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ADVOCACY LEADS TO NEW NDER AND AMONG an County and SENATOR efforts through the Maryland Historical that is supported by 35 volunteers who By the Numbers AND REINSTATED FUNDING amazing collection of BILL FERGUSON  Legislative Trust and served as President of the donate thousands of hours of service Uhistoric aircrafts, the Champion / District 46, Baltimore City Board of the National Conference of State to provide this unique experience. This most recent session of the Maryland General Assembly was Maryland preservation community Speaker Pro Tem Jones and Senator Historic Preservation Officers during a THE TOWER COMPANY  Naval one of the most productive for preservation in nearly 50 years celebrated the Best of Maryland Ferguson introduced the Maryland critical period of federal advocacy. Academy Guard Houses / Preservation Historic Trust Grant Fund Improvement METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP, LTD Artisan Award John Tower of The of advocacy. Grant programs once thought lost forever were awards on Thursday, May 11 at the College Park Aviation Museum. Act, which seeks to ensure the Maryland 10 Light Street / Baltimore City / The Tower Company, working with the resurrected and received their first infusion of cash in nearly 10 The stories told at this Museum Historical Trust’s Grant Fund receives Phoenix Award Metropolitan Partnership Naval Facilities Engineering Command, years. Read more on Page 2. showcase perseverance, ingenuity, funding every year. The bill passed the completed an extraordinary rehabilitation Citadel DCA, and Battle Creek General Assembly and was signed of the former Maryland National Bank Construction restored the guard houses New funding for Maryland Historical and dedication – traits essential for aviators and preservationists! This into law by Governor Hogan on at 10 Light Street into downtown loft of the Naval Academy – two surviving $600K Trust Capital Grant program, the first May 4, 2017. apartments and an Under Armour 19th century structures at the entrance appropriation since 2009. year, in particular, Preservation Maryland sought to recognize DELEGATE BRETT WILSON  Legislative Performance Center gym. to the campus. Champion / District 2B, Washington individuals from a range of DR. G. RAY THOMPSON  Salisbury COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDEES New funding for Maryland Historical County Delegate Wilson introduced University / Gearhart Professional CITY OF HYATTSVILLE  For bringing Trust Survey & Research Grant program, positions that make preservation the legislation that raised the funding $200K Award Dr. Thompson recently retired anchor tenant Pyramid Atlantic Arts happen, from legislators to cap for the Maryland Heritage Areas first appropriation since 2009. after 40 years of service in preserving Center to the heart of Hyattsville to designers and from artisans to Program that passed this March and will the history the Eastern Shore – teaching rehabilitate a vacant building into an agency leaders. We’re proud to result in additional resources for the 13 New funding for African-American at Salisbury University and founding the arts, design, and heritage hub. recognize the following awardees, heritage areas across the state. Delmarva Historical Archives now the $1 MIL Heritage Preservation Grant program. ACCELERATOR, LLC  For re-purposing and you can learn about each at ALLAN KITTLEMAN  Howard County Nabb Research Center. and polishing a former car show room bestofmaryland.org. Executive / Ellicott City Flood Response Annual funding secured for Maryland FRIENDS OF TOLSON’S CHAPEL  in Baltimore City into B-More Kitchen, / President’s Leadership Award Historical Trust Grant Fund in future DELEGATE BROOKE LIERMAN  Washington County / Stewardship a center for food entrepreneurship and $1.5 MIL Responding to the devastating flood years through landmark legislation. Legislative Champion / District 46, Award Due to the persistence of the an awesome event space. in Ellicott City, Executive Kittleman all-volunteer Friend’s group, Tolson’s Baltimore City Delegate Lierman is CITY OF FREDERICK AUDIO VISUAL instituted an effective approach that Chapel now stands as a restored Increase in funding limit for State largely responsible for the budget DEPARTMENT  For dramatically provided for the safety of residents, the Freedman’s Bureau School and African- $3 MIL Heritage Areas annual appropriation. language that resulted in the 2016 resurrecting the story of the Laboring Joint Chairman’s Report outlining the vitality of local businesses, and the American church. preservation of the town’s heritage. Sons Memorial Ground, an almost Unanimous vote by in need for the Maryland Historical Trust C&O CANAL TRUST  Canal Quarters forgotten African-American cemetery. ELIZABETH HUGHES  State Historic Volunteers / Harrison Award for support of legislation authorizing $1.5 Preservation Grant Fund; the Report led THE MONTGOMERY MODERN 47-0 Preservation Officer / Maryland Historical Volunteers The Canal Quarters program million annually for Maryland Historical to the inclusion of funding in the 2017 PROGRAM  For providing sustained Trust / Special Recognition As our allows visitors to stay in historic budget for the first time since 2010. education and outreach for threatened Trust Grant program. Historic Preservation Officer, Elizabeth lockhouses along the C&O Canal SPEAKER PRO TEM ADRIENNE JONES  and overlooked mid-century resources Hughes leads statewide preservation National Historical Park – a program Legislative Champion / District 10, with lectures, book signings, and tours. Page 2 THE PHOENIX Spring 2017

MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2017 As the 437th session of the Maryland General Assembly Advocacy concluded in early April, preservationists from around the state celebrated the advances made during one of the Victory Report busiest legislative sessions for preservation in half a century.

HANKS TO THE SUPPORT of grassroots advocates, members, new legislation was sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Adrienne Jones (District 10, partner organizations and legislative champions, funding Baltimore County) in the House of Delegates and Senator Bill Ferguson (District once considered lost forever returned to the budget. For the 46, Baltimore City) in the Senate. That legislation was signed by Governor Hogan upcoming fiscal year, $800,000 was appropriated to the state’s on May 4, 2017. historic preservation fund, which will support both capital The 13-member Maryland Heritage Area Coalition also worked hard during grants and survey and research funding. It was the first new session to increase funding for the nationally recognized program. As a result of appropriation to this fund in almost ten years. their work, which was supported by the broader preservation community and Maryland Historical Trust Director Elizabeth Hughes explained, “[We are] Preservation Maryland, the funding cap for the program has been increased to Tthrilled to see the return of grant funding for both research and survey and capital $6 million annually, doubling the amount previously available. historic preservation activities in the coming year. This outcome would not have Looking ahead to the 438th session of the Maryland General Assembly, been possible without the steadfast support of our many partners – particularly Preservation Maryland is prepared to defend these advances and to aggressively Preservation Maryland – whose advocacy in Annapolis made all the difference.” advocate for the state’s historic rehabilitation tax credit which still remains mired In addition to an immediate increase funding, Preservation Maryland worked at a paltry $9 million appropriation – paling in comparison to nearby states’ on a bi-partisan bill to increase future funding to investments. The work continues; the task remaining before us ADVOCACY DAY (from left) — Advocates from Montgomery the program through the Maryland Historical Trust remains the same: advocating County. Dick Charlton and Sam Parker in front of the State House. Grant Improvement Act. This landmark legislation on behalf of Maryland’s Del. Brooke Lierman took home illustrations of historic buildings requires $1.5 million annually be appropriated for the irreplaceable heritage. in her District. program – a massive step forward for preservation. The

THE HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM This April, in response to the impact of the New Grant Program Aims July 2016 flood, Preservation Maryland and Historic Ellicott City, Inc. announced a new joint to Revitalize Ellicott City grant program to benefit historic Ellicott City.

HE HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY to awardees. Projects eligible for funding REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM from the grant program fall into three broad will provide direct assistance for categories: (1) repair and rehabilitation, (2) the rehabilitation and preservation public programming, and (3) planning. For of properties, and the promotion 2017, the organizations have announced that Tof cultural resources within the Ellicott City repair and rehabilitation will be the priority Historic District boundaries. Non-profit funding category. Grant applications are due to organizations, religious institutions, and county Preservation Maryland by June 2, 2017. agencies with projects located within the historic Funding for the program has been generously district are eligible to apply. provided by Historic Ellicott City, Inc.— a Through the program, $50,000 in funding non-profit volunteer preservation organization will be made available and will be disbursed founded in 1974 — through fundraising in grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 associated with their annual Show House project, which last year featured historic Avoca, ON MAY 18, Preservation Maryland made a staff site-visit to historic Ellicott City to see the latest recovery efforts in action. as well as the support of donors to Preservation Since August 2016, Preservation Maryland has had a presence in Ellicott City to provide direct technical assistance — and no historic Maryland’s Ellicott City Flood Recovery Fund. buildings have been lost. Recovery continues as the one-year anniversary of the devastating flood approaches. You can help For more information visit: presmd.org/ecgrant. sustain the effort by donating at: presmd.org/support.

