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preservation league of new york state a n n � a � � e � � � � � � 1 1 Front cover: CONTENTS Along with the Preservation League, many individuals and organizations have had a hand in saving these buildings. We can only continue to provide help to New York’s irreplaceable historic resources MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN 2 with your support. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 Pictured from left to right are: • Former 3rd Precinct Police Station, PUBLIC POLICY 4 Albany – $100,000 loan from EPIP (Endangered Properties Intervention TECHNICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 6 Program) Mission • 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse, EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS 9 Ontario County – $120,000 bridge loan from EPIP PRESERVE NEW YORK GRANTS 10 • Alasa Farms, Wayne County – Seven to The Preservation League of Save 2010, Preserve New York grant 2011 HISTORIC RESOURCES AT RISK 14 • Zadock Pratt Museum, Green County – $12,000 flood relief grant from American DONALD STEPHEN GRATZ PRESERVATION SERVICES FUND 15 New York State invests in people Express, 2011 • Reher Bakery, Kingston – $9,000 Preserve DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS 16 and projects that champion New York grant, 2010 • Herkimer County Jail – Seven to Save ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HISTORIC BUILDINGS 18 2005 the essential role of preservation • Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association CASE STUDY: SPRING STREET ROWHOUSE, ALBANY 20 – $15,000 flood relief grant from American Express, 2011 NCOME STATEMENT/BALANCE SHEET 22 in community revitalization, • Tioga County Historical Society – $13,000 flood relief grant from American C O N T R I B U T O R S 23 Express, 2011 sustainable economic growth, TRUSTEES AND STAFF 28 and the protection of our his- Inside front cover: In 2011, the Fenton History Center in Jamestown was awarded a Preserve toric buildings and landscapes. New York grant of $7,500 to support the cost of a historic landscape report for We lead advocacy, economic the grounds of the Fenton Mansion in Jamestown. The State and National Register-listed property was the home development, and education of Reuben E. Fenton who was elected to both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, in addition to serving programs all across the state. as Governor from 1865-1869. The City of Jamestown purchased the property (originally known as Walnut Grove) in 1919 for a park. The report will guide appropriate treatment of the two-acre park’s grounds which include curvilinear drives, a ravine, mature trees and evidence of extensive gardens. We hope you like our new mission state- Jay DiLorenzo, League staff presented September 11, 2010, at a daylong meeting the Board of Trustees in March 2011. The ment! It’s just one of a number of changes their assessments to task groups of the at the Pocantico Conference Center of the Strategic Planning Committee has recom- Inside back cover: that you’ll see in print and in practice, based board organized around the League’s major Rockefeller Brothers Fund. In December mended a recommitment to our mission The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. on the recommendations of the Preserva- programmatic and support functions. Each 2010, slightly more than a year after begin- that will include the refinement of current Schwarzman Building, originally known as the Central Library, is considered a tion League’s Strategic Planning Commit- task group was chaired by a Trustee and ning the process, the Strategic Planning programs and the introduction of some new significant example of the Beaux-Arts tee. The first meeting of the Committee took was comprised of Trustees and members Committee presented its preliminary report, and important programmatic initiatives, style and is the most important work of the firm of Carrère and Hastings. The place on November 12, 2009, co-chaired by of the Trustees Council. The preliminary including an implementation timeline and all concerning the League’s primary focus restoration of the building’s facades Diana S. Waite and Anne G. Older. Under task group findings were presented to the a budget pro-forma for 2011-2014. The areas of economic investment, advocacy, earned an Excellence in Preservation Award in 2011. © Wiss, Janney, Elstner the leadership of the League’s president, Board of Trustees and Trustees Council on final plan was approved unanimously by and education. Associates Arete Swartz Warren Jay DiLorenzo Chairman, Board of Trustees President

