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Plans are well-underway for the BGT’s 2013 Antiques & Garden show at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena! The 2013 show dates are March 8, 9, 10, with the Gala Preview Party on ursday, March 7.

We are pleased to announce our three keynote luncheon speakers will be world-renowned garden designer and Kentucky native Jon Carloftis, Interior Design Hall of Fame designer Laura Bohn, and food experts Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton of Canal House Cook books.

We will again feature a great array of daily complimentary lecturers, a new batch of vintage cars on the Arena floor, outstanding antique and garden booths, delectable food at our Gala and Luncheon lectures, and so much more!

The BGT’s 2012 Antiques and Garden Show co-chairs Foster and Brenda Pettit did such an exemplary job, we asked and they have agreed to serve in the same capacity again this year.

We look forward to seeing you again in March 2013 for the best BGT Antiques and Garden show ever!

For sponsorship or ticket information, please call the Trust at 859.253.0362

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Message from our President: The Blue Grass Trust Heritage Society Greetings from Market Street Have you ever visited communities that have Olmstead (Senior and Junior) designed the no planning or zoning laws or regulations? neighborhood. But, they know it is a special e Heritage Society is a special You might find three nice residences sand- place and want to retain its unique character- group of individuals who made a entucky has traditionally been a fierce wiched between a service station and a fast- istics for decades and generations to come. commitment to the future of the BGT 2012 - 2013 proponent and protector of private food restaurant. ere may be no curbs, gutters It can hardly be argued that the establishment Blue Grass Trust for Historic property rights. There is absolutely or streetlights and each piece of commercial of other historic districts in Lexington has been Preservation by naming the Trust Board of Directors Knothing wrong with this tradition. People work property might have multiple ingress and anything other than a resounding success. Cur- as a beneficiary in their wills or Linda Carroll, President hard to acquire property and they have every egress points, further congesting an already rent citizens and visitors alike marvel at these whose estates include gifts, revocable Tom Meng, Vice President right to expect that their use of their prop- congested and haphazard traffic flow. Adver- 14 little pockets of history and architectural or irrevocable, to the Trust. All too Jessica Case, Secretary erty will not be adversely affected by unrea- tising signs of every shape and size clutter the integrity (1,851 structures). Almost without often such gifts go unrecognized sonable rules or regulations. landscape. Without question, each individual exception, the property values within these his- Randall Miloszewski, CPA, Treasurer because they come at the end of the property owner is doing just as they want to toric districts have increased or at least main- donors’ lives. The Heritage Soci- John Darnell “Unreasonable” is the key word here. e idea do with their property but the overall effect is tained while the overall market for real property ety was created to honor these in- Andrea Gottler that one has an absolute and unfettered right to negative and “injurious to the community.” has declined. dividuals for their generosity and Marcia Gray own and use his/her property without any re- support. eir patronage enables the John Hackworth strictions has never been the law of this land. is leads me to a discussion of the current ef- But, it does not mean that these neighborhoods Trust to continue its mission of fort by the South Ashland Neighborhood As- remain completely unchanging or stagnant. Joseph Hillenmeyer education, service and advocacy. As the United States Supreme Court sociation to expand the H-1 overlay. In initial There are great examples within almost every Please consider including the BGT Barbara Hinkle announced in a 1908 opinion: meetings of resi- historic district in your estate planning and join the Hart James Linda Carroll, dents of this of creative and growing number of those whose Bill Johnston We think it a settled principle, growing out beautiful neigh- distinctive new legacies benefit the Trust. For of the nature of well-ordered civil society, Blue Grass Trust Board President borhood, it ap- Mike Meuser buildings and more information please call us at that every holder of property, however ab- pears that a additions to ex- (859)253-0362. Andrew Moore solute and unqualified may be his title, holds it legitimacy of zoning laws that would prevent majority of the isting buildings Tom Moore under the implied liability that use of it may be a coal burning power generation plant from residents support which have Dr. and Mrs. Gayle V. Alexander Pamela Perlman so regulated that it shall not be injurious…to being plopped down in the middle of the the inclusion of been woven into Ms. Jane Hamilton Blachly Maureen Peters the community. Ashland Park neighborhood? What about al- more property in the existing his- lowing a homeowner to raise hogs in his/her the South Ash- toric fabric. It Mrs. Hazel Bush Fran Taylor But, as Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said, backyard on Lansdowne Drive? And, should land H-1 district. might surprise Ms. Rose Jewell Collier Phillip Tibbs, MD “e general rule is that while property may be property owners be allowed to park their Understandably, people to know Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeCamp Barbara Tilghman regulated to a certain extent, if regulation goes boats or trailers in their front yards? some owners of that Lexing- Dr. and Mrs. Elvis Donaldson, Jr. too far it will be property in this ton’s historic Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Floyd Advisory Board recognized as a My only point is neighborhood are preservation of- Mr. and Mrs. John Hackworth taking.” And, if My only point is that we all live that we all live concerned about fice and the Barbara Hulette, Chair Ms. Liz Harper a restriction on with the burdens but enjoy the with the burdens the restrictions Board of Ar- Mrs. Gail Hendrickson Hart Clyde Carpenter property use but enjoy the ben- that will be chitectural Re- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hulette Richard DeCamp constitutes a benefits of appropriate zoning efits of appropri- placed on their view discourage Ms. Norma Jean Gibson taking, then the ate zoning laws property. In the the construc- Ann Garden laws that reasonably regulate the Mr. Charles Jones Gay Darsie Glenn Fifth Amend- that reasonably last edition of Preservation Matters, we an- tion of copycat or “faux historic” buildings or ment to the use of our properties. I believe regulate the use swered twenty questions about the H-1 process additions within historic districts. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston John Hackworth Constitution re- that the zoning laws and regula- of our properties. and what it means to own property in an H-1 Mrs. Zee Faulkner Kurfees Nancy Iliff quires that the I believe that the overlay. e gist of the H-1 overlay regulations I hope that the residents of Ashland Park are Mr. Jim McKeighen Susan Jackson Keig property owner tions in Lexington have struck a zoning laws and is to impose reasonable restrictions on the alter- given a fair hearing before each and every gov- Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Milward Zee Faulkner Kurfees be compensated. reasonable balance and have regulations in ations that can be made to the exterior of the ernmental body that must review and approve Mr. Tom Moore Gloria Martin Lexington have properties in order to maintain and preserve the of their application for historic district status. I Dr. and Mrs. William N. Offutt IV So to those of made Lexington a wonderfully liv- struck a reason- historic integrity of the entire district. understand that there are naysayers who simply Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster Pettit Mike Meuser, Esq. the “Don’t tread able community. able balance and do not think that it is appropriate to impose Mr. Gay Reading Joyce Ockerman on me” persua- have made Lex- People have acquired homes in the Ashland restrictions on property owners who are not Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Rowland Foster Pettit sion or the “It’s ington a wonder- Park neighborhood because they find these in favor of those restrictions. However, as I Mr. Jeff Ritzler my property and I’ll do what I want” philoso- fully livable community. I believe zoning, homes and the entire neighborhood to possess have tried to explain in this editorial, everyone Sharon Reed Mr. David Stuart phy, I say “right on” but understand that there planning and good governance lead to culture, some universal but unique quality that has lives with certain restrictions and those that are Daniel Rowland Prof. and Mrs. John R. Thelin should and must be limits to that philosophy. society and civilization, as evidenced long ago been preserved since its creation in the early imposed on properties within other Lexing- James Thomas when Lexington was defined as the Athens of 1900’s. They may not be aware that the fa- ton historic districts have proven to be fair, rea- Ms. Joyce Vanlandingham Vivian Weil For instance, does anybody really question the the West. mous landscape architects, Frederick Law sonable and successful. Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn Wagner Mr. E.M. "Jack" Webster Ms. Vivian M. Weil Mr. and Mrs. William T. 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       Umbrellas were the   perfect accessory for  our April walking  deTour of North  Limestone!      Jason Sloan, Historic /Preservation Specialist for the BGT, wecloming guests to the July deTour, on the   steps of Mulberry & Lime.     ver the last year and a half, the Blue  Grass Trust deTours program has    Oopened the doors to a great array of historic  places in Lexington to well over a thousand  people. BGT deTours is a program celebrating  the Bluegrass' heritage and redevelopment proj-   ects by providing unique tours of historic loca-   tions that people might not normally get to visit. BGT deTours are held the first Wednes- Right: Henry Clay’s   day of every month at 5:30 pm (except on holi- Law Office made for  a good deTour  days) and are free and open to the public. in March.   A list of every deTour since the program’s in-  ception can be found in the sidebars of this  article. A recent, popular BGT deTour was a    walking tour of Constitution Street, located between Limestone and Martin Luther King,   Junior Boulevard, in celebration of Independ-    ence Day. Because of the holiday, the deTour  was on Monday, July 2. Residents Van Meter Pettit and Linda Blackford led the tour which Right: e 90 degree  met at the store Mulberry and Lime and con- weather didn’t deter  cluded with an Afterhour of socializing at Columbia’s Steakhouse on the corner of guests from our July   deTour.  Limestone & 2nd Streets. July’s deTour featured seven properties in the Our deTour committee is co-chaired by Mollie Constituion Historic District. L to R: BGT’s Pamela Perlman, Linda  Eblen and Jason Sloan, and members include Carroll and Annie Wright showed their  Peter Brackney, Brandon Warren, Rachel patriotic colors at the Juy deTour. Alexander, Griffin Van Meter, Amelia Martin Pamela Perlman, and Executive Director  Adams, Will Adams, BGT board member Sheila Omer Ferrell.   4 Preservation Matters | Fall 2012 | www.bluegrasstrust.org Preservation Matters | Fall 2012 | www.bluegrasstrust.org 5 BGT-newsletter-9-27-2-print-Q3:Layout 1 10/2/12 11:26 AM Page 7