THE OLD LINE STATE SUMMIT Maryland’s Annual Preservation Conference

ITH A NEW AND IMPROVED LGBTQ+ history, new digital fundraising NAME – the Old Line methods, and a walking tour of the historic State Summit – and the Naval Academy campus. same dynamic learning If you’re an architect, historian, archivists, opportunity, Preservation planner, engineer, conservator, community WMaryland will host the Maryland’s annual volunteer, museum professional, Main Street preservation conference on Wednesday, July 12 manager, fundraiser, small business owner, at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. or student – we welcome you to join the Sessions will follow two tracks and include conversation about preserving and protecting a comprehensive discussion of the future of Maryland. history, preservation advocacy, and recovery Additional information and registration efforts in Ellicott City. Additional sessions information is available at oldlinestate.org. will introduce best practices for interpreting Preservation Maryland THE PHOENIX Page 3

STAFF UPDATE Preservation Preservation Initiatives Maryland Manager Hired Leadership RESERVATION MARYLAND is OVER 80 YEARS pleased to announce the hire of OF PROTECTING THE A New Resource for Preservation Jessica Feldt. She will serve as BEST OF MARYLAND presmd.org the organization’s Preservation This spring, Preservation Maryland celebrated the PInitiatives Manager, and will oversee BOARD OF DIRECTORS the organization’s diverse and growing PRESIDENT launch of a new digital resource and project long portfolio of initiatives, including the Anthony Azola Baltimore City in development – PreserveList. Heritage Fund grant program, planning VICE-PRESIDENTS of our annual conference – the Old Line Diane L. Caslow State Summit, and the implementation Baltimore County HE NEW WEBSITE is a digital directory of companies and individuals that offer Nakita Reed AIA, LEED AP an array of services in support of preservation projects. Older homes and of the complex Six-to-Fix program. BD+C, GGP Jessica has studied and worked in Prince George’s County revitalization projects require specialized services, materials, and attention Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Washington, Tyler Tate PE, LEED by architects, contractors, and craftspeople. PreserveList will help connect Baltimore County property owners with the service providers that understand historic buildings. DC, including at the National Trust SECRETARY for Historical Preservation. She lives Mary C. Gregory The goal of launching a directory has long been held by Preservation Baltimore County Maryland and was included in the organization’s ambitious 2012 strategic plan. In 2016, a 1920s bungalow in the Waltherson ASSISTANT SECRETARY T neighborhood of Baltimore City. Meet a study funded by the 1772 Foundation identified the lack of a comprehensive directory Theresa T. Michel our team at: presmd.org/team. Frederick County for preservation in Maryland as a weakness that Preservation Maryland should work TREASURER to address. The site was developed and designed by Younts Design, Inc. of Baltimore, Samuel K. Himmelrich, Jr. Baltimore City which also serves as Preservation Maryland’s web team for ASSISTANT TREASURER preservationmaryland.org, the flagship digital property of Thomas S. Spencer, Esq. the organization. Baltimore County Funding for the project was generously provided by the Delbert Adams Baltimore City Rural Maryland Council. For more information and to see Heather Arnold the growing list of providers, visit: preservelist.org. Montgomery County Companies listed on PreserveList have made a donation in Rob Brennan AIA Howard County support of the work of Preservation Maryland and their inclusion Matthew J. Daw PE, LEED AP is not an endorsement by Preservation Maryland. Read our full Montgomery County disclaimer at preservelist.org/disclaimer. Amanda Fenstermaker Cambridge, Dorchester County Dale Glenwood Green AAIA, APT, LEED AP Baltimore City Richard E. Hall AICP Baltimore City Sandra Heiler Montgomery County Belinda Kilby Baltimore County Joshua Neiman Baltimore City When the airfield opened, it quickly became THE HERITAGE FUND Jeffrey A. Penza AIA, LEED Baltimore City the site of numerous aviation firsts. John J. Petro New Heritage Fund Prince George’s County (Aviation Museum, continued from page 1) Ann Powell AIA, LEED AP BD+C there was mounting pressure to close the airport and develop the Baltimore City site. Due to advocacy by concerned citizens with an understanding Grant Awards