTax Incentives Coordinator \nKatherine Wakid \nTax Incentives Specialist \nMichael Miller \nPreservation Architect \nAntonio Aguilar \nRehabilitation Architect \nSURVEY \u0026 NATIONAL REGISTER UNIT Richard Cloues \nUnit Manager/Deputy SHPO \nLee Webb \nSurvey and Register Specialist \nJohn (Chip) Morgan \nArcheologist \nKen Thomas \nHistorian \nKenneth Gibbs \nSurvey Coordinator \nSteven Moffson \nA rchitectural Historian \nLeslie Sharp \nGeorgia Register/National Register Coordinator \nAmy Pallante \nNational Register Specialist \nOFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST Lewis H. Larson, Jr. \nState Archeologist \nSharon McCormick \nSecretary 208 Martha Munro Hall, West Georgia College \nCarrollton, Georgia 30118 706-836-6454 \n \n S til VAt, \n\"'.-'~~.~ ~~ ......i . O \n~::: f ..'l\"\"'.\u003e.. \u003c \n \n0' \n \n... \n \n.a.: \n \n- \n \n\\\"\" \n\u003cf) \n.\". \n~ Georgia Department \nof Natural Resources \n \n500 THE HEALEY BUILDING 57 FORSYTH STREET NW ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 \n \nVisit us on the Web at: http://WWW.dnr.state.ga.us/dnrlhistpres \n \nBulk Rate U.S. Postage \nPAID Atlanta, GA. Permit #1427 \n.' \n \n ..... \n~ \no \nt-\" \n\u003cJl \n/' \n~ \nGeorgia Department \nof Natural Resources \n \n- \n \nRECEIVED \nl\\UG 082000 \n \nJanuary 1997 \n \nDo \nH~1l I \n \n''::'~ \n \nHISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING \n \nH PD provides comprehensive, regional, and community planningprograms that promote and enable preservation planning at all levels ofgovernment. HPD planning activities include gathering and providing information about historic resources; identifying trends that affect historic resources and developing initiatives in response to those trends; coordinating with other agencies and organizations whose plans affect historic resources; and assisting local governments and Regional Development Centers with implementation of the Georgia Planning Act. \nComprehensive Planning \nA major focus of the comprehensive planning program during SFY 1996 was the publication of New Vision: The Preservation Plan for Georgia's Heritage. Representing more than a year of workby the HPD planning committee, this publication is the guiding document for HPD's preservation programs through the year 2000. With information gathered from a series of public forums held throughout the state and with ongoing input from numerous preservation organizations, New Vision endeavors to provide a clear picture of HPD's plans for the next five years. \n \nThe planning network met in Perry to discuss the review of federally funded highway projects affecting historic resources and to visit several World War II era resources, including this hangar at Robins Air Force Base. \nCommunity Planning Services \nThe Community Planning Services program assists communities, groups and individual\", across the state by providing both direct historic preservation planning assistance and by coordinating the Regional Historic Preservation Planning program through the state's regional development centers (RDCs). Currently, with financial and technical assistance from HPD, 14 of the 16 RDCs employ historic preservation planners. A focus of the Community Planning Services program this year was to find ways to use historic preservation to provide affordable housing. Considerable effort was made to formulate an HPD interpretation of how to implement the new affordable housing policy of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. \n \n500 The Healey Building  57 Forsyth Street NW .. Atlanta, GA 30303 .. 404/656-2840 .. FAX 651-8739 \n \n SURVEY \n \nSeven surveys were completed during SFY 1996, adding 4,895 individual properties to the state inventory, increasing the total number of properties in the Georgia Historic Resources Survey to over 83,000. \nThe seven new surveys included Midville, Burke County (124 resources); the South Victorian Historic District, City ofSavannah, Chatham County (982 resources); the eastern halfofEmanuel County, (969 resources); Forsyth County, (539 resources); New Town and Town Commons neighborhoods, City of Brunswick, Glynn County (568 resources); Walker County (789 resources); and Whitfield County outside of Dalton (924 resources). All seven surveys have been entered in the HPD survey computer database. \n \nCASE STUDY: South Victorian Historic District, Savannah, Chatham County \n \nConducted by Beth Reiter, chief preservation officer for the Chatham- \n \nSavannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, the survey of the \n \nSouth Victorian Historic District documents 982 properties in a large \n \narea of critical importance to future preser- \n \nvation efforts in the city. \n \nIn the South Victorian district most \n \nbuildings are two stories high and exhibit \n \none or more architectural styles. One house \n \ntype that is very rare statewide, the side- \n \nhallway house, accounts for 71% of the \n \nresidences here. Whereas duplexes, \n \nrowhouses and apartment buildings are only \n \n5% of the statewide data base, they make up \n \n27% of the South Victorian district's his- \n \ntoric structures. The survey of the South Victorian \nHistoric District was the first step in a several-step preservation strategy. The National Register nomination has been for- \n \ne p House, in Savannah's South Victorian Historic District, was built in 1906. \n \nwarded to the HPD; tax credits are already \n \nbeing used to help rehabilitate structures in the district; and, finally, \n \nthe historic district status will be used to market the neighborhood to \n \npotential owners, businesses, and tourists. \n \nNATIONAL REGISTER/GEORGIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES \n \nT he National Register ofHistoric Places is the official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts worthy of preservation. Register listing provides recognition of a property's architectural, historical, or archeological significance. Listing in the Register identifies historic propertiesfor local, state, andfederal planning purposes and encourages their preservation through public awareness and preservation incentives, indudingpreferential tax treatments and grants. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places. \n \nCASE STUDY: Ossabaw Island, Chatham County \nOssabaw Island was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1996. This large barrier island I 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 At a fall press conference celebrating significant because the island's Ossabaw Island's listing in the National historic structures reflect impor- Register, HPD Director Mark Edwards tant architectural styles and move- presents the National Registercertificate ments, including the Spanish Co- to DNR Commissioner Lonice Barrett lonial Revival style found in the and Lee Adler II, Ossabaw Island Main House. The nomination Foundation BoardofTrustees chairman. was sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. \n \n2 \n \n GEORGIA NATIONAL REGISTER REVIEW BOARD \nDuring SFY 1996, the Georgia National Register Review Board held three meetings, two in Atlanta and one in Augusta. Throughout the year, 43 nominations were considered for a wide range of historic properties, and 21 historical marker applications were reviewed. The Board also participated in discussions related to heritage education, federal and state tax incentives, properties less than 50 years old, and the new state historic preservation plan. \nHPD thanks Betty Dowling, architectural historian, Atlanta; Shirley Hardin, at-large, Valdosta; David Mashke, architect, Albany; Carmaleta Monteith, at-large, Atlanta; and Ralph Moore, planner, Union City, for their service to the Review Board over the past year. Georgia preservationists who have recently assumed terms on the Review Board include: Neil Dawson, architect, Savannah; and from Atlanta-Jim Cothran, landscape architect; Robert Craig, architectural historian; Cheryl Johnson, at-large; and Mtamanika Youngblood, at-large. \n \nCENTENNIAL FARM PROGRAM \n \nThe Georgia Centennial Farm program was established four years ago; \n \nsince that time, the program has recognized 149 historic farms in 69 \n \ncounties in Georgia. By honoring centennial farms and the farm \n \nfamilies in the state, the Centennial Farm Program promotes agricul- \n \ntural awareness and \n \npreservation of these \n \nrural resources. \n \nThe program \n \nis sponsored by HPD \n \nin cooperation with \n \nthe Georgia Farm Bu- \n \nreau Federation, the \n \nGeorgia Department \n \nof Agriculture, the \n \nGeorgia Forestry \n \nCommission, the \n \nUniversity \n \nof \n \nGeorgia's College of \n \nAgricultural and En- \n \nvironmental Sciences, \n \na \n \nG ' a- \n \nThompson's \n \nin Dooly County was one of ial Family Farms. Owner Charlie E. grandfather, Amos H. Thompson, \n \nacquired the farm in 1857. Currently the farm \n \nee p \n \ns peanuts, cotton, and com. This photograph \n \nes 0 recogm- 0 efarmhouse was taken in 1900. t!on, a m must be a \n \nworking farm with a minimum of 10 acres involved in agricultural \n \nproduction or with a minimum $1,000 annual farm income. \n \nThe 1996 awards were honored this fall at the opening day of \n \nthe Georgia National Fair in Perry, with a luncheon and award \n \nceremony honoring 47 farms from around the state. There was one \n \nCentennial Heritage Farm and 46 Centennial Family Farm awards. \n \n3 \n \nProperties Usted During SFY 1996 \n \nDonehoo-Brannen House \n \nBulloch County, 7/7/95 William Pitt Eastman House \nDodge County, 7/7/95 Williamson-Malley-Tumer Farm \nJackson County, 7/7/95 Martin Hi!toric District Stephens County, 7/7/95 Frobel-Knight-Borders House Cobb County, 7/21/95 \nCollege Street School Fulton County, 7/21/95 Atlanta Spring and Bed Company-Block \n \nCandy Company Fulton County, 7/28/95 Thomaston Street Hi!toricDi!trict Lamar County, 7/28/95 Mozley Park Hi!toricDi!trict \n \nFulton County, 8/11/95 \n \nMount Zion Bapti!t Church \n \nD \n \nCounty,8/10/95 \n \nHi!tonc Di!trict \n \nBibb County, 7/27/95 \n \nF.]. Cooledge and Sons, Co.-Hastings Seed \n \nCompany \n \nFulton COunty, 8/31/95 \nJ.K. Orr Shoe Company \n \nFulton County, 9/25/95 \n \nCarswell Grove Baptist Church \u0026 Cemetery \n \nJenkins County, 1/22/% \n \nSelig Company Building \n \nFulton County, 2/22/96 \n \nMasonic Lodge No. 238 \n \nWhitfield County, 2/22/96 \n \nDismuke Storehouse \n \nSumter County, 3/7/96 \n \nLustron House, 3498 McKenzie Dr. \n \nBibb County, 3/18/96 \n \nNeville \u0026 Helen Fanner \n \nLwtron House \n \nDeKaib County, 3/18/96 \n \nRussell \u0026 Nelle Pines \n \nLustronHouse \n \nDeKaib County, 3/18/96 \n \nLustronHouse, 1200 Fifth Avenue \n \nDougherty County, 3/18/96 \n \nLmtronHouse, 711 N\"mthAvenue \n \nDougherty County,3/18/96 \n \nJack \u0026 Helen Adams \n \nLustfon House \n \nFulton County, 3/18/96 \n \nThomas \u0026 Rae Epting \n \nLustron House \n \nFulton County, 3/18/96 \n \nWilliam \u0026 Ruth Knight \n \nLwtron House \n \nFulton Couniy, 3/18/96 \n \nLwtron House, 547Oak Avenue \n \nSumter County, 3/18/% \nKing Plow Company \nFultoo County, 3/28/96 HavenMemoriaiMethodi5t \n \nEpbmpatChurch Burke County, 4/12/% \nOS!DbawIsland c::hatham Countv,5/6/% Bishop ~DiItrict Oconee County, 5/19/% \nCresoentApartments Fultoo County, 5/30/% \nPineTop Farm lV!cDuffie County, 6/5/% .Jo;l:ph Rucl\u003cer Lamar Boyhood Home Richmond County, 6/13/% \n \n PRESERVATION TAX INCENTIVES \n \nA community's historic buildings reflect the unique character of its neighborhoods and gathering places, offering residents a sense of place, as well as a tangible link to the past. Federal and state laws have been enacted to support the preservation of these buildings through tax incentives, which, in turn, have made impressive contributions to Georgia's economy and quality of life. \nThe Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program continues to experience a high level of popularity here in Georgia. In fact, during FFY 1995, Georgia ranked first in the nation in the number of projects receiving final certification from the National Park Service. SFY 1996 was a busy year for HPD's Tax Incentives review staff: a total of 105 projects were reviewed, representing over $32 million in proposed projects and $20 million in completed work. \nThe Georgia Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program, through which property taxes can be froz.en fornineyears for the approved rehabilitation of a historic home or business, also is experiencing continued growth. DuringSFY 1996, HPD reviewed 98 proposed projects with an estimated rehabilitation cost of over $29 million, and 64 completed projects with an actual rehabilitation cost ofjust under $25 million. \nHPD staff participated in community revitaliz.ation workshops in Savannah, Franklin, Vidalia, and Atlanta during the past year, and a presentation on the federal and state tax incentives programs was made at the state preservation conference in Atlanta. \n \nCASE STUDIES: \nMany of the rehabilitation projects utilizing the Tax Incentives Pro- \ngrams provide housing for people with a wide range of economic means. Each of the following examples was converted for modern usage in accordance with both the Secretary of Interior's and the Department of Natural Resources' Standards for Rehabilitation. \n \n11 30 ASH STREET Tindall Heights Historic District, Macon, Bibb County \n \nThe Tindall Heights \n \nHistoric District is a \n \nvery large and intact \n \nhistoric residential \n \narea adjacent to \n \nMacon's central busi- \n \nness district, with \n \nhousing stock ranging \n \nfrom the 1870s to the \n \nearly 1940s. The house \n \nlocated at 1130 Ash \n \nStreet was constructed \n \ncirca 1915 and recently \n \nThis house, located at 1130 Ash Street in Macon's was successfully reha- \n \nTindall Heights Historic District, was rehabilitated to bilitated as a part of \n \nprovide affordable housing. \n \nthe larger develop- \n \nment to meet a greatly \n \nneeded objective - affordable housing. The deteriorated front porch \n \nwas rebuilt, but items such as doors and wood windows were repaired. \n \n506-508 EAST B Savannah Victoria \n \nSTREET District, Savannah, Chatham County \n \nThis two-story hipped-roof duplex is situated in a predominantly \n \nresidential area of late 19th- and early 20th-century wood-framed \n \nhouses located south of the \n \nSavannah Historic District. In \n \n1995, the owners undertook \n \nthe rehabilitation ofthis prop- \n \nerty, creating three apart- \n \nments in the process. Signifi- \n \ncant interior and exterior fea- \n \ntureswere retained where pos- \n \nsible, including existing wood \n \nwindows, wood columns on \n \nthe front porch, and plaster \n \nwalls and ceilings. \n \nThis house, located in the SavannahVictorian \n \nHistoric District, was rehabilitated into three \n \napartments. \n \n4 \n \n INMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL \n \nInman P \n \nric District, Atlanta, Fulton County \n \nConstructed in 1892, this massive brick building with Richardsonian Romanesque-styled elements is a local landmark in the Inman Park area. The 18,OOO-square-foot building was rehabilitated recently to provide ten apartment units, just a five- minute drive from downtown \n \nThe mam g area apartment units in Elementary School. \n \nrehabilitated into ten apartment units. \n \nREHABILITATION TECHNICAl AsSISTANCE \n \nCASE STUDY Architectural Conservation Forum \n \nHPD initiated a new program this year to facilitate the exchange of \n \ntechnical information among preservation professionals in both the \n \npublic and private sectors. Initially entitled Historic Preservation \n \nForum, presentations on preservation materials and methods were \n \nhosted at the HPD offices during a series of \"Brown Bag\" lunches. \n \nArchitects, landscape architects, planners, conservators, and a full \n \ncomplement of preservation consultants turned out for these informal \n \ngatherings, gleaning information from a variety of topics. The first \n \nseries included: Cast Metal Failures-Causes and Cures; Ceramic Tile \n \nRestoration; Options for Old Wood Floors; Potential Solutions for \n \nWood Window Problems; Environmental Factors in Collections Con- \n \nservation; and the Conservation of Exterior Stone and Terra Cotta \n \nOrnament. \n \nThis round of presentations was so well received that the \n \np ram drew the attention of the AlA Historic Resources Committee \n \noffered to co-sponsor the p \n \nand work with HPD to expand \n \nthe tential for \n \nac \n \ntion. Under a new name, the \n \nAr \n \nv \n \nrum, the program's focus was refined \n \nand the \n \nbuilt to su \n \na broader range of opportunities \n \nincluding th \n \nto beco \n \nIA Continuing Education pro- \n \nvider and 0 L \n \ng Units r schedu \n \nations. By \n \nexpanding the technica information base thro \n \nlarger pres- \n \nervation community, this program reinforces H mission to pro- \n \nmote the preservation and use of historic places. \n \nT he unique character and irreplaceablefeatures of historic buildings should be treated with respect. Irreversible-design changes should be avoided or have minimal impact on historicfabric and building materials. Decisions made in a rehabilitation project should be informed and sensitive to the building's history. \nHPD architectural staff provide assistance to communities, organizations, and individuals across the state who are concemed about protecting and using their historic resources. HPD provides guidance on rehabilitatio n issues by distributing technical information, participating in project consultations, making presentations, and undertaking site visits. \n \n5 \n \n ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW \n \nFederally funded, licensed, or permitted projects enable communities throughout Georgia to carry out many essential activities involving transportation, housing, health, and safety. Sections 106 an 0 of the National Historic Preservation Act require federal agencies to obtain HPD comments on the effects of these projects on historic resources. HPD works with communities, military bases, development corporations, nationalforests, state parks, and others in meeting these responsibilities. \n \nThe Environmental Review Process at Work \n \nDuring SFY 1996, HPD reviewed 1,526 projects which represented \n \nover $1 billion in federal, state, local and private funds; 257 of these \n \nprojects affected historic properties. Through the review and compli- \n \nance process, 1,574 archeological sites, historic buildings, districts and \n \nstructures were identified and evaluated. Of this number, 485 were \n \nconsidered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic \n \nPlaces. \n \nThe public continues to be actively involved in many of these \n \nprojects, helping to ensure that federal agencies will not only consider \n \nhistoric and archeological resources in the planning of their undertak- \n \nings, but also minimize or avoid adverse effects their projects may have \n \nto these properties. A significant number of HPD's reviews in SFY \n \n1996 involved the development of Programmatic Agreements which \n \ngreatly streamline the revi \n \ncess, including agreements,with the \n \nMacon Housing Authority, e South Georgia Regional Develop- \n \nment Center, and the City of Atlanta. Also, HPD continued its \n \nreview of projects done in preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games, \n \nincluding new construction in the Summerhill Redevelopment Area \n \nand streetscape projects in Atlanta. For projects related to disaster \n \nrelief efforts following the 1994 Tropical Storm Alberto, HPD re- \n \nviewed flood relief projects in Montezuma, Newton, and Albany. \n \nOther important projects reviewed in SFY 1996 included the Hope VI \n \nredevelopments of Techwood/Clark Howell Homes and John Egan \n \nHomes in Atlanta, a proposed water treatment facility for the City \n \nof Macon in Bibb and Jones counties, and the continued development \n \nof studies for the proposed Federal Courthouse Annex in Savannah. \n \nTRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM \n \nThe TEA program was created as part of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of1991 and runs through the end of Federal Fiscal Year 1997. Under a Programmatic Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration and Georgia Department of Transportation, HPD continues to playa key role in the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) program. HPD staff reviews project documents, plans, and reports; conducts site visits; and provides technical assistance related to compliance with provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. \n \nCASE STUDY: GIS Development \nHPD continued efforts to implement GIS within our office this year through a Georgia Department of Transportation cooperative agreeement. The office bought and installed GIS-dedicated hardware, including a computer, printer, plotter, and digitizer, and loaded PCArcInfo and ArcView GIS software. Two staff members received advanced GIS training through courses at Georgia State University. As part of a demonstration project, sample coverages were produced and maps were created from data obtained from USGS diskettes, or downloaded from the Internet, and from paper maps directly digitized into the system. A hypothetical environmental review project was then examined. HPD also invited National Park Service GIS staff to visit our office, where they demonstrated MAPIT, a GIS customized for cultural resource management. HPD may be able to use the NPS system to manage our historic resources. \nIn addition to helping us track and review TEA projects, full implementation of our in-house GIS capabilities will help us manage data bases that increase in size every day. These data bases include NRHP listings, county historic structure survey listings, archaeologi- \n \n6 \n \n cal site information, tax and gr rojects, and more. \n \nthe data is already in a GIS-comp Ie format; other data \n \nto be processed prior to incorporation into the system. HPD also \n \nwill be able to access data fro \n \nR's statewide database as it \n \nbecomes available. The HPD G is still in the development stage; \n \nwhen operational, it will be used by staff to track various types of \n \nprojects and to quickly access information critical for environ- \n \nmental review. \n \nTransportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program \n \nThe TEA program in Georgia continues to mature, and over one- \n \nthird of the more than 100 funded projects have now been com- \n \npleted. In the past year, HPD staff made numerous initial and \n \nfollow-up site visits, attended concept meetings, and met with \n \nproject managers, local sponsors, and consultants to ensure that \n \nprojects followed the principles outlined in the Secretary of \n \nInterior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic \n \nPreservation. \n \nWhen the world came to visit Atlanta this ast summer, \n \nseveral TEA-funded improvements were read t \n \nt the visitors. \n \nOlympi \n \nprojects included streets \n \nme \n \nPeachtr \n \nInternational Boule \n \napltol Avenue, \n \nAuburn A , and the construct \n \npedestrian/bicycle \n \nfacilities whlch provided creati \n \nsy access around the \n \nmetro area. The City of tu \n \nfunds to dress up their \n \nstreetscape. In the Savan are \n \nng, pedestrian/bicycle \n \nfacilities, and the first e 0 1 \n \nents to the Visitor's \n \nwere completed for the enjoy \n \nof Olympic guests. \n \nojects will continue to be used b idents and visitors for \n \nmany years to come. \n \nThe Haas Howell Building, located in Atlanta's Fairlie Poplar Historic District and near the Centennial Olympic Park, has been rehabilitated by Georgia State University for use by its School of Music. \n \nCERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS \n \nNew Certified local Governments \nThe Certified Local Government program continues to grow. During SFY 1996, the communities of Lilly, McDuffie County, Savannah, and Stone Mountain joined the CLG program, bringing the total number in Georgia to 48. During the year the cities ofAthens, Rome andTifton were selected as case study communities for Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Georgia, a new project funded by a Historic Preservation Fund grant and sponsored by Athens-Clarke County. The project is currently underway and is slated for completion and publication in the fall of 1997. \n \nSavannah is one ofthe newest cities to join the CLG community in Georgia during SFY 1996. These homes along McDonough Row reflect the city's commitment to historic preservation. \n \nT he Certified Local G~vernment (CLG) program contmues to be administered through a contract with the Office of Preservation Services (OPS) at the University of Georgia. OPS assisted HPD by conducting presentations for preservation commissions, public information meetings, group facilitated goalsetting sessions, design guidelines workshops, neighborhood associations, Main Street programs, elected officials, and community groups. \n \n7 \n \n GRANTS \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division coordinates and makes available funding for preservation projects through three special programs: the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and Flood Recovery programs and the state-funded Georgia Heritage 2000 Program. \n \nGEORGIA HERITAGE 2000 PROGRAM \nNow entering its third year of grant funding, the Georgia Heritage 2000 Program has proven to be a successful complement to local initiatives. During the program's first three years of operation, HPD received more than 200 applications for funding, with requests totalling over $4 million. From those requests, the program awarded 53 grants representing over $660,000 in matching funds. \n \nCarswell Grove Baptist Church- \n \n$22,500 for foundation,structural and \n \nroof repair. \n \no1.mty Jail-$10,000 for win- \n \nacement. \n \n. \n \nCol tt Theatre-$17,OOO for roof \n \nreplacement. \n \nCommunity House-$14,OOO for win- \n \ndow and foundation repair. \n \nCorra Harris Study and Chapel-$900 \n \nfor roof repair. \n \nGeorge W. Deloach House-$6,000 for \n \npier and foundation stabilization. \n \nEwell Brown General Merchandise \n \nStore-$21,000 for overall rehabilitation. \n \nHaven-Munnerlyn United Method- \n \nist Church-$4,000 for window repair. \n \nHistoric Quarters 1 at Ft. Benning- \n \n$25,000 to paint the exterior. \n \nJohnson County Courthouse-$19,OOO \n \nfor exterior stabilization and roof re- \n \npalL \n \nleConte-Woodmanston Site-$25,OOO \n \nfor restoration of rice field. \n \nOld Clarke County Jail-$18,OOO for \n \nroof and window rehabilitation. \n \nOld Stone Church-$12,OOO for stabili- \n \nzation and roof repair. \n \nOld Union County Courthouse- \n \n$17,000 for courtroom restoration. \n \nOwens-Thomas House-$10,000 for \n \nwindow restoration. \n \nSt. Paul/Gillespie-Selden Rural Life \n \nCenter-$21,OOO for exterior stablization. \n \nShields-Ethridge Farm-$8,000 for roof \n \nrepaIr. \n \nSumner School-$3,600 for roof repair. \n \nTybee Island Lighthouse-$6,000 for \n \nstructural repairs. \n \nWoodrow Wilson Boyhood Home- \n \n$10 000 for interior laster re air. \n \nCASE STUDY: Shields-Ethridge Farm, Jefferson, Jackson Ccounty \nThe Shields-Ethridge Farm was listed in the National Register of Historic Place in 1992 and is also the winner of a 1996 Centennial Farm award. The .farm is an outstanding example of a historic rural farm complex, which was first purchased by the Shields family in 1866 and has been con~ tinuously farmed by the family to the present day. The farm has been opened to the public as a museum since 1992. The 610-acre farm complex consists of two house sites and approximately 60 historic outbuildings, in- The Shields-Ethridge Farm received a Georgia eluding a grist mill, Heritage 2000 grant of $8,00 to rehabilitate the cotton gin, wheat historic schoolhouse located on the property. \nhouse, commissary, blacksmith shop, and a 1909 wood-framed schoolhouse. During SFY 1996 the farm received a Georgia Heritage 2000 grant to rehabilitate the schoolhouse (also called the Bachelor's Academy) which was used to educate African-American students from 1938 through the 1950s. \n \nHISTOR PRESERVATION fUND (HPf) PROGRAM \n \nThe \n \nrogram is appropriated annually from Congress through \n \nthe National Park Service (NPS) to the states. HPD reserves 10 \n \npercent of each year's appropriation for grants to Certified Local \n \nGovernments. The 60/40 matching grants enable cities, towns, and \n \nrural areas to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of \n \nhistoric properties. Projects completed or awarded during SFY 1996 represent a \ndiversity of activities, ranging from National Register nominations and surveys to design guidelines and preservation plans. \n \n8 \n \n HPF Grants for SU\\1Iey \u0026' Plarmingl Projects Completed SFY 1996 \nCity of Amerkus-$2,800 for design guidelines; City of Athens/Clarke County-$9,350 for compatible infiH drawings/design guidelines and $18,200 for Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation study, Phase I; City of Augusta-$16,400 for Greene \u0026 Telfair streets revitalization plan; City of Cedartown-$6,1500 fOr historic district resource booklet;City of Dalton$5,900 for Thornton Avenue/Murray Hill Street preservation plan; City of Jefferson-$3,500 for multiple resource nomination; City of MarshaHviHe$2,500 