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advocating for the preservation of places and structures with historic or cultural significance. Every year in May, during Invite your National Preservation Month, KNOX HERITAGE friends to join Knox Heritage announces MEMBERSHIP Knox Heritage The Fragile Fifteen, its list of and get a the most endangered historic DRIVE EVENT glimpse of a buildings and places in order to educate the public and local UNDERGROUND rarely seen leaders about the plight of significant historic resources. section of GAY STREET downtown! The historic places included on the list are selected by the Knox Heritage Board of Directors from nominations received Friday, October 3, from 5–8 p.m., KH and Dewhirst from members of Knox Heritage and the general public. The list Properties host a “Members Only” event designed to provides a work plan for the organization for the next 12 months. encourage new members to join Knox Heritage. Preservation strategies are developed for each site on the list and can include working with current property owners, government KH members are invited to get a sneak peek of officials, citizens, and/or potential new owners to preserve these “Underground Gay Street”—the 100 block of Gay important parts of Knox County’s heritage. Street that was originally at street level before the street was raised in 1919. Guests will enter at 110 S Gay Knox Heritage is committed to acting as an advocate for the Street and go downstairs to a reception with food and endangered properties identified each year. We invite the beverages. Small groups will be led into select areas that community to join us in our efforts to save our endangered have the potential to be redeveloped into commercial heritage through advocacy and action. Much more information and retail use. Tour guides and visuals will help illustrate about this year’s Fragile Fifteen can be found on our web site, what the future may hold for underground Gay Street. www.knoxheritage.org. The reception and tour are FREE for current KH 1. Scenic Vistas & Ridgetops members. While we want our old friends to be there, we hope to see a lot of new faces, too! Please let friends, While Knox Heritage is best known for neighbors, and colleagues know of this opportunity and the preservation of historic structures, our encourage them to join KH today, so they can take part mission includes the protection of historic in this exclusive event! A prize will be awarded to the KH spaces as well. More than most cities, member who enlists the most new members between Knoxville is defined by the ridges and now and October 3. (Be sure your friend mentions your rivers that surround it. But those features name on the membership form when they join.) Also, are threatened by development that is not new members joining between now and October 3 will asked to address the costs imposed on the receive a limited edition 2009 calendar, and all attendees community for its associated infrastructure will be entered into drawings for additional prizes. and quality of life. continued on page 6 Current membership is about 800 households; we’d love to be at 1,000 households by the end of the year. Help us reach our goal—invite your friends to INSIDE join Knox Heritage today! Cocktails in the Attic...... 3 Art & Architecture Tour...... 4 Kristopher Kendrick Film Tribute...... 5 The 1791 Annual Spring Luncheon...... 5 Preservation Briefs...... 9 2008 Board of Directors Nominate Properties & People Officers for 2008 Preservation Awards Dorothy Stair • President Scott Schimmel • Vice President Lorie Huff • Vice President Knox Heritage is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Preservation John Craig • Treasurer Awards, given annually for outstanding contributions to historic preservation Katie King • Secretary in Knox County. These awards will be presented at the Knox Heritage David Anderson Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 5 at the Bijou Theatre. Awards Barbara Apking may be given in the following categories: the City of Knoxville Mayor’s Award Wayne Blasius and the Knox County Mayor’s Award; the Greystone, Civic Achievement, Annette L. Brun and Media awards; the “Fantastic Fifteen,” for compatible new construction, Angelyn Campbell Schultz restoration, and continuing maintenance; the Volunteer of the Year; the Pamela Chips Spirit of Kristopher Award; and the Ronald B. Childress Memorial Award for John Conley Preservationist of the Year. David Dewhirst Beth Eason We encourage members and friends of Knox Heritage to submit nominations Scott Fugate of residential or commercial projects that have been completed recently, or Amy Gibson, Ph.D. nominations of a person that has recently and significantly contributed to Marianne Greene the furtherance of historic preservation in Knox County. Nominations should Brett Grimm include the property owner’s or individual’s name, address, phone number, Mary Wells Holbrook neighborhood, and why you think an award would be a fitting recognition. Lee Ingram Please include a photo of the nominated property if possible. Dr. Breese Johnson Gay Lyons, Ph.D. Examples of eligible projects or individuals are: Sean Martin • Completed restoration of a historic home George Cranwell Montgomery • Completed restoration of a historic commercial building J. Finbarr Saunders • Preservation through continuing maintenance of a historic home or Monte Stanley building Lynne Sullivan, Ph.D. • Infill construction compatible with historic neighborhoods Becky Wade • Corporate leadership in preservation Mary Whaley, Ph.D. • Civic leadership in preservation Ann Bennett • Ex-Officio Member, MPC • Outstanding media coverage of preservation issues Ashley Stinson • Ex-Officio Member, • Exceptional volunteer service for historic preservation-related causes Knoxville Junior League Tom McAdams • General Counsel Please send 2008 Preservation Awards nominations to Knox Heritage by Friday, September 12, 2008. Nominations may be submitted by: Honorary Board Members Joan Allen Mail: Knox Heritage Glenn Bullock ATTN: Awards Committee Steve Cotham P.O. Box 1242 Randall De Ford Knoxville, TN 37901 Matt Edens E-mail: [email protected] Kristopher Kendrick Fax: (865) 523-0938 Mike Fowler Doug McKamey DEADLINE: All nominations must be received by September 12, 2008. Pat Roddy Knox Heritage reserves the right to select final award winners based on Staff nominations submitted by the public and its Board of Directors. Kim Trent • Executive Director Becky Hancock • Development Director Hollie Cook • Program Assistant/Research Margaret S.C. Walker • Newsletter

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Friends of Knox Heritage appreciate the architectural and cultural treasures in the historic C. Randall houses and buildings that exist throughout De Ford Knox County. But we also know that our region possesses other treasures as well: antiques, Architecture fine arts, crafts, entertainment, and leisure activities. All of these things together make our community one we cherish and celebrate!

