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BGT Staff: Non-Profit Sheila Omer Ferrell, Executive Director The Blue Grass Trust Organization Jason Sloan, Director of Preservation for Historic Preservation U.S. Postage Becky Eblen, Preservation Associate 253 Market Street PAID , 40507 Permit #850 Lexington, KY

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Morgan House on page 24 for additional infor- fund our mission “to protect, revitalize, and mation and some before and after photos. The promote the special historic places in our com- Two Easy Message from our President: second phase of work will focus on the exterior munity to enhance the quality of life for future Ways envelope including work on the windows and the Happy 60th to the Blue Grass Trust roof and gutters on the original building. to Support the BGT! BGT 2015 – 2016 for Historic Preservation. Plans are also underway for the BGT’s 31st An- Board of Directors tiques and Garden show. For your calendar, the The Blue Grass Trust for Historic dates for this year’s show are March 4, 5 and 6, Maureen Peters, President his year we celebrate 60 years as cen- Preservation is now enrolled in the 2016, with the Gala Preview Party on Thursday, Bill Johnston, Vice President tral Kentucky’s leading preservation Kroger Community Rewards Program March 3, at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Faith Harders, Secretary organization. The BGT was founded and AmazonSmile. T Arena. This is the BGT’s largest fundraising Randall Miloszewski, CPA Treasurer in 1955 by a group of citizens to save the event each year. Peter Brackney Hunt-Morgan House (HMH) at the corner of For a portion of your purchases at Second and Mill Street from the same fate as Kroger to be donated to the BGT, Linda Carroll I’m proud to serve a second term as president the Hart-Bradford House across the street simply register your Kroger Plus card Laura Crume and look forward to working with our returning which was demolished in 1955 for a parking lot online at Dale Fisher and new Board members. We want to thank the (and today, 60 years later, it’s still a parking lot). krogercommunityrewards.com. Beverly Fortune following for their dedicated service to the BGT I believe our founders would be proud of the Yvonne Giles as they completed their Board terms June 30, work we’ve done over the years and especially If you do not have a Kroger Plus Andrea Gottler 2015: Tom Meng, Marcia Gray, Barbara Tilgh- pleased with our recent accomplishments at the card, sign up at the customer service John W. Hackworth man, Andrew Moore and Joseph Hillenmeyer. Hunt-Morgan House which was built in 1814 desk in your local store. Kroger re- We also want to welcome our new Board mem- Paul Holbrook by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west quires re-enrollment every year. bers: Yvonne Giles, Dr. Jim Tanner, Dale Fisher, Mike Meuser of the Alleghenies was the birthplace of Dr. Maureen Peters and her husband Joe Turley Kent Pleasants and Linda Carroll. Tom Moore Thomas Hunt Morgan, and is now operated as If you have an online account with N. Gregory Pettit a house museum by the BGT; and the acquisi- Maureen Peters, President 2015-16, We will be reaching out to you in late September generations. The properties owned by the Blue Kroger, click SIGN IN. If you do not Kent Pleasants tion and first phase of renovation of the Dr. Board of Directors, The Blue Grass Trust for to ask for your help by making your important Grass Trust are guided by the three tenets of have an online account, click W. Gay Reading Thomas Hunt Morgan House (THM) at 210 Historic Preservation (and tax-deductible!) donation to BGT’s Annual the Trust Mission – Education, Service, and REGISTER or CREATE AN ACCOUNT. North . This fall/winter, we will be Dr. Jim Tanner Fund drive for 2015 – 16. With your help and Advocacy.” working with the respected preservation archi- Fran Taylor support, our staff and board can continue to play Best regards, You must swipe your registered tecture firm of Mesick, Cohen, Wilson, Baker, and Lexington, and was made possi- a vital role in preserving and protecting the his- Maureen Peters b Kroger Plus card or use the phone Advisory Board to produce a master plan for Latrobe’s Pope ble in part by funding from LFUCG. toric places of the Bluegrass. As Central Ken- number that is related to the card for John Hackworth, Chair Villa. This is a substantial step for the BGT, tucky’s leading citizen-based non-profit advocacy each purchase to count for the Blue Barbara Hulette, Past Chair As mentioned in our last newsletter, we ac- organization for historic preservation, we don’t Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. cepted ownership of the boyhood home of Dr. Clyde Carpenter receive regular Federal or State funding but rely Thomas Hunt Morgan, Kentucky’s first Nobel Linda Carroll on you as our neighbors to help us carry out and The BGT also participates in the Prize winner, from the Woman’s Club of Cen- Richard DeCamp AmazonSmile program. AmazonSmile tral Kentucky on September 29, 2014. Earlier Ann Garden is a simple and automatic way for this year we began work on phase one of reno- Gay Darsie you to support the BGT every time vations, which focused on the H. Foster Pettit Nancy Iliff you