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Winter 2019 Landmarks Magazine LANDMARKS WINTER 2019: VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 4 THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK LANDMARKSOCIETY.ORG The 2019 Preservation Awards CONTENTS This magazine is the official publication of The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. 10 Feature Publication is assisted with income 2019 Preservation Awards 10 from Marion Moore Whitbeck Fund and public funds from Monroe County and from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the 2019 Preservation Awards New York State Legislature. The mission of The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. is 4 Projects & Places to protect the unique architectural Preservation Scorecard 4 heritage of our region and promote We’re at Warner Castle 5 preservation and planning practices that foster healthy, livable Five to Revive 6 and sustainable communities. Writers & Landmarks 9 Landmarks is published quarterly by The Landmark Society of Western Preservation Scorecard Parrott Hall Update 13 New York, Inc. James H. Johnson 14 ADDRESS 5 Castle Park 20-22 Events Rochester, NY 14620 The Landmark Society Jubileee 17 PHONE / FAX LGBTQ Sites 19 P: (585) 546-7029 Travel Tours 20 F: (585) 546-4788 Preservation Conference Announcement 23 EMAIL Travel Tours [email protected] Proxy Voting Form 23 WEB landmarksociety.org 22 People Member Profile 24 The YUP-date 26 Membership 27 The Landmark Society of Western New York is supported, in part, by the New York State The YUP-date Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE James Marasco— Mary Nicosia— From the President VP Development Matthew Lenahan— Lauren Gallina— VP Preservation Secretary Advisory Council Karen Wolf— Director Glenn Kellogg— At Large VP Properties Thomas Castelein— Jeffrey Skuse— At Large In late August we moved into our chambers. Honoring those projects and VP Finance Christopher Carretta— new headquarters at Warner Castle. individuals who reflect a passion and At Large Prompted by the building’s uncertain commitment to historic preservation is Nana-Yaw Andoh Kate Karl future use, we worked with the one of the most important functions of Erin Anheier Jerry Ludwig County of Monroe to devise a unique the organization. It is always interesting 2019 Preservation Awards 10 JoAnn Beck Stephen Martin partnership to relocate The Landmark and uplifting to see and hear about John Billone, Jr. Bill Moehle Society to the iconic 1854 building some of our region’s most impressive Craig Burton Randy Morgenstern located in Rochester’s Highland Park. projects. As in the past, this year’s Bleu Cease Don Naetzker We also closed on the sale of our event will also include a brief business Amanda Dreher Jane Parker former home, the Hoyt-Potter House, meeting to vote and welcome new Timothy Forster Ronald Reed, M.D. located in Corn Hill. Prior to the sale, trustees to our board. Jean France Richard Sarkis protective covenants were attached to Gerald Gamm Glen Skalny Also, you will note in this issue of Frank Grosso Laura Smith protect the building’s character and Grant Holcomb architectural integrity. Even though the Landmarks that we proudly announce move to Warner Castle has occurred this year’s Five to Revive list. This and staff is working from our new program sheds light on significant HONORARY TRUSTEES offices, the project is still very much historic resources in need, which William Balderston Art Holtzman a work in progress. Recent aspects of we believe will yield catalytic results John Bero James Knauf, Jr. the project include the installation of in their respective neighborhoods A. Vincent Buzard Paul Nunes a split duct air conditioning system, or communities. Thank you to our Christopher Clarke Andy Olenick passionate committee—evaluating and John C. Clark III Sherri Olenick plaster wall repairs, flooring, new lighting, some interior painting and selecting five properties from such Frank Crego Ann B. Parks a diverse list of potential listings is a Susan Crego Richard Reisem upgraded data wiring and information Jim Durfee Jon Schumacher technology equipment. We anticipate challenge. Finally, don’t forget to save William Edwards Marion Simon that this major phase of rehabilitation the date for this year’s Annual Jubilee. Fran Gotcsik Houghton D. Wetherald will continue through late fall and This year’s celebration will take place George Gotcsik Henry W. Williams, Jr. will include additional electrical the evening of Saturday, December 7th Judie Griffin Arlene Vanderlinde upgrades, additional flooring finishes, at The Arbor Loft. You can find all the Frank S. Grosso James Yarrington completion of the interior painting exciting details on page 17. Thanks to Thomas Hargrave Craig Zicari and the rehabilitation of the loggia, the this year’s sponsors, including our title covered gallery located on the rear of sponsors, Marshall Boxes and Five Star the building. Bank—we couldn’t do it without you! We will be offering office space to two It is once again the time of year when STAFF nonprofit partners, and we are excited our organization humbly asks for EXECUTIVE PRESERVATION to