for design guidelines; and City of Monticello -$6,200 for historic districts nomination. \n \nIHPF Grants for SU\\1Iey \u0026' Planning \n \nIProjects Awarded StY 1996 \nI I I Athens/Clarke County-$19,000 for \nIi Economic Benefits of Historic Preserva- \ntion Study, Phase II; City of Atlanta- \nI$3,700 for Midtown National Reg- \n \nister nomination; City of Atlanta- \n \n$4,000 for historic sites brochure; \n \nAu a-Richmond County \n \nfor velopment of Bethlehem \n \nguidelines and $3,700 to publish \n \nSummerville design guidelines; City of \n \nBowdon-$6,000 for museum plan for \n \ntheformer Methodist-Protestan \n \nbuilding; City 0 \n \nforWest Darien Hi \n \ntrict \n \ntional Register nomination; City \n \nElberton-$3,600 for citywide histo \n \nresources survey and $3,000 for \n \nstructure report and preservat \n \nfor the Elbert County Courthouse and \n \nOld Jail; City of MarshaHviUe-$3,000 \n \nfor preservation plan for downtown; \n \nMcDuffieCounty-$1,200for Bonev \n \nand Hays Line historicdistrictsNatio \n \nRegister nominations; City 0 \n \nThomaston -$3,000 for designation of a \n \nlocal historic district downtown;City of \n \nThomasville-$7,200 for surveys and \n \nNational Register amendments for the \n \nEast End and Fletcherville historic dis- \n \ntricts and a National Register Multiple \n \nResource Nomination for the Stevens \n \nStreet neighborhood. \n \nflOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM \nHPD's flood recovery program is a prominent and integral part of the disaster recovery effort in Georgia. Centered around a $2.475 million federal grant to provide aid to historic resources damaged during 1994's Tropical Storm Alberto, HPD's program strives to provide funding for structural rehabilitation and repair as well as technical assistance, planning, and educational programs to insure a comprehensive flood recovery approach. Flood recovery grants have been awarded to 64 recipients, benefitting over 100 historic structures and archeological sites. Sixty of the projects have been completed to date. \nDY: \n, Newton, Baker County \nThe Mathis house is located on the courthouse square in Newton, Georgia. Owned by Sam Mathis, the property has been in the Mathis family for four generations. Prior to Tropical Storm Alberto, the structure was in excellent condition, but flooding left the house under 11 feet of water. Without grant funding, the house probably would have been demolished. Mr. Mathis was awarded a $25,000 grant for the rehabilitation of his house, and it was one of the first flood projects to be successfully completed. The funding was used for repair and replacement of the floors, doors, wood trim, walls and ceilings, and the porch. Mr. Mathis still resides in the house, which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Several other historic resouces in Newton were awarded flood grants, including the Baker County Courth \nThe Sam Mathis house in Newton after rehabz itation with a $25.000 flood grant. \n \n9 \n \n ARCHEOLOGY \n \nHistory can be found both above and below the ground. Almost' 25,000 archeological sites in Georgia have been identified. Thousands more remain buried, awaiting discovery and ready to. reveal information available nowhere else. Archeological sites include simple rock piles, concentrations of broken pottery, prehistoric villages, landscape features, battlefields, or submerged shipwrecks. Many archeological sites arefound in conjunction with historic buildings and districts. Archeological sites date from 13,000 years ago and the earliest periods of human occupation in Georgia to contemporary times. \n \nCASE STUDY \nGeorgia Archeology Awareness Week \nThe Society for Archaeology's third annual Georgia Archeology Week took place April 28-May 5. Society President Sue M. Moore stressed, \"Georgia's archeological sites are part of everyone's heritage and, as such, the public should be made aware of them,\" she said. \nActivities during Archeology Week included a wide variety of lectures, exhibits, and open houses, which culminated in a two-day festival at New Ebenezer on May 3-4. Founded in 1736, New Ebenezer was home to nearly a thousand German-speaking settlers from the Alps prior to its abandonment after the American Revolution. Since 1987, archeologists have been uncovering remains of this historic town, located on the Savannah River in Effingham County. A poster depicting the recent excavation of the New Ebenezer colony in southeast Georgia and a complementary curriculum guide were distributed to librarians, teachers and other educators. \nHPD was one of 13 co-sponsors of Archeology Week. Financial support was provided by the Georgia Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities among others. Contributors included professional organizations, consulting firms, private corporations and individuals. \n \nArcheologyAwareness Week at New Ebenezer in Effingham County. un(~ovl~rir!}t remains ofth is historic town, located on the Savannah River. \n10 \n \n INFORMATION/EDUCATION \n \nCASE STUDY: Georgia Historic House and Garden Pilg'rimage \n \nGeorgia's first annual His- \n \ntoric House and Garden Pil- \n \ngrimage was held Saturday, \n \nApril 20, 1996, and featured \n \noutstanding historic homes \n \nand gardens in the Newnan \n \nand LaGrange areas. This \n \nproject originally was the \n \nbrainchild of landscape archi- \n \ntect James Cothran of Robert \n \n\u0026 Company. Cosponsors \n \nwere HPD and the Garden Club of Georgia. P erties on the tour included and Dales and Nutwood, both in LaGra ,and Ridgeway Farm, alpa Plantation and \n \nurest remaining example of a classical revival style house designed by architect Cullen Rogers who worked in Troup County during the 1830s. \n \nHerb Farm, and Oak Grove \n \nPlantation and Gardens, all in Newnan. A second annual pilgrimage \n \nis already being planned for April of 1997. Plans are to use profits from \n \nthe tour for preservation of significant public landscapes. \n \nThe Information and Education program works to heighten the general public's awareness ofhistoric preservation and to maintain regular communication with the preservation network. These goals are achieved through the distribution of monthly and quarterly newsletters; a variety of audio-visual programs, publications, press releases, and workshops; an annual statewide conference; and special events. \nThisyear, in addition to the 1996 annual preservation conference, which was held in Atlanta and focused on a cross-section of current preservation issues, HPD initiated and cosponsored twofirst-time events for Georgia-a women's history conference and an historic house and garden tour. Another major achievement of SFY '96 was the development of a new logo for HPD. \n \nCASE STUDY: Women's History Conference \n \nThe lives of famous Georgia women, including Juliette Gordon Low, \n \nLeila Ross Wilburn, and Beulah Rucker . , as well as the places \n \nassociated with them were chronic on Sat ay, March 23, 1996, at \n \nAgnes Scott College \n \nur. Ti g Her Story: Expanding The Past \n \nofGeorgia 's Women Thro istoric Places drew over 100 participants \n \nrepresenting a variety of disciplines and professions. Ten papers \n \npresented case studies related to specific women, new landmarks \n \nassociated with women's history, and cross-cultural pectives of \n \nwomen and historic places. Margaret Ripley Wolfe, a r of \n \nters ofCanaan: A Saga ofSouthern Women was the keynote sp \n \nconference was funded with grants from the Georgia Humanities \n \nCouncil and with support from A T \u0026 T, Agnes Scott College, Georgia \n \nPower, and other corporations. Telling Her Story has the distinction \n \nof being the first state conference in the country to focus on preserving \n \nand interpreting women's history t \n \nh the built environment. It \n \nis also an important step in HPD's rts to identify and document \n \nnew historic resources \n \nto the history of women in Georgia as \n \nwell as to reinterpret already-identified resources. Response to the \n \nconference was so positive that follow-up activities are being planned. \n \nJuliette Gordon Low, Savannah resident and founder of the Girl Scouts of America, was the topic of a paper presented at the \"Telling Her Story\" conference last March. \n \n11 \n \n AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE \n \nThe number oj Georgia citizens and communities interested in the state's AJrican American heritage continues to increase. The Georgia AJrica nAmeri ca n His to ri c Preservation Network works closely with HPD to encourage and strengthen local and statewide efforts to preserve Georgia's historic properties associated with AJricanAmerican history and to encourage participation in state and local preservation activities among Georgia's African American citizens. \n \nGeorgia African American Historic Preservation Network \n \nThe Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network \n \n(GAAHPN) represents over 300 people with an interest in African \n \nAmerican preservation. Since 1989, a 12-member volunteer commit- \n \ntee has guided activities of the Network, served as a clearinghouse for \n \ninformation, and has encouraged participation in state and local \n \npreservation programs The Network's focus in SFY 1996 were the \n \ndevelopment of a t ic plan and publication of a newsletter. As \n \nstated in the stra can, GAAHPN's mission is to \"shape the \n \nfuture\" of Georgia s t itional African American neighborhoods by \n \nfacilitating strategies to achieve neighborhood stability, economic \n \ndevel ent, community conser . n, and tourism development. \n \nThis help fa te the GAA \n \nin connecting the contribu- \n \ntions of Georgia' frican American community to the broadest \n \npatterns of Georgia and American history, everyday Georgians, and \n \nthe full spectrum of the state's built environment. \n \nThe Network has traveled to Athens, Atlanta, and Macon for \n \nquarterly meetings dedicated to implementing the strategic plan, but \n \nalso to working on heritage education activities, including the devel- \n \nopment of an African American Heritage patch for the Northwest \n \nGeorgia Girl Scout Council, headquartered in Atlanta. \n \nHERITAGE TOURISM \n \nM any communities in Georgia preserve and promote their \n \nhistoric sites \n \nrties through \n \nstro'ng heritage t Ism prbgrams. \n \nHPD works to inc se awlreness of \n \nthis important link between historic \n \npreservation and heritage tourism in \n \nseveral ways: through cooperative \n \nprojects with the Georgia Department \n \nof Industry, Trade \u0026 Tourism \n \n(GDITT); through theJunding ofstate \n \nand Jederal grants Jor heritage \n \ntourism projects; and through its \n \nsupport of the Georgia Civil War \n \nCommission's publication oja touring \n \nguide and its pursuit to develop the \n \nResaca site into a historic battleJield \n \npark. \n \nCASE STUDY: Resaca Battlefield Site, Gordon County \nSince its creation in 1993, the Georgia Civi-l War Commission has been working to purchase and to preserve the pristine battlefield site at Resaca. Early in the fiscal year, a Civil War conference was held in Decatur, during which the formal preservation plan for the Resaca battlefield was presented. Since that time, the 15-member Commission has been focusing its efforts on finding funding to purchase the approximataely 1,200-acre site. Although the Georgia legislature had committed approximately $500,000 toward the purchase of land at Resaca, it was not enough. In May of this year, the Commission was rewarded with a $500,000 grant from the Civil War Trust, a national organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Woodruff Foundation also has awarded the Civil War Commission a $1,000,000 challenge grant to help with the acquisition of the Resaca battlefield. Currently, the Commision members, HPD staff, and DNR Commissioner Barrett are developing a strategy to identify funding sources for the remaining balance of about $500,000 to complete the purchase. If efforts to obtain the property are successful, the land will be turned over to the state for eventual use as a battlefield park. Because the property is located adjacent to 1-75 it is expected that a battlefield park at Resaca would bcome a significant economic development factor in the region. The proximity of the site to national park sites at Chickamauga and Kennesaw, both of which are heavily visited, give reason to expect that a battlefield park at Resaca would become a major attraction for tourists. \n \n12 \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-ph5-ba1-b1996","title":"1996 annual report [1996]","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Historic Preservation Division"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. 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HPDplanning \n \nactivities include gathering and \n \nproviding infirnation d o u r hisroric \n \nresources: idmtvying trench that T \n \nM \n \nht pew \n \naJJect historic.resources and difiwsther~~iewoffeded~yfwrded \n \ndweloping Initial ivcs in rcsponsr to Itbhway projects Mecti~hisroric \n \nthosetrends;coordinatingwith other m ~ ~ l . c c s to visit seveml World \n \nagencies and orgmizutions whose War 11 em ~ \n \n~ imidiYni3 ~ \n \nC \n \nmw p l m aJlcrt historic raourccs; and \n \nRobins Force Bare* \n \nhsristing local governrncnts and \n \n~ e g i b n d ~ c l o ~Ceentetrs with Community Planningkrvita \n \nimplemmtation the Georgia \n \nPlanning Act. \n \nThe Community Planning Ser- \n \nvices program assists communi- \n \nties, groupsand individualsacross \n \nthe state by providing both direct \n \nComprehensive Phnning \n \n$. historicpreservation lanningas- \nsistance and by coor mating the \n \nA major focus of rhe comprchen- \nd siveplanningprogramdunn SFY \n1996 was the publication o New Vision: 'Ige Presemation Pian for Georgia's WertertugeR. epresenting \nmore than a year of work by the \nHPD planning committee, this \npublication is the piding documentforHPD's prcservatIonpro- \nK grams through the ear 2000. \nWith information gat ered from a series of public forums held throughout the state aadwith oagoing input from numerous pres- \nervation organizations, New Vi- \nrion endeavors to provide a clear picture of HPD's plans for the \n \nRegional Historic Presemtioa \nPlanning pro ram through the \nstate's regiona! development centers (RDCs). Currently, with \nfinancial and technical assistance from HPD, 14 of the 16 RDCs \nP employ historic reservation \nplanners. A focus o the Community Planning Services program this year was to find ways to use \nf historic resewtion to provide \naffordab e housing. Considerable effort was made to formulate an HPD interpretation of how to implement the new affordabIe \n! housin policy of the Advisory \nCounci on Historic Preservation. \n \nnext five years. \n \n500 TbeH e a h B~ilding 57Forytb streetN W Atlrpnta, GA36303 \n \n S w e n survtys were completed during SFY 1996, adding 4,895 \nindividual properties to the state inventory, increasing the total number of properties in the Georgia Historic Resources Survey to over \n83,000. fhe seven new surveys \nincluded Midville, Bu rkc Counly \n(I24resources);thesouth Victorian Historic District, City oJSavannah, Chaham County (982 resources); the eastern hulJoJEmnueI County, (969 resources); Forsyth Counfy, (539 resuurccs); New Town and Town Commons neighborhoods, City oJ Brunswith, GIynn County (568 resources); Walker County (789 resources); and Whitfield County outside of Dalton (924 resources). All swm sutvcys have been entered in the HPD survey computer database. \n \nCASE STUDV: \nSouth Victorian Historic District. Savannah, Chatham County \n \nConducted by h t h Reirer, chief preservationofficerforthe Chatham- \n \nSavannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, the survey of the \n \nSouth Victorian Historic District documents982 propertiesin a large \n \nE area of critical im ortance to future preser- \nvation efforts in t e city. \n \nIn the South Viaorian district most \n \n7 buildings are two stories hi h and exhibit \none or more architectural sty es. One house \n \n\";t e that is very rare statewide, the side- \nha Iway house, accounts for 71% of the \n \nresidences here. Whereas duplexes, \n \nr o w h o w and apanmcnt buildin@ire only 5% of the statewide data base, they make up 27% of the South Victorian district's his- \ntoric structures. The survey of the South Victorian \n \ndmcvrvuvcr-umr~r4 \n \nI \nrrvmk \n \nHistoric District was the fim step in a sev- i\" Savannah '3 South \n \neral.sttp prcservaion 3r;ltegy. The Na- ViC'Orim ffisroricDistrict, \n \ntional Register nomination has been for- was built in 1906- \n \nwarded ro the HPD; tax credits are already \n \nbeing used ro help rehabilitate structures in the district; and, finally, \n \nthe historic district status will be used to market the neighborhoodto \n \npotential owners, businesses, and tourists. \n \nTe Nm'onaf Regis~rofHhton'c Placts is the ofJiciaI list of historic buildings, structures, sites, \nobjects and districts warrhy 01 \nprcscrvalion. Regis ttr listing provides recopition uja property's architectural, historical, or archeological sign$cance. Lisling in the Register idnttiJics historic proprrciesforta~ds, tarc, mdJekul planning purposes and encourages their preservation through public awareness and preservation incentives,includingpwJercntia1tax \ntreatments and grunts. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically Iistcd in the Georgia Register of Historic Places. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nOssabaw Island, Chatham County \n \nOssabaw Island was listed in the \n \nNational Reaister of Historic \n \nPlaces on ~ a y 4 1 9 9 6 T. his large \n \nbarrier island'sorehistorvandhis- ' tory cover the intire spictrum of \n \n~merica'esxistence, includingthe \n \nIndian and Spanish periods, the \n \nplantation/slavery era, and the \n \nuse of the island as a 2Othsentury \n \nf famil retreat. Ossabaw i s also \nsi-gni icant because the island's historic strucmres refAlect.impor- \n \nAt a fall press corrfirence celebrating Ossabaw Island's listin1~in the Nariatai \nHPD Dirrcr; Ma* \n \n, arc \nmen% includ'ng \n \nsthtye1p'ae' asndmo'v0e-- \n \npresents theNaiioml Rcgistcrcertijicc1tt -iSsian~r b i c c B M C ~ \n \nlonial Revival style found in the and Adier Orrnbow \n \nwas \n \nHourc. sponsored \n \nbyTthhee \n \nGnoemorigniaatDioen- \n \nFound\u0026 \n \nBwrd ofliusrccs c h a i m , \n \npartment of Natural Resources. \n \n GEORGIA NATIONALREGISTER REVIEW BOARD \nDuring SFY 1996, the Georgia National Register Review Board held three meetings, two in Atlanta and one in Augusta. Throughout the year, 43 nominations were considered for a wide range of historic properties, and 21 historid marker applications were reviewed. \nThe Board also participated in discussions related to heritage education, federal and state tax incentives, properties less than 50 yean old, \nR and the new state historic preservation Ian. HPD thanks Betty Dowling, arc itectural historian, Atlanta; Shirley Hardin, at-Iarge, Valdosta; David Mashke, architect, Albany; Carmaleta Monteith, at-large, Atlanta; and Ralph Moore, planner, Union City, for their service to the Review Board over the past year. Georgia preservationistswho have recently assumed terms on the Review Board include:Neil Dawson, architect, Savannah; and from Atlanta-Jim Cothran, landscape architect; Robert Craig, architectural historian; Cheryl Johnson, at-large; and Mtamanika Youngblood, at-large. \nCENTEISNiALFARM PROGRAM \nThe GeorgiaCentennialFarm programwas establishedfouryears ago; since that rime, the program has recognized 149 historic farms in 69 cwntics in Georgia. By honoring centennial farms and the farm families in the state, the Centennial Farm Program promotes agricultural awareness and reservation of these \nhraI resources. \n \nGeorgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry \nCommission, the \n \nthe \n \nNa- Thornprom's grandfather. Amos H. Tbrnpnon. \n \n% for mFy ~ofrTt*hoequdify \ncategories of reco ni- \n \nacquired rhr f a n in 1857. Currently the farm p k pmntt~f\u0026Mttm~ , ~d ~ m n.i~pbt~pph drhefannhovrr ws \u0026m in 1900. \n \ntion, a farm must e a \n \nworkinq farm with a minimum of 10 acres involved in lgricultunl \n \npxoduct~anor with a minimum $1,000 annual farm income. \n \nThe 1996 awards were honored this fa11 at the openin day of \n \nthe Georgia National Fair in Perry, with a luncheon and award \n \nceremony honoring 47 farms from amund the state. There was one \n \nCtnteanlal Heritage Farm and 46 Centennial Family Farm awards. \n \n A communiry's historic buildings reflect the unique character of its neighborhoods and gathering places, oJering residents o smse oJ ptacc, as well as a tangible link to tho past. Federal and stale laws have been enacrcd to support the preservation of these buildings through tax incentives, which, in turn, have made impressive contriburions to Georgia's economy and quality oj liJc. \nThe Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program continues to uperimce a high level of popularity here in Georgia. In Jact, during FFY 1995, Georgia ranked first in th nation in the number oj projects receiving jnal ccrtiJica~ionjromthe Nalion~llPark Strvicr. SFY 1996 was a busy year jor HPD's Trur incentives review stafl a total oJ 105 projects were reviewed, representing over $32 million inproposedprojects and$20 million in compbed work \nThe Georgia PreJerential Property TuxAssessment Program, through which propwry taxes can be \njrozenJor ninen ear sfor theapproved rehabilitation 4 a hisloric home or \nbusiness, also is experiencing continuedgrowth. DuringSFY 1996, HPD reviewed98 proposed projects with an estimaredrehabilitation cost of w e r $29 million, and 64 completed projects with an aclual rehabilitalioncost oJjust under $25 millwn. \nHPD stan prticiprcd in community revitulization workshops in Savannah, Franklin, Vidalia, and A t h u during the past year, and a presentation on thejedsral and state \ntaw incentivesprogramswas made at \nthe state preservation conjerencc in \nAtlanta \n \nCASE STUDIES: Many of the rehabilitation projects utilizing the Tax Incentives Pro- \ngrams provide housing for people with a wide range of economic means. Each of the following tramples was convened for modern \nusage in accordance with both the Secretary of Interior's and the Deparrment of Natural Resources' Stankrdsfor Rehdilimion, \n \n1130ASH STREET Tindall Heights Historic District, Macon, Bibb County \n \nThe Tindall Heights \n \nHistoric District is a \n \nvery large and intact \n \nhistoric residential \n \narea adjacent to \n \nMacon's central busi- \n \nness district, with \n \nhousing stock ranging \n \nfrom the 1870s to the \n \nearly 1940s. The house \n \nlocated at 1130 Ash \n \nI \n \nStreet was constructed \ncirca 1915 and recently \n \nThis house. locared at 1130 Ask Street in Macon's was successfully reha- \n \nTindall Heights His;orir Distrikt. ~ r rrsehrrbilitated ro bilitated as a part of \n \n- provide afordable housing. \n \nthe larger develo \n \nP ment to meer a great y \n \nneeded objective -affordable housing. The deteriorared front porch \n \nwas rebuilt, but items suchas doorsand wood windows were repaired. \n \n506-508 EAST BOLTON STREET Savannah Victorian Historic Didrid, Savannah, Chatham County \n \n?P This two-story hi ed-roof duplex is situated in a predominantly \nresidential area o ate 19th- and early 20thxcntury wood-framed \n \nhouses located south of the \n \nSavannahHistoricDistrict. In \n \n1995, the owners undertook the rehabilitationof thisprop- \n \nerty, creating three apart- \n \nments in the process. Signifi- \n \ncant interior and exterior fea- \n \ntureswere retainedwhere oos- \n \nsible, includingexistingwGod \n \n1 windows, wood columns on \nthe front porch, and plaster walk and ceilings. \n \n- \n \nThis house, locared in theh a n n a h Victorian \n \nHistunk District, was rehubilitutedinto three \n \napartments. \n \n INMAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL \nlnman Park Historic District, Atlanta, Fukon County \n'k Constructed in 1892, this massive brick buildin with Richardsonian \nRomanesque-sryled elements is a local landmar in the Inman Park area. The 18,OOkquare-foot building was rehabilitated recently to \nprovide ten apartment units, just a five- minute drive from downtown Atlanta. \n \n- \n \n--- \n \nThe I H In~man Park Elementary School was \n \nm b b h d hm ten u p z m m t h. \n \nTlte main living area in one of the $en \napartment units k the Inman Park Elemenmy School. \n \nCASE STUDY \nArchitectural Consenration Forum \nHPD initiated a new program this year to facilitate the exchange of \nS technical information among preservation rofeuionals in both the \npublic and private sectors. Initially entitle Historic Preservation Forum, presentations on preservation materials and methods were \nhosted at the HPD offices during a series of 'Brown 3agw lunches. \nP Architects, landscape architects, lanners, conservators, and a full \ncomplement of preservation consu tants turned out for these informal \nd gatherings, leaning information from a variety of topics. The first \nseries i n c h ed: Cast Metal Failures--Causes and Cures; Ceramic Tile Restoration; Options for Old Wood Floors; Potential Solutions for Wood Window Problems; EnvironmentalFactors in Collections Conservation; and the Consemtion of Exterior Stone and Terra Cotta \nOrnament. This round of presentations was so well received that the \nprogram drew the attentionof the AIA Historic ResourcesCommittee \nwho offeredto co-sponsorthe pro m andwork with HPDto expand \nF the otentiat for outreach and e ucation. Under a new name, the R Arc 'techtral Consmation Forum,the program'sfocus was refined \nand the foundation built to suppon a broader n n l e of opponuniries including the chance to become an AIA Continuing Education provider and offer Learning Units for scheduled presentations. By expanding the technical infomation base throughout the larger preservation community, this program reinforces HPD's mission to promote the preservation and use of historic places. \n \nThe unique character and irreplaeablefeaturesof historic buildings should be ~rearcdwith respect. I~~evcrsibl\u0026r sign changes should be avoided or have minimal \nimpactonhistoricfabric and building rnalcria!s. Decisions made in a rehabilitation project should be informed and sensitive to the building's history. \nHPD architectural stafl provide assistance to communities, orguni~ationsa,nd individualsacross \nthe state who are conctrned about protecting and using their historic \nresources. HPD provides guidance on rehabilitation issues by \ndistributing technical information, participating inprojectconsulcatim, making prescnrations, and \nundertaking sire visits. \n \n c e d ~ c f l lfyunded, Ikmsed,orper- \n1' mitttdprojectsenablecommuni- \nlies throughout Georgia to carry out \nmany essential activities involving transportation, housing, health, and sajety. Sections 106 and 110 oj the National Historic Preservation Act require Jederal agencies to obtain HPD comments on the efleccts oJ t hesc projtcrs on historic resources. HPD works with communities, military buses,developmentcorporations, natimlJoresu, siatcparks,andothers in rneeling these responsibtlities. \n \nThe EnvironmentalReview Processat Work \nDuring S N 1996, HPD reviewed 1,526 projects which represented \nover $1 billion in federal, state, local and private funds; 257 of these projects affected historic properties. Through the review and compliance process, 1,574 archeologicalsites, historic buildings, districts and structures were identified and evaluated. Of this number, 485 were considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe public continues to be actively involved in many of these \n% rojects, helpin to ensure that federal agencieswill not only consider \npistoric and arc eological resourcer in the planning of their undemkings, but also minimize or avoid adverseeffectstheir projects may have to these properties. A significant number of HPD's rwiews in SFY 1996 involved the development of Profirammatic Agreements which \nf~ greatly streamline the review roccss, rncluding agreements,with the \nMacon Housing Authoriry, t e South Georgia Regional Develop \nment Center, and the City of Atlanta. Also, HPD continued ~ t s review of projects done in preparation for the 199601 mpic Games, \nr including new construction in the Summdill Redevc ropment A m \nand strettsca projects in Atlanta. For projects related to disaster \nrelief efforts ollowing the 1994 Tropical Storm Alberto, HPD reviewed flood relief projects in M o n ~ u m aN, ewton, and Albany. Other importanr projects reviewed in S N 1996included theHope VI redevelopments of Techwood/Cl;uk Howel1 Homes andJohnEgan \n8 'd Homes in Adanta, a roposed water treatment facili for the City \nofMaconinBibban Jonescounties,andthecontinue development of studies for the proposed Federal Courthouse Annex in Savannah. \n \nTRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM \n \nT\"e TEAprogram was created as part oJ the Intermodal Surface TransportdimEflciency Act oJ1991 and runs through 1he end of Federal Fiscal Year 1997. Under a Programmatic Agreement with the Ftdcral Highway Administration and Gcorgia Deparlmenl oj \nTransportation, HPD continues to play a key role in rhe Transporration \nEnhancement Activities (TEA) program. HPD s t a r~eviews project documents, plans, and reports; conducts sire