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EXPLORING THE HALLMARKS OF A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PRESERVATION ORGANIZATION: THE VILLAGERS, INCORPORATED By KELLY PERKINS A THESIS PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2013 1 © 2013 Kelly Perkins 2 To my family 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS There are many people I would like to thank for their knowledge, generosity, and assistance. First and foremost, I acknowledge Assistant Professor Morris Hylton III, who has guided me through this long and difficult process. Without his leadership, understanding demeanor, and wealth of information, I would not have been able to complete this challenging and demanding project. I am also very grateful to Professor Emeritus Peter Prugh. Although retired, he took his time to review and co-chair my thesis. In addition, I would like to thank Dr. Margaret Portillo, all of my colleagues in the Historic Preservation Department, as well as my friends in the College of Design, Construction, and Planning who have helped answer all of my questions. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to Louise Petrine and The Villagers member I encountered. Louise housed me, fed me, entertained me, and supported my days of researching through The Villagers’ archives. She also contacted key Villagers for me to meet. The time that she dedicated to me was very much appreciated. As well, every Villagers member I encountered was so kind, open, and readily available to be subjected to my interrogation. I will never be able to list all The Villagers members that I was introduced to, but I would like to thank Dolly MacIntyre, Barbara Guilford, Cookie Thelan, Gayle Duncan, and Joan Bounds. Lastly, I have to thank my parents and family. Without their love and support, my thesis would have never been written. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .................................................................................................. 4 LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................ 8 LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................... 9 ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................... 10 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 12 The Modern Preservation Movement ...................................................................... 12 Purpose of Study .................................................................................................... 17 2 FROM ENTRANCES TO LIGHTHOUSES: A HISTORY OF THE VILLAGERS, INCORPORATED ................................................................................................... 19 The Villagers, Inc. ................................................................................................... 19 Advocacy and Planning .......................................................................................... 21 Douglas Entrance ............................................................................................. 21 The Biltmore ..................................................................................................... 24 Documentation ........................................................................................................ 25 Formation of Dade Heritage Trust .................................................................... 26 Anderson’s Corner ........................................................................................... 28 The Alamo ........................................................................................................ 29 Bulmer Apartments ........................................................................................... 31 Other Documentation Projects ......................................................................... 32 Restoration ............................................................................................................. 33 Vizcaya ............................................................................................................. 34 Merrick Manor .................................................................................................. 35 Biltmore Fountain ............................................................................................. 36 Kampong .......................................................................................................... 37 Cape Florida Lighthouse and Lightkeeper’s Cottage ........................................ 37 Other Restoration Projects ............................................................................... 39 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 41 Biltmore Fountain ............................................................................................. 42 Other Maintenance Projects ............................................................................. 42 Education ................................................................................................................ 44 Member Education ........................................................................................... 45 Educational Events ........................................................................................... 47 Scholarships ..................................................................................................... 47 Interpretation .................................................................................................... 48 Fundraising and Volunteering ................................................................................. 49 5 Books ............................................................................................................... 50 Events .............................................................................................................. 50 Summary of History ................................................................................................ 50 3 LITERATURE REVIEW AND METHODOLOGY ..................................................... 53 Recording Preservation’s History ............................................................................ 53 Preservation History of Miami ................................................................................. 59 Methodology ........................................................................................................... 62 Survey Development............................................................................................... 71 Goal of Study .......................................................................................................... 73 4 OUTCOMES OF SURVEY ..................................................................................... 75 Survey of Current Membership ............................................................................... 75 Responses .............................................................................................................. 75 Demographics ......................................................................................................... 76 Membership ............................................................................................................ 77 Contributing Hallmarks............................................................................................ 79 Mission Focus .................................................................................................. 79 Preservation Projects ....................................................................................... 80 Dedication of Members..................................................................................... 81 Fundraising ....................................................................................................... 82 Organizational Structure ................................................................................... 82 Social Unity ...................................................................................................... 83 Other Outcomes ..................................................................................................... 84 Challenges ....................................................................................................... 84 Membership Changes ...................................................................................... 85 Meetings ........................................................................................................... 86 Openness to the Community ............................................................................ 86 Transitional Meeting Places ............................................................................. 87 Focus on Educating Members .......................................................................... 88 Advocacy .......................................................................................................... 88 Disclosed Conflict of Interest ............................................................................ 89 Sound Financial and Legal Practices ............................................................... 90 Review of Results ..................................................................................................