To pay tribute to East Tennessee’s rich cultural traditions and pastimes, Knox Heritage is hosting the second annual Cocktails in the Attic on Friday, Stephen & Nancy October 10, at 7 p.m. at the historic L&N Station Land (401 Henley Street). The highlight of the evening is a live and silent auction that features fine arts, antiques, handcrafted works, and “experience” packages that are directly tied to our region’s offerings. We’re also soliciting local celebrities to donate an item from their attic for the auction.

The returning guest host and celebrity auctioneer is Tim Luke, featured on HGTV’s Cash in the Attic cornerstone and PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Tim, together with Greg Strahm of TreasureQuest Appraisal Group, infuses the evening with excitement and laughter as he encourages the crowd to bid on the unique auction items. The perfect evening is completed by live music, a buffet dinner, beverages, and a signature cocktail—all keystone AIA of in a historic setting that helps get you in the East Tennessee mood to bid on items to support Knox Heritage. Innovative Tickets are $50 per person and are available now on our web site, www.knoxheritage.org or by calling the Builders office at 523-8008. We hope you’ll make plans to attend and help Knox Heritage carry out its mission!

Cocktails in the Attic is generously sponsored by Clayton Bank & Trust, HGTV, pillar B-97.5, and The Knoxville News Sentinel.

3 2 0 0 8 A r t & Revitalization of Gay Street’s 500 Block Continues A r c h i t e c t u r e To u r With the renovation of the , the addition of the Regal Riviera September 5, 6:00 p.m. 8 and restored buildings like and the Burwell bringing residents to downtown, Gay Street is experiencing a surge in activity not seen in decades. We had so much fun at last year’s Art Another important component to the revival of this popular thoroughfare is & Architecture Tour that we’ve decided progressing as well: the remaining historic buildings on the east side of the to make it an annual event, occurring 500 block, remembered by many as the S&W Cafeteria, the WROL studios, on a “First Friday” in the fall. This year’s and the Athletic House. tour is on Friday, September 5, starting at 6:00 p.m. Meet at Sapphire, located Knox Heritage played an important role in the preservation of these historic at 428 S. Gay Street, for a reception buildings, thanks to the City of Knoxville, Mayor Bill Haslam, and Regal with appetizers and wine, and depart Entertainment Group. An early version of the movie theater complex called for for the tour at 7:00 p.m. Once again, demolition of the structures, so Knox Heritage requested and was provided an Jack Neely and Steve Cotham will opportunity to present an alternate plan that supplied the necessary square be guiding the tours. Tickets are $50 footage and amenities for the cinema while saving the remainder of the 500 per person and space is very limited; Block for future development. The alternate plan was adopted. advance reservations are required. After the completion of the Riviera 8, the City of Knoxville announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development for this adjacent section of While last year’s event featured the Gay Street. A developer called 500 Block, LLC was selected for the project beautiful screen-printed posters of from the submitted proposals. Partners John Craig, Dane Baker, Mike Hatcher, Lauren Ray Wagner, the 2008 Art & and Tim Hill of 500 Block, LLC have since been hard at work preparing a Architecture Tour involves more artists bright future for these historic buildings. The final transfer of the property to from our community. Last month, 500 Block, LLC occurred on July 11, and the developer is now working on Knox Heritage accepted entries to a financing package and reviewing prospective tenants. At the end of July, a photography contest. Over 50 the project’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) was approved by Knoxville City individuals submitted a total of nearly Council and Knox County Commission. 500 Block, LLC is also currently 200 photographs of downtown historic applying for historic tax credits for the project. buildings, which are now being reviewed by a panel of judges. The winning So, what will occupy these historic buildings? Will the S&W Cafeteria return entries, publicly announced the night to after its closure in 1981? Some have seen or heard of the tour, will form the route for this about a similar project in Asheville, NC, which restored an S&W back to year’s tour, and winners’ works will its former glory. The 500 also be displayed and available for Block, LLC expects to fill the purchase at Bliss Home + Art on Market buildings with a combination Square for the month of September. of retail, restaurant, and/or commercial tenants. Already there are several prospective The 2008 Art & Architecture Tour is tenants expressing interest generously supported by Mast General in the development, given Store, McCarty Holsaple McCarty, the rich history and prime and by a grant from the Tennessee location of these buildings. Arts Commission. We thank them for The 500 Block, LLC expects their part in making this event possible. to announce the new tenants in the near future. To purchase tickets for the tour, please The former S&W Cafeteria on Gay Street, July 2008 visit www.knoxheritage.org or call But to answer the question 523-8008. Tickets are sold on a that many are asking: Knoxville will enjoy a rebirth of its beloved S&W. While first come, first served basis. Don’t the Asheville restaurant was better preserved with more architectural features miss your chance to view stunning intact, the Knoxville developers plan to do what is necessary to restore the photography of downtown Knoxville and Gay Street landmark to include interior details and finishes as they existed in learn a little more about our beloved city! the 1938 S&W. The restaurant will most likely offer finer fare than a simple diner, but after a 28-year absence, finally a new generation of Knoxvillians can create memories at the S&W.