shop, at no cost to you. When Auditorium space. The renovation included you shop at www.smile.amazon.com, Susan Jackson Keig central heat and air conditioning (which it pre- Amazon will donate .5% of the pur- Zee Faulkner Kurfees viously did not have), new lighting, new chase price to our organization. Gloria Martin acoustical ceiling in the auditorium space and a Mike Meuser vaulted plaster ceiling above the acoustical ceil- Not every Amazon product is eligible Joyce Ockerman ing in the chapel area was exposed and restored, for the donation, but most are. If W. Gay Reading refinishing existing wood floors in the chapel you already have an existing Ama- Sharon Reed and installing new carpet tiles in the lecture zon.com account, you use the same area. The existing dining room space received Daniel Rowland account for AmazonSmile. On your new carpet tiles and two new exterior doors Vivian Weil first visit to AmazonSmile, you need with steps and hand rails to connect to the to select the Blue Grass Trust for paved area in the back of the building. Wood BGT Staff Historic Preservation. After that, your floors in the foyer and parlors in the original Sheila Omer Ferrell, selection will be remembered and Maureen Peters, William Carey, Becky Eblen, and house were refinished. And the entire first floor eligible purchases will result in a Executive Director Gay Reading celebrate LaTrobe’s birthday at Pope Villa of the building received fresh paint in all public donation. And don’t worry – once Jason Sloan, spaces. See the article on the Dr. Thomas Hunt Director of Preservation you’ve registered, if you forget and Becky Eblen, go to Amazon.com, it will remind Jason Sloan, Becky Eblen, Jim and Martha Birchfield, Bill Johnston, Maureen Peters,and Joe Turley Preservation Associate you to go to smile.amazon.com and provide the quick link. b 2 Preservation Matters | Summer 2016 | www.bluegrasstrust.org Preservation Matters | Summer 2016 | www.bluegrasstrust.org 3 BGT-PM-Summer 15-9-1_1-771002884_1-770999721.e$S:Layout 1 9/4/15 5:11 PM Page 5

Lexington in the National Spotlight on C-SPAN, with The Blue Grass Trust Heritage Society Segments on Latrobe’s Pope Villa and Hunt-Morgan House The Heritage Society is a special Estate with group of individuals who made curator Eric a commitment to the future of the n July 18, Lexington got to show off Brooks; Mary Blue Grass Trust for Historic some of its rich history and culture at Todd Lincoln Preservation by naming the Trust O as a beneficiary in their wills or a national level when it was spotlighted as House with executive direc- whose estates include gifts, revoca- part of C-SPAN’s Cities Tour Series. Shown ble or irrevocable, to the Trust. All on C-SPAN3, the series features “the literary tor Gwen Thompson; too often such gifts go unrecog- life and history of a selected city” as told by nized because they come at the with “local historians, authors, and civic leaders” end of the donors’ lives. The Her- at literary and historic sites. The Blue Grass Vice President itage Society was created to honor Trust for Historic Preservation was excited Vince Gabbert; these individuals for their generos- author Tracy ity and support. Their patronage Campbell on his enables the Trust to continue its book Short of the mission of education, service and Glory: The Fall advocacy. Please consider includ- and Redemption ing the BGT in your estate plan- of Edward ning and join the growing number Pritchard; of those whose legacies benefit the The Hunt-Morgan House author Mark Trust. For more information please call us at (859)253-0362. Wahlgren Sum- Prize winner Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan, mers on his book A Dangerous Stir: Fear, Dr. and Mrs. Gayle V. Alexander Latrobe’s Pope Villa the “Father of Modern Genetics” and one Paranoia, and the Making of Reconstruction; of Kentucky’s most internationally recog- author Justin Wedeking on his book Annonymous to see Lexington receive national attention, and honored to nized personages. The Blue Grass Trust Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings in the Ms. Jane Hamilton Blachly partake in sharing the history of two of the houses that we was founded to save the Hunt-Morgan U.S. Senate; author Maryjean Wall on her Mrs. Hazel Bush proudly steward: the Hunt-Morgan House at 201 N. Mill House from demolition in 1955, marking book How Kentucky Became Southern: A Tale Ms. Rose Jewell Collier Street located in Gratz Park, Lexington’s first historic district, the true start of the preservation movement of Outlaws, Horse Thieves, Gamblers, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeCamp and Latrobe’s Pope Villa at 326 Grosvenor Avenue in the in Central Kentucky, with 2015 marking Breeders; and author Karl Raitz on his book Ms. Linda A. Carroll Aylesford historic district. our 60th year of stewardship. Kentucky’s Frontier Highway: Historical Dr. and Mrs. Elvis Donaldson, Jr. Landscapes Along the Maysville Road. b Ms. Mildrew Hart Dunning Tom Moore, BGT board member and Pope Villa Chair, took We hope that you are able to explore Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Floyd C-SPAN through Pope Villa sharing its nationally significant C-SPAN’s pieces on the Pope Villa and the Mr. and Mrs. John Hackworth history. Designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, “America’s first Hunt-Morgan House, as well as all of the Ms. Liz Harper architect,” the Pope Villa was completed in 1813 for Senator wonderful segments on Lexington’s history, Mrs. Gail Hendrickson Hart John Pope and his wife, Eliza. Arguably Latrobe’s most avant- which can be found Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hulette garde design, the Pope Villa was the architectural summation by visiting www.c- Ms. Norma Jean Gibson of his domestic planning theories. The house went through span.org and search- Mr. Charles Jones significant renovations in the 1840s and 1860s before becom- ing for “Lexington Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston ing apartments for the majority of the 20th century; in 1987, Kentucky.” Mrs. Zee Faulkner Kurfees the house was burned, and subsequently purchased by the Mr. James McKeighen BGT with the goal of restoration. Most recently, the BGT Additional sites and Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Milward secured $50,000 from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County segments on Lexing- Mr. Tom Moore Government to complete a master plan that will guide the ton in the C-Span Dr. and Mrs. William N. Offutt IV structure’s restoration. show included an in- Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster Pettit troduction by Mayor Mr. W. Gay Reading Jason Sloan, BGT Director of Preservation, provided the Jim Gray; Lexington history of the Hunt-Morgan House. Completed in 1814, the Cemetery with au- Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Rowland Hunt-Morgan House was built for John and Catherine Hunt. thor Kent Masterson Mr. Jeff Ritzler John Wesley Hunt is often referred to as “the first millionaire Brown; King Library Mr. David Stuart west of the Allegheny Mountains,” and made his fortune in Press with Printing Prof. and Mrs. John R. Thelin hemp. The house was then inherited by their daughter Henri- Press Director (and Ms. Joyce Vanlandingham etta Hunt Morgan, mother of infamous Confederate General BGT board member) Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn Wagner Jim Dickinson, Jason Sloan, Maureen Peters, Tom Meng, PV Chair Tom Moore, John Hunt Morgan; Henrietta inhabited the house the longest. Paul Holbrook; Ash- Mr. Lowry Rush Watkins, Jr. Gay Reading, and Sharon Reed The Hunt-Morgan House was also the birthplace of Nobel land, the Henry Clay The parlor at the Hunt-Morgan House Mr. E.M. "Jack" Webster Ms. Vivian M. Weil Mr. and Mrs. William T. 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community contributions; $150,000 from the Section 106: Saving Historic Peoples Bank, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government; and the Summit at Fritz $150,000 from the Lexington Center Corporation, Farm and the Peoples Portal Project which is also providing the land for the building. The Lexington’s Mid-Century Modern Icon BGT helped engineer a $50,000 donation from Bayer Properties as part of a Memorandum of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires Federal agencies to he Peoples Bank at 343 South Broad- and the need to protect a wide variety of Agreement related to their Summit development consider the impacts of projects they fund, approve or carry out on historic properties. way – listed on the Blue Grass Trust our built heritage. at Fritz Farm on Nicholasville Road, a contribution T which goes toward the $250,000 to be matched. The for Historic Preservation’s 2015 Endangered In the case of Fritz Farm, Bayer Properties, the developers, applied for a permit to im- Memorandum of Agreement came as the result of List and nearly demolished last year – is a Significant media and fundraising efforts by pact 560 linear feet of a perennial stream, 510 linear feet of an intermittent stream, the federally designated Section 106 consultation Lexington mid-century Modern icon that the Warwick Foundation to move the 350 linear feet of an ephemeral stream and .19 acres of three emergent wetlands. is on the verge of becoming one of the city’s building and turn it into the Peoples Portal, process that acknowledged the loss of a property eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, Their application was made to the US Army Corps of Engineers, a Federal agency. The the Fritz Farm. (See sidebar for details on the Corps required the applicant to conduct historic and archaeological surveys of the Section 106 process.) property. As a result of these investigations and consultation with LFUCG and the Ken- tucky Heritage Council, the Corps determined that Fritz Farm was eligible for the Na- As the leading preservation organization in Central tional Register of Historic Places and that the proposed development would have an Kentucky, the Blue Grass Trust for Historic adverse effect (in this case, demolition) on the property. Because of the development’s Preservation supported the saving of Peoples Bank adverse effect on Fritz Farm, the Corps had to consult with interested entities, known as on a number of different levels. In addition to consulting parties. supporting the Warwick Foundation’s efforts on social media and with a $1,000 donation, the Blue Consulting parties for Fritz Farm were brought to the table by the