visits; and providcs technical assistance related to compIiance with provisions oj Section 106 oJ the Nationat Historic Preservation Act oJ 1966, as \namcnded. \n \nCASE STUDY: GIS Development \nHPD continued efforts to implement GIS within our office this year \nthrough a Georgia Department of Transportation cooperative \nagreeernent. The office boughr and installed GIS-dedicated hardware, including a computer, printer, plotter, and digitizer, and loaded P G \nArcInfo and ArcView GIS software. Two staff members received \ne advanced GIS training through courses at Georgia State University. \nAs part of a demonstration project, sample coverages were roduced and maps were created from data obtained from USGS dis ettes, or downloaded from the Internet, and from paper maps directly digitized \n! into the system. A hy othetical environmental review project was \nthen examined. HPD a so invited National Park Service GIS staff to visit our ofice, where they demonstrated MAPIT, a GIS customized for cultural resource management. HPD may be able to use the NPS system to manage our hiscoric resources. \nIn addition co helping us track and review TEA projects, full \nd implementation of our in-house GE capabilities will help us mafia e \ndata bases that increase in size every day. These data bases inch e NRHP listings, county historic structure survey listings, archaeologi- \n \n g 1 cal site information, tax and grant ro'ects, and more. Much of \nthe data is already in a G\u0026ompati le ormat; other data will need \nto be processed prior to incorporation into the system. HPD also \nwill be able to access data from DNR's statewide database as it \nbecomes available, The HPD GIS is still in the development stage; \nI when operational, it will be used b staff to track varioustypes of \nprojects and to quickly access in ormation critical for environmental review. \nTranspatation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program \nThe TEA program in Georgia continues to mature, and over one- \n! third of the more than 1011funded rojects have now been com- \nleted. In the past year, HPD sta f made numerous initial and \nf follow-up sire visits, attended conce c meetings, and met with \nproject managers, local sponsom, an consultants to ensure that \nB L projects followed the rinci les outlined in the Secretary of \nInterior's Stundards an Gni fnes for A ~ ~ k o i o ganyd Historic \nPreswdtion. When the world came to visit Atlanta this past summer, \nseveral TEA-fundedimprovementswere readyto greet the visitors. \nOlympic-related projects included streetscape improvements alon r A, HJJAiiuwkii tl~tirl,,rg, : Q L J ~r~ri J \nPeathtree Street, International Boulevard, Capitol Avenue, an8 Allmrnt Fairlie Poplar Historic District Auburn Avenue, and the construction of pedestrian/bicyclc Mdncar the C c n z c ~ i dOlympic Park, kns facilities which provided recreation and easy access around the bsrn rehabilitated by Georgia Stare metro area. The Cityof Dccaturused TEA fundsto dressup their Univtrsiryforure by its S C ~@MI usic. streewcape. In the Savannah area, landscaping, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and the first phase of improvements to the Visitor's \nf Center were corn leted for the enjoyment of Olympic guests. \nTheseprojects wil continue to be used by residentsand visitorsfor many years to come. \n \nNew Certified Local Governments \nTheCertifiedLocal Government pro- \ngram continues to grow. During \nSFY 1996, the communities of filly, \nMcDuffie County, Savannah, and Stone Mountain joined the CLG program, bringing the total number in Georgia to 48. During the year the cities ofAthens,Rome andTifton were selected as case study communities for Economic Benefits of Historic Preservationin Georgia,a new project funded by a Historic Preservation Fund grant and sponsored by \nAthens-Clarke County. The project \nis currently underway and is slated for completion and publication in the fall of 1997. \n \nThe Certijied Local Government (CLGI program continues to be administered througha cant ract with ihc Oflcc oj Pr~servationServices (OPSI at the University oJ Georgia. OPS ussisted HPD by conducting presentations l o r prtservntion commissions, public information meeting, group Jacilitated goalsetting sessions, design guidelines \nS a v o n ~ h i r m o f t h e n e w e ~ r c i t i r r W O ~ ~ S ~ nO f iPg Sh b~o r h o o d to join rhe CLC conlnlunity in associations, Main Street programs, Georgia during SFY 1996. These elected oJliciaIs, and community homes along McDonough Row groups. reflect the city's conrmitntet~tto \nhisrotic preservarion. \n \n e HistoricPramationDivision GEORGIA HERlTAGE PROGRAM \n \ncoordinat~andmakesavailabIt N o w entering its third year of grant funding, the Georgia Heritage \n \nJunding Jor preservation projects 2000 Program has roven to be a successful corn lemenc to local \nR P througharet special programs: the initiatives. During t e program'sfirst three ears o operatio%HPD B jcdn.l Hirtoric R e m a t i o n Fund received more than 2W applicationsfor fun ing, with requests total- \n \n(HPF) ~ ~ ~ e r y \nand the uu$undcd \n \nprOg ~~~~~i~ \n \nr \n \nglimrnagntosvreerp5r4esmeniltliinogno. vFerro$6m60t,MhoXsIe \n \nrequests the program in marching fun\u0026. \n \nawarded \n \n53 \n \nHeritage 2000 Program \n \n/ Georgia Heritage 2000 Program \ncwrm (adad sn r 996 \nCarswe11 Grove Baptist Church$22.500 for foun\u0026tionstructural and rmf repair. Colquitt CountyJail-S10,OOfor win- \ndow replacement. Colquitt Theatre-$17,000 far ruof tepi?cemcnt, \nC4mmuniry House-$11.000 for window and foundation repair. CarrP Harris Study and Cwl-$900 for roof repair. Georp W.DtkhHaurc-$\u0026000for pier and foundation stabilization. Ewcll Brawa General Merchandise Store-U1.000for overallrehabilitation. Haota-Munncrlyn United Methodist ChurcCU.OW3 for window repair. \nHistoric Quarters 1 at Ft. kming- \n$25.000 to paint the exterior. JohnsonClluaty Courtboune-tl9,WO for exterior stabilization and roof re- \npair. \nLcCoatc-Wadmanston Sitc-$25,000 or restoration of rice field Old Chrkc C o u a ~Jail-$18,000 for rwf and window rehabilitation. Old Smac Cbureb-S12,MXl for stabilization and roof repair. Old Union County Courthouse$17,000 for muttroom restoration. Owens-Thomas House-$10.000 for window restoration. St. PPul/Gillespic-Sclden Rural Life Ccnttr-ITl,000forcxtertormbliution. ShielhEthridge Form-08,000forroof repair* Sumacr Schd-53,600 for roof repair. Tyke D b d Lighthoust-$6,000 Cr structural repairs. W d r m Wilson B o y h d H e 510,000 for interior plaster repair. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nShields-Ethddge Fan, Jefferson,JacksonCcounty \n \nThe Shields-Ethridge Farm was limed in the National Register of \n \nHistoric Place in 1992 and is also the winner of a 1996 Centennial \n \nParm award. The farm is an outstanding example of a historic rural \n \nfarm complex, which \n \nf wasfirst urchascdby \nthe Shie ds family in \n \n1866and hasbeen con- \n \ntinuously farmed by \n \nthe family to the \n \nPresent day. The \narm has been opened \n \nto the public as a mu- \n \nseum slnce 1992. The \n \n610-acre farm com- \n \nItx consists of two \n \nEouse sites and ap- \n \nproximately 60 historic outbuildings, including a grist mil, \n \nThe Shields-Ethridge Farm received a Georgia Hefitage 2000 grant of #,00 to rehatrilitarc the \n \ncotton gin, wheat historic schoolhouse locaed on the proptrty. \n \nhouse, commissary, \n \nblacksmith shop, and a 1909 wood-framed schoolhouse. During SFY \n \n1996 the farm received a Georgia Heritage 2000 grant to rehab~litate \n \nh the schooIhow (also called the Bachelor'sAcadcm ) which was used \nro educate African-American students from 1938 t rough the 1950s. \n \nHISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) PROGRAM \n$ The HPF Pro am is appropriated \u0026mually from Congress through \nthe National ark Service @WS}to the states. HPD reserves 10 \npercent of each year's appropriation for grants to Certified Local Governments. The 60/40 matching grants enable cities, towns, and rural areas to undertake projects that aid in the prcsemtion of historic properties. \nf Projects completed or awarded durin S I T 1996 represent a \ndiversity of activities, ranging from Nationa Register nominations and slirvcys to design guidelines and preservation plans. \n \n -I!, 4 \n \n- HPf Grants for Survey b Phnning FLOODRECOVERY PROGRAM \n \nCity of Americus-#,#OO for destgn guidelines; City of Athcru/Clarkc \nCounty-$9,350 for compatiblr infiH \u0026awings/\u0026signgui\u0026linrs and S18200 for Economic Brnrfitsof Historic Prts- \nrrvatioa study, P h I; City of Au- \ngusta-$16,400 for Gnenc \u0026 Telfair srrrcts revitalization plan; City of Cedartown-06.1300 for historic \u0026 trict resource k k kt:City ofDnltoa$5,900 for Thornron Avcnuc/Murray Hill Street preservation plm; City of jefftrson-$3,500 for mul tiplr resource mminnion; City of MarshnllvilIeS2,jOd for design guidelint%and City of Montkello-$6,200 for historic districts nomination. \nHPF Grants for Suwey b Planning \nProjects Awarded SFY 1996 \nAtLens/Clarkc County-$19,000 for Economic \u0026arfitr of Historic Prcwrvation Study,Phasc I1;City of Atlanta- \n$3,700 for Midtown National Reg- \nister nomination; City ofAtbnta$4,000 for historic sites brochure; Augusta-Richmond Caunty-$I5,000 for d~vrlopmtntof Bethlehem design guldcIincs and $3,700 to publish Surnmcrvillc design guidcl~nrs:City of Bowdon--$6.000 for museum plan for the former Methodist-ProtcmtChurch building; City of Darica-$3,600 for Wrrr Darirn Historic District National Register nomination: City d Elbertoa-$3,600 for citywidt historic resources survey and $3,000 for historic structure repon and prcumation pbn for the Elbcrt County Courthouse and Old Jail; City ab MarshilIviIk-$3.000 for prrsrrvarion plan for bwnrown; Mclhffic County--$1200for BonwiPr and Hays Line historichtrictsNarionrl Register nominations; City o Thmnastoo-$3.000 fordesignationof a loci1historic dinria downtown:City of Thom?sville-$7,200 for surveys and National Register amendments for tht East End md Fktchrwillc historic districts and a National Regiivr Multiplr Rrsourcr Nomination for the Stevens \nStreet neighborhood. \n \nHPD'sflood recovery program is a prominent and integral part ofthe disaster recovey effort in Georgia. Centered around a $2.475 million federal p n t to provide aid to historic resources damaged during \nf 1994's Troplcal Storm Alberto, HPD's rogram strives to provide \nfunding for structural rehabilitation an repair as well as technical assistance, planning, and educational programs to insure a compre- \ng hensive flood recovery a proach. Flood recovery grants have been \nawarded to 64 recipients, enefitting over 100 historic structures and archeological sites. Sixty of the projects have been completed to date. \nCASE STUDY: \nMathis House, Newton. Baker County The Mathis house is located on the courthouse square in Nmon, \nGeorgia. Owned by Sam Mathis, the property has been in the Mathis family for four generations. Prior to Tropical Storm Alberto, the structure was in excellent condition, but floodingleft the house under 11 feet of water. Withour grant funding, the house probably would have been demolished. Mr.Mathis was awarded a $25,000 grant forthe rehabiliration of his house, and it was one of the fir= flood projeas to be successfully completed. The funding was used for repair and replacement of the floors, doors, wood trim, walls and ceilings, and the porch. Mr. Mathis still resides in the house, which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Several other historic resouces in Newton were awarded floodgrants, including t h Baker Couary Courthouse. \nNewton, t$er being under \nI I feet ofw m r and before \nrehubililatian. \nThe Sarn Mathis house In Newton @tr rehdilittztion \nwith a $25,000$wd grani. \n \n Hlstory can besound both abwe and below ck ground Almost \n25,000archrologicalsitain Georgia havcbcmidmtijed Thousandsmore r a i n buried, awaiting discovery and ready ca reveal infilmation available nowhere else.ArcRedogicaI sites include simple rock piles, conccnrrations oJ broken pottery, prehistoric villages, landscape fkatures, barlteJelds, or submerged shipwrecks. Manyarcheologicalsites arefound inconjunctionwithhistoric buildingsand districts.Archeological sites dcllefrom 13,000yearsago and \nthe earliest periods oJ human occupation in Georgia to conlemporary times. \n \ngESTUDL rgiaArc logyAwarenessWeek \nThe Society for Archaeology's third annual Georgia Archeology \nWeek took place Aprii 28-May 5. Sacicty President Suc M.Moore \nf a r e a d , \"Georgia'sarcheolo ical sites are part of everyone'sheritage \nand, as such, the public shou d be made aware of them,\" she said. Activities during Archeology Week included a wide variety of \nlectures, exhibits, and open houses, which culminated in a two-day festival at New Ebenezer on May 3-4. Founded in 1736, New Ebenezer was home to nearly a thousand German-speaking settlers from the Alps prior to its abandonment after the American Rwoiution. Since 1987, archeologists have been uncovering remains of this historic town, located on the Savannah River in Effingham County. A poster depictingthe recent excavation of the New Ebenezcr colony in southeast Georgia and a complementary curriculum guide were distributed to librarians, teachers and other educators. \nHPD was one of 13 co-sponsors of Archeology Week. Financial support was provided by the GeorgiaHumanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities among others. Contributors included professional organizations, consulting firms, private corporations and individuals, \n \nVolunreersofall ages participated in At~heolugpAwareness Week at New Ebenezer in Eftnghm County. Sincer 1987a~koIogisths u e been uncovering remainsofthishisiorictown, located on rhe SawufnuhRiver. \n \n CASE STUDY: \nGeorgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage \n \nTt InJonnation and Education program works to heighten the \n \ngeneralpublic's awarmss oJhistoric \n \nGeorgia's first annual His- \n \nprcsetvation and to maintain regular \n \ntoric House and Garden Pilgrimage was held Saturday, April 20, 1996, and featured \noutstanding historic homes \nand gardens in the Newnan \nand LaGrange areas. This \ng I roject ori indly was the \nrainchild o landscape architect JamesCothran of Robert \u0026 Company. Cosponsors \n \ncomrnunicdionwith the presemation network. These goals are achieved \nthrough thc distribution 01monthly \nand quarterly newsletters; a variety \n01 audio-visual programs, \npublications, p rsss releases, and workshops; an annual statewide conference; and special merits. \nThisyear, in addition b tk 1996 \n \nwere HPD and the Garden Club of Georgia. Properties \n \n,!( / \u003cit\u003c It1 t i [ ; / t'i//s('. ,L/ i f II \u003c\u003ef)(f1 \\ f / ! t 1)!/i!' s l \n \nannual prtservat ion conference, which was held in Atlanta and \n \nF on the tour included Hills and WnaifliIIg example of U C ~ U S X ~rtCv~i~~ al \n \n~~l~~ and ~ \n \n~both in ~sole hou~se designe~d by architdect Cullen, \n \nLaGrange, and Ridkewly R ~ g e ' ~ ~ h ~ ~ ~ h d i n ~ ~ ~ \n \nFarm, Catalpa Plantation and the I83Os. \n \nHerb Farm, and Oak Grove Plantation and Gardens, all in Newnan.A second annual pi1 image \n \nJocusd on a cross-section of currmt \nppanrCedsce~rovsapl toiunosnlorietsds~uneudso,J~rHsPt?-tDim~ iengietviaetnetsd Jor Georgia-a women's history \nconference mtd an historic house and \n \nis alreadybeingplanned for April of 1997. Plans are to use pro ~ t fsrom garden tour. Another major \n \nthe tour for presewation of significant public landscapes. \n \nachievement o j SFY '96 was the \ndevelopment of a npw logofor HPD. \n \nCASE STUDY: Women's HistoryConference \nThe lives offamous Georgia women,includingJulierre Gordon Low, Leila Ross Wilburn, and Beulah Rucker Oliver, as well as the places asociated with them were chronicled on Saturday, March 23,1996, at A nesScott College in Decatur. Tellin HerStoy: Expanding ThePat \nf o$%eorgin'r Women -i%rnuhHistoricP ~ndrew over 100participants \nF representing a variety o disciplines and professions. Ten papers \npresented case studies related to specific women, new landmarks associated with women's history, and cross-cultural perspectives of \nwomen and historic places, Margaret Ripley Wolfe, author of Dau bters of Cannan:A Saga of Southm Women was the keynote speaker. T! , Ie conference was funded with grants from rhe Georgia Humanities Council and with support from A T \u0026T, AgnesScott College, Georgia \nPower, and orher corporations. Telling HerS t o y has the distinction of being the first state conference in the counrrytofocuson preserving and interpreting women'shistory through the built environment. It is also an important step in HPD's efforts to identify and document n m historic resources related to the history of women in Georgia as well as to reinterpret alreadys'dentified resources. Response to the conference was so positive thar follow-up activities are being planned. \n \nJuliette Gordort Loa: Suvcv~nahresident and founder of the Girl Scours of America. was the lopic of a paper prese~~teadi the \"Tellillg Her Stow\" lcvrference lusr March. \n \n Te number of Georgia citizms and communities interested in the state's AJrican Americanheritage continues to increase. f i e Georgia AJricanAmericanHisloric Preservation Networh works closely wirh HPD to encourage and strengthen local andstatewideeflorts to preserve Georgia's historic propcrt ies associated with AJricanAmerican history and to mcourage participation in state and local preservation activitits among Georgia's African American citizens. \n \nGeorgia African American Historic Preservation Network \nThe Geor ia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPq represents over 300 people with an interest in African American preservation. Since 1989,a 12-membervolunteer committee has guided activitiesof the Network, served as a clearinghouse for information, and has encouraged participation in state and local \npreservation programs. The Nerwork's focus in SFY 1996 were the \ndevelopment of a strategic plan and publication of a newsletter. As stated in the strategic lan, GAAmN's mission is to 'shape the \ni. future\" of Georgia's tra ~tionaAl frican American nei hborhoods by f facilitating strategies to achieve neighborhood stabi it , economic \ndevelopment, cornmunity conservation, and rourirrn dr,velopmenr. This will help facilitate the GAAHPN in connecting the contributions of Georgia's African American community to the broadest patterns of Georgia and American history, everyday Georgians, and \nde the full s ectrum of the state's built environment. Network has traveled to Athens, Athntn, and Macon for \nfan, quarterly meetings dedicated to implementing the strategic \nalso to working on heritage education activities, including t e devbeul-r opment of an African American Heritage patch for the Northwest Georgia Girl Scour Council, headquartered in Atlanta. \n \nMany communities in Georgia preserve and promote their historic sites and properties through strong heritage tourism p$grams. \nHPD works toincreaseawdrmess oj \nthis imporcant Iinh between historic prcsmution and kritage tourism in several ways: through cmpcrarivt projects withtheGeorgiaD p m e n t o$ Industry, Trade \u0026 Tourism (GDm); throughthefinding ofstate and Jederat grattls Jor heritage tourism projects; and through its support of the Georgia Civil War Comrnission'sptrblicationof atouring guide and its pursuit to develop the Resacu site into a historic battttJt1d park. \n \nCASE STUDY: \nRcraca BattlefieldSite, Gordon County \nSince itscreation in 1993, the Georgia Civil War Commissionhas been \n! working to urchase and to preserve the pristine battlefield site at \nResaca. Ear y in the fiscal year, a Civil War conference was held in Decatur, during which the formal presemion plan for the Resaca battlefield was presented. Since that time, the limember Commis- \nf sion has been focusing its efforrs on findin funding to purchase the \napproximataely 1,ZWacre site. Although t e Georgia legislature had \nR committed approximately $500,000 toward the urchase of land at \nResaca, it was not enough. In May of this year, t e Commission was rewarded with a $500,000grant from the Civil War Trust,a national organiurion headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Woodruff Foundation also has awarded the Civil War Commission a $1,000,000 challenge grant to help with the acquisition of the Resaca battlefield. Currently, the Commision members, HPD staff, and DNR Commis- \nf sionerBarrett are develo ing a strategyto identify funding sourcesfor \nthe remaining balance o about 1500,000 to complete the purchase. If efforts to obtain the property art successful, the land w ~ lbl e turned over to the state for eventual use as a battlefield park. Btcawe the property is located adjacent to I-75it is expected that a battlefield park at Resaca would bcome a significant economic development factor in \nthe region. The proximity of the site to national park sites at Chickamauga and Kennesaw, both of whkh are heavily visited, give \nreason to expect that a battlefield park at Resaca would become a major attraction for tourists. \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-ph5-ba1-b1995","title":"1995 annual report [1995]","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Historic Preservation Division"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. 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However, the contents andopinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies ofthe Department ofthe Interior, nor does the mention oftrade names, commercialproducts or consultants constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department ofthe Interior or the Georgia Department ofNatural Resources. \nUnder Title VI ofthe CivilRightsAct of1964 andSection 504 oftheRehabilitationActof1973, the U.S. Department oftheInteriorprohibits discrimination \non the basis ofrace, color, national origin, or disability in its federally assisted programs. Ifyou believe you have been discriminated against in any \nprogram, activity, orfacility as described above, ofifyou desire more information, write to: Officefor Equal Opportunity, U.S. DepartmentoftheInterior, Washington, D.C. 20240. \nIfyou need this in an alternativeformat, contact the Historic Preservation Division at (404) 656-2840. \n \n After a year in Georgia as your State Historic Preservation Officer, I look back on these past months with both pride and gratitude. The Historic Preservation Division has accomplished a great deal in this time. These accomplishments are due to the efforts ofan experienced, dedicated staff, and we all owe them our thanks. This staff represents individuals who care about the work they are doing and take pride in a job well done. I owe them my thanks as well, for all ofthe time and effort taken to advise and assist me as I traveled throughout this impressive state, learning about all the significant resources Georgia has to offer. Following are some of the noteworthy highlights of SFY 1995 (July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995): \nThe Move to the Healey Building-The elevation of the office to Division level status and the subsequent move from cramped quarters to the historic setting ofthe National Register- listedHealey Building brought SFY 1995 to a glorious close. We are proudto have our workplace reflect our beliefs inthe value ofcontinuing to use our grand old buildings, and we will continue to take the opportunity to showcase the benefits of rehabilitation and reuse. After seven months in this location, we have begun to settle in, but the efforts of the staff space designers, the packers, the movers and the furniturebuyers will not soon be forgotten. \nThe Flood Assistance Effort-The disaster of the great flood of \nthe summer of 1994 presented HPD with many challenges. It was imperative that we provide effective service to our constituents \nimpacted by the flood, and, in turn, the opportunity came about to introduce preservation to a broader public through financial and technical support. More than 100 rehabilitation projects are being accomplished with the federal :funds allocated to this office for disaster relief The benefits ofthis work expands far beyond any individual projects as a greater awareness ofthe long-term benefits of preservation changes the face of south Georgia communities. \nOlympian Efforts to maintain the record-breaking rate of review for Olympic-related Section 106 and federal and state tax projects have involved planning and technical services staff. Specific 106 \nprojects this year in Atlanta have resulted in the creation ofa major Memorandum of Agreement for Techwood Homes and a major Preservation Agreement for Summerhill that could change the way the City deals with the review process in the future. \nReduction of the National Register Backlog-In spite of overwhelming workload increases and a significant loss ofstaff, the National Register unit has reduced the overall backlog of nominations by over 70%. This is a tremendous achievement. \n1 \n \nMessage Front the \nSHPO \nSHPO Mark R. Edwards \n \n Governor Zel/Millerand SHPO MarkEdwards presentflood grant checks to recipients at the GeorgiaMunicipalAssociation annual meeting last January.. Standing from left to right are: theformer Mayor ofMacon, David Carter; the Mayor of Dawson, Robert L. Albritten; the MayorofAmericus, Russell Thomas; Governor Zell Miller and SHPO Mark Edwards. \n \nImprovements in Section 106 Delivery-I am especially proud of the execution of a Preservation Agreement with the South Georgia RDC, which will be the model for how the review process can work in the future. By involving regional and local agencies more directly in the review and decision-making process, critical decisions can be made more quickly and efficiently on a local level. \nAssisting CLGs-This year we instituted a new grant system based on the \"building blocks plan\" to guide skill building for CLGs. This should help insure that CLG communities accomplish all the major steps in setting up their local programs and should help local decision-making. \nWorking with RDC Preservation Planners-This year we instituted a new contracting system to specify mutually agreed-upon work items. This insures that preservation planners' time can be focused on specific preservation activities, and itstandardizes work required from all RDCs. \nDoubled the Appropriation of the Heritage 2000 Grant Program-This extremely well-received state grant program.was initiatedjusttwo years ago to assist in funding the rehabilitation of historic buildings. The level of funding increased from $135,000 the first year to $270,000 the second year, and the number ofprojects almost doubled as well. A total of32 projects have been funded in only two years; but requests for funding far exceed the amount of money available. \nEducational Programming Expanded and Improved Frequent requests that we get from the public involve the need for more information on HPD programs. We are moving in that direction as quickly as we can with plans for a new quarterly newsletter, Preservation Georgia, a revised monthly F. Y.I., and an across-the-board increase in the number of workshops we offer both for the general public and for the preservation professional. \nArcheology Summit~Through recent attempts to identify major issues with professional and amateur archeologists, HPD is workingto shiftbudgetpriorities in orderto establish an Archeological Unit within the Division. This unit would integrate the functions of the State Archaeologist and current staff archaeologists into one office. \n2 \n \n Affordable Housing Initiative -This one-day workshop in March focusing on affordable housing and preservation goals was attended by over 80 participants representing local, state, and federal levels of activity and interest. It resulted in published conference proceedings and the opportunityto have an effect on national and state housing policy. \n \nAfrican-American Network and Committee-This group continued to work toward the adoption of a strategic plan and long-termgoals, including the addition ofan intern position, a quarterly newsletter, and plans for a :fundraiser at the Governor's Mansion in 1996. \nGeorgia Civil War Commission -With the completion of the Resaca Preservation Plan, the Commission has shifted into a :fundraising campaign to raise the money necessary to buy and preserve 1200 acres of the Resaca battlefield. HPD will continue to assist in coordinating these activities and promoting the work ofthe Commission. \n \nThe African-American Historic Preservation Commitee meets with Governor Zell Miller. From leftto right: SHP0Mark Edwards, Helen Catron, Janice Sikes, Barbara Washington, Governor ZellMiller, Isaac Johnson, Elizabeth Lyon, Carole Griffith and Fletcher Muse. \n \nThis list could go on and on. None of it would have been possible withoutthe splendid dedication and commitment of this very special staff and the support ofa strong statewide preservation network. On the anniversary ofmy coming to Georgia, I want to thank each of you for a job well done. \nIn looking to the future, the next few months will see the completion ofthe new state historic preservation plan, New Vision. This plan will integrate all our goals, as determined by the preservation public, into the Department ofNatural Resources' Strategic Plan. This planwill make it clear what we hope and expect to achieve over the next five years with your assistance. This is an ambitious document that presents us with many challenges. And each year as I make my comments in these annual reports, I am sure that you will see continuing evidence of what we are accomplishing as we work to achieve this vision. \nMark R Edwards Division Director and Georgia State Historic Preservation Officer \nJanuary 1996 \n \nMembers ofthe Georgia Civil War Commission meet with Governor Zell Miller. From Left to right: Philip Secrist, SHP0 Mark Edwards, Elizabeth Lyon, Major Stephen Bacon (ret.), Dana Chapman, Eugene Hatfield, Louise Smith, John Carlisle, Gov. Zell Miller, Tom Watson Brown, Holly Robinson, Oliver Keller, and Maxine Turner \n \n3 \n \n Properties Added to the Historic Resources Inventory: 4,550 (over 78,000 total) \nNominations Accepted for Listing in the National Register of Historic Places: \n46 (13 districts, 32 buildings, 1structure): 1,535 total, representing 36,555 historic properties \nFederal Tax Incentive Applications Reviewed/ Private S Spent: \n138 applications/$59 million \n \nThe Year m  Review \n \nState Tax Incentive Projects Application_s/Private S Spent: 151applications/$65million \n \nHistoric Preservation Fund Grant Projects Completed/ S Awarded: \n14 projects completed/$132,175 \n \nNew Historic Preservation Fund Grant Projects Awarded/ $ Awarded: \n10 projects awarded/$75,000 \n \nHeritage 2000 Grant Projects/$ Awarded: . 