September 29 at the October 13 at the Welcome to the Hunt-Morgan House: Hunt-Morgan House: Continued from page 6 Newest Members of Blue Grass Trust Welcome to the the Blue Grass Trust! Newest Members of 10:30 am – Historic Preservation Tax Credits 10:30 am – Caught with Copper: Homeowner Workshop Series with Mike Radeke of the Kentucky Heritage Deterring Thieves from Your Investment the Blue Grass Trust! (March 2012 – Present) Council and Betty Kerr, Director of the (presenters TBA) Mr. Price Bell and Ms. Beth Thomas LFUCG Division of Historic Preservation Copper theft is at an all-time high. This ses- Ms. Mary Elizabeth Lowe Mike Radeke of the Kentucky Heritage Coun- sion will focus on how to deter copper theft, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bourne Ms. Holly Barbaccia and Each year, the Blue Grass Trust gives people a Preservation Craftsman Award. He discussed the cil will present the basic framework for obtain- including some common methods and practices. Mr. Ryan Mann Mr. Douglas Butler chance to get their hands dirty for free! e BGT importance of door maintenance and weather- ing historic preservation tax credits. Betty Kerr Mr. Gus Bynum Home Owner Workshop (HOW) Series focuses on ization, and provided tips for weatherizing will discuss how the LFUCG Division of His- 12:30 pm – Landscaping in Historic Ms. Ellen Lee Marshall unique and trending topics in historic preservation exterior doors. toric Preservation can provide project guid- Lexington with landscape specialists Ms. Jan Mayes Mrs. Sarah Cameron and is dedicated to providing home owners with ance and technical assistance. Both will be Joseph Hillenmeyer and John Michler Ms. Virginia McClure Ms. Jennifer Coffman vital information concerning the preservation of e Blue Grass Trust’s Home Owner Workshop answering questions concerning historic Two of Lexington’s premier landscape designers Mr. Kevin McQuire Mr. Joseph Conley their homes, as well as help (HOW) Series is made preservation at the state and local level. and artists, Joseph Hillenmeyer and John them complete their “honey- possible by a grant from Michler, will talk about native plants, historic Ms. Kelly Medley Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Copeland do” lists. Topics change yearly the Virginia Clark Hagan 2:30 pm – Salvage: Reclaiming History garden design, and incorporating new materi- Mr. Ketan Merchant Ms. S.H. Cundiff and cover a broad range, Foundation; all BGT work- with George Gatewood of Longwood als. Both have contributed to the beautiful Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mize Ms. Ginny Daley from the maintenance of shops are free, open to the Antique Woods and Craig Rushing of Hunt-Morgan House garden. wooden windows to historic public, and no registration is Rc3 Architects Mr. George Montgomery IV Ms. Carol Dell preservation tax credits to required. e 2012 workshop George Gatewood, an owner and mind be- Our heartfelt thanks to the Virginia Clark Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan Mrs. Kitty Dougoud historic landscaping, and series is listed below: hind Longwood Antique Woods, and archi- Hagan Foundation for making these workshops Mrs. Tommi Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eblen provide home owners with tect Craig Rushing, of Rc3, talked about the possible, to the skilled craftspeople and industry new methods to evaluate August 25 salvage and preservation of antique and vintage experts who lead the classes, and to our many Ms. Shirley Noel Mr. Michael Egan their historic houses. materials. ey also talked about some of their attendees who come to learn how to preserve Colonel E. Douglas Noll Mr. and Mrs. Darius Fatemi at the current projects. their treasured historic homes. Ms. Ruth Olive Ms. Marilyn Franklin In order to help people be- come a bit handier at home, Hunt-Morgan Ms. Sandra Oppegard Mr. and Mrs. Henry Galbraith each workshop includes mul- Dr. John Pappas Mr. Steve Gardner and tiple experts from various House: Dr. and Mrs. George Privett Mrs. Karen Wilson backgrounds, allowing for a Sister Clara Fehringer with BGT’s Dick broad, in-depth presentation DeCamp at Home Owner’s Workshop held 10:30 am – On the Ms. Patricia Ritchey Mr. and Mrs. Bill Garmer on the given topic. Our an- at St. Peter & Paul Parish on July 7, 2012 Surface: Bricks & Stucco Mr. James Rouse Ms. Anne Graham nual historic preservation tax with Miles Miller credit workshop, for example, Mrs. Sonia Scorsone Mr. Mel Hankla & Ms. Angela Dehart Master mason Miles brings together state and city Miller discussed exterior masonry surfaces, Mr. David Simmons Ms. Amy Hemenway preservation officials and usually includes a home including stucco, various types of mortar and Mr. Nathan Simon Mr. and Mrs. Eric Iversen owner who has received tax credits; participants, the formation of bricks. He presented some therefore, are able to converse with historic preserva- Ms. Barbara Slater Mr. Laryn Karsnitz common problems in masonry construction and tion professionals on multiple levels in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Mr. John Kerr III how to maintain your brick surfaces. Ms. Juanita Stollings Mr. Alston Kerr On July 7, 2012, the Blue Grass Trust held 2:30 pm – DIY or CAP (Call A Professional) its first workshops of the year, BGT Plaques: Who, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Syrcle Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Kopitzke with Chris Annis of Annis & Dreyer Construc- What, When, Where, & Why with Dick DeCamp tion and Bill McNees of Congleton Lumber Co. Mr. John William Tackett Mr. H. Ison-Bowman and and Protect Your Wallet: Weatherizing Exterior Chris Annis of Annis & Dreyer Construction Ms. Julia Teuschler Ms. ME Kountz Doors with Laryn Karsnitz at the Hunt-Morgan talked about a maintenance schedule for houses House, 201 N. Mill Street. Dick DeCamp (Execu- Ms. Brooke Thomas Ms. Anne Kraus and maintenance projects home owners may tive Director Emeritus of the BGT) covered the feel comfortable completing. Bill McNees Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tilghman Mr. James Krupa history of the program, what the plaques represent, of Congleton Lumber presented some readily Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Tobin Ms. Lisa Lair how the program has evolved, and what houses available materials and woods for repairs to are eligible. Laryn Karsnitz is the owner of Lex- Mr. Lynn Williamson Ms. Brenda Lampton historic structures. ington Wooden Window and Door Recondition- Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Womack Ms. Kitty Lane ing Company and winner of the 2012 BGT BGT’s Jason Sloan and Dick DeCamp explaining the BGT’s Plaque Program to workshop guests. Mr. Henry Wyatt and Mr. Dan Lesage Continued on page 7 Ms. Margaret Spratt Ms Julia Teuschler 6 Preservation Matters | Fall 2012 | www.bluegrasstrust.org Preservation Matters | Fall 2012 | www.bluegrasstrust.org 7 BGT-newsletter-9-27-2-print-Q3:Layout 1 10/2/12 11:26 AM Page 9

St. Paul Parish Preservation Matters is a tri-annual newsletter Clock Tower Ashland Park published by the New Historic District? Have you noticed the black netting around the National Historic District Blue Grass Trust for base of the steeple on the St. Paul Parish Clock Historic Preservation Tower? Look up the next time you travel the 400 block of West Short and you will see the for its membership. black netting just below the clock faces on the Preservation Matters tower. It has no religious meaning but it did Newsletter Committee: increase the prayers at the parish.