be finalizing these leases with the your support in this year’s Annual DIRECTOR PROJECTS Rochester chapter of the American Fund. As many of you realize, our Wayne Goodman FACILITATOR Institute of Architects (AIA) and the annual operating budget relies heavily Tyler Lucero DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Highland Park Conservancy. Special on the individual support of our PROGRAMS ARCHITECTURAL appreciation is given to the County of donors. Approximately 15% of our Cindy Boyer RESEARCH Monroe for their continued support, operating revenues are provided by our COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE as well as several key donors whose endowment earnings, while we depend Cynthia Howk DIRECTOR OF early contributions have made this on private membership and donations PRESERVATION PROPERTIES project possible. Once we complete for over 40% of our annual budget. Larry Francer TECHNICIAN Look for our annual fund mailing to Quentin McGee this first substantial phase of rehab, we HORTICULTURIST anticipate a need for your support to occur in November and please consider Beverly Gibson PRESERVATION complete the project. Stay tuned for contributing! PLANNER COMMUNITY Caitlin Meives project updates! RELATIONS As always, thank you for your interest, ASSOCIATE STONE-TOLAN TOUR The Landmark Society has several passion and support! Carolyn Haygood GUIDE Judith Trabert upcoming events, so mark your DIRECTOR OF calendars now! I invite you to attend All the best, FINANCE our annual Awards Ceremony/Annual Andrew Lambrix Wayne Goodman Meeting on November 17 at 3 pm in Executive Director Rochester’s historic city hall council LANDMARKS | WINTER 2019 3 Projects & Places PRESERVATION Keeping score? We are—here’s the latest on several preservation issues SCORECARD around the region. by Caitlin Meives SAFE Bank of Belfast Building Town of Belfast, Allegany County Built in 1903, this Colonial Revival style commercial building in the unincorporated hamlet of Belfast remains remarkably intact today and is the most prominent building in downtown Belfast. The owner, who recently acquired several other downtown commercial buildings, is gradually making significant investments in the property. The first floor continues to house commercial offices and the second floor is being converted to a residential unit, retaining historic details like pressed metal ceilings, unpainted woodwork, and original doors and windows. OUT 102 N. Main St Village of Naples, Ontario County Although it had experienced alterations over time, 102 N. Main St. was one of the oldest commercial buildings in the village of Naples. This past summer, the building suffered a fire that compromised its structural integrity and was subsequently demolished. Village officials hope to eventually fill the gap in the streetscape with modern infill. TOO CLOSE TO CALL 510-514 W. Main St. City of Rochester, Monroe County Larger and more imposing than its immediate neighbors, this three story, brick commercial building just west of downtown in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood, is currently in tax foreclosure and has been vacant for several years. Located in Madison Square/W. Main Street Historic District, a National Register designation, it is the only building in this otherwise stable commercial corridor that is not occupied. Neighbors hope to see a new owner who can convert the property back to a community asset. 4 The Landmark Society of Western New York | landmarksociety.org 5 CASTLE PARK, ROCHESTER NY 14620 We’re At Warner Castle – And So Are The Contractors by Cindy Boyer s you’ve probably heard by now, The Landmark Society has moved to AWarner Castle, located in Highland Park. We’re settling in—although the building is still very much a renovation site, as meeting rooms and new restrooms are completed, and an ADA compliant entrance is developed. Because of this, we are not able to invite you to take a look at this time. We look forward to welcoming you to this wonderful place in 2020 Above: Executive Director Wayne Goodman and one of the movers from Sheridan Family Movers greet the moving van. Left: 22 steps from the first to second floor! Below: Our new home casts a distinctive shadow LANDMARKS | WINTER 2019 5 Projects & Places 2019 FIVE to REVIVE by Caitlin Meives The heart of preservation is community revitalization. In 2013, we launched the Five to Revive program, a list that calls attention to five properties in Western New York that are in need of investment. Whether buildings, landscapes, or structures, they are significant historic properties whose rehabilitations can become catalytic projects for the neighborhoods and communities that surround them. Each year, these five properties become priority projects for Landmark Society staff and programs as we work collaboratively with owners, municipal officials, and developers to facilitate investment and foster rehabilitation. The ultimate goal is to return these important historic resources to a place of prominence in their respective communities, as economic and social assets that spark even more investment and revitalization.
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