Peter Trozze AIA Anne Arundel County of the site’s significance to American history, a “Save the Airport” The Heritage Fund grant program has recently exceeded Jayson Williams campaign was launched. Responding to the community, the Baltimore City the milestone of having distributed over $1 million dollars Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Ronnie Younts in direct support for preservation in Maryland! Baltimore City purchased the airport in 1973 to keep it as an operating airfield Laura Zimmerman DDS and recognize it as an historic site, and in 1977 it was listed on the Washington County THE DIRECT IMPACT of the joint program by Preservation Maryland National Register of Historic Places. and the Maryland Historical Trust continues with this newest round STAFF The airfield is maintained – and the site retains the foundation of grants awarded across the state: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS of the 1911 Army hangers, the Air Mail hangers, and an inlaid Meagan Baco THE ARK OF HUNGERFORD CREEK  Calvert CHURCH HILL THEATRE  Queen Anne’s County County Relocation of the Ark to the Calvert Restoration and repair of exterior stucco on the DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS compass rose of concrete that pilots used to calibrate their Marine Museum for restoration. Art Deco theatre. Jana Carey direction before taking off. A state-of-the-art facility was built in JOHN GRINDER HOUSE  Smallwood State SOUTH BALTIMORE LEARNING CENTER  DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT 1998 to house a collection of aircrafts and artifacts – and 1½-story Park, Charles County Stabilization of the Baltimore City Full conditional assessment and Elly Cowan UV-protected glass panels offer a view of take-offs and landings vernacular farmhouse named after it’s immediate skylight replacement. PRESERVATION ASSOCIATE DC-based brickmaker. KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER Michelle Eshelman while you’re inside the Museum. HAMILTON WILLARD SHAFER FARM  CONFERENCE  Annapolis, Anne Arundel PRESERVATION INITIATIVES MANAGER The College Park Aviation Museum is an affiliate of the Burkittsville, Frederick County Emergency County National meeting on the threat of Jessica Feldt Smithsonian Institution and interprets the airport’s history and stabilization of west wall and roof of the Civil sea-level rise on historic resources. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT War-era farmhouse. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HARFORD COUNTY  Douglas A. Harbit serves as a learning laboratory where history and STEM intersects. HISTORIC LANDSCAPES OF KENT COUNTY HEADQUARTERS Bel Air, Harford County  Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area, Removal of non-historic vestibule and PODCAST PRODUCER It’s open daily, except for major Eastern Shore Survey and documentation of restoration of entrance appearance. Stephen Israel holidays, and offers an array of events geographic and historic data. FRANKLIN FARM AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX ELLICOTT CITY FIELD DIRECTOR throughout the year for all ages. OLD CAMBRIDGE GAS COMPANY BUILDING DAIRY BARN  Anne Arundel County Removal Renée Novak  Cambridge, Dorcester County Architectural of asbestos shingle from dairy barn. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Find out more and plan your visit at: assessment and restoration plan for Race Street The next deadline for applications is Nicholas A. Redding collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. storefront. Monday, September 15, 2017. Find more information at: presmd.org/hf. DESIGNED & PRINTED IN BALTIMORE GRAPHIC DESIGN: PJ BOGERT DESIGN THE CHURCH HILL THEATRE (top) was built in 1929 as a simple rural Art Deco theatre that PRINTING: ADVANCE PRINTING became a hub for the community and the performing arts in Queen Anne’s County. “THE ARK” in Calvert County (below) is a historic lifeboat that became part of the post- AVAILABLE ONLINE WWI ghost fleet in Maryland. It was retrofitted into a summer cottage by 1936 by an Episcopalian minister. 2016 Annual Report Released Thanks to the support of our loyal donors, Preservation Maryland dramatically expanded the operations and

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD  NICHOLAS A. REDDING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Readers—I hope this letter finds impact of the organization. you well. We have much to report about Preservation Maryland in 2016. And precious few pages for the telling!