Linda Carroll, Bill Johnston, The netting solved a serious problem with John Rhorer, Peter Brackney the failure of the stone on the tower. Toward the end of 2010, the Division of Building Inspection cited the parish for the loose Editor: Sheila Omer Ferrell stone. To remedy the problem without clos- Graphic Designer: ing the church doors, the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded an Interven- Miki Wright, Egg Design tion Grant to the parish to remove the loose www.scrambledegg.com stone, wrap the remaining stone and allow 859.338.2432 time for parishioners to undertake the lengthy exington has 14 locally designated western half of Ashland Park (283 proper- When the Hollywood Subdivision came up planning for the repairs. The award came to L historic - or H-1 overlay - districts, ties) – bordered by East High St. and for final H-1 overlay approval by Council 5 $4,500, half the cost of the netting, stone re- and two locally designated historic land- South Hanover, Richmond, Desha, and or 6 years ago, the minority - but very vocal - Volume 33/Issue 1, Fall 2012 moval and installation. marks in addition to its 21 National Register Fontaine Roads. dissenters convinced Council to disapprove Contributing Writers: historic districts and 3 National Register his- the Planning Commission’s recommendation Peter Brackney, Linda Carroll, e situation serves as an important reminder not painted. Decades ago, the steeple tower toric landmarks. While a lot of the proper- The Planning Commission has ordered a for approval of that application. of why the Department of the Interior recom- was painted and paint was also applied to ties in the National Register districts are study by the LFUCG Historic Preserva- Sheila Ferrell, Bill Johnston, mends leaving all exterior masonry natural, the stonework. A combination of time and also in the local historic districts, not all tion Office (HPO) to determine the appro- Given the importance of public support to Pamela Perlman freeze-thaw cycles allowed water and ice to of them are. One surprising area that is a priateness of this request. e Board of the success of this effort, how is it going? penetrate the brick and stone and create National Register historic district but not Architecture Review (BOAR) examined the Postcards were sent out to all 283 properties. Foster Pettit, John Rhorer, cracks or spalling behind the paint and into a local historic district is the Ashland Park information provided to it by the HPO, and 169 responded and 114 did not respond. Of Jason Sloan the stone and brick itself. National Historic District, adjacent to the held a public hearing where the BOAR rec- the 169 that responded, 117 support the ef- Kate Savage Henry Clay Estate. It is bounded by East ommended approval of the H-1 Proposal. fort, 48 oppose it, and 4 have no opinion. Of The parish has an active Buildings and High St., and South Hanover, Richmond, The next step will be a Planning Com- the 114 who did not respond, 51 had signed Grounds committee who has retained Pear- Sycamore, Fincastle, Woodspoint, and mission hearing to consider the BOAR’s the original petition – perhaps adding them Photographers: son and Peters as the architect for the project. Fontaine Roads. Mapped out in 1904 by the recommendation. e Council can only dis- to the support side. Patrick Morgan e project will require scaffolding, engineer- famous Olmsted Brothers at the request of approve the recommendation provided ing approval of scaffold loads, removal of the the Clay family, the development was com- by it from the Planning Commission. The major complaints against the H-1 (Cover, Antiques & Garden Show); paint with chemical strippers, new limestone pleted around 1930 (just in time to experi- If less than a majority of the Council votes overlay is concern over increased govern- to match existing, repair of all buttresses, re- ence the Great Depression). Over 80-years to disapprove the Planning Commission’s ment regulations, and the perceived in- Lee P. Thomas pointing and a staging area for arrival of the later, it is still one of the premier residential recommendation, then the Planning Com- creased cost of making updates to one’s new stone. areas of Lexington. mission’s recommendation stands. It is ex- property, most often concerning tile roofs (Barbara Hulette, Linda Carroll); pected to be 2013 before this application and window updates. Several other concerns e tower has long been an important element But it is not without challenges. At least reaches Council. have been voiced that are either completely Assorted Event, Property Photos: in the Lexington skyline. e St. Paul building one house in this area has been torn down incorrect or deal with topics not covered by cornerstone was set on November 12, 1865, to be replaced by a new house, and along e HPO, BOAR, and Planning Commis- H-1 overlay guidelines. (Often it is these Anne E. Wright, Jason Sloan, and completed on October 18, 1868. e the East High St. side, some houses have sion are more focused on the merits of the complete misconceptions that are the hardest Sheila Ferrell, Mollie Eblen, steeple rose 210 feet and newspaper articles re- been converted to student housing – application than its public support – al- to counter.) This is a unique piece of Lex- ferred to the St. Paul clock as the “town clock." which in the past has not been helpful to though public support is definitely ington‘s heritage. It would be more than Peter Brackney It struck 6:00 p.m. for the first time on June maintaining neighborhood quality. The a factor. Council, being composed of just a major loss if not protected and 21, 1883. Ashland Park Neighborhood Association elected members, is probably more focused maintained. has petitioned the Planning Commission on the amount of public support, and less for local historic district protection for the concerned with the merits of the application.

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Moons full time. They recycle sawdust cared for each other, but lost their sense and create remarkably beautiful prod- of place to bulldozers. Many of the dis- ucts without ever touching a tree. placed simply could not survive when   their community was torn apart. The  Craw was believed to be a violent crimi-   nal element in Frankfort, but as Dr.   Boyd reveals, it was also a strong com-   munity surviving as best it could. It was  Given to a government agency or official for service to preservation movement or a pleasure to present this award to Dr. to a specific project: Lindy Casebier; Boyd for giving a voice back to the  Fayette County Schools people of the Craw and for this rich Fayette County Schools Bill Wallace contribution to the Commonwealth.  Lindy Casebier is the Deputy Secretary of and Mary Wright flank BGT’s  the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Linda Carroll  and the acting State Historic Preservation  Officer. Lindy is not new to public service; remains. e current renovation/ addition  he is a former state senator from Louisville, is by Ross Tarrant Architects. The Cas- sidy Elementary - original building was  designed by architect Whayne W. Haffier  and drawings are dated Feb 2, 1934. e  original builder was Warner & Mitchell  Construction. The current renovation/ addition is by Tate Hill Jacobs Architects.  The Russell Cave Elementary-original   building was designed by H.A. Churchill - L to R: Linda Carroll, Douglas Boyd   John T. Gillig. It was built in 1926.   Churchill-Gillig did several well known local buildings including the Post Office/    Federal Courthouse on Barr Street, and   buildings at Transy and Asbury. e cur- Each year in June, the Blue Grass Trust pres- quality of the wood, the beautiful wavy  Lindy Casebier rent renovation/addition is by Pearson &  ents its historic preservation awards in ten glass are all things Laryn appreciates and Given to a non-governmental group for Peters Architects. e Yates Elementary-  categories to honor deserving community respects. Tommy and Laura Whittaker of service to the preservation movement: original building was constructed in 1954 preservation leaders. e 2012 awards ceremony Many Moons Designs are self-described former executive director of the Ken- Griffin Van Meter  and is named for Dr. Earl Yates a member was held out doors at the Hunt-Morgan House on tucky office on arts and cultural educa- There is a one-of-a-kind person who  of the Fayette County Board of Education. June 24. With 115 Trust members in attendance, tion in the Fletcher administration, a has taken over the area at the intersec- Accepting the award for Fayette County  BGT Board President Linda Carroll made the member of Governor Beshear’s transi- tion of North Limestone and Loudon Public Schools were Bill Wallace and  following presentations. tion team and it has become very evi- Ave. with its thriving bar, art, food and dent, he is a preservation advocate. You Mary Wright. culture. For some reason, Griffin Van  might not expect the acting SHPO to Meter adopted this North Limestone/   engage actively in preservation discus- Loudon neighborhood and is bringing a   sions, but Lindy has sat through day  new level of youthful, energetic entre-   long meetings with the National Trust, preneurship to all things preservation. If Given to a building-industry craftsman who attended the BGT’s advisory committee you spend any time with him you know   has exhibited strong commitment to quality meetings and spent time getting to Given to an individual for service in he is committed financially and emotion-  craftsmanship for historic buildings: Laryn know the preservation community researching and disseminating informa- ally while also raising a family in this  Karsnitz, Lexington Wooden Window & throughout the Commonwealth. L to R: Laryn Karsnitz, Laura tion about the Central Kentucky Region:  Door Reconditioning; Many Moons Designs: Douglas Boyd, Ph.D for the book: Laura and Tommy Whittaker. Fayette County Public Schools’ decision  Crawfish Bottom: Recovering a Lost barn-chasers. They take old wood from just to restore school buildings rather than Kentucky Community  Laryn Karsnitz and his Lexington Wooden build new ones creates a greener school Crawfish Bottom, Recovering a Lost Window & Doors has been a great gift to about anywhere and turn it into beautiful system and makes them worthy of recog- Kentucky Community, tells the story of the BGT and to many preservationists in things – custom cabinetry, custom flooring, nition. Among their renovations: the poorest of poor living and surviving Central Kentucky. He has restored windows, Windy Corner on Bryan Station Road, Arlington Elementary, where the oldest in a small Frankfort Community. Their taught a window restoration session for our flooring in the Grey Goose and more. They part of the school which was heavily voice was lost to urban renewal in the Virginia Clark Hagan workshops and when modified by previous renovations was found themselves about 12 years ago with a late 1960’s for the sake of an office tower. L to R: Griffin Van Meter, the BGT office door was vandalized, he passion for recycling wood so they literally removed but the main part you see In this scholarly work, Douglas Boyd made us a new door. The old windows, the quit their day jobs and got into Many along North Limestone dating to 1935 lets us hear how they really lived and Linda Carroll (continued on page 12)

