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Preservation Oklahoma April 2017 NEWS Volume XXIII, Issue 3 The joint publication of the State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA TO UNVEIL LIST OF ENDANGERED PLACES AND PRESENT AWARDS On Monday, April 17, Preservation Oklahoma will unveil its 2017 list of Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places and will also present the 2017 Preservation Leadership Awards. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Henry Overholser Mansion, located at 405 NW 15th Street in Oklahoma City. Since 1993, Preservation Oklahoma has recognized historic properties across the state at risk of demolition or deterioration, raising awareness of the need to protect Oklahoma’s historic resources. While inclusion on the list does not guarantee protection or funding, it can be a key component in mobilizing support for the preservation of historic properties. This list was selected by a group of preservation professionals from nominations submitted by the public. An exhibit of the 2017 list will also be unveiled and will travel to numerous locations across the state in an effort to continue the discussion about the need to preserve these historic buildings. POK’s Preservation Leadership Awards honor individuals whose tenacity, courage, and determination are the backbone of successful preservation projects across Oklahoma. The 2017 recipients are: Katie Friddle, Historic Preservation Officer in the Oklahoma City Planning Department, will receive the 2017 Young Leadership Award; Ed Sharrer, Director of Kendall Whittier Main Street, will receive the 2017 Preservation Leadership Award; Bill John Baker, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief, will receive the 2017 Preservation Leadership Award; and Melvena Heisch, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, will receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. The event is generously sponsored by the Kirpatrick Foundation. Tickets are $30 for POK Members and $40 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased at www. preservationok.org. For more information, please contact David Pettyjohn at 405/525-5325 or [email protected]. Abundant Life Building, Tulsa. Photo: J. Grodhaus Preservation Oklahoma, Incorporated Board of Directors 2016-2017 Mike Gallagher - President Susie Clinard Oklahoma City Shawnee Jeff Erwin - Vice President Melyn Johnson Oklahoma City Texhoma Cassandra Peters - Secretary Travis Owens Tulsa Tulsa Melissa Hunt - Treasurer Cherish Ralls Moore Oklahoma City Linda Barnett Corey Phillips Tulsa Oklahoma City Jennifer Blair Oklahoma City McAlester. Photo: POK Preservation Oklahoma News, the newsletter of Oklahoma’s historic preservation community, is published quarterly as a joint project of Preservation Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. Co-Editors Melvena Heisch David Pettyjohn Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Executive Director State Historic Preservation Office Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Oklahoma Historical Society The Henry Overholser Mansion Oklahoma History Center 405 NW 15th Street 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Oklahoma City, OK 73105-7917 405.525.5325 405.522.4484 www.preservationok.org www.okhistory.org/shpo/shpom.htm The activity that is the subject of this newsletter has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior. This program receives Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240. Mail all correspondence to Preservation Oklahoma. POK News Page 2 PLANFIRST PRESENTATIONS Preservation Oklahoma presented PlanFirst grant checks to three organizations. In January, Main Street Stroud received funding to assist with the development of a comprehensive downtown plan. In February, The Lincoln County Historical Society in Chandler received funding to assist with the restoration Stroud Presentation. Photo: POK of an early 1900s Chandler City Jail. In March, The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in McAlester received funding to assist with preparatory expenses related to the replacement of the HVAC system. Preservation Oklahoma administers the PlanFirst Grant program in partnership with BancFirst. PlanFirst grants encourage a thoughtful planning process for undertaking a preservation project, funding work such as structural engineer’s reports, architectural plans for restoration or Chandler Presentation. Photo: POK feasibility studies. Generously funded by BancFirst, each grant will provide a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $1,500 for projects in communities served by BancFirst. To learn more or to request an application, contact Preservation Oklahoma at 405/525-5325 or david@ preservationok.org. McAlester Presentation. Photo: POK POK SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR PRESERVATION AWARDS Preservation projects happen ONLY because of the efforts of local citizens across our state. Preservation Oklahoma would like to applaud the work of these individuals and groups, and we are eager to compile our 2017 Preservation Award recipients. Help us identify candidates whose work in historic preservation is noteworthy! Four awards will be given: Rural Private Sector, Rural Public Sector, Urban Private Sector, Urban Public Sector. Nomination forms are available online at www.preservationok.org or by calling 405/525-5325. Nominations are due by May 5. The Preservation Awards will be presented at Preservation Oklahoma’s Annual Luncheon held at the Statewide Preservation Conference in Oklahoma City on June 9. Backstage Theater, Stillwater, 2016 Preservation Award Winner Photo: Backstage Theater POK News Page 3 Preservation Future Tense: Oklahoma’s 29th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference June 7-9 Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. Photo: POK Preservation Future Tense: Oklahoma’s 29th Annual survey form) and tips for photographic documentation. Statewide Preservation Conference will be held The workshop begins with a 45-minute introduction to June 7-9 in downtown Oklahoma City. Join historic survey methods in a classroom setting. Participants then preservation leaders and advocates to discuss the future go into the field for hands-on experience in collecting of historic preservation statewide and to keep current information and taking photographs. on the fundamentals for identifying and protecting the heritage of all Oklahomans. The program features The Future of Your Community’s Heritage: Historic plenary sessions, workshops, concurrent sessions (e.g. Preservation Commission Members’ Workshop on two sessions on June 8 about the Secretary of the Authority, Ethics, Designation, and Design Review is Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation by Antonio Aguilar, a half-day session designed for local historic preservation National Park Service, and Jennifer Bailey, SHPO staff), commission members and city staff and is offered on and special events. A few highlights are listed below. Friday, June 9. Historic preservation commissions across Oklahoma and the nation face similar challenges in the PLENARY SESSION #1 (Wednesday, June 7) features appropriate enforcement of their local preservation Carol Shull, Keeper of the National Register, Retired, ordinances, and James K. Reap, workshop instructor, presenting the “Impacts of the NHPA, Past, Present, and will address these issues. James is an attorney who Future” and Cathy O’Connor, President and CEO of The specializes in heritage conservation. He is professor Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, and graduate coordinator of the Master of Historic discussing “Historic Preservation and Oklahoma City’s Preservation Program at the University of Georgia. He Renaissance.” has chaired preservation commissions in the City of Decatur and DeKalb County and served as vice chair in PLENARY SESSION #2 (Friday, June 9) features James Athens, Georgia. He is a founding member and former Lindberg, Senior Director of the National Trust for board member of the Georgia Alliance and the National Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab who will Alliance of Preservation Commissions. present “Reset to Default: Making Preservation the New Normal.” (See Plenary Speakers for 2017 conference in People, Places, and Preservation’s Future: Policy, this issue of POK News) Practice, and the Profession is a panel discussion on Thursday, June 8. Oklahoma’s historic preservation Two half-day workshops provide important training leaders and professionals will find this session opportunities for preservation leaders and professionals. interesting and inspiring. October 15, 2016, was the Architectural/Historic Resources Survey - A Mobile 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Workshop is offered on Thursday, June 8. State Historic Act, and preservation