Do you have mementos, artifacts, or photographs of the original Knoxville S&W Cafeteria? The developers with 500 Block, LLC would love to talk with you to see if those elements can be incorporated into the restored S&W. Please contact them at [email protected] for more information. 4 KRISTOPHER KENDRICK HONORED IN FILM TRIBUTE When people were Parkridge, throughout Downtown and The Old City. moving out to the suburbs thinking Knox Heritage is grateful for Kristopher Kendrick’s contribution downtown was a thing to historic preservation in Knoxville. In 1981, he was of the past, Kristopher given a restoration award, and in 1984 he was named the L–R: David Dewhirst, Steve Brown, Kendrick had other ideas. Preservationist of the Year. He is one of only four honorary Karen Kendrick, and Kent Kendrick at He believed that as lifetime members of Knox Heritage. the private premiere at The Orangery long as a building had “good bones,” it still had But friends of Kristopher wanted to do more. Barbara Apking, use left in it. This tenet Donna Kerr, and Dorothy Stair spearheaded a project that buoyed Kendrick through would pay tribute to Knoxville’s “Father of Preservation” daring and seemingly while ensuring that his legacy would always be known to the ill-advised property rest of the community. Funds were raised to finance a film L–R: Donna Kerr, Barbara Apking, and purchases and renovation featuring highlights from Kendrick’s life in historic preservation. Dorothy Stair, who conceived the film projects in the 1970s DoubleJay Creative was hired to produce “Conceptions, tribute for Kristopher Kendrick and 1980s. His risks Visions, Dreams: The Kristopher Kendrick Story.” resulted in the saving of some of Knoxville’s In early June the film received a private premiere at the historic buildings that are Orangery, and a public screening was featured at the treasured and enjoyed Bijou Theatre during “First Friday” activities. Due to the by us today, and most overwhelming response of these initial screenings, two more importantly, for the future public showings were scheduled on Friday, August 1, at the L–R: Sandra Butler stands with Mary of Knoxville. East Tennessee History Center. Finally, a copy of the film will Costa, who narrated the Kendrick film, be archived at the McClung Collection, and a copy is now at the public premiere at The Bijou Among buildings that available in circulation at the Knox County Public Library. Kendrick played a role in reviving are Patrick Sullivan’s Saloon in The Old City; The Lord We know The Kristopher Kendrick Story will give future Lindsey on Hill Avenue; the Nicholas condominiums, the Taylor generations a glimpse into the storied life of one of Knoxville’s home, and the Dulin home, all on ; and several maverick spirits, and it will honor his contributions to historic historic residential buildings at Maplehurst, on Fifth Avenue, in preservation efforts. We thank him for his gifts to our city. The 1791 Annual Spring Luncheon—Tales from Two Houses On May 3, members of Knox Heritage’s 1791 Heritage Room.” The mural’s painter, David Keith Braly, has studied Society gathered for their annual spring luncheon. This Roman wall painting and exclusive event for our major donors is usually held at a was honored with the notable historic home in Knoxville. The afternoon began Classical American Award with a tour of the Eugenia Williams House on Lyons View for Painting in 1994. Moll Pike. Guests learned the history of the house from Betsey and Charlie chose Native Creekmore with the . Ms. Creekmore Wisteria as part of the also shared stories of visiting the grounds as a child, including mural’s floral decoration L–R: Mayor Bill Haslam, Caesar Stair, tales of Ms. Williams’ beautiful horses and luxury cars. UT because it reflects their Moll Anderson, Charlie Anderson, owns the historically significant home, which was designed desire to put down deep and Dorothy Stair by nationally recognized architect and 1913 UT graduate roots in East Tennessee. John