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neighborhood. He combines his preser- I wish that we were able to send a Jason Sloan, and the team also includes and Madison Counties in operation. In years. He is a historian, a researcher, a subsequent event or to maneuver an asset vation interests so uniquely with an art representative to accept the award Rachel Alexander, Peter Brackney, 2001, Mr. Dean worked closely with Rep- lover of old homes and a respected to great advantage. Either definition ap- and cultural life that everyone simply on Dave's behalf; unfortunately, the Brandon Warren and Griffin Van Meter. resentative Bob Damron to insure legisla- member and volunteer for the BGT. plies to the maneuvering of the circa feels good. His creativity is beyond award ceremony coincides with most tion to protect private cemeteries from 1890, Northern Bank Building, bought measure and he generously shares his of our vacations, including my own development. And, last but not least is by Bob Estes in 2008 into what is now ideas everywhere in this community. (and Dave's, as you already know). The Lucy Graves the Riney-B Express, Mr. Dean’s own The Clyde Carpenter known as Parlay Social. It is a new Griffin is a force in preservation and I We stay pretty busy producing new newsletter educating citizens about the lunch time provider in our city’s center, am honored to recognize his efforts. programs, and it seems that this is a Advocacy Awards (2) Riney B, a regional railroad that ran Adaptive Reuse the site for families to feast on Farmer’s popular weekend to be away! I hope you is award is presented to an individual or through Jessamine County. Remnants Awards (3) Market morn- and the other members of the Bluegrass group who has exhibited advocacy leader- of the railroad still exist. Mr. Dean will ings, and defi- The is award recog- Trust know how much we appreciate the ship in supporting the historic preservation be serving as a consulting party in the nitely an nizes Mr. Carpen- significance of the work that you do, and movement in Central Kentucky: George proposed I75 connector through Madi- evening hot Barbara Hulette Award ter’s adaptive reuse that everyone at KET and Kentucky Life Dean; Judge Neal Cassity son and Jessamine Counties. spot, with is is a special award because Barbara of a carriage house is honored by your recognition of Dave.” plans for a is such a special lady. It recognizes the for his home on — Sincerely, Brandon Wickey, Series fourth floor preservation of our heritage, built New Street. It is Producer, Kentucky Life. Betty Hoopes nightclub and environment, landscape, archaeological given to an individ- roof patio. resources, sense of community and Volunteer Service ual or group for Like a num- significant endeavors: Dave Shuffet, outstanding efforts Award ber of build- of KET The Lucy Shopshire toward rehabilita- ings This award recognizes those who give tion and adaptive is year’s award goes to Dave “Mudcat” Crump Volunteer Award downtown, as much to the Trust as Betty Hoopes, reuse: TRUST Shuffett who has the best job in the is award is presented to an individual the bank dis- a tireless member of the Antiques and Lounge (Andy Shea); L to R: Jack Burch P.G. Peeples, Andy world. He gets to promote history and and group who provided exemplary serv- appeared and it be- Garden Show Committee: Chris Ertel Parlay Social (Bob Shea, Joy Breeding, Bob Estes preservation activities throughout the ice to the BGT throughout the year: BGT came law offices Estes and Joy Breed- Commonwealth and is accompanied deTours Steering Committee and a few other This year’s award is for someone who ing); and Russell School Community throughout his activities by his beloved It was our great pleasure to present this things along the way. Bob lives and is a great friend of the BGT. He was Service Center (P.G. Peeples. Urban dogs. A native of Greensburg, Dave grad- award to the team who dreamed up the L to R: George Dean & works in the building and gives back to an outstanding volunteer at the An- League of Lexinton-Fayette County and uated from Murray State University in 1982 BGT deTours. is creative team wanted the community in imaginative ways. It Linda Carroll tiques and Garden Show with his daily Jack Burch, Community Action Council). with a degree in communications. His early to engage the community by opening is a pleasure to recognize his adaptive reuse presence at the career took him from television news re- doors to a great array of historic preserva- of this historic bank. In 2006, the Russell front entrance. We have three porter in Bristol, VA to bureau chief at tion projects in Lexington. BGT deTours is We have two awards this year. The first School prepared for it’s nomination for the He is also a do- awards this year, WLEX-TV18 in Lexington. From 1989 a program celebrating the heritage of the recognizes William Neal Cassity, the National Register for a building built in cent at the speaking vol- to 1995, he served as both host and pro- Bluegrass and its redevelopment projects. Judge Executive of Jessamine County 1953-54. ey told a compelling story of Hunt Morgan umes about pri- ducer of Kentucky Afield before moving on since 1990. Judge Cassity has been a the school’s education of the African- House and a vate investment to pursue his own television series and pro- force for preserving Jessamine County’s his- American community. Named for G.P. volunteer ex- in our commu- duction company. e resulting series, Out- tory. He secured funding for site develop- Russell, a leading African-American edu- traordinaire. nity. Trust doors with Dave Shuffett, has been nationally ment, construction and renovations at cator throughout the Commonwealth, the We are so Lounge is a syndicated. e first five seasons of Ken- Camp Nelson Heritage Par and High school opened its doors in January of lucky to have story of re- tucky Life were hosted by Byron Crawford. Bridge Park. His own sweat and efforts 1954, the same year the U.S. Supreme Chris Ertel in newal. is Dave returned to his Kentucky roots to went into the restoration of the Oliver Perry Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Edu- Lexington and building first join the show in the summer of 1999, for House at Camp Nelson. In 2004, you may cation. When the school settled into de- we could have served Lexing- the series’ sixth season. In 2005, he was remember the fire that ravaged several segregation, it also became a sort of easily lost him ton as the nominated for a regional Emmy Award 1890’s buildings on Main Street in L to R: Chris Ertel, Linda Carroll community center for the Northside. to another state. Phoenix Bank for his role as host of the award- winning Nicholasville. Judge Cassity immediately The 2006 National Register nomination L to R: Griffin Van Meter, He went to Georgetown College for Building in 1906, with strong stone pil- special edition, Kentucky’s Last Great recognized the value of the historic facades allowed for tax credits and a funding two years and then attended the Uni- lars and a bank’s fortress style. It later Places. Kentucky Life is a special show and Jason Sloan, Peter Brackney, and he once again secured funding for their mechanism to restore the property to a day versity of Kentucky while leading tours became Angelucci Tailors, which provided everyone should tune in and enjoy the Rachel Alexander restoration. care, community center and low income to historic horse farm tours around Lex- high end tailoring for Lexington resi- wonderful things Kentucky has to offer. apartment housing. e combined power ington. In the late 70’s he was privi- dents. at period of time passed and the Dave was on vacation as was most of KET, DeTours provides unique tours of historic A dynamic duo exists in Nicholasville. of the Urban League and the Community leged to live on the grounds of building fell into disrepair and we all but sent the following note as their accept- locations that people might not normally Judge Cassity’s work is complimented by Action Council produced partnerships Botherum and from that vantage point, witnessed the trash in the front door- ance. “All of us at Kentucky Life were get to visit. BGT deTours are held the first the work of Magistrate George W. with banks, congressmen and more. We he helped with neighborhood national way and torn curtains in the windows. thrilled to hear of Dave Shuffett being hon- Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm Dean, who has served on the fiscal court presented this award for service to Lexing- register nominations. Later he got a degree But now, Andy Shea has resurrected the ored by the Bluegrass Trust. Of course (except on holidays) and are free and since 1993. Mr. Dean is also the chair of ton, with our thanks to those organiza- in Preservation from Middle Tennessee building to its original appearance as we are passionate about preserving and open to the public. The June tour of the Valley View Ferry Authority and he tions and their respective leaders, Mr. State. He ultimately returned to Lexing- the Phoenix Bank. We are pleased to highlighting Kentucky's history through Botherum on Madison Place, broke our has worked extremely hard to keep Ken- Porter Peeples and Mr. Jack Burch. our show, and the recognition of these ef- record for attendance and shut down tucky’s oldest, continuously running ton to work in preservation. As things recognize Andy and wish him every forts is extremely gratifying. traffic at Madison and High Streets. e commercial operation connecting, sometimes don’t work out as planned, success with his business. (continued on page 14) co-chairs for this are Mollie Eblen and Fayette, (continued on page 13) Jessamine Chris wound up working for the court system and retired recently after 27 The word “parlay” means to bet on a

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and Barbara Hulette and the knowl- edge they all had each other’s backs when it came to preservation.