Message from the Chairman Message from the President

Sometimes we become so absorbed in the issues of today that we forget to allow ourselves to In September I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in the Adirondacks with a group of stop and reflect or even browse library shelves. Recently I came across a small, brown book with Preservation League Trustees as part of our annual series of preservation study tours. Our itinerary the provocative title Our Environment Can Be Saved by Nelson A. Rockefeller. centered on the Adirondack Great Camps and in particular, the work of William West Durant, who created much of the Great Camp architecture that is so closely associated with the region. Written in 1970 while he was serving as the 49th governor of New York (1959-1973), his words were refreshing and relevant to many of the situations facing us today. As a primer on conservation and historic preservation problem-solving, Particularly meaningful on this tour was our visit to Great Camp Sagamore. Constructed between 1897 and 1899, it is it is no coincidence that his ideas were shaped by two very profound moments of 1963: the loss of Pennsylvania Station considered one the most important Adirondack Great Camps, but it was facing an uncertain future in 1975, just one year and the looming defacement of Storm King and its romantic viewshed in the lower Hudson Highlands. These events after the League’s founding. At that time, the Forever Wild clause of the New York State Constitution disallowed repair of galvanized historic preservationists and conservationists in New York State: Scenic Hudson was founded in 1963, the this historic campus of buildings in the Adirondack Preserve. Spearheaded by the Preservation League, a solution was ne- sweeping National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 was passed and in 1974 the Preservation League of New York State gotiated whereby the League took title to the property and protected the Camp with an easement before transferring it to was formally established. a sympathetic owner. However, it took a State Constitutional Amendment to keep the Camp and its integral outbuildings An advocate for state-owned public parks, private philanthropy in preservation, and a prime proponent of the protec- intact. In the early 1980s, after getting the amendment passed unanimously by two consecutive legislatures, the League tion of “Open Spaces”— both natural and historic sites — Governor Rockefeller inherited his father’s view that nature mobilized a public education campaign across the state that brought a 63 percent voter approval to the ballot issue. “was an ever-changing beauty.” He believed that nature should be honored and preserved at great cost, yet he also opined Great Camp Sagamore is here today because the League was there for Great Camp Sagamore. the need for conservationists and preservationists to join forces to save our environment. Since then, the League’s programs have touched thousands of historic buildings, districts and landscapes that have survived One of his chapters is devoted entirely to noise pollution, which he named “The Quiet Issue.” In another, “Pure in large part because of our advocacy and assistance. Waters,” Rockefeller outlined his 1965 legislation to clean up rivers, lakes, streams and off-shore waters. Receiving even In November, a more recent effort on behalf of a threatened historic building was rewarded when the 1816 Farmington more attention was the arts: “in order to lift the level of human awareness and perception and to enhance the enjoyment of Quaker Meetinghouse was moved 1,000 yards to its new location in Ontario County. Quakers settled this area in 1789 and the world around us, we (must) look to the arts.” In 1960 he formed the influential New York State Council on the Arts the meetinghouse was a crucible of major American reform movements including debates over freedom and equality for (NYSCA), which was followed in 1966 with the New York State Council on Architecture “to encourage and stimulate women, Seneca Indians, and African Americans. When it was threatened with demolition in 2007, a local group organized to interest in architecture and excellence in construction...and to assist in the restoration of buildings of historic interest.” transform the Meetinghouse into a public center for the study of equality and social justice. With the help of a loan from the Since 1974, only four years after Rockefeller’s book was published, The League has been a leading advocate for preser- Preservation League’s Endangered Properties Intervention Program, the building was stabilized and relocated to its new site. vation and conservation partnerships and the uniting voice in these public and private efforts. The League points to success The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse is here today because the League was there for the Meetinghouse. stories up and down the Hudson Valley, in the Adirondacks, the Catskills, along the shores of our Great Lakes, the Finger As you read this Annual Report, you will learn more about the difference the League makes every day in the future of Lakes and Atlantic coast line. A most significant collaboration has been with NYSCA, the source of funding for our New York’s historic resources. Preserve New York Grants, which have touched nearly every corner of the Empire State. Please remember that we can only be there for New York’s historic places because you are there for us. Americans are eternal optimists who believe that there will always be green space on “the other side of the fence,” or so observed William H. Whyte, Jr. in 1959. But New Yorkers are not complacent, and Nelson Rockefeller least of all. As we march forward in our efforts to recognize the invaluable assets of our state and preserve those qualities where the hand of nature and man vie for space, let us recall Rockefeller’s closing words of 1970 which still ring true: “In New York State, we are proving we can save our environment — and we rejoice that our citizens are keeping up the pressure ... We shall save it because we must.” 2 /3 Advancing incentives for preservation investors to allocate the state credit separately from the federal These properties deserve special consideration in rehabilitation credit in each project. This re-allocation would municipal efforts to establish and implement land Public Policy Program attract increased investment and new financial partners to banks; historic status should be seen as an asset, not rehabilitation efforts already in the pipeline, and could foster an obstacle, in successful and sustainable efforts to new projects. return blighted properties and neighborhoods to The League is working to demonstrate even more clearly the key role Initial analysis of the use of the commercial program productive use. “Historic buildings that give to date shows heavy interest coming from communities The League has developed and distributed A Guide that preservation plays in the issues most relevant to New Yorkers, canal communities the in upstate New York. This is a significant shift from the including economic development, job creation, affordable housing, distinctive look and feel to Land Banking and Historic Preservation in New York so loved by residents and previous decade, when Federal rehabilitation tax credits State to help municipalities integrate historic preserva- and smart, sustainable growth. visitors are seeing new were used almost exclusively in the New York City area, tion policies into their Land Bank applications to life, thanks to the New York and demonstrates the power of the state tax credit as a Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC). fracking, drilling, and related State Rehabilitation Tax Developing a Position on Hydrofracking Credit,” said Beth Sciumeca, catalyst for private investment. operations upon historic and The Preservation League of New York State has a nearly Executive Director of the Erie Supporting New York’s Parks and cultural resources. Failure to Canalway National Heritage 40-year history of protecting New York’s diverse and rich Advocating for Land Banks Historic Sites consider these consequences Corridor. “The program is heritage of historic buildings, communities, and clearly living up to its Legislation signed in 2011 by Governor Andrew Cuomo The League supported state legislation that authorized puts these resources at seri- promise as a community cultural landscapes. As the statewide advocate for New provides for the establishment of municipal land banks in ous risk of damage, dimin- redevelopment and the long-term lease of the caretaker’s cottage at York’s historic resources, the League has become increas- ishment, and possible loss. economic stimulus tool.” New York State. Supported by the League and colleague Buttermilk Falls State Park in New York’s Finger ingly concerned about the negative impacts that high- The League contends organizations like Empire State Future, this legislation will Lakes Region, providing an opportunity to attract volume natural gas hydraulic fracturing could have on that every drilling permit must help cities across New York State address the problem of private investment to support the upkeep of a historic historic buildings, communities, and landscapes in the comply with Section 14.09 of the State Historic Preserva- vacant properties. structure at that park. The League continues to pro- Marcellus and Utica shale regions of New York State. tion Act and that historic resource survey and mitigation Many vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties mote legislation that would authorize the New York The development and servicing of the industrial in- requirements must be included in any hydrofracking that will be targeted by land banks in New York State may State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic frastructure required by hydrofracking poses a significant permitting review. also be historic structures: listed or eligible for listing on the Preservation to develop a comprehensive resident threat to historic structures, cultural resources, and heritage National and State Register of Historic Places, or