Staub. He designed Hopecote, too, now part of the UT Another distinguishing Knoxville campus on Melrose Avenue. design feature chosen by Moll and architectural The guests then gathered at Casa di Angeli, home of Charlie designer, Ron Hutchins, and Moll Anderson. Mr. Anderson, CEO of Anderson Media is the home’s custom Companies, welcomed the group saying he and Moll wanted ironwork by local artist L–R: Fred Trainer, David Dewhirst, Knox Heritage to be the first group to hold an event at the Preston Farabow. and Mark Heinz recently transformed historic property. The project was spearheaded by Moll who is an interior designer/lifestyle Knox Heritage is grateful expert and CEO of Moll Anderson Home. She makes frequent for the hospitality apperances on national telelvision programs to discuss interior of Charlie and Moll design. The couple relishes the home’s history and welcomed Anderson, whose lovely previous owners and visitors who shared their stories. A mural home made this year’s combining architecture, landscape, and personal elements 1791 Luncheon an L–R: Brenda Wood, Ann Goldstine, from the Anderson’s lives covers one wall of the “Great unforgettable event. Cindi DeBusk, and Kay Clayton 5 5. 501–525 W. Jackson Avenue— Fragile Fifteen, continued from page 1 The McClung Warehouses

2. 5501 Martin Mill Pike— Childhood Home of Cormac McCarthy More than a year after an inferno that destroyed half of the McClung Knoxville has a history of producing Warehouse complex on Jackson great writers, but has done a poor job Avenue, little progress has been made of preserving their local legacy. One to rescue Knoxville’s most visible endangered buildings. The such writer, Cormac McCarthy, is fire illustrated the worst-case scenario for vacant and blighted considered by many to be America’s historic buildings. greatest living author. His childhood home still stands in on Martin Mill Pike. This important literary 6. Historic Resources at the University of Tennessee landmark deserves to be preserved, and our entire community should rally to rescue it before it is beyond repair. The University of Tennessee has taken a major step forward in preservation this past year with the award of a Getty Grant 3. Vacant Historic Knox County School Buildings: to catalog historic structures on the UT-Knoxville campus. The South High, Brownlow and Oakwood current leaders of both the UT system and the UT-Knoxville 3a. 801 Tipton Avenue— campus have a track record of supporting preservation, South High School and we look forward to working with them to preserve the architectural and archaeological heritage of the campus while South High was designed by noted meeting the educational goals of the University. We have local architect Charles Barber and was included four locations on our list that we believe deserve built in 1935–1936 as South Knoxville additional emphasis as the University proceeds with its Junior High School. Barber was the planning. primary architect of 14 schools in Knoxville and Knox County prior to 1940. It was recently purchased at auction from 6a. UT Conference Center Knox County Schools. and the new owner is working on a (formerly Rich’s) development plan. This Mid-Century Modern building 3b. 1305 Luttrell Street— received a design award from the Brownlow Elementary School American Institute of Architects when it was originally unveiled. Brownlow was built in 1913 and enlarged in 1926. The Neo-classical 6b. Eugenia Williams House style building was one of the first Eugenia Williams’ 1940 Regency-style model elementary schools built in Knox home designed by John F. Staub sits County. The current owner is proceeding with residential on 24 acres bordering Lake Loudoun development plans, and recent work includes a new roof and and Lyons View Pike. In 1998, the infrastructure improvements. house was willed to UT as a memorial 3c. 232 E. Churchwell Avenue— to Eugenia’s father. Under the conditions of the will, the house Oakwood Elementary School may not be sold by the University.