12 projects awarded/$135,000 \n \nEnvironmental Review Projects Reviewed/$ Spent: 1,630 projects reviewed/$! billion+ \n \nInformation Requests Handled Approximately 5,000 \n \nCertified Local Governments: 5 new communities (44 total) \n \n5 \n \n Rehabilitation work is in progress at 1495 2ndAvenue in the Pleasant Hill Historic District in Macon. \nCASE STUDY: Affordable Housing Initiative \nAffordable housing in historic neighborhoods is one of the critical issues that HPD worked on during the year. Community development funds are often used to rehabilitate housing or build new housing in historic, lower income neighborhoods throughout Georgia. The need to provide more housing that is affordable, to improve dilapidated housing, and to meet t..lie changing housing needs ofspecial populations sometimes creates conflicts with the community's desire to preserve historic properties and districts. To address these divergent community goals and to find workable solutions to common problems, the Division co-sponsored a oneday symposium, \"Community Conservation and Affordable Housing in Georgia-An Agenda for the Future.\" The goals of this workshop was to identify common problems with adapting historic buildings for affordable housing and to highlight successful solutions and recommendations for future action in order to make preservation and affordable housing work. HPD and other participants in the initiative are now taking the next steps toward implementation of the recommendations. \n \nHist'oric \nPreservation \nPlanning \nOne of the foundations of an effective preservation program is the incorporation of historic preservation into planning processes at the state, regional, and local levels. HPD provides comprehensive, regional, and community planning programs that promote and enable preservation planning at all levels of government. HPD planning activities include gathering and providing information about historic resources; ident(fying trends that affect historic resources and developing initiatives in response to those trends; coordinating with other agencies and organizations whose plans affect historic resources; and assisting local governments and Regional Development Centers with implementation of the Georgia Planning Act. \n \n7 \n \n 1111111,111111111 \n::::-::.:=:-::-:-:-:-:-:-.. \n_ , :-:-::-.::::::::. \nJJ?It~tffi!IM9.#.#.~f!ffl!f.httft \n \nComprehensive Planning \nThe Comprehensive. Planning Program helps HPD look beyond individual projects to see the big picture in preservation and work toward long-term solutions to issues. Comprehensive Planning includes trends analysis, development ofinformation on historic resources, special initiatives addressing statewide or regional issues, training in preservation planning for local governments and state agencies, and development and implementation of the Georgia Historic Preservation Plan. \nDuring SFY 1995, HPD turned its attention to state agency planning, working with the Georgia Environmental Management Agency on disaster preparedness and response, and with the Coastal Resources Division of DNR on development of a Coastal Zone Management program for Georgia. HPD continued to work with the Georgia Department of Transportation on the Transpo~tion Enhancements program. Also, in developing one ofthe main planning initiatives ofthe year-affordable housing and preservation-HPD invited the Department of Community Affairs andthe GeorgiaHousing and Finance Authorityto become partners in finding solutions to problems involving affordable housing and historic properties. \nHPD continues to provide historic resource data and technical assistance to local governments that are developing comprehensive plans in compliance with the Georgia Planning Act. \n \n- \n \nCommunity Planning Services \nThe CommunityPlanning Services program assists communities across the state by providing both direct historic preservation planning assistance to local communities and by providing coordination ofthe Regional Historic Preservation Planning program through the Regional Development Centers (RDCs) across the state. Currently, with assistance from HPD, 14 of Georgia's 17 RDCs employ historic preservation planners. \nMuch of community planning assistance during SFY 1995 was devoted to HPD assistance to the areas of southwest Georgia affected by Tropical Storm Alberto in July, 1994. HPD dedicated a staff member to work closely with other state and federal agencies to coordinate assistance to the 55 affected counties. \nAdditional Community Service projects included assistance to the Historic District Development Corporation in Atlanta, the \n8 \n \n City ofRoswell, Sapelo Island, and Stone Mountain. The Historic Preservation Planning Network met twice, at \nA.H. Stephens State Parle in Crawfordville and in Augusta, to exchange infonnation and discuss issues concerning planners working in historic preservation. \nSignificant time was devoted to the assembling of information, receiving public input, and conducting interviews as a basis for the creation of the State Historic Preservation Plan. \nGeorgia Civil War Commission \nThe Georgia Civil War Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1993 and began its work in September ofthat year. The 15-member Commission (one slot is currently vacant), with assistance from HPD, is authorized to collect information and prepare a database on the state's historic properties related to the Civil War; to raise public awareness and encourage the protection ofCivil War historic resources in Georgia; and to promote tourism to Civil War sites throughout the state. During the year, the Commission met at various locations, including Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, and Rock Springs. \nProjects focused on during the year were: further development ofa preservation plan for Resaca's Civil War resources, the completion of the inventory of Civil War-related historic resources, pursuit of land acquisitions relating to the battles of Griswoldville and Resaca, and the publication of Crossroads of Conflict: A Guide for Touring Civil War Sites in Georgia. \nWith support from the American Battlefield Protection Program, the Georgia Department ofIndustry, Trade \u0026 Tourism, and HPD, the Georgia Civil War Commission made available well over 5,000 copies ofCrossroads ofConflict. Most went to state legislators, local officials, chambers of commerce and regional libraries, but some were distributed to state visitor centers and to the general public upon request. \nThe Commission held a fall retreat in Athens. Its purpose was to plan for the November Stakeholder's meeting in Atlanta. The Stakeholder's meeting was held on November 18 at the State Archives Building. A number ofpeople attended and gave input on issues such as the Commission's short- and long-term goals. A report on the findings from the meeting was published in February. \nPaul Birkhead was contracted on June 1st to serve as fulltime Executive Administrator for the Commission. HPD continued to provide support and office space for Commission staff. \n9 \n \nGeorgia Qvil War Commissiorf \n \n,zc:;i:itilal!III ~: ... .. . \u003e\u003c  \n \nt~~6er#r;~'.Bratr~f9f!#l: f? \n \n~~l[*f ::!~~I~: \u003c . C \n \n: \n \n-: \n \n. . . \n \n..... .~jij\u003e \n \n \u003e ~~~1}~#.~t \u003c.. \u003e:.: : . i Atlanta\\//,.: .. .  \n~o~~g~~-J::~~ \n1: :~r:~~=~1:j:}: \n \n Survey \nand Inventory \nKnowing about historic properties is the essential first step in a community's preservation efforts and facilitates wise decisions about preserving individual buildings and neighbor- \nFive surveys were completed during SFY 1995, adding 4,550 individual properties to the state inventory, increasing the total number of properties in the Georgia Historic Resources Survey to over 78,000. \nThe five new surveys were intensive projects and included Habersham County, (1,632 resources); Harris County, (587 resources); Madison County, (575 resources); the City of Bowdon, (185 resources); and the City of Marietta, (1,571 resources). All five surveys have been entered in the HPD survey computer database. \n \nA tum-of-the-century house in Harris County. \nCASE STUDY: Harris County \nConducted by Burke Walker, sponsored by the Harris County Chamber of Commerce, and funded, in part, by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission, the Harris County survey added 587 properties to the Georgia Historic Resources Survey database. 1bis was over four times the number of buildings surveyed in 1976. \nHarris County has a significantly higher percentage in buildings constructed before 1860 than those in the rest of the state. Although 58% of the surveyed properties have been detennined eligible for the National Register, only I% of the county's buildings have actually been listed in the Register. A distinctive aspect of Georgia's history -close relations with the federal government in the 1930s and 1940s-is especially evident in Harris County. As a direct result of President Roosevelt's fondness for the Warm Springs area, New Deal agencies worked extensively in the vicinity ofthe LittleWhite House. Twenty-eight percent of Harris County's historic resources have links to this theme. \nIn his survey report, Walker recommended four historic districts for local designation: Hamilton, Pine Mountain, Shiloh and Waverly Hall. He also suggested the protection of the scenic highway Ga. 118, west of Pine Mountainn to Jones Crossroads. Nominations to the National Register should especially help preserve the county's historic churches and schools. \n10 \n \n A panoramic view ofthe 50,000-acre McLemore Cove \nCASE STUDY: Mclemore Cove Historic District Walker County \nThe McLemore Cove Historic District, the largest National Register district in Georgia, is made up ofa 50,141-acre triangular-shaped area containing the valley of McLemore Cove between the ridge lines ofLookout Mountain to the west and. Pigeon Mountain on the east. The district contains excellent examples of late 19th- and early 20th-century farmsteads with a wide range of farm houses, agricultural outbuildings, and fields. It also contains historic churches, cemeteries, schools, stores, water towers, landscape features, iron ore mining tipples, concrete stringer bridges, a railroadtunnel, CivilWar-relatedresources, andvarious other archeological sites. Still agricultural in nature, this district contains outstanding rural vistas. It is one ofthe most intact rural landscapes remaining in Georgia and the largesthistoric district in the state. The McLemore Cove Historic Districtnominationto the National Register of Historic Places was sponsored by the McLemore Cove Preservation Society and the Coosa Valley Regional Development Center. \n \nNational Register/ Georgia Register of Historic Places \nTheNationalRegisteris the official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts worthy ofpreservation. Register listingprovides recognition of a property's architectural, historical, or archeological significance. Listing in the Register identifies historic properties for local, state, andfederal planningpurposes and encourages their preservation throughpublic awareness andpreservation incentives, including preferential tax treatments and grants. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places. \n \n11 \n \n CASE STUDY: Alexander H. Stephens Memorial State Park Taliaferro County \nThe Alexander H. Stephens Memorial State Park is a 1,200acre recreational and camping facility owned by the State of Georgia. It consists of 76 historic resources dating from the 1930s and built bythe CivilianConservation Corps (CCC) andtheWorks Progress Administration (WPA) as part of the federally funded public works programs during the New Deal era. Between 1933 and 1935, the CCC constructed a children's wading pool, a 2.3 acre \"Lake Liberty,\" a bathhouse, granite benches, barbecue pits, shelters, a 60-foot fire tower, roads, and hiking trails. From 1935 to the late 1930s, the WPA constructed a 23-acre lake, rustic cabins, dining hall, an amphitheater, bridges, ranger's residence, and a variety of other ancillary buildings. Most of the buildings from the CCC and WPAare still standing. Historic features from the 1936landscaping plan also exist which include rock retaining walls, culverts, granite benches, trails, roads, and trees. Also included in the historic district is Liberty Hall, the 19th-century home of Alexander Stephens, which was listed in the National Register in 1970. Nomination materials were prepared by the A. H. Stephens State Park Ranger, and the nomination was sponsored by the Alexander H. Stephens State Park Manager and the Parks and Historic Sites Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. \nThe historicfin tower atA.H. Stephens \nState Parle was built in the early 1930s. \n12 \n \n National Register Review Board \nDuring SFY 1995, the Georgia National Register Review Board held all four regular meetings in Atlanta. One of those meetings was located in Atlanta's West End Historic District since that district was being considered for the National Register. Throughout the year, the Review Board considered 22 National Register nominations for historic buildings and districts, including large-scale nominations for 20th-century Lustron houses; buildings designed by Washington County architect Charles E. Choate; and 20th-century courthouses. There are now 127 county courthouses listed in the National Register. The Review Board also considered applications for 21 state historical markers during the year. \nHPD thanks architect Susan Skinner Thomas of Rome, historian Sarah Brown of Savannah, and archeologist Joe Joseph of Stone Mountain for their service to the Review Board over the past year. Georgia preservationists who have recently assumed terms on the Review Board include Alice TaylorColbert, historian, Rome; Sarah Boykin, architect, Atlanta; and Karen Wood, archeologist, Ellerslie. \n \n11ri3B \nl:!iili! \nx.J~~~~U1~J~~~~!~J~r~~;~~j~-. \n . li=~~!~~~ :!iv Gre!fri~r~~Bffill!?ftJ~:1:i. \n.. .  \\\u003c:)Stew+arCf Ceo0i1:irei4fy;,66'H/2)0/95)) \nO...b\\eVdia~h.Boalrllbiteyr;H6o/2m0e/9st5ead\u003c. . \n Leade.,;.Roiiamky House   ToombSCounty, 6/2fJ/95 \nA.H. Stephcim ?r.lemorial Sta~ }\u003eark  .. J~lia~.p~ty; ~Y9?? \n \n13 \n \n Centennial \nFarm \nProgram \nBecause the family farm has played a significant role in Georgia's history, the Centennial Farm program was established three years ago; since that time, the program has recognized over 100 historicfarms in Georgia. By honoring centennial farms and the farm families in the state, the Centennial Farm Program promotes agricultural awareness and preservation .of these rural resources. \nThe program is sponsored by HPD in cooperation with the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the University of Georgia's College ofAgricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia National Fair. To qualify for any of the three categories of recognition, a farm must be a working farm with a minimum of 10 acres involved in agricultural production or with a $1,000 annual farm income. \n \nThe Bond-Harberfarmhouse was built in 1885. \nCASE STUDY: The Bond-Harber Farm, Franklin County \nAt the 1995 Centennial Farm Awards Ceremony in October, the Bond-Harber Fann received the Centennial Heritage Farm Award, the highest of the three categories of awards. \nThe farm has been in the same family since 1885 when 83 acres were given to John Bond and Mary Harber by her father upon their marriage. Every few years, thereafter, additional land was purchased. At John Bond's death in 1920, the farm consisted of 730 acres, with the Bond-Harber house (built in 1885 and enlarged in 1912), six tenant houses, a store, and a cotton gin. \nFrom the earliest years until 1965, cotton was always the major crop. Other crops included com and hay. A vegetable garden and orchard also were on the farm. Hogs were raised for sausage, and yard chickens were kept for eggs and meat for Sunday dinner. The henhouse, where the chickens roosted safe from foxes, opossums, and raccoons, still exists on the farm. Today, the 350-acre farm produces wheat and hay; \n14 \n \n Centennial Heritage Farm Award \nFor farms owned by members of the same family for at least 100 years and listed in the National Register. \nBond-Harber Farm Franklin County \n \nCentennial Farm Award \nForfarms at least 100 years old (continuousfamilyownersfzip not required) and listed in the National Register. \nNo awards this year \n \nThe historic Lee Watkins Farm won a Centennial Family Farm award. \n \nCentennial Family Farm Award \nGtventofannsownedbymembers offhefamilyforatleast JOO years, butdoes notrequirelisting in the National Register of Historic Places. Eleven recipients listed below received recognition in this category: \nPentecost Farm Barrow County \nMack J. Bowen, Jr. Farm Brooks County \nReaves Family Farm Carroll County \nJowen Plantation Coffee and Irwin counties \nHome Farm Dooly County \nJosey Farm Dooly County \nJuanite M. Joiner Fann Jenkins County \nMarshall's Farm Oconee County \nCarranza Morgan's Farm Sumter County \nStringer Fann Thomas County \nLee Watkins Farm Thomas County \n \n15 \n \n Preservation \nTax \nIncentives \n \nA community's historic buildings rejl~ct the unique character ofits neighborhoods and gathering places, offering residents a sense of place, as well as a tangible link to the past. Federal and state laws have been enacted to support the preservation of these buildings through tax incentives, which, in turn, have made impressive contributions to Georgia's economy and quality of life. \nThe Reh ab ilitation Investment Tax Credit Program continues to experience a high level ofpopularity here in Georgia. In fact, during FFY 1994, Georgia ranked third in the nation in the number ofprojects receiving final certification from the National Park Service. SFY 1995 was a busyyearfor HPD'stax incentives review staff; a total of138projects were reviewed, representing over $43 million in proposed projects and $16 million in completedwork \n \nThe historic Anderson B11ilding in Adairsville was rehabilitat.edfor retail pwposes 11SU1g thefederal and stat.e ta:c incentives. \nCASE STUDY: N.C. Anderson Building Adairsville, Bartow County \nLocated in downtown Adairsville, this two-story, brick commercial building was constructed in 1902 andhas beenutilized over the years for general mercantile purposes. Situated on a corner lot, its main facades are accentuated with a fine decorative pressed metal cornice emblazoned with both the name and the date ofthe building. 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 oflarge, open rooms, some punctuated with wood columns and with wood flooring and plaster walls. \nPrior to rehabilitation, extensive damage had occurred due to water infiltration, and the repair and stabilization of both structural and cosmetic features were major concerns during this project. The building was converted to retail use at the first floor and assembly use at the second floor. New electrical, plumbing, and central air systems were installed in a sensitive manner that complements the historic interiors. Most ofthe original doublehung wood sash windows at the second floor had been removed by a previous owner; however, much remained of the stained glass transoms at these windows, and these were repaired in the course of the project. \n16 \n \n CASE STUDY: \nRaines/Akins Hardware Building, \nStatesboro, Bulloch County \nThe Raines/Akins Hardware Building is located within the boundaries ofthe East Main Street Commercial Historic District. It is a two-story, brick, commercial-style building, with exterior features such as brick corbeling, segmentally-arched windows at the second floor, decorative pressed metal cornice, and cast iron columns. Interior features include wood floors, plaster walls, beaded board ceilings, a wood stair with turned newel posts and balusters, a light well and a skylight. \nAs in the case study above, much damage was sustained due to a deteriorated roof, resulting in water damage to one third of the building. The building was rehabilitated for mixed use consisting ofoffices and four rental housing units. A non-historic storefront was replaced with a new storefront, the design ofwhich was based on ahistoric photograph. The painted brick facade was carefully cleaned and repainted; historic windows were retained and repaired wherever possible. The roof was replaced, and the metal cornice was cleaned and repainted. On the interior, wood floors were repaired. Most of the plaster was in reparable condition, the beaded board ceilings were patched and repainted, and the skylight was only slightly water damaged and required only minor repairs. New electrical, plumbing, and air systems were installed. \nIn both these two projects, the owners took advantage of both the federal and state tax incentives programs and worked withHPD to ensure compliance with the standards that have been established for these programs. \n \nThe Georgia Preferential ProJJ(!11y TaxAssessmentProgram, through which property taxes can be frozen for nine years for the approved rehabilitation of a historic home or business, also is experiencing continued growth. During SFY 1995, HPD reviewed 106 proposed projects with an estimatedrehabilitation costofover $48 million, and 45 completed projects with an actual rehabilitation cost ofjustunder $16 million. \nHPD staff participated in community revitalization workshops in Fitzgerald, Americus, Valdosta, and Atlanta during the past year, and a presentation on the federal and state tax incentives programs was made at the state preservation conference in Augusta. \n \nThe Raines/Akins Hardware Building before and after rehab. \n17 \n \n Environntental Review \n \nFederally fonded, licensed, orpermittedprojectsenah/ecommunities throughoutGeorgia to carryout many essential activities involving transportation, housing, health, and safety. Sections 106and llOofthe Nationa/HistoricPreservationAct requirefederal agencies to obtainHPD comments on the effects of these projects on historic resources. HPD works with communities, military bases, development corporations, national forests, state parks, and others in meeting these responsibilities. \n \n. \n \n:~- \n \nU.S. Depi.. ofHou.sing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros \n \nspeaking at the Techwood/Clark Howell Homes \"Demolition Ceremony.\" \n \nCASE STUDY: \nTechwood/Clark Howell Homes \nRedevelopment Project, Atlanta \nAs the first public housing project to be completed in the nation, the 60-year old Techwood Homes signified the federal government's initial efforts to replace slum neighborhoods with affordable housing for the poor. Completed in 1941, the neighboring Clark Howell Homes was a further extension ofthis endeavor. Unfortunately, by the early 1990s the buildings at Techwood and Clark Howell Homes had become blighted like the slum neighborhoods they had replaced. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had begun to rethink its approach to housing low-income individuals. Rather than separation, HUD now attempts to integrate this segment ofthe population into the larger society. \nThrough the HOPE VI program, HUD will assist the Atlanta Housing Authority to redevelop Techwood/Clark Howell Homes into a model ofmixed-income housing. While this project will result in the replacement ofmost ofthe housing units with new town houses, the Atlanta Housing Authority signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ensuring that the design of the new buildings and landscaping will be compatible with the Cupola Building at Techwood and the Clark Howell Community Center. The nearby Carnegie Library will be rehabilitated in accordance with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and an interpretive exhibit on public housing will be placed in the Cupola Building. This project's outcome illustrates how the adverse effects of federal agency undertakings to historic resources may be mitigated through the Section 106 Review Process. The Techwood/Clark Howell Homes MOA is now being used as a model for similar projects in other states. \n18 \n \n The Review Process at Work \nDuring SFY 1995, HPD reviewed 1,630 projects which represented over $1 billion in federal, state, local, and private funds; 331 of these projects affected historic properties. Through the review and compliance process, 595 archeological sites, historic buildings, districts, and structures were identified and evaluated. Of this number, 337 were considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe public continues to be actively involved in many of these projects, helping to ensure that federal agencies will not only consider historic and archeological resources in the planning of their undertakings, but also minimize or avoid adverse effects their projects may have to these properties. A significant amount of HPD's reviews in SFY 1995 involved projects related to the preparations for the 1996 Olympic Games including 5 Streetscape Projects in Atlanta, the Georgia International Horsepark in Conyers, and the Yachting Marina in Savannah. Moreover, in the wakeofthe 1994TropicalStormAlberto,HPDreviewed40Flood Relief Projects in 26 Georgia counties including Hazard Mitigation projects in Montezuma and Newton, and a project to reconstruct the Auchumpkee Creek Bridge in Upson County. Other projects HPD reviewed in SFY 1995 included a \nproposed Wal Mart Store in Cherokee County, and the continued development of studies for the proposed Federal Courthouse Annex in Savannah. \nTo further assist government agencies in meeting the requirements of federal historic preservation laws, HPD staff participated in Section 106 Training Workshops for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs at a CDBG Applicants Workshop in Macon and at a CDBG Recipient's Workshop in Atlanta, for the Federal Aviation Administration at an Interagency Environmental Workshop in Atlanta, for the Georgia Department of Transportation at a series of Transportation Enhancement Activity (TEA) Applicants Workshop held across the state, and for the City of Savannah at a Workshop for its Housing Rehabilitation Specialists in Savannah. To better familiarize the Tallapoosa Historical Society, HPD staff also gave a presentation about the Section 106 review process to members of the society at one of its meetings. \n19 \n \n A~~~~~/9iga~~~OllS . \n.\u003c~i,i!! v 1:feJ? .tipij~ ?t :i4\u0026.~~fl#.i.r. \n. Cobl:, \u003c;cf pij\u003et: :c\u003ef T~tkin \nCo rp .\\(91 -;Q~l~Ptfum:~~~p~int.Atl. \nF~i~~~ \nF~~~~i~~~iqm \n;~:111111zn~~. . \nG~lttl?~-~frs \nGa'. ~:{ffiffill'tl)'~T~!.j'.~  \n;~~~fL~.: \n~~~ .~ ~';;~ \nGoor~~:=~c.:~ Ged~fustmeiMa~. \n46E~ \n~~~ \n... u~;~;~~l~\u003e . \n U.S. ~:f::~\\~ lim@ / \n\u003c ..