locally curator program to offer the public and not-for-profit tourism in these areas. After careful research and lengthy Studying the Use of the State designated by municipal ordinance. These resources will also organizations the opportunity to invest in the restora- discussion by both staff and board, the League submitted Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program be potential triggers for federal, state and local environmental tion and maintenance of our state parks. comments on the New York State Department of Envi- and historic reviews and mitigation. ronmental Conservation’s draft Generic Environmental Two years along in the expanded New York State Impacts Statement (DGEIS) on high-volume natural gas Rehabilitation Tax Credit program, the Preservation hydrofracking. League continues to seek program improvements. Staff While air and water issues have dominated the public and consultants are documenting use of the credit for debate to date, there are extensive preservation issues that commercial historic properties as well as the separate must be acknowledged and addressed in any future state program for owner-occupied homes. Thanks to incentives like the New York State permitting. Following analysis of the DEC’s environmen- League policy efforts have been focused on two priori- Rehabilitation Tax Credit ties: extending the program beyond its initial five-year program, lights are com- tal study, the League found serious flaws and omissions ing back on in significant relating to the impact of high-volume natural gas hydro- authorization, and providing a mechanism to allow project buildings all along the Erie Canal in towns like Albion and Brockport, pictured. Photos courtesy Erie Canalway National  /5 Heritage Corridor Strengthening communities across the state Upper Floors Program Tax Credit Workshops Technical Services Program After eight years, the demand for the workshop Enhancing The League continued to facilitate the use of the New Technical Services is the Main Streets: Making Upper Floors Work Again remains York State Rehabilitation Tax Credit programs by umbrella term for much of strong. The League was asked to present the workshop for a coordinating many local and regional workshops, often The League is New York’s only statewide preservation organization the League’s work - from responding to a phone call fourth time at the Landmarks Society of Western New York’s partnering with the New York State Office of Parks, dedicated to providing comprehensive and predominantly pro-bono from a community advocate annual “Regional Network” Conference in the spring. The Recreation and Historic Preservation. Workshop services to those seeking to identify, preserve, protect, reuse, and hoping to save a historic Upper Floors workshop was also presented in Brockport in locations included Poughkeepsie, Hillsdale (Columbia building, to helping a prop- October as part of a Certified Local Government training County), Springfield (Otsego County), and Hudson promote historic resources as community assets. We have years of erty owner use the NYS experience in administering grant programs; building the capacity of Rehabilitation Tax Credit, grant, and as standalone full-day workshops in Saranac Lake (Columbia County). The League also hosted three to organizing regional and Kingston. The League also discussed the Upper Floors programs in Buffalo that targeted real estate professionals, local groups; educating New Yorkers through workshops, presenta- workshops on Main Street program as an example of best practices for a community homeowners, and building trade professionals, reaching tions, and seminars; promoting creative solutions for endangered economic development and energy conservation in meeting held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s over 120 people with information on using these tax credits. properties; advancing public policies on the local, state, and national historic buildings. Sustainability and Historic Preservation Program in levels; and offering a statewide voice for preservation in the media. Concord, New Hampshire. Expanding Our Reach In Jamestown and Rochester, projects that had received The Preservation League not only offered its own Growing the Network preservation training and information through workshops, financial support for upper floors reuse studies advanced. programs but developed new audiences and deepened often collaborating with Preservation Colleagues, the New Jamestown’s 1897 Wellman Building and Rochester’s 560 The League’s Preservation Colleagues program, funded by relationships with others by participating in conferences York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preser- West Main Street, both downtown anchor buildings, are being the New York State Council on the Arts, provides techni- and seminars. Over 150 museum professionals gained vation, AIA New York State and design professionals. reborn as mixed use commercial/residential properties. cal assistance and educational opportunities to local and a fuller understanding of the League’s services at two Finally, the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning regional preservation not-for-profits across the state. The statewide events: the New York Cultural Heritage Energy Conservation in Historic Council, the Village of Palmyra and the League embarked on Colleagues met in Albany in May for a workshop on issue Network meeting at Colgate University and the a two-year partnership to produce an Upper Floors Guidebook. advocacy and a discussion of best practices for addressing Buildings Museums in Conversation conference held in Buffalo. Designed for community leaders, building professionals and organizational challenges. The Preservation League launched the Energy Conserva- The League presented on historic preservation other stakeholders, the final product will encourage reinvest- The Regional Directors also worked with the Col- tion in Historic Buildings program in 2011 to demonstrate and sustainability to over 100 Realtors at the Saratoga- ment in the state’s historic commercial cores. leagues on regional and local levels, bringing together that one could respect an old building’s original and Schenectady-Schoharie Association of Realtors Historic Elmira and Historic Ithaca, meeting with Friends often practical design features while enhancing its energy conference in Saratoga Springs. of Historic Kingston’s Preservation Committee and the efficiency. Funded by the New York State Energy Research Landmark Society of Western New York’s Preservation and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Preserva- Issues Committee, and convening a meeting of the six tion League created a peer-guided curriculum, organized New York City-based Colleagues. and presented seven programs, and developed a project scope for an innovative research and demonstration project In December, the League on insulation and moisture retention in historic buildings. convened a meeting of our Leading the Way — six New York City-based Outreach and Education Funding for this program provided the League with the Preservation Colleagues. opportunity to hire Amanda Lewkowicz, who worked as The Preservation League fulfills its role as a leader in Preservation Program Coordinator through 2011. Richard Leigh of Urban Green at the New York ECHB conference in November.  /7 6 /7 In April, the League, the National Trust for Historic Honoring excellence in sustaining our historic legacy Preservation, and Change Orange brought together experts in 20th century architecture to discuss the architectural legacy of Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards Paul Rudolph in Orange County. This standing-room only event, held at the Orange County Citizen’s Foundation’s The preservation and reuse of New York’s historic buildings is fundamental to the economic Seligmann Homestead, sparked future working group meet- revitalization of our cities, towns, and villages. The restoration of historic neighborhoods, ings among preservation advocates working to save the Paul Main Streets, and underutilized buildings creates jobs, provides housing, promotes tourism, Rudolph-designed Orange County Government Center. stimulates private investment, and conserves energy, resources, and open space. The League’s Both of the League’s regional directors presented to graduate-level historic preservation students at their respective annual Awards program allows us to share preservation success stories that may one day serve alma maters in 2011. Erin Tobin, the League’s regional as inspiration to others. director for technical and grant programs in Eastern New York addressed a class at the University of Pennsylvania, “Otsego County is blessed with roughly 25,000 acres of The 2011 Excellence Award recipients were: The in Syracuse was honored for organizational excellence, while Tania Werbizky, the League’s regional director for National Register historic districts including 10 villages Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Interior, and Howard Kirschenbaum was honored for individual technical and grant programs in Western New York, and hamlets and another 17,000 acres identified as Albany County; The Franklin Building, Jefferson excellence for his contribution to historic preservation addressed students and faculty at Cornell University. National Register-eligible. Our fruitful partnership with the County; The Knox Building, the New York Public in the Adirondack Park. League shows how working together on efforts from Main In addition, League President Jay DiLorenzo spoke to Street revitalization to tax credits to National Register Library Exterior, and Pierpont Morgan’s 1906 Library The League is grateful to the Arthur F. and Alice E. a class in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning designations, some made possible by Preserve New York Interior, all in New York County; 1844 Nine Mile Creek Adams Charitable Foundation for their continuing and Preservation at Columbia University. grants, can lead to real and tangible success.” Aqueduct, Onondaga County; and Montour House, support of the awards program. The League also extends