This Oakwood neighborhood icon is 6c. James D. Hoskins Library currently owned by the Knox County Hoskins Library was built in 1930–1931 School System and is used for storage. and was named after former UT President The later addition is occupied by James D. Hoskins (1934–1946). Charles I. the Teacher Supply Depot. Time is rapidly running out for Barber was the architect, and he designed Oakwood School due to the school system’s neglect and the the library in a modified Collegiate Gothic resulting water damage occurring in the building. style to complement Ayers Hall. 4. Maplehurst Neighborhood 6d. Cherokee Farm Maplehurst was developed in its present This riverfront swath of land provides a form in the early twentieth century and bucolic scene for visitors as they enter contains Mission, Tudor Revival, Craftsman, Knoxville from the airport to the south, Bungalow and Spanish Colonial Revival as well as for boaters and residents buildings that were popular architectural of the south side of Kingston Pike and styles of that era. Maplehurst was first Sequoyah Hills. We encourage the University to minimize the the site of an earlier residence known as impact of its development on one of Knoxville’s most beautiful Maplehurst, from which the area took its name, and is typical and historic areas and follow through with its commitment of residential areas developed near downtown. The buildings to make this a “green” development that will benefit both the are now in poor condition and threatened by neglect. University and Knox County for many years to come. 6 7. French Broad River Corridor and educational leadership among freed men and women. The French Broad River was one of Students designed and constructed these historic buildings the earliest settlement paths in Knox using bricks manufactured at the campus. These buildings, County. Because of its relative isolation with their fine craftsmanship and solid design, are deserving and lack of urban infrastructure, this of support from the community, and their preservation is a area has retained its historic places, critical part of the College’s rebirth. We stand ready to assist scenery, breathtaking views, and the College in its efforts to preserve its architectural heritage vistas and is a portrait of Knox County in the 18th and early and encourage Knox County residents to do the same. 19th centuries. Knox County Commission’s approval of re- zonings that allow industrial and commercial development 12. Mid-Century Modern Residential & Commercial Buildings at the Midway Road interchange with I-40, combined with 12a. 5801 Kingston Pike— increasing development pressure from Sevier County, Former Bearden Bank Branch threaten the survival of one of Knox County’s signature places. This commercial structure has served 8. Cal Johnson Building many purposes in the Bearden This State Street building (circa 1898) neighborhood, but most of its original was constructed by Knoxville’s first African architectural details remain intact. American millionaire and is likely the largest 12b. Lustron Houses commercial structure remaining in Knoxville built by a former slave. Knox Heritage calls In 1947, Chicago industrialist and upon the current property owners to make inventor Carl Strandlund, constructor long-overdue repairs and hopes the current of prefabricated gas stations, obtained level of downtown redevelopment will spur the repair and a multi-million-dollar Reconstruction reuse of this important structure before it is too late. Finance Corporation loan to make steel houses with porcelain-enamel-coated panels. This rare 9. 1633 Clinch Avenue— housing form exists in at least four places in Knoxville. The Pickle Mansion 13. 2204 Linden Avenue— The Pickle Mansion was built in 1889 Former Park City Presbyterian Church in the Queen Anne style. It was built of solid masonry construction with a brick This Gothic Revival style church was veneer wall covering on that masonry. built circa 1891 and remodeled to its The house was burned in a disastrous fire that occurred in current appearance in the 1920s and August of 2002 and suffered extensive damage. Although has been vacant for several years. It interior work to prevent additional deterioration has been still retains its architectural details, including stained glass completed by the current owner, the house is still unroofed, windows. This church represents what can happen as and rehabilitation work has not begun. Knox Heritage populations shift over time. Buildings that are institutions in encourages the owner to move swiftly to get the house the communities they occupy are endangered as fewer dollars under roof and begin the long-awaited restoration of this Fort are available for maintenance and programming. Sanders Neighborhood landmark. 14. J.C. Penney Building 10. 2225 Riverside Drive— This building was constructed as the Williams–Richards House Sterchi Brothers Furniture store in This historic building is also known 1898 after the “Million Dollar Fire” of as Colonial Hall and Marbledale. The 1897. The building is part of the Gay oldest part of this house was built in Street Commercial Historic District, 1842 by John Williams II, in the Federal a National Register district that carries the potential for style. Williams was the grandson of James White, founder preservation tax credits for rehabilitation; the district’s status of Knoxville, and he was the great-grandfather of playwright is precarious since so many buildings have been demolished. Tennessee Williams. The house saw progress during the last 15. 3624 Topside Road—Edelmar year as the current owner repaired the serious soffit, gutter, and roof damage that had caused great concern about the This 1914 summer home of prominent future of the structure. Knox Heritage encourages continued Knoxvillian C.B. Atkin was named for progress on this important building and hopes this will be its his daughters–Edith, Eleanor, and last appearance among the Fragile Fifteen. Marion. Atkin developed much of Knoxville’s Oakwood and Fountain City suburbs and built 11. 901 College Street— two hotels and two theatres in downtown Knoxville. KH Knoxville College was founded in 1875 encourages the current owners to secure the house against as part of the missionary effort of the vandalism and arson while planning for the future of the site. United Presbyterian Church of North We also recommend the house be protected with historic America to promote religious, moral, zoning as part of any development plan for the larger site. 7 1791 Heritage Society