When Dot approached you with a  request, it would quickly be followed  by her formidable team.    Dorothy “Dot” Crutcher We at the Trust know that every aspect of her life focused on the   greater good so it honors e BGT to honor her with this award.   e BGT’s Community Preservation And, for the first recipient of the  Committee elected to add a new Dot Crutcher Founders Day Award, award to the Blue Grass Trust annual we want to honor John Rhorer. awards and to make it a part of our Rhorer has a deep and abiding love new celebratory event, BGT Founders Barbara Hulette of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Day, to be held annually on July 12, While all aspects of preservation the day the Trust was incorporated matter to him, it is his overarching in 1955. appreciation of the magnificence of  Kentucky and its rich history that is award recognizes a long time makes him also about the greater good. Trust member and supporter, someone L to R: John Rhorer, Babara and Libby Hulette This award is given to an individual for lifetime service to the preservation who continues to support and watch movement in Kentucky: Barbara Hulette roughout his time on the Board and over us from her heavenly home, now as the chair of the LFUCG’s Dorothy “Dot” Crutcher. Dot, as we When we realized we’d never given this award to the most special preservationist in the Historic Preservation Commission and all affectionately called her, left us in Commonwealth, we quickly corrected our mistake. The most unassuming person in the member of the BGT’s Education, De- 2008 at the age of 90. room for the awards ceremony is actually the most formidable. She is sweet and soft spo- velopment and Finance Committees — ken, but wonderfully stubborn about doing what is right and best. Her preservation work John demonstrates careful thought and Dot started early in the preservation in Lexington, and now Danville too, with the Kentucky Heritage Council, the National action in all matters. When you get an movement in Kentucky. In the late Trust, the Blue Grass Trust, and undoubtedly many more – consisted of real labor, good email from him and he ends with “just 70’s she saved 609 West Short, which thinking and a determination to propel a plan forward. We have all had a phone call from my two cents,” take heed — because is currently the home of BGT mem- her, we definitely have gotten a hand-written note with a thank you, or a request for his one cent would matter and two bers Mark and Megan Naylor. Dot money. We all have a great deal of respect for the lovely Barbara Hulette. makes it more valuable. also saved a rare half-timber in the 700 block of Short Street around We asked Jim McKeighen, last year’s recipient of this award, for an early memory of e vast number of advocacy issues the the same time, the current home L to R: Lendy and Darrell Brown, Wendy and Bob Lewis Barbara and he shared this: “She was everywhere – meeting in Washington, meeting with BGT entered into this past year, John of Bettye Lee Mastin. Congressmen and Senators.” Dick DeCamp, our Executive Director Emeritus, said of Rhorer had a hand in every discussion, Barbara, “She was never shy about asking for money; she told you a compelling story and every letter, and every follow-up. After the Pope Villa fire, she was ended with ‘we need your help’ and she rarely walked away without that help!” on the scene the next morning with The BGT is better for its association Patrick Snadon and Clay Lancaster Barbara is an advocate for everything she believes in – her family, the places she lives, the with John Rhorer and his passion for and her determination from that mo- built environment around her, education of children, and raising awareness of the historic the BGT is visible every day. So, as ment led to the purchase of the Pope nature of your environment. Our thanks and congratulations to Barbara Hulette for a life- we honor Dot Crutcher, we also Villa by the BGT. time of service to preservation in Kentucky. honor John Rhorer – two people with quiet and persistent dedication She was fortunate to have a deep to preservation and the greater good friendship with Elizabeth Wagoner of the Commonwealth.

L to R: Sally Johnston, Kikki Brackney

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In May We Celebrated Veiled and Unveiled: National Preservation Month A New Historic 2012 Calendar of Events 2012 Calendar of Events in Many Ways! Marker at the continued fron page 16 September Hunt-Morgan October 13, 10:30 am & 12:30 pm Home Owner Workshops (HOW) September 21, 5:00 to 8:00 pm House by Peter Brackney @ Hunt-Morgan House, Gallery Hop @ Hunt-Morgan House, 201 N. Mill Street 201 N. Mill Street, ne evening in mid-April, a crowd 10:30 am – Caught with Copper: gathered at Lexington’s Hunt-Morgan Free & Open to Public O Deterring Thieves House for the unveiling of a new historic Featuring Artist Debbie Westerfield marker. e old marker, the venerable number 12:30 pm – Landscaping in three, was over fifty years old, difficult to read, Historic Lexington September 29, 10:30 am & 2:30 pm and factually inaccurate. It read: Featuring experts Joseph Hillenmeyer Home Owner Workshops (HOW) and John Michler Home of John Hunt Morgan, "underbolt of @ Hunt-Morgan House, the Confederacy." Born Huntsville, Alabama, 201 N. Mill Street June 1, 1825. Killed Greeneville, Tennessee, November 10:30 am – September 4, 1864. Lieutenant, Kentucky Vol- unteers in Mexican War 1846 – 1847. Major Historic Preservation Tax Credits November 7, 5:30 pm BGT DeTour General, C.S.A., 1861 – 1864. Brenda and Foster Pettit unveil HMH Marker 2:30 pm – For details visit www.bluegrasstrust.org Salvage: Reclaiming History, anks to some generous gifts and a collabo- or call 859.253.0362 with Longwood Antique Woods BGT Board and Staff welcome guests to Latrobe’s Pope Villa ration between the Blue Grass Trust and the (Reverse) Inherited by daughter, Henrietta Hunt Morgan's Men Association, a new marker Morgan, mother of Brigadier General John Hunt November 16, 5:00 to 8:00 pm ay is always a busy month at the Blue stages of becoming a home to "organizations with crisp text and a more informative history Morgan (1825 – 1864), known as the “Thunderbolt October Gallery Hop @ Hunt-Morgan House, MGrass Trust. e first day of May is the that share a commitment to the community, our stands near the northwest corner of Second of the Confederacy.” Birthplace of John Wesley start of National Preservation Month and it is environment, and the community in which it and Mill streets: Hunt’s great grandson, Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan 201 N. Mill Street, October 3, 5:30 pm BGT deTour the birth date of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the sits." Afterwards, the BGT met at West Sixth (1866 – 1945), known as the “Father of Modern Free & Open to Public renowned architect of the BGT’s Pope Villa, Brewing for an hour of socializing and some Lexington Fire Station #1 HUNT-MORGAN HOUSE 1814 Federal-style Genetics” and the first Kentuckian to win a located at 326 Grosvenor Avenue. great locally brewed beer. home, named Hopemont, retains original architec- Nobel Prize (1933). 219 E. Third Street, November 22, Thanksgiving Day tural features, including a cantilevered staircase & and Old Episcopal Burying Grounds On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, the Blue Grass Trust On Monday, May 7, the Blue Grass Trust fanlight window. Saved from demolition by the Foster and Brenda Pettit, who led the effort to AfterHour @ Atomic Cafe celebrated Benjamin Henry Latrobe’s 248th hosted a pop-up preview party at Rosetta, the Blue Grass Trust in 1955. Built by John Wesley Hunt replace the old marker, had the honor of un- December birthday at the Pope Villa with an open house gorgeous new restaurant and bar at 127 Lime- (1773 – 1849), a philanthropist and the first mil- veiling the new marker. e old number three and lecture by Dr. Patrick Snadon, architectural stone at the corner of Short Street, to benefit lionaire west of the Allegheny Mountains. October 5, 5:00 to 7:00 pm will soon be displayed in the Hunt-Morgan December 5, 5:30 pm, BGT deTour historian and Latrobe expert. Dr. Snadon’s lecture the BGT. A terrific addition to the great places House gardens. PRHBTN @ Buster’s, covered the legacy and architecture of Latrobe, to wine and dine downtown, Rosetta opened to For details visit www.bluegrasstrust.org 899 Manchester Street intertwining the importance and history of the the public on May 8. or call 859.253.0362 Pope Villa. Emceed by BGT board member Opening Reception: 5:00 to 7:00 pm Mike Meuser, around sixty people attended this e Hunt-Morgan House and the Blue Grass Entertainment: 9:00 pm – 3:00 am free event, which included a BBQ dinner and Trust office (“The Kitchen”) were open for SAVE THESE DATES Lexington’s celebration of birthday cupcakes. Dr. Snadon’s lecture was complimentary tours during DLC’s Mayfest in for 2013! art, culture & music made possible by a grant from the Virginia Gratz Park, May 12 and 13. The weather was Clark Hagan Foundation. perfect on Saturday, May 12 when the Trust Tickets & info: www.prhbtn.com March 8, 9, 10, 2013 presented actress Janet Scott as Mary Settles: (BGT is one of five charitable Wednesday, May 2nd found a BGT deTours e Last Shaker at Pleasant Hill, a Kentucky BGT’s Antiques & Garden Show beneficiaries of the event.) group of 64 guests exploring the Bread Box Chautauqua presentation of the Kentucky Kentucky Horse Park’s redevelopment on West Sixth Street. Built in Humanities Council, Inc. in the garden at the Alltech Indoor Arena the 1890s as the Holsum Bakery, the building Hunt-Morgan House. Also featured at the Continued Page 17, right & Gala Preview Party was added to on several occasions before shut- BGT office during Mayfest were new works by tering in the 1990s under the familiar Rainbo preservation photographer Carol Peachee, who March 7, 2013 Bread banner. e deTour included many areas recently published Images of the J. E. Pepper Sponsorships, Information & Tickets: in the building that are not yet open to the Distillery Ruins, as well as a BGT display of 859.253-0362 general public. The Bread Box is in its early “Snapshots of Lexington’s Past”. www.bluegrasstrust.org 16 Preservation Matters | Fall 2012 | www.bluegrasstrust.org Preservation Matters | Fall 2012 | www.bluegrasstrust.org 17 BGT-newsletter-9-27-2-print-Q3:Layout 1 10/2/12 11:26 AM Page 19

Special Thanks to our Applause! Applause for our 2011-2012 Annual Fund Drive Donors! 2012 Antiques and Garden Show Sponsors

