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Knox Heritage Summer 2007 Quarterly ADVOCATING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF PLACES AND STRUCTURES WITH HISTORIC OR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. Every year in May, National Preservation Month, 12 months. Preservation strategies are developed Knox Heritage announces The Fragile Fifteen, its for each site on the list and can include working KNOXVILLE’S list of the most endangered historic buildings and with current property owners, government offi cials, places, in order to educate the public and local citizens and/or potential new owners to preserve leaders about the plight of signifi cant historic these important parts of Knox Countyʼs heritage. resources. Knox Heritage is committed to acting as an advocate FRAGILE The historic places included on the list are selected for the endangered properties we identify each year. by the Knox Heritage Board of Directors from We invite the community to join us in our efforts to nominations received from members of Knox save our endangered heritage through advocacy and Heritage and the general public. The list provides a action. More information about this yearʼs Fragile FIFTEEN work plan for the organization for the next Fifteen can be found at www.knoxheritage.org. 1. The McClung Warehouses the buildings into loft and retail on both sides of the river, linked by interchange with I-40, combined 501–525 W. Jackson Avenue space, thus improving the tax base ferry crossings. Francis Alexander with increasing development for all Knox County residents. Ramsey settled in this corridor and pressure from Sevier County, Only three buildings remain from A structural analysis of the the 1797 Ramsey House still stands threaten the survival of one of the Feb. 7th inferno that destroyed remaining buildings conducted at today. This area includes some of Knox Countyʼs signature places. We half of the McClung Warehouse the request of the City of Knoxville call on Knox County government complex. This fi re illustrated the has revealed they are sound and leaders to act with haste to develop suitable for redevelopment. We innovative measures that protect call upon KCDC and the City of this endangered treasure in east Knoxville to facilitate securing a Knox County. viable developer for the remaining buildings immediately. This must 3. University of Tennessee be the last “great downtown fi re” Conference Center of this generation and only decisive French Broad River Corridor (formerly Richʼs Dept. Store) action by property owners and local Knox Countyʼs best architectural 600 Henley Street McClung Warehouses leaders can ensure that. examples that tell the story of a worst-case scenario for vacant and river that acted as a highway for This Mid-Century Modern blighted historic buildings. Knoxville 2. French Broad River Corridor commerce and social interaction. commercial building with structural lost warehouses signifi cant to Because of its relative isolation and understanding our cityʼs important The French Broad River was one lack of urban infrastructure, the role in the late 19th century as a of the earliest settlement paths in French Broad River corridor retained wholesale center. Our community Knox County. By the mid 1780ʼs, its historic places, bucolic scenery, lost the opportunity to redevelop homes and industries were located breathtaking views and vistas. Knox County Commissionʼs • Knox Heritage Happenings ...............................(page 2) recent approval of rezonings that • Preservation Briefs & Calendar .........................(page 3) allow industrial and commercial • TN ASID Helps to Restore America ...................(page 6) development at the Midway Road UT Conference Center • Meet Our New Development Director ............... (page 6) INSIDE • National Trust Partnersʼ Spring Retreat ............(page 7) continued on page 4 Knox Heritage Happenings Board of Directors DOUBLE DONATION WITH FRIENDS OF BARBER HOUSES CHALLENGE GRANT 2007 Officers Knox Heritage aims to raise $150,000 for the To participate in The Friends of the Barber Houses Dorothy Stair • President Restore America project, and we need your help Challenge Grant, send a tax-deductible donation by Scott Schimmel • Vice President to reach that goal! Gifts of any amount will help personal check to Knox Heritage and note “Barber John Craig • Vice President restore these historic Parkridge homes back to their Challenge Grant” on the envelope or check memo Scott Fugate • Treasurer original grandeur. line. Or, call the Knox Heritage offi ce with your credit Katie King • Secretary card information and mention that your gift is to An anonymous donor has offered Knox Heritage be applied directly to the Barber Houses Challenge David Anderson this challenge: the donor will match dollar-for-dollar Grant. The donor is offering this matching grant until Barbara Apking up to $10,000 all donations directed to the Restore December 31, 2007, so please donʼt delay. Double Wayne Blasius Angelyn Campbell Schultz America George Barber houses. This is a chance for your dollarʼs value and help Knox Heritage meet this Pamela Chips Knox