Neal & Joan Allen Patricia Robledo & John Craig Mike & Melissa McCoy Charlie & Moll Anderson Reid Crumpton Lindsay & Jim McDonough Barbara & Steve Apking Wes Goddard & Sandy & Helen McNabb Ambassador & Randall De Ford Kenneth Moffett Mrs. Victor Ashe David & Tracy Dewhirst Cran & Carol Montgomery Steve & Ann Bailey Jim & Melinda Ethier Mrs. George D. Montgomery Mrs. Clarence Beaman, Jr. Scott & Lynne Fugate Judy Morton Ann K. Bennett Sam & Ann Furrow Rodney & Debra Napier Gary & Julia Bentley Frank & Anna Gray Lucile & Ernie Nelson Bernie E. & Barbara Bernstein Duane & Marsha Grieve Townes Lavidge Osborn Sam & Nancy Bills Bill & Crissy Haslam Bob & Margie Parrott David & Judy Birdwell Jimmy & Dee Haslam John & Carol Petersen Rudy & Cindy Bradley James & Natalie Haslam Andie Ray Jon Brock Mike & Leilah Hatcher Keith Richardson Joe & Rena Bruner Teenie Hayworth Ronald O. & Glenn & Marilyn Bullock Tim & Deanna Hill Zaidee Robertson Betsey Bush Mary & Dan Holbrook Bob & Diana Samples Mary Helen Byers John & Debbie Hoskins Ellen Bebb & Ellen M. Capito Breese & Kathryn Johnson Finbarr Saunders Jefferson & Vicki Chapman Tim & Vicki Keller Jennifer Banner & Pamela Rayburn-Chips & Donna & David Kerr James Schaad Dan Chips Karen Kluge Mary & Joe Spengler H.E. & Anna Christenberry III Stephen & Nancy Land Caesar & Dorothy Stair Linda & Pete Claussen Sherri Lee Nancy Young & Jim & Kay Clayton Bill & Gay Lyons Jeff Talman The Monica M. Cole Foundation Angela Majors Fred & Amy Trainer John & Jane Conley Eddie Mannis John Trotter Deane Conley Jim & Tam Martin Monroe & Sandra Trout Steve Cotham Tom & Melissa McAdams John & T.J. Turley Sheena McCall Regina & Terry Turner Jim & Libba Wall Jackie Wilson Brenda & Pat Wood The list below includes only those members who joined or renewed their Knox Heritage Chris Hauck Carol Overbey membership Jan Henley Kenneth Pace & Marie Hogan Theresa Pepin between the dates of Martin Hunt Jan & Sylvia Peters April 16 & July 15, 2008. Ron & Connie Hutchins John & Marla Peterson Cathy Irwin Walter T. Pulliam Gail & Jim Jarvis David Roberts James & Bennie Jean John & Sara Rose Lori & Mickey Johnson William & Elisabeth Rukeyser Benefactor Don & Maureen Bosch John Woodrow Kelley Richard Jolley & Tommie Rush Anne Hart Sara & Wayne Christensen Steve Koella William & Virginia Schall Maribel Koella Michael Croyle Doug & Denise Lambert Arthur & Susan Seymour Phillip Trotter Bob & Nancy Denovo Bill & Jan Larson John & Cynthia Stancil LeAnne & John Dougherty Mrs. McAfee Lee John & Janey Sterchi Sustainer Bryan Dove Kay & Larry Leibowitz Bernice C. Stevens Edward S. Albers, Jr. Jeanne Fair Michael A. & Nancy D. Lofaro Sarah Stowers Jennifer Crake Mr. & Mrs. Dean Farmer Sam Maynard John & Leslie Testerman Mike Fowler Morgan & Pat Fitch Will McDonald Kim Trent Sharon M. Pryse Joe Galetovic Anne Dean McWhirter Jeanette Underwood Frank & Judy Rothermel Mrs. Floyd P. Goodson Wanda Moody Adrienne Malcolm & Mrs. Frankie R. Gunnels Nancy Campbell & Stanton Webster Patron Wahid & Samia Hanna William Moorefield Kreis & Nancy Weigel Alfred & Margo Akerman Pat & Henry Hardcastle Alan Carmichael & Anne Woodle Riley & Andrea Anderson Mary Belle & Alex Harkness Cynthia Moxley Robert & Rachael Young Ned & Virgina Babb Stephen & April Harris Chris Ooten

8 Supporter Gary & Deborah Andrews Wallace W. Baumann Mike & Martha Ayres Margery & Michael Scott Brooks Bensey Linette Sanderson Brown Preservation Briefs Kristin Bianconi Mark Brown Dan Brewer Brian Burroughs Knox Heritage Seeks Preservation Field Services Director Laura Powers & John Luis & Pam Bustamante Knox Heritage, as our name indicates, currently provides historic Burkhart Tim Robinson & preservation field services primarily in Knox County. Our success in Knox Elaine Clark Nell Campbell County and the regional media coverage of our work have increased the Joe Clarke Jon Batchelder & demand for field services across the area, while the 5-year-longNine Cathleen Cochran David Collins Counties. One Vision. regional planning process demonstrated that Nancy Cook Kortni Cook Allan & Rose Cox Jami Cox historic preservation is a priority for residents across the region. John & Phyllis Eldridge Jeffrey Lyon Craig Lynda Evans John Craig VI Through the new partnership with the National Trust and a new position Charles & Terry Faulkner Carolyn Crowder at Knox Heritage, Preservation Field Services Director, we will expand our Norm & Doris Featherston Colleen Cruze service area to the nine-county Knoxville region and provide a wide range Mary Ann Fennell Michael Davis of services. The region includes Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Jefferson, Christine Dean Valerie Friedman Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, and Union counties in East Tennessee. The Clarice Doucette Beverley & Katherine Preservation Field