Mr. Charles Arensberg Mr. and Mrs. Greg Freedman Ms. Connie Jo Miller and Mr. Lynn Cravens Annis and Dreyer Construction Dupree Catering and Events Miller, Griffin & Marks AU Associates Mr. Edward Gage Mr. Freddie Mills Central Bank Fifth-Third Bank Morgan Worldwide Consultants, Inc. Mr. Lee Bagley Dr. and Mrs. Jim Gay Mr. and Mrs. Randall Miloszewski Community Trust Bank Marcia Gray and Bill Lussky Foster and Brenda Pettit Cowan’s Auctions Hilliard-Lyons PNC Bank Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Binford Mr. Ambrose Givens Mr. Charles Milward and Mr. Ken Clevidence Barry and Laura Crume Hubbuch & Co. Howard and Mickey Settle Ms. Edith Bingham Ms. Andrea Gottler Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Montague Elvis and Geneva Donaldson J. Michael's Design Stites & Harbison Mr. James D. Birchfield Ms. Marcia Gray and Mr. Bill Lussky Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moore III Jake Dowerman Janice's at the Saltbox Woodford and Dorothy Van Meter Mr. and Mrs. M. Cary Blaydes Mr. Roy E. Griggs Morgan Worldwide Consultants, Inc. DelCotto Law Group, PLLC J. G. Kenan Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Brown Mr. and Mrs. John Hackworth Mr. and Mrs. Barrett M. Morris Dinsmore & Shohl Kimbrel/Birkman Interiors in loving memory of Arlyn Wagner Mr. and Mrs. WT Buckner Ms. Liz Harper Ms. Carol Myers Dudley's on Short Liquor Barn Tom and Ann Todd Dupree Matthew Carter Interiors Mr. Edward D. Bullard Ms. Gail Hendrickson Hart and Mr. C. Wesley Newkirk Mr. and Mrs. John Burkhard Mr. Daniel Boone Featherston Ms. Jacqueline A. Noonan Mr. and Mrs. William Buster Mrs. Phyllis Hasbrouck Mr. and Mrs. Foster Ockerman …and for our 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford B. Campbell, Jr. Ms. Jo Ellen Hayden and Mr. George Meng Ms. Ridgely Park Antiques and Garden Show Patrons Mr. Buzz Carmichael Hilary Boone Foundation Mr. and Mrs. L. Edwin Paulson, Jr. Mr. Clyde Reynolds Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hillenmeyer Ms. Beanie Pederson Guy Adams, Christian Appalachian Project Andrea Gottler Foster and Joyce Ockerman AU Associates James Gray Dr. and Mrs. William Offutt Ms. Linda Carroll and Mr. John Morgan Mr. Robert Hillenmeyer, Jr. Ms. Pamela Perlman Bella Rose John and Carolyn Hackworth Pamela Perlman Law Office Ms. Jessica Case Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinkle Ms. Maureen Peters and Mr. Joseph Turley Darrell and Lendy Brown Faith Harders Bernice Pederson Mr. Jason Chadwell Mr. Paul Holbrook Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster Pettit Hazel Bush Douglas and Kathryn Hendrickson Maureen Peters and Joseph Turley Mr. and Mrs. John Chenault Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holmes Mr. Charles Pittenger Coleman Callaway Barbara and Robert Hinkle Barbara Reynolds and Bill Doll Dr. and Mrs. Shailendra Chopra Mr. and Mrs. Jim Host Mr. and Mrs. G. Philip Points Clyde Reynolds Carpenter Carolyn Howard and Albert Kelley John & Magdalene Karon Stewart Mr. and Mrs. D. Kay Clawson Ms. Barbara P. Hulette Mr. Edward Receski Linda Carroll and John Morgan Barbara and Libby Hulette Summers, McCrary & Sparks, PSC. Jessica Case Nancy and Bill Iliff Julia Reynolds Swords Ms. Anne Combs Mr. Alex T. Hunt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Reese Reinhold Clay Ingels Company Callie and Fred Keller Jim and Bonnie Tanner Mr. and Mrs. Richard Comley Mr. and Mrs. William Iliff Mr. Richard Renfro Mrs. William Ezzell Zee Faulkner Kurfees Franklin Thompson Ms. Dorothy Cordray, Mr. and Mrs. Chris S. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John Rhorer Daniel Boone Featherston and Gail Hart Ann McBrayer, Keene Ridge Farm Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Tibbs The Crutcher Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston Mr. and Mrs. John Sartini Joe and Sheila Ferrell Jill McCarty Vivian Weil Dr. and Mrs. Emmett Costich Mr. Bill Justice The Rev. and Mrs. Bob Sessum First Lexington Company Mary Montague Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Mr. and Mrs. Barry G. Crume Mr. and Mrs. William Keller Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sloan Ray and Gigi Garman Bruce Nicol Wyatt, Tarrant, and Combs, LLP James and Anne Gay Jacqueline Noonan Isabel Yates Dr. and Mrs. Lisle Dalton Kentucky American Water Dr. Clifton Smith Mr. and Mrs. Greg D'Angelo Mr. Larry Kezele Ms. Rebecca Spencer Mr. and Mrs. John Darnell III Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kibler The Spray Foundation …and In Kind Sponsors Ms. Gay E. Darsie Mr. and Mrs. Haden Kirkpatrick Mr. and Mrs. David Stevens Barney Miller’s Gratz Park Inn QX.net Mrs. S. Frank Dawahare, Jr. Ms. Zee Faulkner Kurfees Drs. John and Magdalene Karon Stewart Blue Grass Mailing and Data Fulfillment Hinkle Studio Gay Reading and John Martin Cowan’s Auctions Betty and Franklin Hoopes Thoroughbred Antique Gallery Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeCamp Mr. Timothy Kuryla Ms. Kay Rucker Strohl Ms. Laura Day DelCotto, Dr. Philip Latham Ms. Fran Taylor and Mr. Tom Cheek DelCotto Law Group PLLC Mr. Carl R. Leonard Mrs. Sherrell L. Thomas …and our Silent Auction Donors! Ms. Karen Deprey Mr. and Mrs. Don Lichtenfelt Mr. Edwin Thomas Actors’ Theatre of Louisville Betty Hoopes, Heirloom Antiques Norton Center for the Arts/Centre College Bellini's Carolyn Howard Scout Antiques Dr. and Mrs. Elvis Donaldson Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Masterman Mr. and Mrs. James C.Thomas Boston Symphony Orchestra Hyatt Regency Lexington The Skin Salon Mrs. J. Dowerman Mr. and Mrs. Chaz Martin Mr. Franklin Thompson Ann Brooks Jonathan at Gratz Park St. John and Myers Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ebel Mr. and Mrs. R. Burl McCoy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tudor Calumet Farm Joseph-Beth Booksellers Stable of Memories (Floral Hall) Ms. Dawne Ehrler Mr. James F. McKeighen Ms. Bettie Tuttle Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens Keeneland Stuart Mercer Fine Gentlemen's Clothing Linda Copeland, Heirloom Antiques Leontine Linens Talon Winery Mr. Dave Elbon Mr. Richard McKenzie Ms. Mary Vaughan Daffodils Fine Stationary & Gifts Lexington Children's Theatre Thoroughbred Antique Gallery Mr. Chris Ertel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meng Ms. Marguerite Waddell Dana Kelly Oriental Rugs Lexington Legends University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Team Mr. and Mrs. Howard Feasby Ms. Elise Guye Meyer Mr. W. Grady Walter II Digs Home and Garden Lexington Philharmonic Voce Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Ms. Isabel Yates Doodles Linens Limited Whitetail Heaven Outfitters Fennell's Horse Supplies L. V. Harkness WinStar Farm Dr. Martha Foster Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Miller Four Roses Distillery Maker's Mark Distillery WLEX-TV Headley-Whitney Museum Nick Ryan's Saloon