Follow our progress here and on the pages following. OUR YEAR BEGAN with grassroots organizing in Cumberland, Maryland, in an attempt to preserve We rose to meet a series of new and dynamic challenges, WINTER the historic Rolling Mill neighborhood there. City and economic development authorities had hatched a plan to demolish a major swath of the area to develop a strip mall. We gathered over 100,000 signatures in our petition campaign with the Institute for Justice but sadly, demolition was all municipal leaders could envision. Sometimes, when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. IN FEBRUARY, Preservation Maryland braved the cold rain of Annapolis to advocate on behalf of our state’s including the flood in Ellicott City and held true to most important preservation programs. We welcomed over 100 of our closest friends and best partners to the capital for a day of lobbying and meeting with legislators. The result? The re-authorization of Maryland’s historic rehab tax credit! Having invested nearly $400 million in historic buildings around the state, it is a critical tool for history and community. And though our efforts here are likely less exciting than the awesome before-and-after of a project, they are just as vital. With a small grant we can save one building but with a our commitment to defend and preserve Maryland’s irreplaceable viable state program, we could save thousands. (continued on page 3) history and heritage. We’ve reflected on and illustrated our work Preservation Maryland Preservation Maryland launches a campaign brings 100+ advocates to and petition drive to Annapolis for a rainy but save an endangered successful Maryland History historic neighborhood Advocacy Day. in Cumberland, partnering with the Institute for Justice. through photos and maps in a report that you can download and

JAN FEB Cumberland Times-News view online at: presmd.org/publications. Page 4 THE PHOENIX Spring 2017

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OLD LINE STATE SUMMIT JUL 12 Maryland’s Annual Preservation Conference. US Naval Academy, Annapolis. Find our more at: oldlinestate.org

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION LEGISLATIVE CHAMPIONS Quarters program.  Preservationists elizabeth hughes, shpo SENATOR BILL FERGUSON event to new heights and guests enjoyed not only PRESIDENT’S AWARD SPEAKER PRO TEM ADRIENNE JONES know how to celebrate! Pictured: ALLAN KITTLEMAN DELEGATE BROOKE LIERMAN HOWARD COUNTY EXECUTIVE DELEGATE BRETT WILSON the awards program, but the museum’s interactive Lauren Schiszik, City of Baltimore; GEARHART AWARD THE PHOENIX AWARD DR. G RAY THOMPSON METROPOLITAN Rob Versky, College Park Aviation STEWARDSHIP AWARD PARTNERSHIP, LTD. exhibits. Learn more about the awardees on FRIENDS OF TOLSON’S CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHOICE Museum; Anne Raines, Maryland VOLUNTEER AWARD BMORE KITCHEN C&O CANAL CITY OF FREDERICK Historical Trust, and Laura Penza, QUARTERMASTERS AV DEPARTMENT page 1 and at bestofmaryland.org. ARTISAN AWARD MONTGOMERY MODERN wife of Board Member, Jeff Penza. Michelle Eshelman THE TOWER CO. PYRAMID ART CENTER  Director of Communications, Meagan Baco, with Regina Harlig, took full advantage of the interactive exhibits at the College Park Aviation Museum. THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: PRESENTING: Elevated Element. PLATINUM: Maryland Historical Trust. GOLD: Brown Advisory, College Park Aviation Museum, hord|coplan|macht, Howard County Economic Development Authority, Keast & Hood, Lewis Contractors, Quinn Evans Architects, The Structural Group. SILVER: Azola Companies, brennan + company architects, Calvert Investment Counsel, CBP Constructors, The Durable Slate Company, Encore Sustainable Design, Howard Bank, Hybrid Development Group, The Main Cup of Middletown, Maryland Milestone Heritage Area, Penza + Bailey Architects, SM+P Architects, SouthFen Restoration Home Builder, Terra Nova Ventures.