Heritage members and all friends of historic exciting challenge by becoming part of the Restore John Conley preservation to join together and make a difference! America project! David Dewhirst Beth Eason SUMMER SUPPERS PHOTOS AVAILABLE Amy Gibson, Ph.D. Hancock Photography, the offi cial photographer of You can purchase any photo shown. A portion of the Marianne Greene the 2007 Summer Suppers, has pictures from each proceeds from sales will be donated to Knox Heritage. Brett Grimm event available online. Visit Hancock Photography at This will continue for the remainder of this yearʼs Mary Holbrook Lorie Huff http://www.hancockphoto.com/recentlife.htm and Summer Suppers series, so if the supper youʼre Lee Ingram scroll down to the bottom of the page to access each attending hasnʼt happened yet, check back for Dr. Breese Johnson supperʼs photos. You will be asked for a password updates. Thanks to Kevin and Sandie Hancock for Annette Lindstrom to view the photos and the password is: supper1. their terrifi c pictures of these parties! Gay Lyons Sean Martin SPEND A WEEKEND IN THE ATTIC WITH KNOX HERITAGE & HGTV’S TIM LUKE Cran Montgomery Phyllis Y. Nichols Have you been wondering what that family heirloom, Tickets for Fridayʼs Finbarr Saunders stashed away between furniture blankets or in a ʻCocktails in the Monte Stanley shoebox, is worth? Are you ready to bid on some Atticʼ are $75 Lynne P. Sullivan, Ph.D. not-so-standard auction items that pay tribute East per person for Becky Wade Tennesseeʼs rich cultural traditions and pastimes? Knox Heritage Mary Whaley, Ph.D. Are you looking for a fun activity with great food and members or $100 entertainment at a historic downtown venue? Well, for non-members. Honorary Board Members we have the perfect solution, and itʼs a benefi t event Purchase tickets now by visiting our web site at www. Joan Allen for Knox Heritage too! knoxheritage.org or calling the offi ce at 523-8008. Glenn Bullock Steve Cotham Randall De Ford HGTV, Dewhirst Properties and Hancock Photography On Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Matt Edens present Knox Heritageʼs “Weekend in the Attic” antique appraisers Tim Luke and Greg Strahm will be Kristopher Kendrick featuring HGTVʼs Cash in the Attic host Tim Luke on on hand to offer verbal appraisals for your treasured Mike Fowler Friday and Saturday, October 12 & 13, at the items. Pay just $10 per item (limit 4 per person) Doug McKamey L&N Station in downtown Knoxville. Sponsorships are to get an idea of the value of those pieces proudly Pat Roddy still available; call KH at 523-8008 for information. displayed in your home—or crowding your closets. Appraisals are given on a fi rst come, fi rst served General Counsel The weekend begins with ʻCocktails in the Atticʼ on basis, so arrive early. Please note that no guns, Tom McAdams Friday, October 12 at 7 p.m. Enjoy live music, heavy knives, coins or stamps will be appraised. Appraisals Staff hors dʼoeuvres, wine, and a surprise signature will not be televised, and no written documentation Kim Trent • Executive Director cocktail while bidding on the exclusive auction items will be provided. Becky Hancock • Development Director and destinations that highlight our regionʼs culture, Hollie Cook • Program Assistant/Research arts, and leisure activities. Tim Luke will be the All proceeds of Weekend in the Attic support Knox Margaret S.C. Walker • Newsletter auctioneer for the items to be purchased and also Heritageʼs mission. Polish your silver—and your will provide behind-the-scenes insights into HGTVʼs dancing shoes—and make plans now to attend this popular program, Cash in the Attic. fun event! 2 PRESERVATION BRIEFS Permit Fees Waived for Qualifying Residential Projects within the Frost also mentioned the resolution is “quasi-experimental,” with the possibility of Empowerment Zone its being expanded to other residences within the H-1, IH-1, and NC-1 overlays, but outside the Empowerment Zone. On July 17, Knoxville City Council approved a resolution allowing for the waiver of plan review and building permit fees for qualifying projects in the Historic Overlay THC Names New Executive Director (H-1), Infi ll Historic Overlay (IH-1), and Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NC-1) Districts within the Knoxville Empowerment Zone. This development E. Patrick McIntyre Jr. became executive director of the Tennessee Historical incentive intends to encourage rehabilitation and new construction of owner- Commission on March 19, 2007. Formerly, he served four-and-one-half years occupied, single-family homes in these areas. This resolution affects the First, as the executive director of the Tennessee Preservation Trust (TPT), a non-profi t Fourth, and Sixth City Council Districts and includes a four-year sunset provision. preservation advocacy organization that is Tennesseeʼs Statewide Partner of the The resolution can be re-enacted or extended by Council. National Trust for Historic Preservation. As work continues in core neighborhoods throughout the Empowerment Zone, A native of Montgomery, Alabama, McIntyre grew up there and in San Antonio, neighborhoods are strengthened by home ownership.