Ellen Pope Schuyler County. Uncovering the Underground Railroad, a special appreciation to the awards jury, chaired by National Preservation Conference Executive Director, Otsego 2000, Cooperstown Abolitionism and African American Life in Wayne County, David Sloan and comprised of members of the League’s In October, more than 2,500 preservationists experienced New York: 1820-1880 by Judith Wellman and Marjory board of trustees and trustees council and to Arete the Buffalo-Niagara region’s world-class architecture, neigh- Allen Perez was honored as an outstanding publication. Swartz Warren for her presentation of the awards. borhoods, industrial areas, and park system at the National of industrial architecture, and using the New York State CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity Preservation Conference. The Preservation League was Rehabilitation Tax Credits. Staff was honored to present proud to work with the National Trust and local organizers a three-minute success story on the League’s Energy in planning educational sessions, advising on a special New Conservation in Historic Buildings Program at the The restoration of the New York York Scholars program, moderating sessions on adaptive use conference’s Preservation Partners Luncheon. Public Library’s facades received an Excellence in Preservation Award from the League in 2011. © Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates

Mayor Clyde Rabideau of Saranac Lake welcomes participants to an Upper Floors Workshop in October.

Roberta Lane, Program Officer and Regional Attorney for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Northeast Office, presides over the panel discussion at an April presentation on the architectural legacy of Paul Rudolph in Orange County. Committed to caring for New York’s landmarks Delaware Area Historic Places historic grounds which have served and several high style Neighborhood district nomination for over as a park since 1919. This architect-designed homes Preserve New York Grants Association, landmark property and its which will become eligible Albany house museum was origi- for tax credit benefits. nally called Walnut Grove Since 1993, Preserve New York grants have proven to be an effective ALBANY COUNTY “The historic but now and was the home of Reu- Hamlin Park catalyst for realizing community preservation goals and saving some of vacant 1910 People’s A.M.E. ben E. Fenton, who was Community the Empire State’s most significant places. Preserve New York grants Zion Church (left) represents elected to national and state a beacon of freedom for our and Taxpayers provide the funding to produce historic structure reports, historic city, state and the nation. It leadership positions includ- Association, landscape reports and cultural resource surveys. These documentation embodies the legacy carried ing Governor between Buffalo out by A.M.E. Zion churches 1865-1869. projects are brought into sharper focus with guidance from nationwide, from 19th ERIE COUNTY 200 buildings eligible for century anti-slavery work A grant of $4,000 will be the League’s public policy and technical services staff. state and federal tax credit through the Civil Rights Near Westside used to supplement the movement of the 1960s. benefits will result from an Neighborhood work of volunteers on a sur- The 2011 call for Preserve New York Under the leadership of Rev. $8,500 grant. This proj- Emory Proctor, this building A grant of $5,044 will Association, vey and National Register (PNY) grant applications emphasized ect springs from a League became known beyond fund a survey of the Sum- Elmira of Historic Places nomina- projects that would advance the use Syracuse as a center of Seven to Save listing of a mit Avenue neighbor- CHEMUNG COUNTY tion for a Hamlin Park of the New York State Rehabilitation Civil Rights activism. The threatened 1892 business Preserve New York grant for hood within the Delaware Historic District on Buf- Tax Credit program. Of the 15 block and a New York a statewide survey of these Avenue area of Albany, an falo’s East Side. As a result, projects selected for support, 10 culturally and architecturally Main Street commercial early 20th century street car an estimated 200 to 400 directly link to tax credit use. significant A.M.E. Zion revitalization grant. These survey and landmark Churches across New York neighborhood character- one- and two-family homes State and the resulting ized by duplex housing. built between c.1912-1920 designation projects hold the promise National Register nomination Should this survey lead to a Fenton History could become eligible for of positioning over 5,000 properties provide the essential Center, Jamestown – homes, commercial rows and office foundation for preserving not National Register Historic the state’s homeowner tax CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY blocks – for private investment. only this building for use as a District, property owners credit program. community center, but as an would qualify for the NYS To date, Preserve New York has inspiration to A.M.E Zion A National Register of provided over $1.6 million to 265 churches across the state.“ Rehabilitation Historic Places nomination projects. The Preserve New York Tax Credit Rev. Daren Jaime for an estimated 88 proper- Grant program is made possible by Pastor, People’s A.M.E. Zion ties in the West Clinton the New York State Council on the Church, Syracuse Randolph Area Street neighborhood will Arts with the support of Governor Community be completed thanks to a Andrew Cuomo and the New York Development $7,600 grant. This primar- State Legislature. Corporation, ily residential area reflects The organizations and municipali- Randolph A grant of $7,500 will be 19th to early 20th century ties receiving grants awards totaling C A T T A R A U G U S applied toward the cost of development and boasts $90,444 in 2011 were: COUNTY a historic landscape report A National Register of handsome brick row houses for the Fenton Mansion 10/11 10 /11 Preservation of which are eligible for Council in New York City, leading industrialists, until corridor and assess their ment, groups including the Buffalo Niagara the NYS Rehabilitation has many landmarks and he donated this property to historic and architectural Genesee Land Trust; the (PBN), Buffalo Tax Credit program. This architecturally significant Amsterdam in 1932. The significance. This area in- New York State Office of area reflects the hamlet’s structures, including the report will guide steward- cludes downtown Roscoe, Parks, Recreation and ERIE COUNTY prosperity as a 19th century Carroll Street Bridge, the ship, advance fundraising mill hamlets, historic Historic Preservation; and center of agriculture and oldest retractile bridge in and help educate the public farmsteads, and recreational the US Department of iron manufacturing. the country. about the remarkably intact resources. Agriculture have worked historic Sanford Mansion together to preserve this South Wedge and its importance to the remarkable property. historic districts in the residential Henry St. John Planning city’s cultural heritage. South Wedge, a neighbor- neighborhood, supported Warsaw Historical Committee, hood that developed due by a $6,000 grant, will lead Rochester to the expansion of several to a local historic district Society, Warsaw MONROE COUNTY commercial nurseries and a nomination and an ap- WYOMING COUNTY A National Register of A grant of $7,500 will help An award of $3,800 will growing German popula- plication for National Park Historic Places nomina- complete a National Regis- assist in the completion tion between the 1880s and Service certification so that tion project for downtown ter of Historic Places nomi- of a survey and one or 1920s. The project will property owners can qualify nation for the “Elmwood more National Register Warsaw will be supported Friends and position between 245-400 for the NYS and Federal Cracker Box Historic District (West)”. mostly residential proper- Rehabilitation Tax Credits. Palace, Alton With its 1,600 properties Residents of ties for state and federal tax W A Y N E C O U N T Y Greater Gowanus, “The Gowanus Canal built c.1890-1930, the area credit benefits. Village of Roscoe Rockland Brooklyn Corridor contains many A grant of $9,000 will promises to be the largest architecturally significant Fort Plain Chamber of supplement an Environ- KINGS COUNTY buildings. Placement on MONTGOMERY COUNTY historic district in Western City of Amsterdam Commerce, mental Protection Fund New York when listed Preserve New York is pro- the National Register will A $3,000 grant will fund a help preserve and protect MONTGOMERY COUNTY Roscoe award to complete several with hundreds of people viding $7,500 for a survey National Register Historic those buildings and foster SULLIVAN COUNTY historic structure reports of the historic Gowanus becoming eligible for the the growth of a vibrant in- District nomination for the at Alasa Farms, a 627-acre state’s homeowner tax Canal corridor. This dustrial sector, and protect Village of Fort Plain, and the remaining buildings to National Register-listed credit program. industrial neighborhood, results from a 2009 PNY by a $5,500 PNY grant, the be conditioned for re-use property with 17 major listed as a Six to Celebrate first made in this county. and for new industry. This survey grant. Its architec- buildings and structures by the Historic Districts grant has made it possible The 30 properties of the Town of Crown ture reflects the legacy of including the c.1833-1834 to engage an architectural the Erie Canal and late proposed district include Point historian and an archeolo- Main and Deacon’s houses, two c.1865 churches and ESSEX COUNTY gist, who will document the 19th century railroad devel- rare surviving examples of neighborhood’s industrial brick commercial rows A grant of $3,000 will help The $7,500 grant will help opment. The entire village is Shaker architecture. Due to built environment, further- constructed between fund a National Register fund a historic structure eligible for the NYS Reha- development pressures, fire ing its preservation.” c.1880-1930, which will Historic District nomina- report of Amsterdam City bilitation Tax Credit. damage and other threats, A $6,000 grant for a survey become eligible for state tion for the village green Linda Mariano Hall, an 1869 mansion that Alasa Farms was included Friends and Residents of of the area between Roscoe and federal tax credit of Crown Point and its was the home of John San- City of Ithaca in the 2010 Seven to Save Greater Gowanus (FROGG), and Beaverkill that will programs. surrounding buildings, all Brooklyn ford, one of Amsterdam’s TOMPKINS COUNTY identify cultural resources list. Led by the Wayne A survey of the primarily along the Beaverkill River County Planning Depart- 12 / 13 “We believe in supporting organizations and projects that preserve and sustain historic places. Supporting these groups in their flood recovery efforts is one way we can ensure these important sites provide ongoing One building at a time … access and enjoyment Historic Resources for current and future at Risk generations.” Donald Stephen Gratz Preservation Services Fund Cheryl Green Rosario Director, Philanthropy for One of the goals outlined in the 2011-2014 Strategic Plan was to identify new sources of finan- Devastation from Tropical Storms Irene American Express, cial support for community and building-specific preservation projects. The Donald Stephen and Lee made national news in the fall of Gratz Preservation Services Fund was established in 2010 and is funded through a permanently 2011. Before the waters had even receded, endowed charitable contribution from Thomas J. Schwarz. The primary goal of the Donald the League made information available to Stephen Gratz Preservation Services Fund is to support the cost of professional services for im- help advocates secure the future of historic portant preservation projects that: illustrate the benefits of the New York State Rehabilitation buildings in the face of this unprecedented Tax Credit Program, leverage other public and private investments, and enable the League to disaster. react quickly to preservation opportunities with financial resources.

The Preservation League responded with outreach to In May, 2011, the Preservation League presented the As a metal fabricator in Long Island City, Donald some of the most devastated communities, providing first grant from the Donald Stephen Gratz Preservation Stephen Gratz worked with modern architects, industrial timely guidance on cleaning and ventilating historic Services Fund to the Friends of Fort Plain in Montgom- designers, sculptors and furniture designers from Mies buildings. Staff participated in community meetings on ery County. The $7,500 grant was used to support the Van der Rohe to I.M.Pei to Barnett Newman and Bill flood recovery, met with local leaders, and in Owego creation of a conditions assessment and feasibility study Katavalos. But he always had a soft spot for historic preser- (Tioga County), even went door-to-door with informa- for the reuse of 47 Main Street, a mid-nineteenth century vation and enthusiastically supported the work of his wife, tion on incentives available to help historic property building originally known as Roberta Brandes Gratz, owners make repairs. Diefendorf Hall. a longtime Preservation The League also leveraged its status as New York’s This three-story, five-bay League Trustee. He loved statewide preservation organization to make a series of brick building, located in the attending League events. requests for funding to American Express on behalf of a heart of Fort Plain’s down- Thomas J. Schwarz, number of small, not-for-profit organizations that were town, previously served the who endowed the fund, is struggling to clean up, dry out, and reopen. community as the Rialto also a Preservation League Theatre and an American Trustee. He serves as The grant recipients were: Legion Post but was recently President of Purchase • Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association for the threatened with demolition. College, SUNY, and is a Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum, Schoharie, A plan is being developed board member and alumnus Schoharie County: $15,000 to restore this building with of Hamilton College with • Zadock Pratt Museum, Prattsville, Greene County: street-level retail space, public great affection for upstate $12,000 First known as Diefendorf Hall, the building at 47 Main Street was a theater gathering space, conference in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Later, housing the American Legion, New York. • Tioga County Historical Society, Owego, area and a café. it served as a venue for community events such as dance recitals, high Tioga County: $13,000 school proms, public card parties, church bazaars, and fashion shows. • Montgomery County Historical Society: $10,000 14 /15