\u003e  u:s:tF:ish~ \u0026Wi~ ldlifeServ\u003eice.. .. \n\u003c..g(:s{;~~f~9~'~i~n.ipg)f. . \n \n Transportation EnhanceIDent PrograID \n \nUnder a Programmatic Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration and Georgia Department of Transportation, HPD continues to play a key role in the Transportation Enhancement Activities (J'EA.) program. HPD staff reviews project documents, plans, and reports, conducts site visits, and provides technical assistance related to compliance with provisions ofSection 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. \n \nThe Flatiron Building located on Peachtree Street and the Healey Building are part ofAllanta'.s historic skyline. \nCASE STUDY: Atlanta Olympic Streetscapes \nIt was a fortunate coincidence that the TEA program went into effect near the time the City of Atlanta was selected to host the 1996 Olympic Garnes. The Corporation for Olympic Development in Atlanta (CODA) identified 11 major downtown streets that will serve as pedestrian links between MARTA and Olympic venue sites and other destination points during the 1996 Olympics. Five ofthe identified projects obtained TEA funding and include the International Boulevard Pedestrian Corridor, the Capitol Avenue Pedestrian Corridor, the Peachtree Street Pedestrian Corridor, the Auburn Avenue Pedestrian Corridor, and Atlanta University Center/WestSidePedestrian Corridor. Local project sponsors obtained TEA funding for streetscaping other downtown streets that will serve as pedestrian corridors connecting Atlanta's rapid transit system to the Olympic venues. All of these streetscape projects will be completed before the arrival of the Olympic guests, but residents and visitors to Atlanta will continue to benefit from the projects long after the Olympic games are over. \n20 \n \n CASE STUDY: Georgia's Covered Bridges \nAt one time, there were over 150 covered bridges facilitating trade across Georgia. By the mid 1980s, only 13 remained, and even these few were endangered. One was lost to arson; one collapsed from deterioration; and another was swept away in a flood. Recognizing the value of these resources, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) stepped in to stop this rapid loss. TEA-funded projects are now underwayto rehabilitate all ten of Georgia's surviving National Register-listed covered bridges. Each ofthese ten bridges will be rehabilitated as required to continue in their current use. Only three ofthe bridges are still opento vehiculartraffic, and these will bemade structurally sound, through repairs and reinforcements, and safe, through the addition oflighting, height restrictors, and signalized traffic controls. The remaining seven bridges have been by-passed by modem structures and now serve as scenic enhancements and pedestrian/bike bridges. \nThe TEA Program at Work \nBy the end of SFY 1995 HPD staffconducted 58 site visits and reviewed plans or documents for 35 of the more than 90 currently funded TEA projects. Two projects, the Douglas Streetscape project and the rehabilitation ofMontezuma Depot at the Georgia .Agrirama, have been completed, and several others are well underway. Other activities in support of the TEA programinclude: participating ina series oftraining workshops for TEA project sponsors; revising the Section 106 portion of the sponsor's guidebook; nominating projects for inclusion in the National Trust!FHWA publication, Building on the Past, Traveling to the Future: A Preservationist's Guide to the JSJ'EA Transportation Enhancment Provision; reviewing 125 new TEA applications for FFY 1997 funding; identifying potential cultural resource issues and providing comments to the Transportation Enhancement Advisory Panel on which SHPO and Division Director Mark Edwards and Deputy SHPO Karen Easter serve. Ifthe U.S. Congress votes to continue the TEA program beyond FFY 1997, many more worthhile enhancement projects can be funded. \n21 \n \ni{j;e6tot1$i:?CdJ:iid eriadl / \n:~:s~i:!:. u(. \n\u003c\u003e : ? t J ~ : ~ J : ..::Jt:::=?r ... ..--.... \n'::!ri-ilitf: ;::-,.:(,:- \n::::::1:i0air101~ :.: \nt11a~tiii \n /.     ~~H~~f;~jJ1if~i~~~~\u003c~:j~\u003e~  .     \n   1~?:~1111~e :iJtj;;;~:;~lt~~~H~;~ /\\ \n. ,.,. ..  ... . \\Qc:c:\u003en# County):.: .... \n'j ~~!!iI .~~~~~~~~El;~~a:i!l~ \n. . .Oglethorpe Cotiilty\\ \n.. St~~~ ~H!!ii]~~~ I\u003c  White q\u003euntf . \n \n Rehabilitation Technical Assistance \n \nThe unique character and irreplaceable features of historic buildings should be treated with respect. Irreversible. design changes should be avoided or have minimal impact on historic fabric and building materials. Decisions made in a rehabilitation project should be informed and sensitive to the building's history. A considerable amount of information is available to guide individuals rehabilitating historic properties. All preservationists should be familiar with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, a set of common sense guidelines applicable to all types of historic structures. The National Park Service's Preservation Briefs series provides detailed information on issues such as roof and window repair, masonry cleaning, plaster repair, and energy conservation. \n \nThe historic Morgan County Courthouse is Madison was updatedfor ADA compliance in 1995 with the addition ofan elevator in the interior and a lift at \nthe exterior. \nCASE STUDY: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) \nSigned into law in July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act extends comprehensive civil rights to individuals with disabilities. Equal opportunity is required in the areas ofemployment, State and local government programs, telecommunications, transportation, and places ofpublic accommodation. A disability may result from either a physical or mental impairment. Currently the ADA protects the rights of 49 million Americans with disabilities. \nHistoric properties are not exempt from requirements ofthe ADA, but the legislation recognizes the national interest in preserving significant historic buildings. The ADA tries to balance historic preservation concerns and accessiblity requirements by protecting historic buildings from alterations that threaten or destroy their significance. The challenge is to find solutions that provide independent access for the disabled while maintaining the integrity ofthe historic resource. \nAs the State Historic Preservation Office, HPD provides guidance to historic building owners trying to meet accessibility requirements. Various requests from Georgia's county courthouses and museums resulted in special programs targeting those resources. In the spring of 1994 HPD prepared a workshop \n22 \n \n session on \"Georgia's Historic Courthouses and the ADA\" for the annual meeting of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia. At the request ofthe preservation planner at the Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center, HPD repeated the session in November for the RDC's preservation Advisory Committee and area county officials. \nIn addition HPD made site visits and provided ADA and/or rehabilitationtechnicalassistancetotbeJ\u003c\u003ellmon, Lincoln, Haralson, Upson, Colquitt, Bulloch, Glascock, Union, Murray, Warren, Irwin, Emanuel, Calhoun, and Taliaferro County Courthouses. \nIn January 1995 HPD presented a workshop session at the annual meeting of the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries. The topic was the preservation and continued use of house museums and historic buildings used for museums and galleries. A major focus was the ADA and its application to these resources. In addition HPD made site visits and provided ADA and/or rehabilitation technical assistance to a variety of Georgia museums, including the Blunt House, Dalton; Roddenberry Pickle Museum, Cairo; Teaching Museum South, East Point; Herndon Home, Atlanta; Gilbert House, South Fulton County; Sallie Ellis Davis House, Milledgeville; Lowndes County Museum, Valdosta; and Brooks County Museum, Quitman. \nSensitivity both to the needs of persons with disabilities and to the desire to protect the integrity ofhistoric properties leads to the most appropriate accessibility solutions. HPD assists Georgians in preserving historic resources for the use and enjoyment of all the state's citizens. \n \nHPD architectural staff provide assistance to communities, organizations, and individuals across the state who are concerned about protecting and using their historic resources. Of special interest is the recentAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which directly impacts places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local governments. HPD provides guidance on this and other rehabilitation issues by distributing technical information, participating in project consultations, making presentations, and undertaking site visits. \n \nA ramp was needed at the rear ofthe 11/ges House (c. 1850) in Columbus to make the building accessible. \n23 \n \nThe 11/ges House after the ramp was added \n \n GRANTS \n \nThe Historic Preservation Division coordinates and makes available funding for preservation projects through three special programs: the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) program, the Georgia Heritage 2000 grant program, and the federal Flood Recovery program. \nGeorgia Heritage 2000 Program During SFY 1994, the \nGeorgia General Assembly appropriated $135,000 for the new Heritage 2000 grant program for downtown and neighborhood revitalization. The program went into effect July 1, 1994. During SFY 1995 a second round of funds were appropriated in the amount of $270,000 \nThe matching 60/40 grants are provided through HPD. According to HPD Director Mark Edwards, these grants \"are an important link in the preservation of the state's heritage which is increasingly at risk. \" \n \nHistoric African-American Carswell Grove Baptist Church, located in Jenkins Counl.y, was built in 1919. \nCASE STUDY: Carswell Grove Baptist Church, Millen, Jenkins County \nThe Carswell Grove Baptist Church is an historic African American church, built in 1919, with cultural roots that pre-date the Civil War. It is located in rural Jenkins County, in close proximity to the Big Buckhead Church (built in the 1850s}, from which it broke off in 1867. A simple one-story frame Gothic revival style building, the Carswell Grove Church is the second building on the site. Oral history indicates that the original church from the 1860s was destroyed in a fire early in this century; however, physical evidence uncovered during the current rehabilitation work gives credence to the theory that the current building may have been built around a remaining core of the original structure. \nThe Georgia Heritage 2000 grant application was prepared with the technical assistance ofthe Central Savannah River Area RDC and the local preservation planner. Grant funds were requested to stabilizethe building; the churchhad been in dire need of stabilization for a number of years. It had never had any substantial alterations, and maintenance had been accomplished as funding was available. With a small and elderly congregation, there had been great concern over foundation problems, roof and steeple leaks, and permanent weatherization simply to secure the interior ofthe building from damage. It was one oftwo projects \n24 \n \n that received funding in both years of the program and is .an outstanding example of the positive results of cooperation between the private sector and local and state governments. \nOnce funds were awarded, further structural assessment of the building both by HPD staff and the engineering firm of Cranston, Robertson \u0026 Whitehurst of Augusta revealed the extremely poor condition of the building: unless comprehensive immediate foundation and roof repairs were undertaken, the building would not survive much longer. A search was undertaken to locate an experienced contractor who could successfully complete a project of this nature. Michael Ray of MR Construction was chosen to undertake this work, under the supervision of the project engineer. The first two phases of stabilization, including foundation and roof repair, were completed between September and December of 1995. Although much work remains to be done on the building-the tin roofmust be replaced within the next few years, the exterior needs to be repainted, and interior repairs must be made-this important building, a physical link to the history of the African-American community in rural Georgia, bas been saved for now. \nThe small amount of Georgia Heritage 2000 funds used to put this building back on the path to its second life bas given the local community time to plan for the future of this almost lost historic resource. \n \nGeorgia Heritage 2000 Grants \n \nCompleted SFY 1995 \n \nAlexander Hotel-Sl0,000 for Haralson Co. Courthouse- \n \nwindow and porch repair work $15,000 to repair roof and bell \n \nBeulah Rucker House \u0026 School- tower \n \nSl0,000 for foundation repair and Herndon House-Sl0,000 for a \n \nexterior work \n \nnew roof \n \nBlunt House-SJ,000 for a new Mt. Zion Baptist Church- \n \nroof \n \n$20,000 for anewroofandfoun- \n \nCarswell Grove Baptist Church- dation repair \n \nSS,000 for a new roofand founda- North Alexander School- \n \ntion r e p a i r \n \n$20,000 for reroofing \n \nColquitt County Jail-SlS,000 for Possum Poke-SJ,000 to repair \n \nwindow repair and replacement outbuildings \n \nEastman House-$6,000 for exte- Turner County Jail-SlS,000 \n \nrior siding repair and new paint forporchand window repairand \n \nreplacement \n \n25 \n \nGeorgia Heritage \n2000 Grants \nAwarded SFY 1996 \nCarswell Grove Baptist Churcb$12,500 for foundation and structural repair Colquitt County Jail-$10,000forwindow replacement Colquitt Theatre-510,000 for window replacement CorraHarris Study and Cbapel-$900 for roof repair George W. DeLoach House-$6,000 for pier and foundation stabiliz.ation Ewell Brown General Merchandise Store-515,000 for roof repair Haven-Munnerlyn United Methodist Church-S4,000 for window repair Historic Quarters 1 at Ft. Benning$25,000 to paint the exterior Johnson County Courtbouse-$19,000 for exterior stabilization and roof repair LeConte-Woodmanston Site--SlS,000 for reconstruction of rice field _ Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse-$25,000 for exterior replastering Old Clarke County Jail-SlS,000 for roof and window rehabilitation Old Stone Churcb-S12,000 for stabiliz.ation and roof repair Old Union County CourthouseSl7,000 for courtroom restoration Owens-Thomas House-Sl0,000 for window restoration St. Paul/Gillespie-Selden Rural Life Center-$14,000 for exterior stabliz.ation Shields-Etheridge Farm-58,000 for roof repair Sumner School-$3,600 forroof repair Tybee Island Lighthouse-S6,000 for structural repairs Woodrow Wilson Boyhood HomeS10,000 for interior plaster repair \n \n Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program \nThe HPF Program is appropriated annually from Congress to the National Park Service (NPS) to the states. HPD reserves 10 percent ofeach year's appropriation for grants to Certified Local Governments. The 60140 matching grants enable cities, towns, and rural areas to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of historic properties. \nProjects completed or awarded during SFY 1995 represent a diversity of activities, ranging from National Register nominations and surveys to design guidelines and predevelopment plans. Three development projects were completed during SFY 1995 with special fonds awarded that year. \nHPF Development Grants Completed in SFY 1995 \nCity ofValdosta-526,100 To repairthe roofand the marquee of the Dosta Theater. \nCity ofMadison-$42,402 Toinstallan elevatorand rehabilitate the restrooms in theMorgan County Courthouse. \nCity of Columbus-$9,200 To install a ramp and other necessary repairs in the Illges House. \n \nHistoric Preservation Fund (HPF) Grants for Survey and Planning Projects \n \nCompleted SFY 1995: Awarded SFY 1995: \n \nAssociation County \nCommissioners of Georgia$3,000 for county courthouse \n \nCity ofAmericu-$2,800 Historic district design guidelines \n \nnomination update. \n \nCity ofAtben.-SS,000 \n \nAtlanta Preservation Center- Historic district design guidelines \n \n$4,800 to develop a Civil Rights driving tour brochure. \n \nCity ofAugusta-516,400 Greene\u0026Telfairstreetsrevitaliz.a- \n \nBartow County-$1,500 for \n \ntionplan \n \nBartow County Courthouse predevelopment. \n \nCityof Cedartown-S6,000 Historic district resource booklet \n \nCity o f Valdosta-S3,948for \n \nNational Registernominationfor City ofDalton-SS,900 \n \nwarehouse and minority \n \nThornton Avenue/Murray Hill \n \nbusiness district. \n \nStreet psreservation plan \n \nHaralson CountyHistorical CityofJefl'erson-SS,000 Society-Sl,800 for Haralson Co. Multipleresourcenomination Courthouse predevelopment. \nCity ofMarsballville-$2,500 Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Design guidelines Inc.-$8,000 for Sacred Heart Cultural Center predevelopment. City ofMonticello-$6,200 \nHistoric districts nomination \nTrust for Public Land, Sautee Nacoocbee Valley-$8,000 A feasibility study for Hardman Fann. \nTbomasCollege-Sl,475 for Red Hills archeology. \n \nWalker County-$7,950 for Walker County Survey \n \nWest Georgia College, Carrollton--$6,000 to prepare Archaic Period (coastal plain and coastal zone ) historic contexts. \n \n26 \n \n Flood Recovery Grants \n \nRound 1 and II \n \nAI.BANY: \n \nLYONS: \n \nAlbany State College \n \nLyonsGardenClub-$9,000 \n \nDaisyBrownROI'CBldg.-$10,000 119:MainStreet-$2,000 \n \nOreneHall-$10,000 \n \n207:MainStreet-$3,000 \n \nPridgeonComm. Bldp.-$17,000 OldHealthDepartment-$5,000 \n \nRiverside \u0026Oakview Cemetery- OldTownSquareFoods-$5,000 \n \n$30,000 \n \nCannington, Farmers State Bank \n \nRadiumSpringsCasino-$57,000 Building-$5,000 \n \nFaulkresidence-$18,000 \n \nMACON: \n \nMillerresidence-$27,000 \n \nFederated Garden Clubs of \n \nAMERICUS: \n \nMacon-$34,000 \n \nRylanderTheater-$28,000 \n \nRoundBuilcling-$50,000 \n \nGastonPlantation-$4,500 \n \nRibieroResidence-$3,800 \n \n124/126 W. Forsyth Street-$4,000 MAR5HALLVIl.LE; \n \nDismuke/MinyardStore-$3,300 MarshallvillePublicLibrary- \n \nWindsorHotel-$32,000 \n \n$9,00) \n \nGuerry/Mitchell House-$26,000 MONIE7.lJMA: \n \nWilliamsresidence-$25,200 \n \nDo'Mltown Structural-$118,000 \n \nBAINBRIDGE: \n \nDowntownFacade-$435,453 \n \nPittman residence-$4,500 \n \nCherry StreetOfficeBldg-$4,500 \n \nBLUFFI'ON: \n \nHills Weekend Store-$9,000 \n \nIvyManor-$10,000 \n \nMarilyn's SalonofBeauty-$4,500 \n \nBUENA VISTA: \n \nCitiz.en'sNationalBank-$1,000 \n \nAblesEstate-$6,000 \n \n309Drayton Street-$ 10,000 \n \nAblesEstate-$2,000 \n \nJacksonresidence-$12,500 \n \nBU1LER: \n \n106 Cheny Street-$2,000 \n \nTaylorCountyCrthse.-$33,500 NEWTON: \n \nCOLUMBUS: \n \nBakerCounty Crthse.-$550,000 \n \nColumbusMuseum-$40,000 \n \nAlsobrook residence-$7,000 \n \nC\\J1HBERI': \n \nWilliamsresidence-$10,000 \n \nMuse-GambleHouse-$30,000 Miller/MathisHouse-$25,000 \n \nHoodHouse-$5,000 \n \nPLAINS: \n \nGmmHall-$12,000 \n \nDodsonResidence-$10,000 \n \nDAWSON: \n \nWhatleyR.esidence-$7,000 \n \nPickett House/Grey Gables- \n \nWiley Residence-$10,000 \n \n~0,000 \n \nCity ofPlains CBD Block Grant- \n \nJ U N C l l O N CTIY: \n \n$89,000 \n \nFielder'sGristMillandGin-$21,000 PlainPeanut Warehouse-$3,500 \n \nLUMPKIN: \n \nG.F. WtlliamsResidence-$4,000 \n \nBedingfield Inn-$20,000 \n \nCity Hall-$5,000 \n \nOldFuneralHome-$10,000 \n \nPRESTON: \n \nTrotman Store-$10,000 \n \nOld Webster County Jail-$7,500 \n \nMoyePlantation-$8,250 \n \nSMl1HV1LIE: \n \nP J.'s-$4,500 \n \nMorganFarm-$4,500 \n \nButtsResidence-$5,000 \n \nTALBOTI'ON: \n \nOldBankBuilclint;-$6,500 \n \nStraus-LevertHall-$7,000 \n \n27 \n \nFlood Recovery Program HPD's flood recovery \nprogram is a prominent and integral part of the disaster recovery effort in Georgia. Centered around a $2.475 million federal grant to provide aid to historic resources damaged during l 994's Tropical Storm Alberto, HPD's program strives to provide funding for structural rehabilitation and repair as well as technical assistance, planning, and educational programs to insure a comprehensive flood recovery approach. Flood recovery grants have been awarded to 65 recipients, benefiting over 100 historic structures and archeological sites. \n \n Archeology \nHistory can be found both above and below the ground. Almost 18,000 archeological sites in Georgia have been identified Thousands more remain buried, awaiting discovery and ready to reveal information available nowhere else. Archeological sites include simple rock piles, concentrations of broken pottery, prehistoric villages, landscape features, battlefields, or submerged shipwrecks. Many archeological sites are found in conjunction with historic buildings and districts. Archeological sites date from 13,000 years ago and the earliest periods of human occupation in Georgia to contemporary times. \n \nSHPO Mark Edwards and HPD staffvisit the Hickory Log Site. \nCASE STUDY: Hickory Log Site, Cherokee County \nIn the late 1930s, under the Works Progress Administration, \nUGA archeologist Robert Wauchope surveyed north Georgia for archeological sites. He wanted to know where, when, and how Indians had lived. He hired local men to help him. In spite of supervising hundreds of unskilled laborers, analyzing costs at $.000048 per \"unit,\" and driving a 1 1/2-ton truck \"up and down tortuous, muddy red-clay roads,\" Wauchope found 292 sites. One, the Hickory Log site, was discovered on a knoll above the Eto\\\\-ah River east of Canton in Cherokee County. By studying its artifacts, he concluded that Indians began living there about 6,000 B.C. They continued to do so until Europeans forced them out around 1830. \nIn 1994, development was proposed for the property. In accordance with environmental law, the developer applied for a \nfederal permit to affect wetlands. Permit review involved protecting important prehistoric and historic sites, as well as natural resources. An HPD reviewer recalled the Hickory Log site, recommending an archeological survey. This was done, and the site was evaluated as archeologically important-eligible for the National Register. The site could not, however, be preserved in place due to constraints ofsloping land, nearby streams, and scale of development. Therefore, to minimize the construction's \n28 \n \n destructtive effects on the site, archeologists recovered its important infonnation. \nHistorical research identified the Cherokee town of Hickory Log. Reported in 1785, it was shown on an 1819 map. Archeological testing had recovered evidence of 8,000 years of Indian history covering five acres. In June of 1995, a consulting firm, Garrow \u0026Associates, began the final phase ofarcheology. Anticipating the discovery ofhuman burials, appropriate permits were obtained. As Cherokee were the last Indians to live at the site, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina were consulted as their likely descendants. An agreement was reached with the Eastern Band about how to treat discovered Indian remains. As some Indian burials were discovered, this agreement was helpful. \nTen weeks ofarcheology identified four major Indian occupations. Besides thousands ofartifu.cts, morethan 10,750postholes, storage pits, trash pits, and hearths were found. When mapped, patterns not only ofhouse forms appeared, but neighborhoods and villages as well. Through time, different parts ofthe site were used for different things. Between A.D. 750-1000, posthole patterns show a village surrounded by walls of vertical logs, a palisade. Other research gathered information about past environments to see how they had changed. In summary a wealth of information about the Indians ofnorth Georgia was recovered from this site. After all ofthe artifacts and other information are analyzed, a great deal more should be knovm about how the Indians at Hickory Log lived, worked, and died. \nVolunteers, including HPD staff, donated their time and expertise to help save Hickory Log's important information, and many archeologists visited the site. Members of the Eastern Band also visited the site, and Garrow \u0026 Associates opened the site to the public so that the citizens of Canton and Cherokee county could learn about archeology firsthand. \nGeorgia Archeology Awareness Week \nThe Society for Georgia Archaeology's second annual Georgia Archeolo\u0026r Week took place April 30 to May 7, 1995. Cosponsors included HPD, consulting firms, government agencies, and institutions. The theme was \"Georgia's Maritime Heritage Rediscovered.\" A poster showing underwater archeologists excavating four difference types of vessels in Savannah harbor highlighted the event. The Society distributed educational packets to more than 1,000 educators, interpreters, and librarians across the state. \n29 \n \n..::::;:::-:-:-:-:- \n: :::::1j:!ig~ii:::i:i r \n. .. c:f~f~1iP;~~~,~~~~tt,11\u003e/\u003c. \n.T.omwGl.i]f1ht:s./:.:.... . \n \n Certified \nLocal \nGovernments \nThe Certified Local Government (CLG) program continued to. be administered through a contract with the Office of Preservation Services (OPS) at the University of Georgia. OPS assisted HPD by conducting presentations for preservation commissions, public information meetings, group facilitated goal-setting sessions, design guidelines workshops, neighborhood associations, Main Street programs, elected officials, and community groups. \nSFY 1995 was a busy year in terms oflocal commission activity in Georgia. Over 15 districts and individual properties were newly designated by local commissions. Many grant-funded activities produced public information material, rehabilitation activities, and historic resource survey and evaluation projects. Several new ordinances were adopted, and many communities began the process of adopting a local ordinance and setting up a preservation commission. \n \nParticipants in the \"Your Town: After the Flood\" workshop develop their project. Left to right: Juanita Walton, Michelle Allen, andMaxine Reese. \nCASE STUDY: Your Town Worksh_ops Unicoi State Park and Americus \nThe ''Your Town: Designing Its Future\" workshops were an important project during SFY 1995. These workshops not only affected local preservation in Georgia but influenced decisions across the Southeast. One ofthe workshops was held at Unicoi State Park in December, 1994. It brought together 30 individuals to learn the basics of group decision-making and community design. Stafffrom the Office ofPreservattion Services (OPS) at the University of Georgia, HPD, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) led the workshop, which was so successful it was later applied to the flood-ravaged regions of south and middle Georgia. For ''Your Town: After the Flood,\" OPS, HPD, and NTIIP's Southern Regional Office brought together decision-makers from the counties flooded by the Flint River for a two-day workshop that equipped them with the tools for making better decisions about the rebuilding oftheir towns. \n30 \n \n Office of Preservation Services \nActivities \nThe Office of Preservation Services (OPS) provides Georgia's communities with a source of assistance for most aspects of local preservation planning-especially preservation ordinance -writing and administration-and serves as a clearinghouse for information related to historic resource protection. In addition to assisting HPD, OPS conducts grant projects for other preservation organizations such as the National Alliance ofPreservation Commissions (NAPC), the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the National Park Service (NPS), the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), the National Council ofPreservation Educators, and other state historic preservation offices across the country. \nDuring SFY 1995 a new process was initiated for CLG grants. CLGs now must qualify for categories that restrict the kinds of projects they can propose for funding. The new system is intended to establish a logical preservation planning sequence to be followed at the local level. The process mirrors the model planning process suggested by Vision for the Future: The State Historic Preservation Plan. \nA grant project conducted by OPS in August, 1994, was a significant step forward not only for Georgia's CLGs but for CLGs natiomvide. OPS organized a forum of 36 ofthe 50 state CLG coordinators to brainstorm about the CLG program and discuss CLG issues and concerns common to all 50 states. The forum, sponsored by the NAPC through a grant from NPS, was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. \n \nCe.rtified Lo~ceaol rGgoi2v1emm. . .ents in. \n \n. \n... \n \n..::Ii: .~; iI!~Iil \n.\u003c ~~~~~r~co@fy \u003c \n \nlj/ \n\u003c \n \n. . . \u003c KJl!~f@. : \u003c \n \n.:;tl .(;:~!l I \n \n... ..\u003c ..Coltunbus :.i...... . ..... \n. . . . . . . . . . . . . %~:: \n \n. \n \nbaitoxi \n \n Darien \n \n.J. ) ~atiif ):(... \n \n : ~f!S? . )/.   \u003e ..............D\\ .e..F,;~]~:metyrald}) \n \n.~ty. . . . . . . . . . . \n . Hogansville . \u003e .    \u003cfefferson \n\\ .Lexington . Madison \nMarshallville . \n \nNew Certified Local Governments \nThe Certified Local Government program continues to grow. During SFY 1995, the communities of Americus, Bowdon, Cordele, DeKalb County, and Fort Valley joined the CLG program, bringing the total number in Georgia to 44. \n \n31 \n \n Economic \nand \nCommunity Development \n \nHistoric preservation activity has produced visible and measurable economic development throughout Georgia's communities. Preservation does not operate within its own isolated  sphere, but touches many areas of the local economy and affects different sectors ofcommunity life, including .finance, real estate, retailing, employment, tourism, and government. It supports the community's past, present and future, creating an improved quality of life and a sense ofcommunity cohesiveness. \n \nThe Windsor Hotel in Americus was the recipient of a federal flood recovery grant through HPD. \nCommunity Assistance \nDuring SFY 1995, HPD assisted communities in various activities, including: National Register nominations; county-wide surveys; archeological surveys, investigations, and research; tax incentiveprojects (stateandfederal); grantprojects, grantcovenant projects andISTEA projects; designation oflocal historic districts; passage oflocal preservation ordinances; downtown revitalization/ design; countycourthouserehabilitation; housing rehabilitation; local preservation planning issues; minority preservation activities; and Main Street design issues. Through activities generated by these programs, HPD staffvisited and assisted communities and organizations in Georgia throughout the year. \n \n32 \n \n Information and Education \n \nA tour ofthe historic Augusta Canal was included in the 1995 preservation conference in Augusta. \nCASE STUDY: Statewide Preservation Conference, Augusta \nThrough the annual statewide preservation conference, cosponsored with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, HPD offers preservation information to a large group ofconstituents. Close to 300 people attended the 1995 conference in Augusta where they \"rediscovered their community origins\" through the example of Augusta's historic riverfront, canal, and \ndowntown described by Tom Robertson at the opening plenary session and Mayor Charles DeVaney at the Georgians for Preservation Action Dinner. Also at the plenary session, State Historic Preservation Officer Mark Edwards talked about his \nvision for historic preservation in Georgia, and Department of \nTransportation Assistant Commissioner Charles Lewis, talked about Atlanta's Freedom Parkway compromise plan. Return to the River: Rediscovering Our Community Origins also fea- \ntured sessions and tours on heritage areas, post-World War II architecture, American Indian and African-American preservation issues, Civil War site preservation, the challenge of \"edge cities,\" Georgia's flood recovery program, historic churches, and \nheritage education. Closing speaker Lisa Howorth from the \nCenter for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi inspired participants to look at whatconstitutes culture in a new way and to remember to \"walk the talk.