Services Director will plan and carry out activities that Gooch Ely & Phyllis Driver ensure the achievement of the program goals. Frank & Christy Graffeo Whitney A. Dunford Doug & Carla Harris Debbie Foster David & Patricia Harris Helen Frazier If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, Hedstrom Design, LLC Thompson Galetovic please contact Kim Trent at the Knox Heritage office at 523-8008 for a Laurel K. & Laurel J. Manker Galetovic complete job description and application requirements. Humphreys Jere Ownby & Melissa Gill William Hutton North Hills Neighborhood Listed on Sally Gross Michael & Sarah Kane National Register of Historic Places Glorietta Klarich Howard Grower Parker Lee Sara W. Harris On July 25, 2008, the north Knoxville neighborhood of North Hills was Baxter Lee Robert & listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Properties in North Hills Fletcher Lee Susan Hawthorne that are included in the listing were built between 1927 and 1958. Marilyn Liberman Matthew & Father Xavier Mankel Bobbie Helms The National Register of Historic Places is an inventory, or listing, of the Lee & Carla Martin Kimberly Henry places and buildings that have contributed to the nation’s history. The Jennifer Holder Fiona McAnally benefits to National Register listing are: Bett McLean Sally Huff • If Federal grant monies for preservation or restoration are available, John W. & Mary M. Moore Rock T. Hurst Steve Muffler Martha Johnson property owners may be eligible to apply for those monies; Margaret Newton Patrice Lee • If property is used for income-producing projects, there may be Mr. & Mrs. Richard Arthur & Carlton Long investment tax credits available to property owners; Osborn Kathy Manning • Federally funded or licensed projects or undertakings are reviewed to Brandon F. & Ashley Pace Bob & Carole Martin determine if they impact historic properties and may be redesigned or Bonnie Peters Sam & Gwen McKenzie abandoned if they have negative effects that cannot be lessened. Bill & Tanya Ramsey Sandra McLean Albert N. Minor Michael & Inclusion on the National Register requires an extensive application Shannon Reynolds Laura A. Muckenfuss process, administered through the Tennessee Historical Commission Dash Roberts Emily Murphy Cindy Robinson Bill & Geri Muse (THC) and involving several drafts and revisions of a written nomination. John Sanders Jacqueline T. Newman The THC’s National Register review board evaluates the final draft of the Gerald F. Schroedl Rob & Jane Pearce nomination, and if it is approved, it gets sent to the W. T. Sergeant Pauline Clemmer Prosser for review, approval, and inclusion on the National Register. Steve & Paula Slack Joan Riedl Dean & Pam Turner Marye Rose The North Hills neighborhood was developed in 1927 under the North Jack & Patricia Watson Charles Ross Hills Corporation by brothers George, Hugh, and Carl Fielden. Unlike J. Reece Roth Julie Webb traditional domestic architecture styles found in many other historic Ken Wright Mary Rule neighborhoods, houses in North Hills featured non-traditional elements Carla D. Wyrick Teresa Scott Doug & Sara Yoakley Alanna P. Tait within indentified styles, resulting in unique and strikingly beautiful Pat Burr & Steve Waddell interpretations of these styles. The neighborhood still retains the original Friend K. Ann Walker topography of rolling hills with wide tree-lined boulevards and bountiful Michael K. Aktalay David & Sandra White landscaping. North Hills remains one of Knoxville’s better examples of Betty Allen Dale & Wendy Wortham an early 20th-century, middle-class, automobile-oriented subdivision, Jeannine Alley John R. Wright containing a strong inventory of mid-20th-century revival-style architecture Merrill Ammons and ranch designs. 9 Calendar of Events 2008 When Where What Friday Starting at Sapphire Downtown Art & Architecture Tour September 5 428 S. Gay Street See article on pg. 4 for more information. 6:00–10:00p.m. Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network September 13 1209 N. Central These FREE workshops are open to the public. 10:00 a.m. Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet other Knox Heritage members. Friday Ironwood Studios Summer Supper: September 19 119 Jennings Avenue Blues Brothers at Ironwood Studios 8:00 p.m. Tickets are going fast! Don’t miss your chance to take part in this final supper of 2008. Purchase online at knoxheritage.org or call 523-8008. Friday Members Only Tour: October 3 Underground Gay Street time TBD See article on pg. 1 for more information. Friday L&N Station Cocktails in the Attic October 10 Downtown Knoxville See article on pg. 3 for more information. 7:00 p.m. Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network October 11 1209 N. Central These FREE workshops are open to the public. 10:00 a.m. Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet other Knox Heritage members. October 21–25 Time Warp Tea Room National Trust for Historic 1209 N. Central Preservation Annual Conference– Tulsa, OK For more information, visit www.nthpconference.org. Wednesday Bijou Theatre Annual Meeting and November 5 803 S. Gay Street 2008 Preservation Awards 5:30 p.m. See article on pg. 2 for more information. Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network November 8 1209 N. Central These FREE workshops are open to the public. 10:00 a.m. Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet other Knox Heritage members. Saturday Time Warp Tea Room Preservation Network: Annual December 13 1209 N. Central Roundtable Discussion 10:00 a.m. These FREE workshops are open to the public. Come enjoy a chai tea or a mocha latte and meet other Knox Heritage members.