The Dutch Reformed Church, Prattsville Fortifying the Preservation League’s Work peerless support of Arts and Humanities; Understanding income, and are supported by people from across New of the Ancient World; Preservation of Nature and York and beyond. This unrestricted support is the founda- Development Highlights Gardens; and Public Policy. tion for all of our programs. Whether you prefer to attend Also this year, New York Times bestselling author events or advance the work of the League through mem- 2011 was a year of triumphs for the Preservation League, and with your support the League Steve Berry helped us make the case for preservation. In bership or donations, your generosity makes it possible will continue to lead New York’s statewide preservation movement in 2012. November, Berry, a master of thrillers with a historic twist, for League staff to traverse the State offering assistance to discussed his latest book, The Jefferson Key, at a reception local preservation groups, individuals, organizations, and to benefit the Preservation League of New York State and municipalities. From our Energy Conservation in Historic Buildings Designated as a Preservation League Seven to Save property the Jay Heritage Center at the Jay Heritage Center in Rye. The knowledge, expertise, and resources the League workshops to our robust Preserve New York grant cycle, in 2001 and once threatened with demolition, the elevated Berry’s foundation, History Matters, raises funds for a wide brings to bear can make the difference between a successful to a record-breaking National Preservation Conference High Line has been transformed into an urban park of- variety of historic preservation projects around the country. preservation project and the irreversible loss of our places in Buffalo, the League’s presence has been felt — and fering Manhattan unique green space and celebrating the In addition to events, our annual membership appeals of distinction. We hope you will continue to be there for valued — across New York State. With every passing day, transportation and manufacturing history of the West Side. and annual fund campaign serve as a reliable source of us, so we can be there for them. preservation becomes the choice for more people looking A proud moment for the League came as we responded to reinvest in their communities, and the League is there to swiftly in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical ensure the success of these important projects. Storm Lee. Throughout the early autumn, the League was The League was delighted to secure a grant of $25,000 a source of information and inspiration for the ravaged to support the preparation of a website and a technical communities and the people working so hard to rebuild report as part of the Energy Conservation in Historic them. Staff members visited the hardest-hit areas, connect- Buildings workshop series. This report will use materials ing volunteers to projects and ensuring that people were presented at workshops, as well as independent research on aware of all available resources. The stories arising from the implications of energy conservation for historic build- this tragedy put a human face on preservation and re- ings. The League is developing this program to serve as a minded us how quickly some of our most precious historic national model. The grant was one of only ten selected for assets can literally be swept away. Aiding in bringing these funding in the United States during the National Center communities back to life and salvaging their histories was for Preservation Technology and Training’s (NCPTT) humbling, but also a testament to the League’s strength. 2011 funding year. The technology for enhancing the In October, the Preservation League presented its most energy efficiency of historic buildings is improving all the prestigious tribute, the Pillar of New York Award, to two time. This grant-funded work will help the League show honorees whose commitment to historic preservation is property owners that the choices they make today can reflected across New York State. Paul LeClerc, President

extend the useful life of their buildings and pay dividends Emeritus of the New York Public Library, was honored Anne Van Ingen, Brandon for owners and residents both now and in the future. for his leadership of that and other significant institutions, Fradd, Roberta Brandes Gratz, and Connie Clapp were Celebrating our successes is one of the most exciting guided by his belief that education and access to informa- among the League’s Trustees and Trustees Council mem- ways we have of drawing attention to the good work of the tion are at the center of human empowerment and are bers who celebrated the League around the state. In June, the League noted what essential to the development of human capital. The Leon opening of Phase II of the High Line in New York City, a difference a decade makes with a reception marking the Levy Foundation, along with its trustees Shelby White and designated a Seven to Save opening of Phase II of the High Line in New York City. Elizabeth Moynihan, was celebrated for the Foundation’s property in 2001.

16 /1716 / 17 NYSERDA Energy Code Training Energy Conservation in Historic Buildings

Structures built before World War II use traditional building practices to capture winter sun and summer cross breezes. The Preservation League is helping owners of older and historic properties maximize energy efficiency by enhancing these desirable design features with state-of-the-art technology.

Have you ever wondered if it was possible to take advantage discussed the pros and cons of insulation, air sealants, heat- of new developments in energy efficiency without sacrificing ing and cooling systems, and wood window restoration. historic charm? The Preservation League assembled a team Participants received technical information on the Energy of experts to answer this question and many more in a Conservation Construction Code of New York State - series of workshops titled Energy Conservation in Historic 2010 (ECCCNYS-2010) and its applications for historic Buildings — ECHB for short. buildings in both classroom and field settings. The technology for enhancing the energy efficiency is improving all the time — but League staff noticed that Couldn’t attend the workshop in your area? much of the research being done on insulation and weather- In June, 2011 the League received a grant of $25,000 from ization focused on new construction. When it comes to the National Center for Preservation Technology and “The potential to save energy in New York’s existing and “Just wanted to say how “I picked up lots of good information, as well historic buildings, the choices that contractors and property Training (NCPTT) to support website development and historic buildings is huge, although energy measures must impressed I was with the as some interesting ideas to present to the owners make now can extend the useful life of older the preparation of a report on the findings of the ECHB be designed and implemented with great care in order to (Energy Conservation in Historical Society board…More importantly, I buildings and pay dividends both now and in the future. minimize the potential of adverse impact on existing building Historic Buildings) seminar. really think a few of my new architect friends left programs. The grant was one of only ten made in the materials. The League’s leading and creative efforts to bring this session with not only a head full of important In January 2011, the Preservation League entered into I have been attending semi- United States during NCPTT’s 2011 funding year. energy code principles to practitioners, as well as undertake nars/workshops for many technical updates, but also an invigorated a partnership with the New York State Energy Research The NCPTT grant will enable the League to develop a breakthrough building science study on insulation, are years and must say that I ‘preservation’ mindset that might cause them to exciting and likely to be nationally recognized. think twice when it comes to historic property and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to provide a technical report addressing additional energy savings found yours to be the most Congratulations on work well done!” professional…Nice job!” design work in the future.” workshops throughout New York State to address compli- opportunities appropriate to historic buildings. This ance with the energy conservation code in existing and report will use materials presented at workshops, as well as Marilyn E. Kaplan, RA, FAPT Joe Catropa Leo McCarthy historic structures. independent research on the implications of energy Project Manager, Energy Efficiency Services architect, Farmingdale Town Historian, Buffalo workshop NYS Energy Research and Development Authority workshop Expert presenters from around the state and country conservation for historic buildings.

During field sessions, The ECHB Buffalo workshop participants in ECHB work- was held in the Theodore shops visited historic buildings Roosevelt Inaugural National that provided a “living lab” for Historic Site (above). an overview of high-tech tools used for analyzing the energy efficiency of older buildings.