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pertain to your project. Fortunately they are proposing is a logical solution for what Anticipate why a board member might are quite well written, readily available on you want to accomplish, why it is good ar- take issue with your position and make sure Working with the Historic the HPO website, and contain lots of pic- chitecture, and why it conforms to the Design you have already covered your reasoning on tures and examples and other interesting Review Guidelines. Be ready to document that issue in your presentation. Roof information. your reasoning. Just stating, for instance, that Preservaton Office and the this is good architecture will probably not be Look for similar examples in H-1 areas Shutters It is always worthwhile to find out who the convincing. Try to put yourself in the shoes of that support your position. en take clear BOAR members are (their names can be the Board members (people just like yourself), pictures that will illustrate your points. Board of Architectural Review Wooden windows found from a link on the HPO website), what and give them information that will help them their occupations are, and - if possible – their make their decision. Practice your presentation. You don’t want orientation on the issues that might affect to ramble (which is easy to do if you are proval, it is worthwhile to work with the staff their approval of your desires. BOAR mem- Unless you are a known designer whose major advantage to those who to get their thoughts on how to design your 1. e HPO staff is composed of preserva- bers come and go - as their terms end, time preservation credentials are well established “winging” it). If it runs more than 10 minutes, A own property in historic districts is project. They know the guidelines thor- tion professionals who work really hard, commitments interfere, and other parts of and known, it helps to have confirmation make sure that it is really required, and the confidence that your neighbor will not be oughly, and can be quite helpful in helping and sincerely believe in Historic Preserva- life get in their way. Sometimes the Board (written or spoken) from other designers or then make sure it is no longer than 15 min- allowed to make any modifications to you to realize your objectives within the con- tion. You will not endear yourself to the makeup will be utes, unless it is a re- their property that will diminish the value fines of the Design Review Guidelines. And, BOAR by being anything but respectful heavy with archi- ally complex project. of your property … or vice-versa. since the HPO staff will make a recommen- of their opinions and efforts. Try to under- tects, and other Remember, the dation (that they will make available to you stand where the HPO is coming from. times, there may BOAR members have The last issue of the BGT’s Preservation upon request) to the BOAR regarding how only be a single ar- a life outside of this Matters included an article titled, “Top 20 Q your design conforms to the Design Review 2. e members of the BOAR are volunteers chitect on the hearing – or at least & A’s of Historic Districts”. Among other Guidelines, following their recommendations that are doing this incredibly time consuming Board. Often, would like to. Be con- items, it described what a Historic District is on the design of your project will help to gar- job for the greater good, and for no compen- when there is a cise. Eliminate any- and how property owners within a Historic ner a positive recommendation to the sation. ey have deliberately put themselves proposal that is out thing that does not District are affected. It talked about what BOAR. in a position of conscientiously making deci- of the ordinary, but pertain to why they a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) sions that may end up aggravating their still one that you should vote in your is, when it is required, and how to get one. You might also request a preliminary friends and neighbors because they really are convinced is re- favor. You may be the To continue … design hearing before the BOAR. This is believe in the process and want it to work. ally good architec- only thing between usually done for larger projects using basic ture, is logical and is them and dinner. It’s Once you have completed and submitted an renderings, before a lot of details have 3. While this may seem like a no-brainer, in keeping with the always worthwhile to application to obtain a COA for your project, been specified. Doing this allows you even people have appeared before the BOAR Guidelines, it helps use the basic format of: what happens next? at depends on the na- more input about your project at the start of who were so openly disdainful of the HPO if there is at least one 1. Tell them what ture of the project. Simple projects that do the design process. staff, the members of the BOAR, and the architect Board they are going to hear. not radically change what is already present, historic overlay process in general so as to member present. e 2. Tell them the detail. or are little more than maintenance, can usu- If you appear before the BOAR, and your defy understanding. While the BOAR will architect Board 3. Tell them what they ally be approved by the Historic Preservation proposal is backed by a staff recommenda- always work hard to interpret the guidelines member can more just heard. Office (HPO) staff without a formal hearing tion of approval – possibly requiring fairly, basic human nature would suggest that confidently confirm before the Board of Architectural Review changes to your submitted plans - and they will be less inclined to look for some that this different Try to be present for (BOAR). If that is the case, then you can be you agree with the staff recommendations, inventive way to help you out if you come and non-traditional the hearing even if issued a COA within a couple of days. Ap- more often than not the BOAR will also across as hostile to the process. but otherwise well your representative is pendix D of the Design Review Guidelines agree, and the COA can be issued within thought-out proposal really is good architec- architects regarding your design. is is espe- making the presentation. You need to un- available on the HPO’s website is a chart a couple of days. 4. e HPO staff ’s position is such that they ture. Such confirmation can really influ- cially important if there are no Board member derstand what is going on, and you may be entitled, “Review of Elements in H-1 are always going to look at your project ence votes. architects present during your hearing. (You able to add something. Districts”. This chart outlines the types If you and the HPO staff are not able to through a strict interpretation of the Design can always request a postponement if you of projects that require no approval, re- agree on your plans, then you are always re- Review Guidelines. But any set of guidelines Make sure you tell them who you are. You perceive Board members that might better Remember, working with the H-1 overlay quire HPO staff approval only, or that al- quired to go before the BOAR. Even though – no matter how carefully written – will might have lived in historic areas for years, understand your position are not present. You design review process will generally help ways require a hearing before the BOAR. the HPO staff recommends that your project have areas that can be interpreted differ- fought the good battles, served on the His- don’t have to give a reason. Usually, everyone you end up with a result that is better than be done differently than the way you desire, ently by different people, or that are inconsis- toric Preservation Commission, etc., but that is pleased that there is one less issue to deal it would have been without the reviews The HPO’s website contains an abun- it is definitely not the end of the discus- tent at times for a specific situation. at is doesn’t mean the people on the BOAR will be with on that particular day.) that force you to examine your project re- dance of information, and can be located sion. But it will be really important that you why there is a BOAR in the first place. aware of that. So, unless you are the Mayor, ally closely, and to think about items you by entering www.lexingtonky.gov. Click prepare thoroughly before the actual hearing. Governor, or Clyde Carpenter, it helps to Don’t try to argue with the positions that might have glossed over without the struc- on the “City Government” tab, then select In order to successfully defend your posi- summarize the parts of your past that will help the guidelines take. Even if you believe ture such a process provides. the “Planning” box, then the “Historic There are several important things to tion when you are in disagreement with the establish you as someone that is a believer in you are right, that will be a losing argu- Preservation” box.) keep in mind when appearing before the HPO staff ’s recommendations, you first need historic preservation. ment; since it will label you as someone BOAR with a project that the HPO staff to understand the Design Review guidelines that doesn’t understand basic historic For projects that always require BOAR ap- has issues with. thoroughly – especially in the areas that Make sure that you understand why what you preservation concepts.

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and agreed to engage as a group and spon- is recommendation is seen by neighbor- tail and residential areas in ways that would sor a study to be undertaken by Omar hood residents as a positive and ongoing be beneficial for all. ZOTA Blaik and his company U3 Ventures. opportunity for continued engagement Omar Blaik has long been recognized as and collaboration, between all parties, and 4. Stimulate by Kate Savage, helping city anchor institutions to act as a forum for new ideas and exchange. housing demand Zone Ordinance Text Amendment Guest Editorial It makes perfect sense to develop hous- hange can sometimes occur so dred year old urban neighborhoods, indi- licity and attention that a “Student Hous- ing incentives for employees to purchase C silently and slowly that it takes viduals galvanized in seeking the H1 zoning ing Task Force” was created by the Mayor and rent homes in the neighborhoods a while to notice. Like rising damp, or ter- overlay. ND1 had been given consideration to examine the housing issues impacting around the anchor colleges. Incentives mite destruction. But when it is, reactions but was rejected as it failed to offer demo- neighborhoods surrounding the university. such as the “Life where you Work” need are immediate. Such was the case with the lition protection, which was seen as a criti- is task force comprised a balanced rep- to be made more accessible, and the idea gradual loss of affordable single family cal component of this preservation effort. resentation of all the stakeholders – land- of creating an institutional-governed homes in the neighborhoods surrounding lords, students, residents, university and property bank to reposition former stu- UK’s campus, as one by one, houses were Historic zoning requires observing and government officials. Progress was slow dent housing properties is seen as an ex- bought and systemically converted into complying with some stringent regula- and it took two years to deliver a report. cellent and most viable way to transform rental property. Large vinyl box additions tions that many in these modest homes e findings and recommendations were conversions back to their former state. were added to small cottage-style houses, felt would be financially burdensome. As again fiercely contested and the credibility back yards were graveled over to provide a result a long and bitter battle that and motives of involved individuals called However, this being said, it now remains parking for numerous cars, and suddenly amounted to localized civil war ensued. to question by both sides of the concern. to be seen whether the leadership and as many as 12 – 16 genuine participation of the University renters were living in a Although the efforts of Kentucky will be evidenced, because- property zoned R1. produced by this task without their sincerity of intent, this re- force mostly fell by the port will become what some neighborhoods Increased student reg- wayside, it proved to be already fear, just one more in a string of istration at the Univer- another paving stone studies done on the subject of student sity of Kentucky along on the path to fix the housing and its impact on neighborhoods. with the failure to pro- crux of problem which vide more on-campus by now had been iden- accommodation, lax tified as one of density. code enforcement, leaders in the creation of a strategic vision However, the leadership and building inspections Meanwhile, some re- to leverage their economic impact and involvement of senior repre- that were complaint lief came in the form better integrate with their surrounding sentatives is also perceived as driven and loop holes of a Zone Ordinance neighborhoods and in so doing, create critical to the success of this in the zoning regula- Text Amendment that economic stimulus and benefits for all. council. tions, created a perfect was introduced by the storm for opportunis- council person repre- Using a data driven approach, the study 2. Target student tic developers. senting the district looked at the impact of the institutions’ housing development that included the Uni- employees and students on the city and Twenty five years ago versity of Kentucky, neighborhoods adjacent to their campuses. Residents would welcome twelve of the fifteen parts of down town The study also looked at the potential of ideas that would help to bet- houses in the 600 and all of the sur- commercial corridors and found that the ter blend and revitalize their block of Columbia Avenue were owner Landlords, who had already secured a rounding neighborhoods. The ZOTA majority of on-campus student housing neighborhoods, in particular occupied. Today eight are owner occupied, strong foot hold in these neighborhoods redefined words such as “family” and was located more than a half mile from an off-campus policy that seven are rental. Two of the three houses were up in arms, students were incited to “boarding house” giving them more clar- surrounding commercial corridors, a fac- would address student be- currently for sale on that street are believe that residents were ganging up ity and specificity. The number of renters tor that had reduced the viability of a haviour and neighborhood presently owner occupied, so this ratio against them, and many residents were allowed in a property zoned R1 and R2 walk-able college town environment. concerns. could easily and dramatically change. fiercely divided in their opinions on the was also quantified. merits of H1. Whilst some neighborhoods While the study’s key findings came as no 3. Activate e noise, destruction of property, loss prevailed in their zone overlay applica- Conceived in the think-tank meetings of to surprise to those who have been living commercial corridors of green space, stressed sewer and garbage tions, there were others that did not. It e Town and Gown Commission as the within the environs of the various cam- services, disappearance of landscaping, and was acrimonious fight regardless of the “next step”, Lexington’s three anchor insti- puses, the recommendations offered some is too was recognized as an the increase in cars and traffic eventually outcome and some neighborhood associa- tutions; the University of Kentucky, Tran- fresh suggestions. awoke the residents of these neighbor- tions, five years on, are still fractured and sylvania University and the Bluegrass energizing measure and one hoods to a problem that seemed to have dysfunctional because of it. Community and Technical College, along that, with careful thought and 1. Create a Lexington planning would help to link occurred overnight. In a desperate attempt with the Bluegrass Trust and several Anchor Advisory Council to curtail the exploitation of these hun- However this debacle drew sufficient pub- smaller interested parties were approached the academic, commercial, re-