How To Contact Knox Heritage Physical Address: Mailing Address: Office Phone: Website: The Carriage House Knox Heritage (865) 523-8008 www.knoxheritage.org at Greystone P.O. Box 1242 1300 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37901 Fax: General E-mail: Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 523-0938 [email protected] 10 Knox Heritage Membership Benefits Standard Membership Benefits Friend Members ($25 or more) (all levels) Receive standard benefits. • Knox Heritage Quarterly newsletters Supporter Members ($40 or more) • Membership in our online discussion group Receive standard benefits. where you can discuss preservation issues Patron Members ($100 or more) and benefit from referrals to restoration Receive standard benefits plus an invitation to attend the annual Patron’s craftspeople (to join, send an e-mail to Party in the spring plus early notification of Summer Suppers. [email protected]) Sustainer Members ($250 or more) • Invitation to the Annual Meeting & Receive standard and Patron benefits plus a behind-the-scenes tour, and Preservation Awards and all Preservation a copy of the book Tradition, Innovation and Romantic Images by William Month events Ross McNabb. • Discount on the purchase of salvage Benefactor Members ($500 or more) donated from structures that could not be Receive standard, Patron, and Sustainer benefits, plus free admission saved for two to any of our ticketed Preservation Month events and two gift • Invitation to hear noted historic preservation memberships at the Supporter level to share with friends and family. speakers 1791 Heritage Society Members ($1,000 or more) • Discounts at participating Vendor Partners Receive all of the benefits listed above, plus an invitation to attend the (see below for current list) Annual 1791 Heritage Society Dinner in the fall; an invitation to a special • Notice of upcoming Preservation Network luncheon for 1791 Heritage Society members in the spring; free admission meetings and access to a library of for two to all Knox Heritage events (excluding Summer Suppers and information collected from these workshops Weekend in the Attic); four gift memberships at the Supporter level to • Access to our professional staff for share; and your name will be listed in each issue of the Knox Heritage assistance and information Quarterly newsletter. If you are not already a member, please fill out the membership form located on the back of this newsletter or visit www.knoxheritage.org and click on the Membership button for a secure online donation page. (dis) Knox Heritage members receive discounts at the following area businesses. Membership counts Show current member ID to receive discount; one discount per customer. Visit Knox Heritage at www.knoxheritage.org/corp.html for current list.

Who Where What Bliss Home 29 Market Square, 865.673.6711 10% discount, up to $100 off entire purchase www.shopinbliss.com Crescent Bend House & 2728 Kingston Pike $2 off regular admission price Gardens 865.637.3163 Graning Paint 311 N. Broadway, 865.546.4881 5% discount Hardwood Refinishers 865.405.2310 Ten cents ($0.10) off the per-square-foot price of hardwood floor refinishing, for projects 1000 s.f. or greater Heritage Pest Control 865.525.8900 25% discount for perimeter pest control services, 25% discount for termite & moisture control services, & free inspections High Oaks Construction 865.637.2342 one-half percent discount off total amount www.highoaksconstruction.com May Studios 770 Caney Creek Road, Pigeon Forge free inspection & evaluation of historic architectural stained 865.436.3441 or leaded glass for possible restoration or repair McClung Museum 1027 Circle Park on the UT Campus 10% discount in gift shop 865.974.2144 http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu Russell’s Pest Control 865.588.5527 25% discount for termite control and/or $60 per quarter for perimeter pest control services Smoky Mountain Glassmaster’s 865.633.5122 20% discount & 25% off $2,000 custom work Group The Victorian Wood Molding Co. 116 N. Kingston Ave., Rockwood, 10% discount 865.354.8118 West Knoxville Glass 5209 Kingston Pike, 865.588.0486 10% discount www.westknoxvilleglass.com The Wort Hotel 50 N. Glenwood Ave., Jackson Hole, WY, 10% discount on lodging year-round 800.322.2727, www.worthotel.com (not applicable with any other package/special offer) 11 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Knoxville, Tenn. Permit No. 526

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