18 /19 NYS Rehabilitation Tax Credits Q: What kind of shape was it in when you bought it? On the interior, we renovated our entire basement. It was not in horrible shape but it still required a lot of We added a new kitchen on the first floor, renovated the Case Study: Spring Street Rowhouse, Albany work. The “bones” of the house were good, but previ- bathrooms, sanded and varnished the hardwood floors ous renovations were done with cheap materials and were (they were really in bad shape), and we added a few closets. Invested: $30,000 Anticipated Tax Credit: $6,000 poorly executed. There was much more work to do than This was a big undertaking with our budget constraints. Much of the work required new plumbing and electrical Shadi Khadivi graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2005 with a Master our original house inspection turned up. But we loved the feel of the house, with its big, square rooms. Because of the work. It all adds up very quickly! of Architecture degree. Upon graduation she received a Fulbright Grant to document a clever layout, it feels much bigger than it is. Kurdish squatter district in Izmir, Turkey. Shadi received a Bachelor of Science in Architec- Q: How did you learn about the New York State Homeowners Rehabilitation Tax Credit? ture from the University of Texas at Arlington, was raised in Dallas, Texas and is a native Q: Tell us about the work you’ve undertaken so far. I heard about it through a neighbor who encouraged us of New Mexico. She currently lives in Albany with her husband Jason D’Cruz, an assistant On the exterior, we invested in a new roof. The existing roof to apply. She was very insightful about the program was damaged and leaked. We did some repointing to the professor in the philosophy department at the University at Albany. Shadi works at Dennis benefits. Owning a building in a historic district comes brick below our front door and replaced some rotting wood Wedlick Architect LLC in Hudson. with challenges: there are constraints and layers of bureau- on the exterior. We also invested in new storm windows. cracy, along with differing views on what “looks historic.” Q: How did you come to live in Albany? Q: Do you know anything about the history of your home? But the Homeowners Rehabilitation Tax Credit has been My husband and I purchased our house in July of 2010. The house was built in 1888 and was tenant-occupied a great help in achieving our objectives. We had recently moved to Albany from Boston. We love until 1916. During this time it housed a musician cities, and we wanted to live in an urban, walkable area (Eugene Coffin) and a dressmaker (Annie Edwards). Fast Facts Q: What was your experience with the application process? with good access to public transportation. We also wanted From 1940 to 1960, the building was known as Lock- • The NYS Historic Residential Properties Tax Credit The process can appear daunting at first: the key to success to find a place that was within biking distance to the row’s Book Store. Harmon Lockrow, the proprietor, lived Program will cover 20% of qualified rehabilitation is being organized. I would suggest talking to SHPO [the University at Albany. We were immediately drawn to the on the upper floors. We still have the original deed of the costs of owner-occupied historic houses, up to a credit State Historic Preservation Office] first; they are a great beauty of Albany’s Washington Park and Center Square house as well as business cards from the old bookstore. value of $50,000. - resource for questions about the process, and they want neighborhoods. to help you succeed. Get in touch before you begin the • The program requires that the building be individu project so that you know exactly what kind of work will ally listed in the State or National Register of Historic qualify for the credit. It is very important to photograph Places, or in a listed historic district. the existing conditions thoroughly and carefully. This is • The building must also be located in a qualifying necessary for the approval process. Then, keep all the census tract. invoices from contractors and the various subcontractors, • At least $5,000 must be spent on the project. as well as all of your receipts for materials. It’s a long • At least 5% of the total cost of the project must be process but it can be very rewarding! spent on the exterior of the building. • The NYS Historic Commercial Properties Tax Credit will cover up to 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs up to a credit value of $5 million.

If you have questions about the program or want to find out if your home or business is eligible, visit http://nysparks.com/shpo/ 20 /21 tax-credit-programs/ Financial Statement Balance Sheet Contributors Year Ended December 31, 2011 December 31, 2011 The Preservation League of New York State gratefully acknowledges the many individuals,

Support and Revenue Current Assets organizations, foundations, corporations, and government agencies that supported our work Corporate and Foundation Grants $301,060 Cash and Cash Equivalents $394,417 during 2011. Annual contributions and memberships ensure the League’s ability to continue Government Grants 383,169 Investments 308,436 to advance our shared preservation goals. Individual Contributions 184,684 Grants and Accounts Receivable 63,936 Special Events 337,025 Contributions Receivable 65,195 (less direct costs of fundraising events) (82,129) Other Current Assets 8,785 $10,000 and above The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 Investment Income 118,996 The following list reflects 1772 Foundation, Inc. Tianaderrah Foundation Mr. Anthony Ames and the total giving by members Total Current Assets $840,769 Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Cynthia C. Wainwright Mrs. Ecetra Nippert Ames Rental Income 1,500 and contributors who Charitable Foundation Dr. Lucy R. Waletzky Jan C.K. Anderson donated $100 or more The Arthur Loeb Foundation Mrs. Arete S. Warren Matthew Bender IV Total Support and Revenue $1,244,305 between January 1 and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Assets Restricted and Designated as to Use 3,620,766 December 31, 2011. Catherine Cahill and Henry S.F. Cooper, Jr. Property and Equipment, Net 127,487 William Bernhard Associates, Inc. David and Candace Weir Expenses Members of the Premier Ildiko and Gilbert Butler Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Program Services $831,445 Total Assets $4,589,022 Leadership Society (PLS) are Gilbert & Ildiko Butler Mr. and Mrs. Pierre de Vegh identified in bold type. PLS Foundation, Inc. Anonymous E. I. Dupont De Nemours & Development and Fundraising 223,335 members are individuals and Mr. and Mrs. David C. Clapp George Beane and Patricia Begley Company Management and General 149,177 Current Liabilities foundations who made an Ms. Suzanne Clary Berkshire Taconic Community Brandon Fradd unrestricted gift of $1,000 or Joan K. Davidson Foundation Christopher and Alice Holbrook Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $71,863 more as a League member Total Expenses $1,203,957 Gerry Charitable Trust The Bernhill Fund John and Barbara Vogelstein Deferred Revenue 52,338 or to the annual fund. Robert and Nellie Gipson Jane Forbes Clark Foundation While every effort has Excess of Expenses over Support and Revenue $40,348 Goldman Sachs Gives Corning Incorporated Foundation Dudley D. Johnson Total Current Liabilities $124,201 been made to ensure the Mary and Marvin Davidson accuracy of this listing, Harriet Ford Dickenson Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kafin Lionel Goldfrank errors and omissions may Foundation Ivan and Marilynn G. Karp Mr. and Mrs. Uri Kaufman Long Term Liabilities occur. Please accept our Huyler C. Held Kasper Mortgage Capital, LLC apologies and bring any Gerry and Laura Holbrook Gregory Long Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kresse, Esq. Deferred Revenue 1,278,959 corrections to our attention George L. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Malkin Mr. Leonard A. Lauder by calling (518) 462-5658 x11 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hubbard The Malkin Fund Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Total Current and Long Term Liabilities $1,403,160 so we can correct future J&AR Foundation Samuel Pratt Foundation listings. The J.M. Kaplan Fund Mr. Paul R. Provost Caroline B. Mason Mrs. and Mr. Reisman Schwartz Net Assets Leon Levy Foundation National Trust for Historic Arthur L. Loeb John Sare Preservation Unrestricted $844,055 We hope you enjoy the Ms. Helen Nash SL 2005 Family Trust Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Older donor profiles we’ve Unrestricted – Designated $685,663 Nash Family Foundation The Marvin H. Davidson Platt Byard Dovell White Architects included in this report. New York State Energy Research Foundation Inc. Robert and Encarnita Quinlan Temporarily Restricted 268,444 Please let us know why you & Development Authority Anne H. Van Ingen Daniel G. Romualdez Permanently Restricted 1,387,700 support the League. Drop us A complete copy of the 2011 audited Janet C. Ross Mrs. Candace King Weir Mrs. Lily Safra financial statements is available upon a line at donorprofiles@ Taconic Builders, Inc. written request to the Preservation Total Net Assets 3,185,862 preservenys.org. League of New York State, 44 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206-3002. Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,589,022

22 /23 Clover M. Drinkwater Charitable Fund Ms. Linda Hackett and Elizabeth and Stanley D. Scott Scott Duenow and Annette Wilkus Ellen Phelan and Joel Shapiro Mr. Russell Munson Foundation Tom Fontana Edward Lee Cave Foundation, Inc. Warrie and James Price Harrison Design Associates Uri Kaufman Jeffrey and Lorraine English Hometown: New York, NY Stephen Facey Ms. Emily Rafferty Jeb Hart Hometown: Lawrence, NY Donn P. Esmonde Profession: Television writer, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Robert A.M. Stern Architects Jan Hird Pokorny Associates, Inc. Profession: Real Estate Essex Community Heritage creator, producer Fieldland Investment Company Robert N. and Nancy A. Downey Johnson-Schmidt & Associates, Developer of Historic Buildings Organization illiencourt