\" \n33 \n \nThe Information and Education program works to heighten the general public's awareness of historic preservation and to maintain regular communication with the preservation network. These goals are achieved through the distribution of a monthly newsletter; a variety of audio-visual programs. publications and press releases: workshops and an annual statewide conference; and special events. During the year, HPD responded to almost 5,000 individual requests for information on various programs and topics. \n \n AfricanAlllerican Heritage \n \nThe number of Georgia citizens and communities interested in the state's AfricanAmerican heritage continues to increase. The Georgia AfricanAmerican Historic Preservation Network works closely with HPD to encourage and strengthen local and statewide efforts to preserve Georgia's historic properties associated with African-American history and to encourage participation in state and local preservation activities among Georgia's African-American citizens. \n \nThe Carranza Morgan farm has been in the Morgan family since 1886. \nCASE STUDY: Carranza Morgan Farm, Sumter County \nThis farm is an example ofthe type ofrural historic resource that HPD and the Georgia African-American Historic Preservation Network believe is so important to recognize and preserve. \nThe Carranza Morgan Fann has been in the Morgan family since 1886 when the current owner's grandfather, Nathan Morgan, a former slave, purchased 202 acres for farming. The farm received a Flood Recovery Grant last year for repair of its late 19th-century farmhouse which was damaged during the 1994 Tropical Storm Alberto. Not only did this funding help repair the roof: it introduced the Morgan family to HPD and its programs. Subsequently, the Morgan Farm applied for and won a 1995 Centennial Family Farm award as a farm which has remained in the same family and been in continuous operation for over 100 years. The farm is also in the process of being nominated for listing in the National Register ofHistoric Places and may utilize the tax incentives program to help rehabilitate the historic farmhouse and outbuildings. Today, the owner continues to grow crops and raise livestock as his father and grandfather did. \n \n34 \n \n African-American Historic \nPreservation Network \nThe Georgia African-American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) represents over 300 people with an interest in African-American preservation. Since 1989, a 12.:membervolunteer committee has guided activities of the Network, served as a clearinghouse for information, and encouraged participation in state and local preservation programs. The Network's focal points in SFY 1995 were the development of a strategic plan and publication of a newsletter. \nAs stated in the strategic plan, GAAHPN's mission is to \"shape the future\" of Georgia's traditional African-American neighborhoods by facilitating strategies to achieve neighborhood stability, economic development, community conservation, and tourism development. This will help facilitate the GAAHPN in connecting the contributions ofGeorgia's African-American communitytothe broadestpatterns ofGeorgia's and American.history, everyday Georgians, and the full spectrum of the state's built environment. \nThe Network has traveled to Macon, Augu~ Valdo~ and Atlanta for quarterly meetings dedicated to implementing the strategic plan, but also to working on heritage education activities and providing technical workshops such as the architectural workshop in Valdosta. Members have also been involved with historic marker dedication ceremonies for African Americans such as Roland Hayes and Booker T. Washington. This dedication to preservation resulted in GAAHPN broadening its scope to work withthe Georgia CivilWar Comission on African-American contributions to the Civil War. \n \n... :: :-::::::::::::::::::::_._:,)\\:/?/:t::::::::::::::=::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::/::: \n \n!}f{)\\t:tt :..\\.}..{.l.t..f.!..{.f..f.f/:t_:i_..:i_:l_/t\\t-(_-!-i_-t:_-::-:.-:=:\\:.::==.::==:.:::=.::=..:-_-:_?:=.;.::.:.:.:..::-::-::-=:::t::t:f:=tt=r=_=:=::=:=:::=r=::::::::=:::=;::,:::=,:::-::=:,:::=::::::: \n \nI:i:!fltittiilrltGili::14jil~l1i \n \nii i1111 \n \n! i 1 1111111 \n:: \n \nl \n \n:t\\t=titf:@\\l/f::::::\\:r::::: \\tif?fffi\\{/\\Jiiff\\l/J;;?r::::=:=:=: \n \n1111,.,i_.~,i_:,~_r,:_i_:_!II \nttt()::::::::::::. ::\\ff\\: ..:::::::::::;::::::::::=;::;:.:;:.:;:.:;:;.;.;:;,;-;. ..--,.-:-:-:;:;: :.:.:.:::.:.:.:;::.::}'f:.\\.:./.: \n35 \n \n Heritage \nTourism \nSince 1990, HPD and the TouristDivision ofthe Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism (GD/TT) have worked together to promote heritage tourism throughout the state. By cooperating in various joint projects over the years, such as the Whistlestop tours and a videotape on historic bed and breakfast inns in Georgia, this ongoing initiative has brought increased attention to historic properties, while encouraging tourist activity in Georgia's communities. \n \nOak ~es create a \"canopy\" over the Ri;~boro Sunbury Road along the western loop ofLiberty Trail. \nCASE STUDY: Historic Liberty Trail, Liberty County \nThe Liberty Trail connects the two historic areas ofMidway and Dorchester, which include two pivotal sites on this route commemorating African-American culture. Seabrook VIiiage, a living and working museum depicting African-American culture from the Civil War through the 1930s, is the site ofresearch and education projects, an oral history program, and several field schools in archeology, history, and folklore sponsored by the University System of Georgia. Dorchester Academy was a gathering place for civil rights activists, including a 1962 planning retreat led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in preparation for the Birmingham campaign. \nTransportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) funds helped to make this unique area in Georgia's history more prominent to travelers along nearby Interstate 95. The trail links 1-95 with some ofthe earliest roads inthe nation using an eastern and western loop originating at Exit 13. TEA funds of $100,000 were used to improve directional and interpretative signs, pull-offs, and parking atfourimportanthistoricsitesalongthe vehicular trail. New signs now entice visitors to explore a route that has not changed in nearly three centuries. \nThe official project sponsor was the Liberty County Development Authority, which will continue to maintain the trail after the TEA work is done. The project application included resolutions from county and municipal governments and letters of support from local governments, elected officials, planning agencies, historic preservation groups, the Liberty Chamber of Commerce and other local agencies and .organizations that safeguard community improvement and beautification. HPD also collaborated on the enviromental and historic review of the project. \n36 \n \n ...... _ \nTeachers explore the Pleasant Hill historic district in Macon. \nCASE STUDY: Project History: Teaching with Georgia's Historic Places \nGeorgia's first comprehensive, statewide workshop on using historic places in the classroom took place in Macon in April. Sponsored by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Georgia Department ofEducation, Georgia State University, the Society for Georgia Archaeology, andHPD, the workshop brought together over 60 educators, administrators, and preservationists to discover how to use historic places to teach core curriculum, to recognize evidence of historic patterns and events in local .communities, and to experience the value of historic places and artifacts as teaching tools. Three historic places in Macon served as classrooms for teachers to practice heritage education techniques: Hay House, Ocmulgee Mounds, and the Pleasant Hill historic district. Michael Corbishley, head of education at English Heritage, was the featured speaker and presented material on the \"discovery\" method that has been widely and successfully used in Great Britain for years. Written material produced for the workshop included lesson plans for the three historic sites, a comprehensive checklist for developing lesson plans, and the publication Project History: Teaching with Georgia's Historic Places, a teacher's guide with helpful hints on methods, techniques, the National Register program, and sources of information. Funding for \"Project History\" was provided by a grant from the National Park Service's Partnerships in Cultural Resources Training Initiative. \n37 \n \nHeritage \nEducation \nBecause children afe the future decision-makers and leaders in our communities, HPD believes that it is important for educators and preservationists to join together to instill the preservation ethic at an early age. \nDuring SFY 1995 HPD developed, for use in the classroom, a 25-minute slide show for teachers that introduces students to the range ofhistoric properties in Georgia and highlights unique aspects of Georgia's history. \nHPD continues to assist the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation in its development ofa statewide K-12 heritage education program and actively works with archeologists on heritage education and public awareness programs. \n \n Five goals will guide the Historic Preservation Division in carrying out its mission during the next five years. The objectives containedin this AnnualAction Plan include the provision ofbasic services as well as special initiatives and are directed toward accomplishing these five goals. The Division welcomespublic comment, questions, andsuggestions on our programs and services, and on our Annual Action Plan, at any time. \nTrends and Issues: \nPopulation and Land Use Change \nThe rapid growth of Georgia's population continues to exert the greatest influence of all trends on the state's historic places. Suburban areas around Atlanta and surrounding other metropolitan areas, coastal areas, and mountain communities are growing so fast that government is challenged to keep up with demand for infrastructure and services. Development of previously rural or open land seems to take place almost overnight. Many Georgia communities do not have land use plans, zoning, or other growth management tools in place; therefore, these communities have no effective way to shape rapid change and can only react after the fact. Historic preservation interests must also react -sometimes too late-because current and complete data on historic resources are not available and preservationists are often not involved in planning and development processes at the local level. This trend points out the vital need to increase historic and archeological survey efforts-including computerization ofdata-andto double our efforts to promote the Certified Local Government program and other methods ofempowering local preservation planning and protection. \nGovernment \nPublic attitudes about government and expectations of government at all levels are having profound impacts on historic preservation. First, federal and state government reorganization, budget cuts, and privatization initiatives will have immediate effects onthe funding and services provided by the Historic Preservation Division. These impacts will be noticed by preservation constituents across the state, especially in a year when requests for assistance and funding are rising dramatically. Strategic planning and consultation with Georgia's preservation partners and the public \n39 \n \nGeorgia Historic Preservation Action Plan \n1996 \nThe mission of the \nHistoric Preservation Division \nis to promote the preservation and use ofhistoric placesfor a \nbetter Georgi.a. \n \n will be more critical than ever this year, as HPD makes necessary decisions about which programs and services to continue and which to curtail in light of cuts and privatization. \nSecond, public attitudes about the role government should play in America are shifting toward less government involvement and less regulation. This trend may affect local attempts to pass and enforce preservation ordinances or other local government involvement in preservation. HPD will respond to this trend by increasing training and support for local preservation commissions, increasing its efforts to streamline the environmental review process, and infusing all of its programs and activities with greater attention to customer service. \nHeritage Tourism The Centennial Olympics will bring the world to Georgia in the summer of 1996. In addition to the obvious boom in tourism this summer, there will likely be a long-term increase in the tourism industry in the state as a result of the Olympics. Interest in heritage tourism, one of the fastest-growing segments of the tourism industryin Georgia, will increase as well. This will bring greater support for the preservation ofthe historic places tourists want to see. Heritage tourism experiences that appeal to particular interests, such as discovering Georgia's AfricanAmericanheritage, following a heritage trail, orvisiting CivilWar sites, should be especially popular ifthe sites are marketed well. This creates an unprecedented opportunity for the preservation and reuse of Georgia's historic resources. TheHistoric Preservation Division will work in partnership with communities, property owners, and others to preserve historic resources and promote them to the burgeoning heritage tourism market. \n40 \n \n 1996 Objectives: \nGOAL I-Achieve widespread public awareness and involvement in historic preservation in Georgia \n1.1 Increase awareness ofDNR management, staff, and boards of the value and means of preserving historic and archeological resources on state lands and water bottoms, including especially the proposed Coastal Zone Management program. \n1.2 Simplifysurvey, National Register, tax incentive, grant, and other forms wherever possible. \n1.3 Annually seek input from groups nottraditionally involved in preservation - including Native American, African American, and physically challenged populations - in the development of priorities, funding, criteria, and historic resource programs of HPD. \n1.4 Annually, through press releases, workshops, state conferences, publications, and project assistance, increase the understanding that historic preservation is a factor in sustainable development through reuse of existing infrastructure, redevelopment of downtowns and intown neighborhoods, recycling of buildings, and reduction of landfills by reducing demolition. \n1.5 Annually cosponsor with the Georgia Trust the statewide historic preservation conference, this year in Atlanta in February. \n1.6 Annually plan and hold events for Historic Preservation Month and Archeology Awareness Week in May. \n1.7 By June 30, 1996, expand legislators' understanding of HPD programs and needs through sponsorship of annual targeted tours and meetings with key members of the Legislature during the DNR budget development process. \n1.8 In April, 1996, participate in a statewide heritage education seminar sponsored by the Georgia Trust. \n41 \n \n\u003c3Qclls for Historic \n.Preservation .in Georgia \n tAchieve'\\videspf~poblicaware- \n. ness andinvolvement in historic \n.preStm\"atforiinGeorgia.. \n!:~::=a:~~ 2 Gatherinfo11Datiinaboll~allhisning, . advocacy and edllcatiorial purposes~. \n3. ~iinancialand legal ~ls \n.. sufficienttopreservethesignfi.cant \n.historicresourcesin Georgia. \n.5. Protectand use Georgia's historic \nplaces ~ that they may exist into \nthe future. \n \n 1.9 In April, 1996, cosponsor with the Garden Clubs ofGeorgia a House and Garden Pilgrimage. \n1.10 By May, 1996, establish regular preservation technology information sessions to promote awareness within the architectural community. \n1.11 By June 30, 1996, develop a referral list of preservation consultants, in cooperation with other statewide organizations. \n1.12 Sponsor at least 150 public meetings, workshops or other special events to promote preservation, give technical assistance, and provide training on specific preservation activities. \n1.13 Publish and distribute at least three major publications, including the new state historic preservation plan, the HPD annual report, and a report on flood assistance to historic properties. \nGOAL 2-Gather information about all historic resources in Georgia, and make the information accessible for planning, advocacy, and education purposes \n2.1 Annually promote and cosponsor the Georgia Centennial Farm program. \n2.2 Develop standard approaches to providing to the public information about historic and archeological resources developed as part of the Section 106 process. \n2.3 InMarch, 1996,sponsortheconference, \"TellingHerStory: Expanding the Past ofGeorgia's Women Through Historic Places,\" to gather information about women's history and preservation. \n2.4 Complete at least six countywide surveys representing approximately 5,000 historic structural resources. \n2.5 Initiate at least six new countywide surveys for historic structural resources. \n42 \n \n 2.6 Enter at least ten countywide surveys into the computerized survey database. \n2.7 Review 60 new requests for National Register nominations and respond to each request within 60 days of receipt. \n2.8 Submit 50 completed National Register nominations to the Keeper of the National Register. \n2.9 Conduct at least 18 technical assistance site visits to properties proposed for National Register nomination. \n2.10 Review and comment on 5 Federal agency nominations. \nGOAL 3-Secure financial and legal tools sufficient to preserve the significant historic resources in Georgia \n3.1 Annually seekto increaseto $5 million the GeorgiaHeritage 2000 grant funding, in order to meet existing needs for historic property rehabilitation, African-American heritage initiatives, local government initiatives, and a heritage museum assistance program. \n3.2 ByJune30, 1996,preparedraftlegislationandastrategyfor passage and implementation to allow for income tax deduction for rehabilitation of owner-occupied historic places. \n3.3 By August, 1996, develop a central clearinghouse ofinformation on economic incentives related to preservation. \n3.4 By December 31, 1996, hold a training session on the tax credit process for consultants. \n35 Award $72,000 in federal grant funds to approximately 9 \nCLG projects. \n3.6 Award $270,000 in Georgia Heritage 2000 Grants to approximately 20 projects. \n3.7 Administer $2,475,000 in federal flood recovery grants for over 100 historic properties damaged by Tropical Storm Alberto. \n43 \n \n 3.8 Review approximately 75 Part I applications for federal tax incentives for planned rehabilitation projects. \n3.9 Review approximately 200 certified rehabilitation projects using the federal tax incentives, with estimated private investment of$50 million. \n3. IO Review approximately 200 state tax incentive project applications, with estimated private investment of $50 million. \nGOAL 4-Strengthen and expand the coordinated network of historic preservation organizations throughout the state. \n4. I Annually develop and distribute a list ofresearch needs for studies, contexts, and reports that '\\\\-111 further the preservation ofhistoric places and advance the state historic preservation program in Georgia. \n4.2 Establish better communication and coordination techniques with preservation and related organizations. \n4.3 Define the HPD role and level ofsupport for committees and task forces, includingthe GeorgiaCivilWar Commission, the Georgia African-American Historic Preservation Committee and Network, the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns, the National Register Review Board, the archeological advisory committee, and others, to achieve mutual goals and objectives. \n4.4 By June 30, 1996, prepare draft legislation and the strategy for passage and implementationforthe Georgia Historic and Cultural Museum Program. \n4.5 By July 1, 1996, strengthen the visibility and role of the Georgia National Register Review Board, as the major advisory board ofthe Division. \n44 \n \n GOAL 5-Protect and use Georgia's historicplaces so that they may exist into the future. \n5.1 Annually cosponsor with the Georgia AJA at least one Downtown Design Team visit to a Georgia community. \n5.2 By June 30, 1996, work with HUD, GHFA and DCA to create an Interagency Task Force on Affordable Housing and Community Conservation, and continue implementation ofthe HPD Affordable Housing Initiative through directed technical assistance to CDBG applicants, a series ofworkshops on rehabilitation and design issues, and early identification and evaluation of historic resources in target areas. \n5.3 By June 30, 1996, assist the Georgia Civil War Commission in integrating its land protection goals into the overall land protection goals of DNR. \n5.4 Review and comment on at least 2,000 federally funded, licensed or permitted projects through the Environmental Review program, meeting established deadlines at least 90% ofthe time. \n5.5 Negotiate and sign at least 65 Memoranda ofAgreement for Section 106 projects, to mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. \n5.6 Negotiate and sign at least 5 Programmatic Agreements with federal agencies, to insure adequate consideration of historic properties in federal programs and to streamline the Section 106 review process for these activities. \n5.7 Certify at least 3 communities as new Certified Local \nGovernments (CLGs); monitor 45 CLGs; and evaluate at \nleast 15 CLGs to enhance local protection ofhistoric places. \n45 \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION \nMark R. Edwards State Historic Prese-rvation Officer \u0026 Director \nVivianPugh \nPrincipal Secretary \n \nMANAGEMENT\u0026JNFORMATIONUNIT Carole Griffith \nUnit Manager/Deputy SHP0 for Administration TamekaPugh Receptionist Jim Lockhart Photographer CynthiaByrd \nBudget Coordinator CaroleMoore \nInformation/Education Coordinator Karen Luehrs \nSpecial Projects Coordinator Daryl Barksdale \nGrants Coordinator Conrad Rosser \nGrants Program Specialist Kathryn Coggeshall \nFlood Grants Specialist Madelyn.Foard \nFlood Fiscal Coordinator Sandra Garrett \nProgram Assistant TanitaCox \nAfrican-American Network Intern \nTECHNICAL SERVICES UNIT MaryAnnEaddy \nUnit Manager/Technical Services Coordinator AngieEdwards \nTax Incentives Coordinator Michael Miller \nPreservation Architect Helen (Marty) Goldsmith Tax Incentives Specialist \nBethGibson Rehabilitation Architect \nKarenMcCarron Technical Services Intern \nNikki Stewart Women 'sHistorylntern \nOFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHEOLOGJST Dr.Lewis Larson State Archeologist Sharon McCormick Secretary \n208 MarthaMunro Hall, West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30118 770-836-6454 \n \nPLANNING AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE UNIT KarenEaster \nUnit Manager/Planning Services Coordinator/Deputy SHPO for Environmental Review L a r r y Leake \nPlanning \u0026 Local Assistance Specialist Jeffrey Durbin \nReview an\u003ci Compliance Coordinator Richard Warner \nCultural Resource Reviewer RichardLaub \nCommunity Services Planner David Bennet \nReview \u0026 Compliance Specialist Ronnie Rogers \nEnvironmental Review Archeologist Tracey Rutherford \nEnvironmental Review Architect \nPaul Birkhead Exec. Administrator/Ga. Civil War Commission \nPratt Cassity Certified Local Government Coordinator UniversityofGeorgia, 609 CaldwellHall \nAthens, Georgia 30602 404-542-4731/GIST241-4731 \nSURVEY \u0026NATIONALREGJSTER UNIT Richard Ooues \nUnitManager/Deputy SHPOfor N.R. Programs I..eeWebb \nSurvey \u0026 Register Specialist John{Chip)Morgan Archeologist KenThomas Historian Kenneth Gibbs Survey Coordinator Vacant \nArchitectural Historian Vacant \nGeorgia/National Register Program Coordinator Leslie Sharp \nNational Register Specialist \n \n HISTORICPRESERVATIONDIVISION \nMark R. Edwards State Historic Preservation Officer \u0026 Director \nVivianPugh \nPrincipal Secretary \n \nMANAGEMENT \u0026INFORMATION UNIT Carole Griffith \nUnit Manager/Deputy SHP0 for Administration TamekaPugb Receptionist Jim.Lockhart Photographer CynthiaByrd \nBudget Coordinator CaroleMoore \nInformation/Education Coordinator Karen Luehrs \nSpecial Projects Coordinator DarylBarksdale \nGrants Coordinator Conrad Rosser \nGrants Program Specialist Kathryn Coggeshall \nFlood Grants Specialist MadelynFoard \nFlood Fiscal Coordinator Sandra Garrett \nProgram Assistant TanitaCox \nAfrican-American Network Intern \nTECHNICAL SERVICES UNIT MaryAnnEaddy \nUnit Manager/I'echnical Services Coordinator AngieEdwards \nTax Incentives Coordinator Michael Miller \nPreservation Architect Helen(Marty) Goldsmith Tax Incentives Specialist \nBethGibson Rehabilitation Architect \nKarenMcCarron Technical Services Intern \nNikki Stewart Women 'sHistoryIntern \nOFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST Dr.Lewis Larson State Archeologist Sharon McCormick Secretary \n208 MarthaMunro Hall, West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30118 770-8~54 \n \nPLANNlNGANDLOCALASSISTANCE UNIT Karen Easter \nUnit Manager/Planning Services Coordinator/Deputy SHPO for Environmental Review Larryl..eake \nPlanning \u0026 Local Assistance Specialist Jeffrey Durbin \nReview anri Compliance Coordinator Richard Warner \nCultural Resource Reviewer RichardLaub \nCommunity Services Planner David Bennet \nReview \u0026 Compliance Specialist Ronnie Rogers \nEnvironmental Review Archeologist Tracey Ruthenord \nEnvironmental Review Architect \nPaul Birkhead Exec. 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The event included remarks from the Governor and DNR Commissioner Joe Tanner, as well as a humorous' 'Liz Lyon, This Is Your Life\" slideshow, narrated by Columbus preservationist Janice Biggers. Featured speaker John Meffert, executive directorofthePreservation Society ofCharleston, gave an inspiring speech on ways an individual can make a.difference in preservation. Over $4,000 was collected for the internship fund established in Liz's name at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. \nThispublicationhas been.financed inpart withfederalfundsfrom the National ParkService,Department ofthe Interior, through the Office ofHistoric Preservation ofthe Georgia Department ofNatural Resources. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views orpolicies ofthe Department ofthe Interior, nor does the mention oftrade names, commercial products orconsultants constituteendorsement orrecommendation bytheDepartment ofthe Interiororthe GeorgiaDepartment ofNatural Resources. Under Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Act of1964-and Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of1973, the U.S. Department ofthe Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, or handicap in itsfederally assisted programs. \nIfyou believeyou have been discriminated againstin anyprogram, activity, orfacility as described above, ofifyou desire more \ninfomuPion, write to: Officefor Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department ofthe Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240 \n \n 1994 Annual Report \nHistoric Preservation Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources \nSeptember 1994 \n \n This past state fiscal year (July 1, 1993, to June 30, 1994) has been a banner year for historic preservation in Georgia. Last fall a group of citizens led by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and Georgians for Preservation Action went to the Governor with a proposal to complement his natural areas initiative, Preservation 2000, with Heritage 2000. Heritage 2000 had three major components: 1) measures to strengthen the State Historic Preservation Office; 2) provisions for rehabilitation funding at the local level; and 3) recommendations to improve stewardship of state-owned historic properties. \nThere has been progress in all three areas. First, Governor Miller included $265,000 in his FY 1995 budget to initiate Heritage 2000 grants for downtown and neighborhood revitalization. The General Assembly responded by appropriating $135,000 of the Governor's original request to begin this new state program, which went into effect in our current fiscal year. Second, this past spring, the Governor also recommended to the Department of Natural Resources that the State Historic Preservation Office be raised to a divisionlevel status within the Department. This gives the office a higher visibility and more direct access to the Department's division structure. With the formal action of the Department of Natural Resources Board at its June meeting, the Office of Historic Preservation became the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) on July 1, 1994. Third, in the area of stewardship there have also been important initiatives. The state-owned building survey, funded from the Governor's discretionary fund, was completed, providing an information base for future actions. In conjunction with this, the General Assembly authorized a Rhodes Hall Study Commission to develop recommendations for this important state-owned historic property. Georgians who are concerned about their historic and cultural resources indeed have something to celebrate this year. \nAs I leave public service, I am optimistic about the future ofthe state's historic preservation program. HPD continues to structure its action and assistance in all programs to help Georgia communities use historic preservation as one strategy for community improvement. This report recognizes many accomplishments, from data added to the survey inventory, to an increase in the number ofNational Register nominations sent to Washington for listing, to the initiation of our second five-year statewide historic preservation planning process. To help us formulate this plan, please take a few moments to fill out \nand return the planning questionnaire at the end of the Annual Report. \nElizabeth A. Lyon Georgia State Historic Preservation Officer \nJuly 1994 \n \nMessage From the SHPO \nElizabeth Lyon, speaking at the Preservation Celebration, an event which recognized achievements in historic preservation during the past year. \n \n1 \n \n Properties Added to the Historic Resources Inventory: 2,687 (over 73,000 total) \nNominations Accepted for listing in the National Register of Historic Places: \n28 (1,464 total, representing over 34,426 properties) \nFederal Tax Incentive Applications Reviewed/ Private $ Spent: \n73 applications/$39 million \n \nThe Year \nI D \nReview \n \nState Tax Incentive Projects Reviewed/Private $ Spent: 144 applications/$24 million \n \nHistoric Preservation Fund Grant Projects Completed/ $ Awarded: \n12 projects awarded/$162,000 \n \nNew Historic Preservation Fund Grant Projects Awarded/ $ Awarded: \n14 projects awarded/$132,175 \n \nEnvironmental Review Projects Reviewed/$ Spent: 1,185 projects reviewed/$1 billion+ \n \nInformation Requests Handled: 6,000 \n \nCertified u,cal Governments: 2 new communities (39 Total) \n \nHeritage 2000 Grant Projects/$ Awarded: 12 projects awarded/$135,000 \n \n3 \n \n DowJrtown St. Marys \nCASE STUDY: St. Marys Waterfront Committee \nDuring SFY 1994, a series of facilitated meetings were held in St. Marys to help set the future course for the waterfront and resolve conflicts over preservation and development. Participants included representatives from the Cumberland Island National Seashore (NPS), the City of St. Marys, the St. Marys Historic Preservation Commission, the Tourism Council, the HPD, the Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center, and several members of the public who had special knowledge and interest in downtown St. Marys, as well as its waterfront and historic district. \nA consensus planning process was undertaken to improve dialogue and interaction among the parties. This consensus building process helped develop the direction, energy, and mutual support necessary to accomplish community goals. Out ofthis process a series ofagreements and recommendations were worked out for the future use and preservation of the St. Marys waterfront and historic district. \n \nHistoric Preservation Planning \nOne oftlze critical parts of an effective preservation program is the incorporation ofhistoricpreservation into planning processes at the state, regional and local levels. HPD works through comprehensive, regional, and community planning programs. HPD activities include gatlzering and providing information about historic resources; identifying trends that may affect historic resources and their preservation, and developing initiatives in response to those trends; coordinating with otlzer agencies and organizations that affect historic resources; and assisting local governments and regional planning agencies with implementation of tlze Georgia Planning Act. \n \n5 \n \n Comprehensive Planning \nThe Comprehensive Planning Program helps the HPD look beyond individual projects, to see the \"big picture\" in preservation and work toward long-term solutions to issues. Comprehensive Planning includes trends analysis, development of information on historic resources, special initiatives addressing statewide or regional issues, and implementation of the Georgia Historic Preservation Plan through annual action plans. \nDuring SFY 1994, HPD and the Georgia Department of Transportation worked together to better integrate preservation into statewide transportation planning. The two agencies developed a statewide historic bridge inventory and management plan project and entered into a cooperative agreement to provide preservation assistance to Transportation Enhancement projects. HPD took an active role in helping to shape the new statewide transportation plan and the Enhancements program. \nAffordable housing in historic buildings and downtown revitalization strategies are other statewide planning issues with which HPD is currently involved. \nCommunity Planning Services \nThe Community Planning Services program includes both coordination of regional preservation planners and planning assistance to local communities. One effective way to orchestrate this coordination is through the Historic Preservation Planning Network. The exchange of information among Network members plays a valuable role in increasing an understanding of all aspects of historic preservation and preservationrelated work. The Network consists of regional preservation planners and preservation planners working for municipalities or organizations on the local and state levels. The Planning Network met in October in Thomasville where the major topic of discussion was the Red Hills area and rural preservation issues. The spring quarterly meeting was held in May on Sapelo Island. Major discussions there focused on the archeology, history, and culture of Sapelo Island, as well as preservation issues related to tabby structures and other ruins in coastal Georgia. \n6 \n \n Georgia Civil War Commission \nThe Georgia Civil War Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1993 and began its work in September of that year. The 15-member Commission, with staff assistance provided by HPD, is authorized to collect information and prepare a database on the state's historic properties related to the Civil War; to raise public awareness and encourage the protection of Civil War historic resources in Georgia; and to promote tourism to Civil War sites throughout the state. During the year, the Commission met at various locations, including Atlanta, Jonesboro, and Rome. This first year the Commission has focused on three projects: the development of a preservation plan for Resaca's Civil War resources, the publication of a guidebook to Civil War sites in Georgia, and creation of an inventory of Civil War-related historic resources. The first two projects, slated for completion soon, are funded by the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program; the third project, the inventory process, is underway. \nTunnel HiU, a Civil War resource, is located near Dallon in Whigield Collllly \n7 \n \n Survey \nand \nInventory \nKnowing about historic properties is the essentialfirst step in a community's preservation effons and facilitates wise decisions about preserving individual buildings and neighborhoods. \nEight surveys were completed during SFY 1994, adding 2,687 individual properties to the state inventory and documenting 1,748 in a preliminary survey, increasing the total number of propenies in the Georgia Historic Resources Survey to over 73,000 historic structures and approximately 16,000 archeological sites. \nThe new surveys included Columbia County, Chatham County outside Savannah, northern Coweta County including Newnan, Troup County outside LaGrange, the City ofWinterville, the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Distrid, and a preliminary survey ofJackson County. Information from these surveys has begun to be entered in the HPD computer database. \n \nA. typical Tybee Island 1930.s raised conage \nCASE STUDY: \nChatham County \nSponsored by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, the survey of Chatham County outside the city limits of Savannah added 554 historic properties to the Georgia Historic Resources Survey database. This was five times the number of buildings surveyed previously in 1975. Included in the survey area were \nthe communities of Bloomingdale, Garden City, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Tybee Island, Thunderbolt, and Vernonburg. \nIn percentages of single-family houses, listings in the National Register, and buildings not exhibiting particular architectural style, Chatham County approximates statewide survey results. The county, however, has significantly higher numbers oftwo-story buildings (42 %), wood-frame construction (77 %), and town or urban settings (71 %), but lower numbers of 20th.century buildings (66%). \nThe survey recommended further research into the industrial history of areas along the Savannah River and spurred interest in other preservation activities in Chatham County communities. Vernonburg is working on a National Register district nomination. Tybee Island organized a local preservation group, and Isle of Hope is seeking to be the first Chatham County community outside Savannah to have a local review commission. \n8 \n \n ~ \nEider's Mill Covered Bridge \nCASE STUDY: Elder's Mill Covered Bridge \u0026 Elder Mill Oconee County \nThe Eider's Mill Covered Bridge and Elder Mill includes an 1897 wooden covered bridge and a c.1900 two-story wood-framed mill. The bridge, built by Nathaniel Richardson in the Town Lattice design, is one of only 14 surviving covered bridges in Georgia and the last oftheseto be listed in the National Register. The bridge originally was located on the WatkinsvilleAthens Road spanning Call Creek in Clarke County, but was moved to its present location spanning Rose Creek in 1924. Although its 99-foot length was unchanged, its gabled woodshingle roof was replaced with metal. The grist mill, located approximately 100 yards east of the bridge, was a turbineoperated mill which ceased operation in 1941. The National Register nomination of the bridge and mill was sponsored by Oconee County, the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center, and the mill's owner. \n \nNational Register/ Georgia, Register of ffistoric Places \n1he National Register is the official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts wonhy of preservation. Register listing provides recognition of a property's architectural, historical, or archeological significance. Listing in the Register identifies historic propenies for local, state, and federal planning purposes andencouragestheirpreservation through public awareness andpreservation incentives. Propenies listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the GeorgiaRegisterofHistoric Places. \n \n9 \n \n CASE STUDY: Moultrie Commercial Historic District Colquitt County \nThe Moultrie Commercial Historic District, located in Colquitt County, comprises a nine-block area at the city's core and features mainly commercial buildings, as well as agriindustrial and institutional structures. The district is historically significant in the areas of architecture, community planning and development, transportation, and politics and government. Notable properties within the district include the Colquitt County Courthouse, the Carnegie Library, the Colquitt County Jail, the Confederate Monument, the railroad depot, the Coleman Building, the Colquitt Theater, and the People's Warehouse. The district also includes distinctive landscape characteristics, including the courthouse square. The city's original gridiron street pattern also survives intact. The nomination of the Moultrie Commercial Historic District to the National Register was sponsored by the Moultrie-Colquitt Main Street Program. \n \nliIWt!:i~illi \nW:ajffiii qQ4ijfyfiUt4!?J\u003e \n!fliBltil1 Ill!: \nti ~i~l~ti!~l.t \nltlla.llBlli ~~/11)~), \nrnJJIIIJE~; \n \n1he Moultrie Commercial Historic District \n10 \n \n National Register Review Board \nDuring SFY 1994, the Georgia National Register Review Board held its quarterly meetings in Atlanta, Carrollton, and Thomasville. The Thomasville meeting was a special joint session with the National Trust Southern Region Advisors. In addition to Trust staff and advisors from 10 southern states, participants included representatives from local historical societies and preservation organizations, as well as state historic preservation offices and non-profits from the region. During the meeting, National Trust President Dick Moe presented both State Historic Preservation Officer Elizabeth A. Lyon and Georgia Trust Board member Marguerite Williams a National \nTrust President's Award and a copy of the new book, America Restored. \nNew Review Board members who began terms on July 1, 1993, included David Maschke and Susan Skinner Thomas, architects, and at-large representatives Ralph Moore and Carmaleta Monteith. Erick Montgomery and Patricia Edwards began their duties as chair and vice-chair respectively, which they renewed for an additional three years on July 1, 1994. Also at this time, Florence Corley of Marietta joined the Review Board for a three-year term, representing the discipline of history. \nNational Trust President's Award recipients Elizabeth Lyon and Marguerite Williams, with National Trust President Dick Moe \n11 \n \n Centennial \nFann \nProgram \nBecause the family farm has played a significant role in Georgia's history, the Centennial Farm program has been established to recognize the state's historic resources. 1he program is sponsored by HPD in cooperation with the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the University of Georgia's College ofAgricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia National Fair. To qualijyfor any ofthe three categories of recognition, a farm must still be operating with a minimum of10 acres involvedin agricultural production or with a $1,000 annual farm income. At the recent National Fair, which was held in October in Perry, recipients were recognized for participating in the 1994 Georgia Centennial Farm Program. \n \nThe Coulter Farm in Walker Co11nty \nCASE STUDY: The Coulter Farm, Walker County \nThe J.W. Coulter Farm has been in the same family since \n1874, when Mitch Coulter bought the 200-acre farm from Burton Graham, who was moving to Texas. The now 300-acre historic farm is part of the McLemore Cove National Register District and includes 122 acres from the original purchase. The Coulters raised cotton, grain, hay, cattle, horses, and mules. In November, 1893, the large barn burned and was replaced by another barn and several smaller outbuildings which are still standing. These include a smokehouse, milkhouse, and storehouse. The farmhouse was built during the 1850s. Today, three generations of the Coulter family continue to live on the farm; its major products are hay and beef cattle. \n \n12 \n \n Centennial Heritage Farm Award \nForfarms owned by members of the samefamiJy for at least 100 years and listed in the National Register. \nHudson River Fanm \nBanks County \nCoulter Farm \nWalker County \nCentennial Farm Award \nFor farms at least 100 years okl (continuous family ownership not required) and listed in the National Register. \nEudora Plantation \nBrooks County \nWoodvile Jllentation \nColumbia County \n \nCentennial Family Farm Award \nGiven to farms owned by members of the same family for at \nleast 100 years, but does not \nrequire listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Twenty-seven recipients listed below received recognition in this category: \nPaulk \u0026 Sons Farm \nAtkinson County \nHarrell-Daniels Farm \nAtkinson County \nCarter Farm \nBacon County \nEli W. Warnock, Jr. Farm \nBacon County \nJooo \u0026Fmma.JaneRwmreeFann \nBrooks County \nW. Horace Bird Farm \nBulloch County \nClarence Cheny Farm \nCalhoun County \nBrinson Home Place \nEmanuel County \nNathan Foskey Farm \nEmanuel County \nThe Reid Farm \nForsyth County \nThomas Y. Whitley Farm Irwin County \nJohmonFarm \nJackson County \nLane Woodlands \nJenkins County \n13 \n \nWilliam Mack Reynolds Home \nPlace Jenkins County \nGreystone Farms \nLaurens CoJnty \nPine Top Farms \nMcDuffie County \nBulloch Farms, Inc. \nMeriwether County \nOscar Cyprian Bulloch Farm \nMeriwether County \nPierson Farms \nMonroe County \nLindsey Fambrough Fann \nOconee County \nBembry Fann Pulaski County \nLane Farm \nScreven County \nJoel Thomas Farm \nSumter County \nJohn M. Brewton Farm \nTattnall County \nDal\u0026Farm \nTroup County \nGranade Farms \nWilkes County \nMonk's Farm \nWorth County \n \n Preservation \nTax \nIncentives \nA community 's historic buildings reflect the unique character ofits neighborhoods andgathering places, offering residents a sense ofplace, as well as atangible link to the past. Federal and state laws have been enacted to suppon the preservation ofthese buildings through tax credits and incentives. Especially when combined with other .financial and community programs, preservation incentives make impressive contributions to Georgia's economy. \n \n77,e rehabilitated exterior of the Hastings Seed Compa,,y 011 Marietta Street in Atlanta \nCASE STUDY: Hastings Seed Company, Atlanta \nBuilt c.1920, this four-story, _concrete-frame structure with brick veneer is located at the southeastern edge of the industrial/railroad corridor along Marietta Street. The building exterior features large steel sash windows, masonry sills, storefront openings, belt courses, and masonry and tile coping. The floorplan is open, and the interior features ribbed circular concrete columns with flared capitals, concrete stairs with metal banisters, an elevator, arched openings with sliding metal fire doors, concrete floors, and some plaster walls and ceilings. \nThis warehouse served as headquarters for an Atlanta home gardening institution for nearly 30 years, providing seeds and gardening supplies throughout the Southeast. The conversion ofthe industrial building into loft apartments began in July 1993 and finished eight months later. Rehabilitation work included cleaning unpainted brick masonry; repainting already- \npainted brick; retaining and repairing as many windows as possible and replacing severely deteriorated windows with exact replicas of historic windows; providing additional stairs and an elevator, as required by code; installing new heat, air, electrical and plumbing systems; cleaning interior concrete floors and columns; and installing kitchens and bathrooms. With the exception of minimal partitions, the new apartments retain the open space and feel of the historic warehouse. \nThe owners took advantage ofboth the federal and state tax \n14 \n \n incentive programs. They worked with HPD to provide necessary documentation and to complete the rehabilitation accordingio the Secretary ofthe Interior Standardsfor Rehabilitation. The building is leasing well and is one of several loft conversions of historic warehouse space in downtown Atlanta. \n \nRehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program \nAccording to the National Park Service Annual Report (FFY 1993) Georgia ranked number two in the nation for 11 certifiedII rehabilitations, in spite of a general decline in the numbers of rehabilitation investment tax credit projects nationwide. During SFY 1994, HPD reviewed a total of 73 applications, representing over $16 million in proposed projects and $23 million in completed work. \nDuring the past year, HPD co-sponsored workshops in Gainesville and Savannah on the federal and state tax incentive programs. Staff also discussed these incentives at real estate seminars in Athens and Atlanta, the statewide historic preservation conference in Americus, the historic preservation planner meeting on Sapelo Island, and at both Georgia State University's and the University of Georgia's graduate historic preservation classes. \n \nHastings Seed Company interior, before rehabilitation Hastings Seed Company interior, qfter rehabilitation \n \nGeorgia Preferential Property Tax Assessments \nProperty owners continue to utilize the statewide tax incentive program for the successful rehabilitation of their historic homes and businesses. During SFY 1994, HPD reviewed 84 proposed projects representing an estimated rehabilitation cost ofover $12 million and 50 completed projects for an additional $12 million. \n \n15 \n \n Review and Compliance \nFederally funded, licensed, or permitted projects enable communities throughout Georgia to carry out many esselltial activities involving transportation, housing, health, and safety. Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Prese1Wltion Act require federal agencies to obtain HPD comments on the effects ofthese projects on historic resources. HPD works' with communities, mllitary bases, development co,porations, national forests, state parks, and others in meeting these responsibilities. \n \nUS. 21 at Cldckamtu,ga-Clultlaitooga Natimlal MUita,y Parle \nCASE STUDY: U.S. 27/Chickamauga-Chattanooga Park Catoosa and Walker Counties \nEstablished in 1890, Chickamauga-Chattanooga is the country's oldest Civil War military park. Ground-breaking for realignment of U.S. 27 around the park took place during the summer of 1994; construction of the new route ends a 60-year effort to widen the highway and preserve the park's monuments and sensitive landscape. \nAlthough the National Park Service (NPS) first urged the State Highway Department to 1ook at ways to move the highway outside the park in 1934, it was not until the late 1950s that studies were conducted. In 1967 a plan to reconstruct the highway inside the park boundary emerged, but passage ofthe National Historic Preservation Act made it necessary to conduct new studies analyzing project effects. During the next two decades, NPS and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT} studied alternative alignments, including re-routing U.S. 27 outside the park and separating through-traffic from visitors to the battlefield. \nPassage of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National \nMilitary Park Authorization Bill in late 1987 assured that the alignment would be located mainly outside the park's western \nboundary, with NPS providing 75%ofthe cost. HPD entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with GDOT, NPS, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The MOA included such mitigation as a landscaping plan, archeological monitoring of construction, and speed-limit reduction on existing U.S. 27 inside the park. The project's outcome is an excellent exampleof the way in which federal preservation laws can assist in the protection of historic resources. \n16 \n \n The Review Process at Work \nDuring SFY 1994, HPD reviewed 1,185 projects representing $1 billion in federal, state, local, and private funds; 225 of these affected historic properties. Through the review and compliance process 848 archeological sites, historic buildings, districts, and structures were identified and evaluated. Of these, 504 were considered eligible for listing in the National Register. \nThe public continues active involvement in many projects, helping to ensure that federal agencies not only consider historic and archeological resources in their planning, but also minimize or avoid adverse effects. Projects include the proposed Big Haynes Creek Water Supply Reservoir, Rockdale County; proposed replacement ofthe Archibald Butt Memorial Bridge, Augusta; proposed Five Points Pedestrian Plua, Atlanta; and the proposed Federal Courthouse Annex, Savannah. \nTo further assist agencies in meeting requirements of federal preservation laws, HPD participated in training workshops for the Savannah District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority. \nTransportation Enhancement Activity \nHPD plays an integral part in the Transportation Enhancements program. SHPO Elizabeth Lyon served as chair of the Transportation Enhancements Advisory Panel, which advises GDOT on policies, criteria, and project selection. Staff serve on the panel and assist with application review. Through an agreement with GDOT and the Federal Highway Administration, HPD provides Section 106 review and technical assistance for Transportation Enhancement Activity (TEA) projects. Spon. sors include government entities and non-profits. HPD advises applicants on identification and treatment of cultural resources and reviews architectural plans and archeological reports to ensure regulation compliance. HPD participated in site visits and TEA workshops that encouraged applications and informed participants of funding availability and eligibility criteria. To date, 118 projects representing nine often enhancement categories have been approved for funding. Approximately $64 million have been allocated through FFY 1996. Currently, 125 \napplications are competing for approximately $6 million to be \nallocated for FFY 1997. Response has been outstanding; dozens ofhistoric properties and districts are being rehabilitated or enhanced using TEA funds. It is hoped that program success will lead to its continuation beyond the scheduled FFY 1997 termination. \n17 \n \niililillal11111111  \n-1; \n1 ~  - ~f= 29~ ~ffi~iW:-ffiM:J~lmffi'-1 \n:~fi~~mij !~9wf8e'~ff~l{Peetmrm:t~-l~ffliH,ffi(?f \n-r:~mim,r~tM#Ar?~i~i:: \n~ml~~~F\u0026ffiml~ \n-!!ffiti!i!:P:mgffii~i : JJ \n)@f~f~(B:11~/ \n-\\:\\\\~ilfflffl~W:Il'~~ I \niRrCilli~il! \nBl61111111: \n11-..- \n \n Rehabilitation \nTechnical \nAssistance \n1he unique character and irreplaceable features of historic buildings should be treated with respect. Irreversible design changes should be avoided or have minimal impacton historicfabric andbuilding materials. Decisions made in a rehabilitation project should be informed and sensitive to the building's history. A considerable amount of information is available to guide individuals rehabilitating historic properties. All preservationists should be familiar with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabuitation, a set of com- \ne \nmon sense guidelines applicable to all types ofhistoric structures. 1he National Park Service's Preservation Briefs series provides detailed information on issues such as roof and window repair, masonry cleaning, plaster repair, and energy conservation. \n \nThe Washington County Courthouse in Sandersville \nCASE STUDY: Georgia Downtown Design Team \nInitiated in 1987, the Downtown Design Team (DDT) is a joint project of IIPD and the Georgia Association/Atlanta Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AJA). The DDT consists of architects, landscape architects, and preservationists who volunteer time and expertise to assist citizens interested in improving the appearance oftheir communities and in revitalizing their historic downtown commercial districts. \nA DDT visit begins with an evening workshop, open to the public. Presentations may include building rehabilitation, streetscape issues, storefront merchandising; tax incentives or the National Register. The next day, Team members visit downtown and examine specific buildings. They meet with property owners, offering technical assistance and design guidance. The Team prepares a report, incorporating suggestions on rehabilitation and streetscape issues. A follow-up visit is made to present report findings. \nCities selected for a DDT possess two major ingredients: a historic commercial district and strong local sponsors concerned with downtown and the community. Cities chosen for SFY 1994, Marshallville and Sandersville, met both criteria. \nThe DDT met in Marshallville on November 5-6, 1993. Listed in the National Register, the Marshallville Commercial District is a two-block collection oflate 19th-century buildings. Its development is a direct result of the railroad's influence and \n18 \n \n the area's involvement with agriculture. Landscaping is a strong component of Marshallville's identity as seen in city gateways, enhanced by plantings of crepe myrtles and camellias. Community support for the DDT was strong, involving the City, the Historical Society, and the Historic Preservation Commission. The Preservation Planner for the Middle Flint RDC served as support staff. The final report contained recommendations for ten buildings, city gateways, and streetscape improvements. \nThe Sandersville DDT was held on April 15-16, 1994. The National Register-listed county courthouse is the downtown focal point. The courthouse square, surrounded by commercial buildings and local landmarks, such as the Old County Jail, forms a distinctive community image. Support for the DDT was shown through sponsorship by the City, the Washington County Board of Commissioners, and the Washington County/ Sandersville Chamber of Commerce. The Preservation Planner for the Central Savannah River Area RDC provided staff support. In its report, the Team addressed building rehabilitation, ADA compliance, traffic flow around the square, and landscape considerations. \nThe DDT promotes awareness of community landmarks and encourages preservation of Georgia's historic downtowns. Cities visited by the DDT include Newnan, Rome, Waycross, Brunswick, Millen, Cordele, Quitman, and Louisville. \n \nHPD architectural staff provide assistance to communities, organizations, and individuals across the state who are concerned about protecting and using their historic resources. o/special interest is the recent Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which directly impacts places ofpublic accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local governments. HPD provides guidance on this and other rehabilitation issues by distributing technical information, participating in project consultations, maldng presentations, and undenaldng site visits. \n \nMarshallville Team members accompanied by local citizens (L-R): Gary Johnson, David Richardson, Michael Miller, John Boudreau, Michael Wyatt, Judson Rigsby, Jr., Mayor Stuart Bryant, Gloria Sixon, Leonard Fe/Jon \n19 \n \n GRANTS \n1he Hisoric Preservation Fund (HPF)Program is appropriated annually from Congress to the National Park Service (NPS) and then apportio11ed from NPS to the states. HPD reserves 10percent of each year's appropriation for Certified Local Governments; the remainder is awarded to other local governments, private and public groups, and organizations. 