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The Kaintuckeean: A Journey Blogging BGT Detour at Botherum Appearance of e Commonwealth’s Rich History n June 6, 2012, Historically-Named Businesses by Peter Brackney the Blue Grass Trust by Peter Brackney O For Preservation Matters, the BGT’s hosted a “deTour” at Both- Executive Director Sheila Ferrell erum, causing the first preser- hakespeare wrote that something’s asked that I write about my avoca- vation-related traffic jam in S name isn’t as important as the thing tion: exploring Kentucky’s abundant Lexington. Starting at 5:30 pm, a itself: “A rose by any other name would "diversity, natural wealth, beauty, and line of people formed stretching smell as sweet.” True, yes. But it certainly grace from on High." Ky. Rev. Stat. from the front door through the is nice to see history recognized in the 2.035. My discoveries are shared on gates and down Madison Place names of local businesses. Over the past my website, www.kaintuckeean.com. to High Street to see one of few years, a number of local businesses Lexington’s most architecturally around downtown Lexington have taken It is often a challenge to get out unique houses, which had only historic sounding names. and explore Kentucky’s scenic by- able to be glimpsed through the ways and small towns. By day, I large iron gates off of Madison Popular years ago until it closed in 1984 am an attorney and I am always Place in the historic Woodward (reopening for a brief encore performance in a husband and doting father of Heights neighborhood. Hidden be- the early 1990s) was the Jefferson Davis Inn, two. Yet, passions for discovery, hind a tall stone wall for nearly 30 described by re- nowned architectural histo- or the JDI as it was often called. Located at for history, and for Kentucky con- years, the gates to the eclectic house were rian Clay Lancaster, as “… a jewel of architec- West High and Limestone, the pub was lo- tinue to explore. opened to the public via the BGT deTours pro- ture which contains the finest interior of its cated where the Confederate President lived gram, thanks to the wonderful new owners Jon type in existence." while he attended Transylvania University. I began the Kaintuckeean after fin- Carloftis and Dale Fisher. Today, the JDI is being reborn on South ishing my last law school exam by In Remembrance of Architect John McMurty built Botherum Broadway in an infill mixed use development heading south on U.S. 27 past Elizabeth Wagner e 2-hour tour of Botherum marked 1 ½ in1851 for lawyer and banker Madison C. in the historic South Hill neighborhood Nicholasville, o’er the Kentucky River years of the successful BGT deTours pro- Johnson to design the house in memory of and onto KY 152 in Garrard County. gram, and was an ideal confluence of great Johnson’s beloved late wife Sally Ann. Clay e Historic Western Suburb has welcomed a historical heritage, and humorous anecdotes." Across some of the most beautiful The Blue Grass Trust for Historic weather, mysteriousness, marketing, commu- Lancaster notes that the unique plan, prima- number of new businesses onto its Jefferson e old Clark Hardware Store at the intersec- rolling hills of Bluegrass, I made my Preservation mourns the passing of nity support, and the generosity of the new rily characterized by Gothic Revival, was rep- Street corridor. Joining the long-standing tion of West Short and North Broadway is a way toward Harrodsburg’s busy Main our longtime friend and supporter, resentative of the architect’s work, who saw Stella’s Deli are e Grey beautiful three-story Street. The northbound drive out of Elizabeth Wagner on August 27, himself as a builder first—relying heavily on Goose, Wagon Bones BBQ, circa 1870 Italianate Mercer County’s seat on US 127 the Greek, Roman, and Gothic forms in his ar- and Nick Ryan's Saloon. Commercial. Today, it is 2012. Words could not describe Henry Clay once goes through lands held by the chitectural work. Like the JDI, Nick Ryan’s is home to Shakespeare & the time, talent and treasure this McAfee family who were among a reprise of an older venue: a practiced law on Company – a "Victorian Kentucky’s earliest settlers. The lovely lady gave to our organization. Johnson, an amateur astronomer, worked closely man named Nick Ryan North Upper Street’s chic" restaurant offering Mercer County community of Preceded in death by her husband with McMurtry in the design and incorpo- owned and operated his own everything from a coffee Providence was named because Arlyn “Wag” Wagner, Elizabeth and rated a second-story octagonal parapet for bar in the early 1900s at 120 Jordan’s Row. There, and crepe to evening fine God had, through a lone deer, Wag devoted their energies to the stargazing, accessible from stairs leading up North Mill Street. dining. e restaurant, a saved the McAfee Company from from the courtyard created by the U-shaped popular chain in Dubai, is Trust in extraordinary ways. Her funeral at 110-112 North the brink of starvation there in 1773. plan (now filled in to create a square floor Henry Clay once practiced the first of its kind in the service was August 30 at New Union plan). Interestingly, only one bedroom was law on North Upper Street’s Upper St., Henry United States. The name “Kaintuckeean” stems from Christian Church in Woodford County. included in the original plan (possibly ac- Jordan’s Row. There, at Clay's Public House an old pioneer spelling variation The family asked that memorials be owners. Many board members of the Blue commodating Johnson’s infrequent enter- 110-112 North Upper St., Our heritage is alive in and I’ve greatly enjoyed learning the made to the Blue Grass Trust or New Grass Trust greeted the large crowd, handing tainment of overnight guests). Other Henry Clay's Public House has opened. Lexington and it is plainly tales of Kentuckians throughout our out free water, sharing the current happenings Union Christian Church in lieu of interesting features included diamond dust has opened. While Henry evident in these new es- 220-plus year history. It seems that of the BGT, and signing up new members. mirrors and a root cellar in the basement that Clay requires no introduction, tablishments. Each of flowers. Our thoughts and prayers every rural byway and urban alley was purportedly used to hide slaves escaping his Public House is described as an "old world these establishments has brought renewed go to Elizabeth’s family. has something to offer. Although I Carloftis and Fisher recently purchased the on the Underground Railroad. style pub" featuring "a blend of today’s and yes- vitality to historic neighborhoods and our grew up in a home bearing a BGT 1851 house with the intent of restoring it and teryear’s classic cocktails, potations, and concoc- downtown commercial district whether plaque, I didn’t become involved in agreed to give the BGT the first tour. Dale Extensive descriptions of the house can be tions for the discerning bibulous patron, through strategic infill or the preservation the Trust until the young professionals’ Fisher and BGT President Linda Carroll wel- found in two of Clay Lancaster’s famous works: combined with a dash of American culture, and adaptive use of existing buildings. deTour group was organized. De- comed the nearly 800 people before opening Vestiges of the Venerable City (1978) and Tours, much like my Kaintuckeean the doors to the National Register house, Ante Bellum Houses of the Bluegrass (1961), trips, are keen to find history in among various other publications. unique and often forgotten places.

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The BGT’s 2012 Antiques and Garden Show — New and Renewed at the Kentucky Horse Park

he Blue Grass Trust’s “new & renewed” Antiques and Garden Tshow, held on March 16-18, 2012 at its new location at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Indoor Arena, was a beautiful success. Attendance increased twenty-three per cent, the vintage car show on the Arena floor was a huge hit, we featured 14% more exhibitors, and our appraisal fair with experts from Cowan’s Auctions was spot on! Guests loved our three award-winning keynote luncheon speakers of interior designer Suzanne Kasler, sustainability ex- pert Sergio Palleroni, and landscape architect James Doyle. Equally impressive were our array of daily complimentary lectures in its new location integrated amongst the lovely antique and garden displays which drew large and appreciative crowds.

Enjoy these gorgeous photos from the 2012 Antiques and Garden Show by photographer, Patrick Morgan.

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