W Hobbies: Working with The Dorothy T. Globus David Rockefeller Architects Hobbies: I have four, ages 10, 9, 8 Donald T. Fallati de

Writer’s Guild East Foundation Roberta B. Gratz F. Eugene Romano Susan Jones, President and and almost 7. Carrie Feder and Randall Evans, Gratz Family Foundation Ryder Construction Incorporated

nouchk a Director Museum of the City Athens Architectural Workshop Last book read: Gotham at War Last Book I read: “Goodnight

© A Green-Wood Cemetery Samuel I. Newhouse of New York Wendy Feuer Interest in preservation: I have Moon.” Read most of it, but fell Hathaway Family Foundation Foundation, Inc. Pamela Kendall Field Day Foundation always had a passion for New York history. When I stumbled asleep before the ending. My 6 year-old filled me in on what Historic Landmarks Preservation Thomas J. Schwarz Levien and Company, Inc. Michael Flusche upon the former Jackson Square Library on West 13th Street, an I missed. Center Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Sculco Mr. Henry A. McCartney Peter and Jackie Flynn 1887 Richard Morris Hunt building, I couldn’t resist. The building Began Supporting the League: 2006 The Holbrook Family Foundation Albert and Theodora Simons Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. Thomas M. Fontana had already undergone one renovation that masked its history; I James and Maisie Houghton Robert D. Snedeker Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nitze Why I Support the Preservation League: Because without it, I Allyson K. Ford and was compelled to peel back the layers and unearth what I could Mr. David Pratt Hunt Society for the Preservation of Ms. Linda J. Passaretti could never do what I do. The League’s advocacy is what makes Leslie Chatterton of its original features to pay homage to this unique structure. Hyde Park Antiques, Ltd. Long Island Antiquities Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pierce, Jr. it possible for us to restore our architectural heritage and hand it Fredonia Preservation Society Began supporting the League: 1995 John and Dorothy Sprague Sotheby’s Mr. Joseph A. Pierson off to our children. Friends of Historic Kingston Why I support the Preservation League: Having grown up in Foundation Mr. Robert A. M. Stern, FAIA Preservation Buffalo Niagara Friendship Heritage Association Buffalo and now living in Manhattan, I have been surrounded John L. and Sue Ann Weinberg Susan S. & Kenneth L. Wallach Mr. and Mrs. Ned Regan George & Rebecca Barnes by New York State’s most historically and architecturally signifi- Foundation Foundation Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Foundation Norman and Evelyn Bergen Clara Clark cant buildings all of my life. If their walls could talk, we would George and Marianna Kaufman The Hart Charitable Trust Ms. Laura Ross Mr. Lawrence Gladstone Bero Architecture, PLLC Clifton Park Historic Preservation hear stories that even in my most creative moments I couldn’t Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein The Thomas P. Sculco & Cynthia D. Mr. and Mrs. William Scanlon James and Cheryl Gold Al Berr Commission dream up. I support the Preservation League to ensure these Alexia Lalli Sculco Foundation Prof. William C. Shopsin, FAIA Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Mr. Matthew Bialecki, AIA Mr. Harold Cohen stories are told for generations to come. Margo Langenberg Mr. and Mrs. David M. Tobey Alec Stais and Elissa Burke Program (CF) Bolton Gallery and Art Center LLC Joel D. Cohn, CPA Mr. Floyd Lattin Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tozer, Jr. Mr. Douglas B. Sutherland Grace Church Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Borer Community Foundation for the Mr. Paul LeClerc Diana S. Waite Jack Taylor Village of Great Neck Plaza Joel C. Boyd Capital Region Dorothy Lichtenstein Tania Werbizky and The Gramercy Park Foundation Inc. Green & Seifter Attorneys, PLLC Harriet B. Brittain Corning Southside Neighborhood Mr. Ira Schwartz and Mrs. Maureen Bard Graduate Center Michael Lonergan Brad Edmondson Ms. Alice Wainwright Francis Greenburger Mr. Peter Brotherton Association Reisman Schwartz Mr. Duncan Barrett Dr. Robert B. MacKay Mr. George W. Young Dorsey Waxter Greenwich Village Society for Douglas G. Bucher David R. Correll and Mr. and Mrs. David Sloan Karen Bechtel Richard and Mary Maitino Kate R. Whitney Historic Preservation Buffalo Urban Development Alliene E. Correll John and Barbara Vogelstein Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects Market Street Trust Company Agnes E. Griffith, Ph.D. Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cummins John L. & Sue Ann Weinberg and Planners, LLP Jean M. McCarroll $500 - $999 Mary Habstritt and Joseph and Joan Burke Mr. George W. Curry Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blanchard Richard and Ronay Menschel Arbor Housing & Development $100 - $499 Gerald Weinstein James J. Campbell Chagit and Roger Deitz Andrew M. Blum The Felicia Fund Mr. Edward Benkert Molly and Barry Adams Hage Engineering Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP Mary Dierickx Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Braddock Anne and Peter Millard Mr. and Mrs. William D. Brick Adirondack Architectural Heritage Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Hall $1,000 - $2,499 Jay Cantor DJ McManus Foundation Inc Edward Lee Cave Norman and Melanie Mintz Charles and Charlotte Buchanan Tracie and Wint Aldrich Trudy J. Hanmer Anthony Capece Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC A G Foundation Charina Foundation, Inc. Richard J. Moylan Butler Conservation Fund, Inc. Timothy Allanbrook Mr. and Mrs. Baird Hansen Ms. Cynthia Carrington Carter Noel H. Dries Daniel Allen Clement & Karen Arrison Family National Philanthropic Trust Erie Canalway National Heritage American Hotel, Doug Plummer Marjorie and Gurnee Hart Elisabeth and Matthew Casey Miss Salome G. Duane Amy and Joseph Perella Charitable Foundation New York Landmarks Conservancy Corridor and Garth Roberts, Proprietors Mr. Rick Hauser Mr. Samuel Caspersen Patricia and George Duncan Charitable Fund Cutsogeorge Tooman & Mrs. Victoria Newhouse Ferris Foundation, Inc. Amherst Historic Preservation Jim and Nancy Evans Hays Central Avenue Business Mr. and Mrs. David Eberhart Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Allen Architects, PC Omni Development Corp. Patricia and John Forelle Commission Higgins Quasebarth & Partners Improvement District Bill Eberle Foundation Barbaralee Diamonstein- Mr. and Mrs. George D. O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Frisch John Ashbery and Historic Albany Foundation Ms. Peg Churchill EBSCO Industries, Inc. Charlotte P. Armstrong Spielvogel and Carl Spielvogel Pamela Banker Associates, Inc. Gillian Fuller Mr. David Kermani Historic Ithaca, Inc. Dr. Cheryl L. Clark Warren S. Eddy Mr. and Mrs. Clement R. Arrison Jay and Jessica DiLorenzo The Amy and Joe Perella Christabel Gough Dr. Kathy Bacon-Greenberg Historic Saranac Lake