1he60/ 40 matching grants enable cities, towns, and rural areas to undertake projects that preserve historic properties. \nProjects completed or awarded during SFY 19')4. represent a diversity of activities, ranging from National Register nominations and surveys to design guidelines and predevelopment plans to a heritage education video. \nFor the second year in a row, development grant money to rehabilitate NationalRegisterproperties was available, but only to CLGs. \nDuring SFY 1994, the Georgia Ge11eral Assembly appropriated $135,()(X)for the new Heritage 2()(X)grantprogramfor downtown and neighborhood revitalization. 1he program went into effect July 1, 19')4.. \n \nChieftains Museum in Rome \nCASE STUDY: Chieftains Museum, Rome \nThe Chieftains Museum is the historic home of Cherokee Indian leader Major Ridge and today serves as the home of Rome's regional history museum. \nMajor Ridge occupied this home in the early 1800s and was instrumental in the formation of the Cherokee nation. Fighting alongside Andrew Jackson against the Creek Indians in the War of 1812, he earned the title of Major, which he adopted as his first name. \nFrom a frontier log cabin to a Cherokee planter's house, . to the residence of a successful businessman at the center of a \nmill village and, finally, as a museum, Chieftains, in its history and architecture, mirrors the history of northwest Georgia and the Cherokee natfon. \nThe Chieftains Museum applied for and received a 1993 HPF Survey and Planning grant in the amount of $2,000. This grant was used to produce a videotape on the history of Chieftains and classroom materials for grades one through twelve. With funding provided from other sources, complementary exhibit panels, two traveling trunk exhibits, and a \"handson\" project were designed as well. \n20 \n \n Planning Grants \nCompleted: \nChattahoochee Flint Regional Development Center $7,000 \nA concept plan to guide the development of the Chattahoochee Flint Heritage Highway. \nActivities Council ofThomson$7,000 \nDevelopment plans for the Gaslight Theater. \nAwarded: \nTrust for Public Land, Sautee Nacoochee Valley-$8,000 \nA feasibility study for Hardman Farm. \nN.R. Nomination, Survey \u0026 Historic Context Grants \nCompleted: \nCity of Marietta $10,000 \nHistoric resources survey. \nCity of Millen $2,700 \nNational Register nomination of the Cotton Avenue Historic District. \nMt. Zion Baptist Church (Albany) $2,300 \nClassroom materials/historic context describing the role of Albany's black churches during the Civil Rights movement; andaNationalRegisternomination for theoldMt. ZionBaptistChurch. \nColwnbus College $5,000 \nStatewide industrial heritage context. \nWest Georgia College $6,000 \nPreparationofWoodlandandHistoric Indian period archeology contexts. \n \nThe Lamar Institute $8,000 \nNational Register nomination and archeology context for Vernonburg. \nAwarded: \nWalker County $8,250 \nWalker County Survey \nCity of Valdosta $5,000 \nWarehouse and minority business distrist. \nWest Georgia College, Carrollton $6,000 To prepare Archaic Period (coastal plain and coastal wne) archeology contexts. \n~tion County Comm~ioners of Georgia $3,000 \nCounty courthouse nomination update. \nInformation/Education \n\u0026 Design Guideline \nGrants \nCompleted: Chieftains Musewn, Inc. $2,000 \nA videotape and classroom materials on recovering, preserving, and sharing Native American heritage. \nAwarded: Atlanta Preservation Center $4,800 \nTo develop a Civil Rights driving tour brochure. \nArcheology Grants \nAwarded: \nThomas College $2,825 \nRed Hills archeology. \n \nDevelopment Grants \nCompleted: \nCity of Thomaston $22,000 Roofrepair ofUpson C.OWty Courthouse. \nCity of Milledgeville $15,000 \nEmergency stabilization and roof repair of the Sallie Ellis Davis House. \nCity of Grantville $35,000 \nRehabilitiation of historic freight depot. \nAwarded: \nCity of Valdosta $1.6,100 To repair the roof and marquee of the Dosta Theater. \nCity of Madison $32,500 \nTo install an elevator and rehabilitate restromm in the Morgan County Courthouse. \nCity of Columhlli S'J,200 To install a nunp (ADA) and make other necessary repairs in the IDges House. \nCity of Thomawille $7,200 \nTo restore the rear entrance of the Old Public Ltlmuy. \nPredevelopment Grants \nAwarded: \nHaralson County Hi1torical Society $1,800 \nHaralson County Courthouse predevelopment. \nBartow County $1,500 Bartow County Courthouse predevelopment. \nSacred Heart Cultural Center, Ilic. $8,000 \nSacred Heart Cultural Center predevelopment. \n \n21 \n \n Archeology \n \nHistory can be found both above and below fhe ground. Almost 18,000 archeological sites in Georgiahave been identified. Thousands more remain buried, awaiting discovery and ready to reveal i,iformation available nowhere else. A.rcheological sites include simple rock piles, concentrations of broken pottery, prehistoric villages, landscape features, battle.fields, or submerged shipwrecks. Many archeological sites are found in conjunction with historic buildings and districts. A.rcheological sites date from the earliestperiods of human occupation in Georgia 13,000 years ago to contemporary times. \n \nAn aerial view ofthe Brasstown Valhy Resort Parle project in Towns County, commonly referred to as Mountain Park \nCASE STUDY: Mountain Park, Towns County \nThe Brasstown Valley Resort Park project (Mountain Park) was initiated in 1988 when the State of Georgia purchased 503 acres ofland along Brasstown Creek in Towns County. The project is a public-private partnership between the State, which is funding project construction, and the Stormont Trice Company, which is designing and building the resort and will operate it upon completion. From its inception, the project has been designed as an economic stimulus for this area of Georgia where jobs are needed. Included in the plans for the park are a 102-room Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel, eight cottages, an 18-hole golf course, trails, and tennis courts. \nDNR has been responsible for addressing important archeological sites at the Mountain Park project. Through a series of investigations, a number of archeological sites were identified, some of which had been disturbed or destroyed by past farming, flooding, and erosion. Some sites, however, showed a potential for containing information about people who had lived and died in the Brasstown Valley hundreds, even thousands, of years ago. \nThe proposed development was assessed for its impact on these important archeological sites, and it was determined that the project, indeed, might endanger some of them. For those \n22 \n \n sites which might be impacted, DNR initiated a mitigative phase of archeological investivation. It was during this phase in the summer of 1993 that a human burial, probably an American Indian, was detected in the area ofthe proposed golf course. All work in the vicinity ofthe burial pit was halted, and the area was secured. \nIn response to the discovery, DNR consulted with descendants of American Indians who may have lived in Brasstown Valley, including the newly formed Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns, the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina. The Cherokee Nation deferred to the Eastern Band of Cherokee. In order to fully inform all these consulting parties, Indian Council members and two Eastern Band representatives were taken to the park to view the archeology. This consultation resulted in a request from the consulting parties that DNR not disturb the burial or any other potential burial site. \nTo meet this request, DNR Commissioner Tanner issued a directive that, \"All construction activities, support facilities, and cart paths constructed as a part of the Brasstown Valley Resort Golf Course will be routed to avoid all archeologically confirmed and/or suspected grave sites.\" The golf course was redesigned to comply with this policy, and the archeology was completed. Construction at the park continues, and a report of the archeological findings is expected to be published in 1995. \nGeorgia Council on American Indian Concerns \nThe Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns was created by the legislature in 1992 to advise state agencies and citizens on issues and problems affecting American Indians in Georgia. The Council first met in July 1993. Four members of the Council are American Indians representing tribes indigenous to Georgia; three members represent the scientific community, including an archeologist and anthropologist; and two members are at-large representatives. An annual report of the Council's first year is being prepared for the Governor. \n23 \n \n Certified Local Governments \n \nPreservation activity occurs most often and works best at the local level. Through the Certified Local Government (CLG) program, Georgia cities and counties have a special partnership with HPD andfederal preservationprograms. A CLGassumes leadership in its community's public preservation efforts by designating andprotecting properties through a historic preservation commission, maintaining a systemfor the survey and inventory of historic properties, reviewing local National Register designations, and developing preservation activities that address community concerns and priorities. \n \nPreservation Services Coordinator Pratt Cassily leads the Monticello workslwp \nCASE STUDY: Model Design Guidelines Project Monticello \nOver the past year, the Office of Preservation Services (OPS) at the University of Georgia's School of Environmental Design worked with Nore Winter of Winter and Company in Boulder, Colorado, on a National Trust for Historic Preservation Critical Issues Fund Grant to create a model process for developing design guidelines. Although the project was undertaken to assist historic preservation commissions nationwide, Georgia commissions have been the first to benefit from it because of OPS's role. \nThis past spring, preservation graduate students from UGA applied the model process to the City of Monticello. The students worked with Jenny Tucker, chair of the Monticello Historic Preservation Commission, to assess the visual character of the Forsyth Street District, then helped develop standards \nand guidelines to protect it. The project not only resulted in a \nuseful product for Monticello and the Commision, but it also provided a valuable, hands-on experience for preservation students which they can share with other communities. \nPlans are underway to continue to implement the model \n24 \n \n design guidelines process in other cities. This has already occurred in Brunswick in conjunction with the Main Street Program, and slated for this coming year are similar efforts in Thomasville, Athens, and Fort Valley. Furthermore, OPS plans to train regional preservation planners in this process, therefore aiding greater numbers of commissions across the state. \nOffice of Preservation Services Activities \nIn addition to serving CLG communities and other cities with or without preservation commissions, OPS participated in several other projects which have a direct bearing on the CLG program. OPS completed the second phase ofthe United States Preservation Commission Identification Project. Georgia responses to the questionnaire are being tallied to provide further information on the characteristics and needs of Georgia CLGs and non-CLGs. This project was done in association with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, which continues to fund a part-time assistant for OPS. OPS also provides direction and assistance to students in the Master of Historic Preservation Graduate Program through internships and job placement, thesis research, and student projects, such as that in Monticello. As many of these students remain in Georgia following the completion of their degrees, this experience and assistance serve a dual role in benefitting not only the students, but local communities. \nNew Certified Local Governments \nThe Certified Local Government program continues to \ngrow. During SFY 1994, Elberton and Heard County joined \nthe CLG program, bringing the total number in Georgia to 39. \n25 \n \n Economic \nand \nCommunity Development \n \nHistoric preservation activity hasproducedvisible andmeasurable economic development throughout Georgia's communities. Preservation does not operate within its own isolated sphere, but touches many areas of the local economy and affects different sectors of community life, including finance, real estate, retailing, employment, tourism, and government. It suppons the community's past, present and future, creating an improvedquality oflife and asense ofcommunity cohesiveness. \n \nThe main house on Sape/o ls/and \nCommunity Assistance \nDuring SFY 1994, HPD assisted communities in various activities, including: National Register nominations; countywide surveys; archeological surveys, investigations, and research; tax incentive projects (state and federal); grant projects, grant covenant projects and ISTEA projects; designation oflocal historic districts; passage of local preservation ordinances; downtown revitalization/design; county courthouse rehabilitation; housing rehabilitation; local preservation planning issues; minority preservation activities; and Main Street design issues. Through activities generated by these programs, HPD staff visited and assisted the communities and organizations listed on the following page: \n \n26 \n \n Albany Americus Appling County Ashburn Athens Atlanta Augusta Avondale Estates Baker County Banks County Barnesville Baxley Blackshear Blakeley Braselton Bryan County Brunswick Buena Vista Bullard Calhoun Canton Carnesville Cartersville Cassville Chamblee Chatham County Cherokee County Clarkesville Clayton Clinton Cobb County Colquitt/Miller County Columbus Conyers Coolidge Cordele Coweta County Crabapple Crawfordville Cuthbert Dalton Dawson Dawson County Dawsonville Decatur Dekalb County Dillard \n \nDouglasville Dublin Eastman Eatonton Elberton Fitzgerald Folkston Forsyth County Fort Benning Fort Gaines Fort McPherson Franklin County Fulton County Gainesville Glynn County Grantville Griffin Greensboro Greenville Griffin Gwinnett County Hahira Hambersham County Hancock County Haralson County Heard County Indian Springs Jackson Jackson County Jasper Jesup Jonesboro Kingsland LaGrange Leary Lexington Lookout Mountain/Rock City Lyons Macon Marietta Madison County Manchester Marietta Marshallville McDuffie County McLemore Cove Metcalf \n27 \n \nMilledgeville Millen Montezuma Monticello Moultrie Newnan Oscilla Parrott Paulding County \nPelham Pike County Quitman Reidsville Richmond County Richmond Hill Rockdale County Rome Roopville Roswell St. Marys St. Simons Island Sandersville Sapelo Island Savannah Statesboro Stone Mountain Tallapoosa Tallulah Falls Tattnall County Thomas County Thomson Thomaston Thomasville Tifton Toccoa Valdosta Vienna Walker County Ware County Washington Waycross White Plains Wilkes County Woodbine Wrightsville Zebulon \n \n Information \nand \nEducation \n \n1he Information and Education program works to heighten the genera/, public's awareness of historic preservation and to maintain regular communication with the preservation network. These goa/,s are achieved through the distribution ofa monthly newsletter; a variety of audio-visual, programs, publications and press releases; workshops and an annual, statewide conference; and spedal events. During the year, HPD responded to almost 6,()()() individual, requests for information on various program and topics. \n \nParticipants at the Roswell's Living Places workshop; speaurs Ke,a \nThomas and Jim Cothran are in the foreground. \nCASE STUDY: Roswell's Living Places Workshop, Roswell \nIn celebration of Historic Preservation Week and Month 1994, HPD co-sponsored a one-day conference with the Roswell Historic Preservation Commission and the Friends of Bulloch on May 14. As an extension ofHPD 's Georgia's Living Places project, Roswell's Living Places featured presentations on historic architecture, landscapes and cemeteries, and tours of historic homes and gardens. \nOver 50 people attended the workshop, which highlighted speakers Maurie Van Buren, Ellen Ehrenhard, Jim Cothran, Mary Carter Whitten, and HPD's Richard Cloues and Ken Thomas. Michael Hitt and Chuck Brown, authors of the Civil \nWar-era story Charged with Treason, and Geraldine A. Laufer, author ofthe nationally acclaimed Tussie-Mussies, were on hand \nto sign copies of their books. Demonstrations and samples of antebellum cooking also were offered during the workshop. \n \n28 \n \n Statewide Preservation Conference Americus \nThrough the annual statewide preservation conference, cosponsored with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, HPD is able to offer information and education to a large group of preservation constituents. Close to 200 people attended the 1994 conference in Americus where they heard many inspiring \nideas for Improving Community Life with Historic Preservation. \nOpening plenary session speaker Mac Holliday, chiefoperating officer of the Governor's Development Council, challenged preservationists to \"think about preservation in a different way\" and \"to try new partnerships and coalitions\" in order to make preservation work. Patty Gay, executive director of the Preservation Resource Center in New Orleans, complemented his speech with one that emphasized the need to attract people to the inner city viahistoric resources as a means ofsolving many social and economic problems. Tom Moriarity, manager with Ernst \u0026 Young's Real Estate Consulting Group, shared his thoughts on the importance of activism in preservation at both the local and national levels. Closing luncheon speaker, Carl Patton, president of Georgia State University in Atlanta, summed up the preceding conference sessions with a description of GSU's plans for revitalizing downtown Atlanta through the preservation of the city's historic buildings. \nThe Windsor Hotel's elegant lobby. The hotel was the headquarters ofthe 1994 annual statewide preservation conference. \n29 \n \n AfricanAmerican Heritage \n \n1he mun.herofGeorgia citizens and communities interested in fhe state's African-American heritage continues to increase. The Georgia African-American Historic Preservation Committee works closely with HPD to encourage and strengthen local and statewide ejfons to preserve Georgia's historic propenies associated with African-American history and to encourage panicipation in state and local preservation activities among Georgia's African-American citizens. \nG \n \nThe cottonhouse al the Rountree Farm in Brooks Counly \nCASE STUDY: John Willis \u0026 Emma Jane Rountree Farm Brooks County \nThe Rountree farm is the typeofrural historic resource that HPD and the Georgia African-American Historic Preservation Committee believe is so important to recognize and preserve. The Rountree property received a Centennial Family Farm award, given to farms owned by members ofthe same family for at least 100 years. \nThe Rountree family farm began in 1891 when John Willis Rountree purchased 40 acres of farmland in Brooks County near Morven, Georgia. The following year, he brought his bride, Emma Jane Stroud, to live there in a small log cabin. They launched the family-life dream of many African-Americans emerging from slavery after the Civil War. Over the years, John Willis increased his farm to 84 acres and, in 1904, constructed a permanent family farmhouse. He and his wife lived their entire married life on this farm and raised 15 children there. He also played a role in the establishment of an area Rosenwald School, which was part of a philanthropic effort to help build schools in the rural South for African-American children. \nBy the 1930s, the farmstead included a farmhouse, a mule and horse barn, a cow barn, a com crib, a smokehouse, a tobacco barn, a mule-driven sugar cane grinding mill with a syrup cooking kiln, a hog pen, a chicken house, a cotton house, a garage with attached tool house, and two open water wells. Only about 40 of the 84 acres were under cultivation, and the remainder was in streams and timberland. The forest provided \n30 \n \n turpentine for sale, wood for cooking, heating and tobacco barn fuel, as well as grazing areas for hogs, cows and goats. This was considered a satisfactory mixture of land use for a successful family farm operation during this era. \nThe Rountree Farm has always been productive, yielding com, tobacco, cotton, pecans, figs, pears, pork, beef, milk, sugar cane, sweet potatoes, peaches, grapes, peanuts, and all types of vegetables. Currently, the farming operation includes a ten-year lease on a 25-acre peach orchard and 37 acres of com, pecans, and tobacco. \nAt the encouragement ofHPD, the family has begun the process of listing the farm in the National Register of Historic Places. \nAfrican-American Historic Preservation Committee \nThe Minority Historic Preservation Committee began SFY 1994 with a series of four seminars on African-American culture, history, and the built environment. This concluded the \nBuildings, People, Culture project, begun the previous year and \nfunded by the Georgia Humanities Council,. Over 200 people attended seminars in Atlanta, Savannah, Valdosta, and Cassville. The seminars identified a recurring theme of the importance of historical associations that are integral to a physical building and its place in history. This emphasis on historical association is a major contribution that African-Americans have made to the preservation movement. A slideshow on African-American historic properties in Georgia was shown at each seminar; copies of the slideshow are available for loan. Seminar \nparticipants also received a copy of African-American Historic Places and Culture: A Preservation Resource Guide for Georgia; unfortunately, copies of the resource guide currently are \nnot available. During the remainder of the year, the Minority Historic \nPreservation Committee continued its work of promoting preservation activities among African-Americans in Georgia. Committee/network meetings were held in Americus and Augusta. At the Americus meeting it was agreed to change the committee's name to the Georgia African-American Historic Preservation Committee and Network, in order to better reflect the group's emphasis. \n31 \n \n Heritage Tourism \nSince 1990, HPD and the Tourist Division of the Georgia Department ofIndustry, Trade and Tourism (GD/IT) have worked together to promote heritage tourism throughout the state. This ongoing initiative has brought increased attention to historic properties, while encouraging tourist activity in Georgia's communities. \n \nThe Link While House in Wann Springs, a state historic sile in Meriwether County, is one ofthe many historic sites along the \nChattahoochee-Flint Heritage Highway. \nCASE STUDY: The Chattahoochee-Flint Heritage Highway \nHPD provided funding to the Chattahoochee-Flint Regional Development Center (RDC) for the initial phase of this ambitious project, which was to develop and publish a plan for the Chattahoochee-Flint Heritage Highway. \nThe RDC officially launched the project in January 1993 by organizing a steering committee of local preservationists, chambers of commerce, and interested citizens to adopt the project as their own. The steering committee's active role in the planning process has been critical in pulling together the vision of the heritage highway. \nAs described in the recently published ChattahoocheeFlint Heritage Highway: A Shift in Imagination, the highway is \na 56-mile-long intermodal transportation corridor. This scenic highway passes through nine communities in the counties of Coweta, Meriwether, and Troup, unified by over 20 historic and cultural sites and a stunning agricultural landscape of rolling hills and pastures. \nThe goals of the Chattahoochee-Flint Heritage Highway are to promote heritage tourism; to preserve and protect significant historic resources and landscapes along the corridor; and to enhance the quality of life in the region. Guiding this complex development is a vision of doing more than simply putting up signs and promoting the route to tourists. Economic development through heritage tourism is the project's biggest selling point for many citizens and local officials. \nThe initial ~6 miles of the Chattahoochee-Flint Heritage Highway establishes the foundation for extending the corridor to additional communities, many of which have expressed interest and enthusiasm at the prospect of bringing the route to their area through phased expansion. \n32 \n \n Students working at Augusta's Springfield Communily archeological dig \nCASE STUDY: Georgia Archeology Awareness Week \nTo promote public awareness of Georgia's archeological heritage, the Society for Georgia Archaeology, HPD, and others co-sponsored the first annual Georgia Archeology Awareness Week in May, in conjunction with Preservation Week and Month. \nThe focus of Georgia Archeology Awareness Week was a poster featuring a Mississippian Period Indian village (A.D. 1200-1450) at the Rucker's Bottom archeological site on the Savannah River. This site was archeologically investigated during the Russell Dam projects in the 1980s. The poster was one component of a package containing a statewide calendar of events, a list of resources and speakers, and a teacher's guide. These materials were distributed to teachers, regional libraries, and state/federal historic sites and parks superintendents throughout Georgia. Feedback from teachers who used the materials in the classroom was positive. \nThe week's activities culminated with the statewide meeting ofthe Society for Georgia Archaeology in Columbus, hosted by Ft. Benning, Southern Research, Inc., and the Columbus Museum. The two-day meeting included a banquet/lecture and a tour of archeological sites at Fort Benning and Stewart County in Georgia and Russell County in Alabama. \n33 \n \nHeritage \nEducation \nBecause children are the future decision-makers and leaders in our communities, HPD believes that it is importantfor educators and preservationists to join together to instill the preservation ethic at an early age. \nDuring SFY 1994 HPD developed, for use in the classroom, a coloiful poster on architectural elements and one on the homes of famous Georgians. \nHPD encourages grant project applications having a heritage educationfocus. HPD-funded projects completedduring SFY1994 include the development of classroom materials on th_e role of Albany's black churches during the Civil Rights movement and a videotape and complementary classroom materials on Georgia's Native American heritage. \nHPD also continues to assist the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation in its development ofa statewide K-12 education program and actively works with university preservation and related programs. \n \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION STAFF \nMark R. Edwards State Historic Preservation Officer \u0026 Director, Historic Preservation Division \nVivian Pugh, Prir,cipal Secretary \n \nMANAGEMENT \u0026 INFORMATION UNIT \nCarole Griffith Unit Manager/Deputy SHPOfor Administration \nLisa Hammond Receptionist Carole Moore \nInformation/Education Coordinator Jim Lockhart Photographer Cynthia Byrd \nGrants and Budget Coordinator Sandra Garrett Program Assistant Paul Birkhead Grants Specialist Karen Luehrs \nSpecial Projects Coordinator \nPLANNING AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE UNIT \nKaren Easter Unit Manager/Planning Services Coordinator \nLarry Leake Planning \u0026 Local Assistance Specialist \nJeffrey Durbin Review and Compliance Coordinator \nRichard Warner Cultural Resource Reviewer \nRichard Laub Community Services Planner \nDavid Morris Review \u0026 Compliance Specialist \nDaryl Barksdale Flood Assistance Coordinator \nRonnie Rogers Environmental Review Archeologist \nAngela M. Edwards Environmental Review Architect \nPratt Cassity Certified Local Government Coordinator \nUniversity of Georgia, 609 Caldwell Hall Athens, Georgia 30602 \n404.:.542-4731/GIST 241-4731 \n \nSURVEY \u0026 NATIONAL REGISTER UNIT \nRichard Cloues \nUnit Manager/Deputy SHPO for N.R. 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