24 /25 Historical New York Research Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc. James W. Taylor Gifts in Kind Associates, Judith Wellman, Judith Wellman Otsego 2000, Inc. The Felix & Elizabeth Rohatyn Brown’s Brewing Principal Investigator Paramount Realty Group LLC Foundation Chef Jackie Baldwin Hometown: Fulton, New York Eva Hoffmann Mr. Dennis M. Penman The Kissling Interests, LLC EYP Architecture & Engineering Jan Holmblad Profession: Historian Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Pierpont Eleanor Theodore Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt Holmes King Kallquist & Hobbies: reading, gardens, yoga, Reverend Dr. Tom Pike Gladys R. Thomas Lynn Kopka Associates my six cats and little dog Daisy, Carol W. Porter Melissa A. Thompson Margaret Thatcher Galleries John K. Howat driving around New York State’s Preservation Association of the Joanne Tobey and Steven Zerby Matthew P. LaClair Ms. Karen M. Howe gorgeous countryside looking for Southern Tier Kay Tomasi Landmark Consulting Jerry Howett historic buildings. Love it! Preservation League of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Toole Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Hudson River Heritage, Inc. Staten Island Carlisle Towery Last Book I Read: working on several, including books on black Dede B. Nash Hudson Valley Planning & Donald G. Quick Jr. Traditional Line Ltd. history in New York State, mystery stories featuring Native NYS Office of Community Renewal Preservation Barbara C. Rankin Mr. David Trevisani American and Buddhist detectives NYS Office of Parks Recreation Robert C. Hughes Mr. Paul Resika Mr. J. Ronald Trost and Historic Preservation Began Supporting the League: 1978 Stephen and Betsy Hunter Dorothy W. Riester Helen S. Tucker, The Gramercy

isi Pain in the Glass Window L Why I support the Preservation League: New York State has a Mrs. John R. Hupper Ms. Jayne Ritz Park Foundation Restoration real community of historic preservationists primarily because Stephen B. Jacobs, FAIA Robert Silman Associates P.C. ichol a s Robert Uher Performance Path Solutions the Preservation League—through its publications, site visits, N Jewish Communal Fund June B. Rogoff L. J. Van Patten Proskauer Rose LLP technical support, award programs, and funding opportunities John G. Waite Associates Roslyn Landmark Society Vertical Access LLC Beth Rowen, Tea Room Designs —keeps us in touch with each other. It brings strength to all Garth Roberts Doug Plummer Architects PLLC Ms. Susan Roth Village of Springville Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & our local work because we know we belong to a network that Hometown: New Hartford, NY Hometown: Collegeville, Pa Kate Johns Glenda Ruby and Rosalind Daly VPS Control Systems Flom LLP cares. We could not do this without you! Profession: Co-owner, Just Give Rural Ulster Preservation Company Profession: Co-owner, Holly Wahlberg and Kevin Cleary Sprague Insurance American Hotel, Sharon Kamen Tall Architects, P.C. Colleen M. Ryan American Hotel, Sharon Katherine Dieckmann and Voith & Mactavish Architects LLP Springs, NY Ms. Rachel Karr Rye Historical Society Springs, NY Brian Wallis Walter Sedovic Architects Drs. Nancy and Gordon Kaye Mr. Fardin Sanai and Hobbies: Running, dreaming Hobbies: Gardening, our Walter Sedovic Architects Caroline Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Deane Ms. Martha B. McLanahan Mr. Brian Keating Ms. Michele L. Susko about our next project together, two Great Danes Henry and Ali Wambold and Douglass Winthrop Leonard Marney Mesch Virginia and Christopher Kelly Patricia P. Sands and an occasional martini. Maggie, constant upkeep of the Monica Gerard-Sharp Wiss, Janney, Elstner Mimi Levitt Mr. Mark A. Miller Mr. David Kermani Saratoga Springs Preservation Last Book I Read: Edith Bouvier hotel, and like Garth, dreaming WASA/STUDIO A Associates, Inc Ruth Sporck Levy Philip Mindlin Mr. and Mrs. Anthony M. Kissling Foundation Beale of Grey Gardens...isn’t it of our next project. John P. Waugh Kevin Lichten, Edward T. Mohylowski Knickerbocker Historical Steven Schmidt obvious?! Last Book I Read: Ummm, Wayne County Historical Society Society, Inc. Lichten Craig Architects Mr. and Mrs. Willem Monster John and Margaret Sherman Lisa and Gordon Weiss Began Supporting the something about the pilgrims, Evan Kopelson Charles M. Liddle III & The Mortimer Levitt Foundation, Inc Richard Shilowich Steven J. Weiss League: 2001 The Mayflower. Francis R. Kowsky Nancy H. Liddle Fund Mount IDA Press Dr. Stephanie Siegrist and Ms. Gretchen Werwaiss Began supporting the Mr. Kenneth Kroopnick and Elizabeth and David Liebschutz Diane Muccigrosso Mr. Peter Siegrist Why I support the Mr. Paul Whitbeck League: 2001 Ms. Megan McCabe Lower East Side Tenement Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Muller Sloan Architects Preservation League: Samuel G. White Why I support the Preservation Maribeth Krupczak Museum Mr. Brian Murphy Jeffery T. Smith AIA, NCARB I support the League Whitehall Skene Manor League: I support the Mr. Scott LaCasse Ken Lustbader Neighbors of Watertown Inc. Robin R. A. Smith because it supports everything Preservation, Inc. Preservation League because Robb Lady Susan Moyle and Michael Lynch Bruce R. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Smits I believe in when it comes Nigel and Julia Widdowson they support what I hold dear. Landmark Society of Western Martin House Restoration Nelson Development Co. Mr. and Mrs. J. Spencer Standish to historic preservation. Walter F. Wientge, Jr. There is something so magical New York Corporation Newburgh City School District Stellar 6001 LLC John and Barbara Wing and fulfilling in being able to Landmarks Society of Greater Mary Collins Real Estate, Inc. Newburgh Free Library Stephen Tilly, Architect Ms. Caroline Caird Woerner save an old building. Utica Mrs. Geraldine McCauley Richard and Karen Nicholson Patricia J. Sullivan Yorktown Historical Society Larson Fisher Associates John and Kay McEnroe Robert W. Ohlerking TAP, Inc Kevin McEvoy and Barbara Epstein Oneida Community Mansion House

26 /27 Preservation League Trustees and Staff

Officers: 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Trustees Council Staff Arete Swartz Warren, Jan C.K. Anderson Constance L. Clapp Jay DiLorenzo, President Chair Duncan Barrett William Clarkson Lynn Bradley, William L. Bernhard, George H. Beane Randall T. Crawford EPIP Program Manager Vice Chair Matthew Bender IV Joan K. Davidson Yolanda Davis, Gerald A. Holbrook, Ildiko Butler Steven C. Engelhart Development Associate Vice Chair Henry S.F. Cooper Stephen A. Facey Erin M. Glennon, Paul Provost, Scott Duenow, AIA Dorothy Twining Globus Energy Code Program Vice Chair R. Brandon Fradd Lionel Goldfrank III Consultant David R. Sloan, George L. Howell Roberta Brandes Gratz Shelley LaClair, Vice Chair Robert J. Kafin Huyler C. Held Executive Assistant Dede B. Nash, Marilynn G. Karp Christopher Holbrook Amanda Lewkowicz, Secretary Gregory R. Long Anne A. Hubbard Preservation Program John Sare, Caroline B. Mason Dudley D. Johnson Coordinator Treasurer Gregory O’Connell Robert J. Kresse Daniel Mackay, Anne G. Older, Rev. Thomas Pike Judith M. LaBelle Director of Public Policy Chair Emerita F. Eugene Romano Alexia Lalli Diane Muccigrosso, Thomas J. Schwarz Richard J. Lippes Fiscal Manager Elizabeth (Zibby) F. Tozer Carol Mack Linda J. Passaretti, Anne Van Ingen Robert B. MacKay Vice President for Diana Waite Richard A. Maitino Administration and Steven J. Weiss Jean M. McCarroll Development Henry A. McCartney Colleen M. Ryan, Anne L. Millard Director of Norman M. Mintz Communications Ellen Phelan Erin M. Tobin, Robert C. Quinlan Regional Director, Daniel G. Romualdez Technical and Grant Janet C. Ross Programs, Eastern Robert D. Snedeker New York Robert A.M. Stern, FAIA Tania G. Werbizky, Cynthia C. Wainwright Regional Director, Caroline Rob Zaleski Technical and Grant Programs, Western New York

This publication was made possible with funds from the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation.

Support provided by the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

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