Corps to dis- Grass Trust continues working to increase recogni- cuss mitigation measures to account for the loss of the historic farm. Consulting tion of the historic value of Modernist structures. This included a parties consisted of: Bayer Properties; the Kentucky Heritage Council/State His- talk by architect toric Preservation Office; LFUCG; BGT; and Linda Carroll, a Kentucky Heritage Sarah House Tate, Council member. Through coordination among these parties, a $50,000 dona- “What's to Love? tion to the Peoples Portal Project was selected as the principal mitigation meas- The Peoples Bank will be moved to the corner of High and Patterson and become the Peoples Portal Mid-Century ure, in addition to detailed documentation of the Fritz Farm house b Modern Buildings most successful preservation wins. An effort “an enduring monument to the values of Speak Out," at the spearheaded by the Warwick Foundation and respect and inclusion, partnering with non- Dr. Thomas Hunt BREAKING NEWS: The Warwick Foundation has successfully completed a $250,000 receiving widespread community support is profits and universities throughout the area Morgan House on matching funds campaign to save the Peoples Bank and repurpose it as a Peoples Portal on track to result in the Peoples Bank being to offer programs on those themes,” have April 28th of this to the Rupp District. The campaign was completed late today, September 29, the ex- moved to the corner of High and Patterson been at the forefront. Their successful year. We also tended deadline agreed by the building's owner, Langley Properties. Streets where it would become the Peo- movement to save the Peoples Bank included listed Lexington’s Modern structures ples Portal. sharing the building’s history and engaging The campaign was completed with a $10,000 grant from the Crutcher Family Foun- on our 2015 endangered list, with the fate of Peo- programming across media outlets, social dation, based in Midway. The late Dorothy Crutcher was a leading local preservation- ples Bank as one of our central concerns. The Peoples Bank is arguably Lexington’s media and many meetings that were spear- ist. Her family has continued to support preservation efforts through the foundation she most visible Modern structure, especially headed by a number of Warwick board started with her husband, the late Dr. Richard Crutcher. Their daughter, Dottie Cor- The fight to save the Peoples Bank is much like any since the demolition of numerous Ernst members and supporters: Paul Evans dray, said, “Our family is thrilled to partner with the Warwick Foundation to save this previous threat to Lexington’s built heritage: con- Johnson-designed buildings at the Univer- Holbrook (President), Laurel Catto (Sec- worth while building at a time when so much valuable architecture from this period is cerned citizens and groups took notice, spreading sity of Kentucky in 2014. Saving the build- retary, Treasurer, and Chair), Tom Cheek being lost.” ing was the result of hard work and creative (board member) and Lucy Jones, who the word and voicing their hope for a positive out- problem-solving on the part of a number of helped lead their social media campaign. come that avoided demolition. Unlike some recent, The campaign was supported by a robust crowd funding campaign that attracted nu- community stakeholders that included the Their ability to raise enough funding in notorious battles over threatened historic buildings, merous small donors and active social media buzz. Other major donors to the campaign Warwick Foundation, support from Mayor a few short months is nothing short of Peoples Bank looks as if it will have a positive out- include the Brereton & Elizabeth Jones Charitable Family Foundation, the Josephine Jim Gray and LFUCG, the Lexington remarkable. come. Important to that positive outcome are the Ardery Foundation, the Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation, the Owsley Center Corporation, Langley Properties, significant efforts of a number of local people and Brown II Philanthropic Foundation, the Hilary Boone Foundation, Laurel Catto, the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preserva- Ample financing, of course, is important to organizations that worked to educate the public and Elizabeth L. Jones, Altech, Ben Kaufmann & Janet Zusman, Central Bank, Helen tion, and PVA David O’Neill, among oth- any successful preservation project and while advocate for this mid-century Modern icon; just as Alexander & Stuart Huston and Lucy Jones. The Blue Grass Trust negotiated a ers. These efforts, coupled with generous the structure has yet to be moved, Warwick is important is the recognition by Robert Langley and $50,000 historic preservation mitigation fee from Bayer Properties and designated funding in the form of donations both very close to the requisite $850,000 for mov- Langley Properties of the importance of Peoples those funds for the matching campaign. small and large, combined to save the ing and site preparation. Funding for the Bank as part of Lexington’s built heritage. The building, which will be donated by Langley project includes a $300,000 commitment foresight to save and re-use this structure is an im- The public match releases $300,000 in funds by the Warwick Foundation. Properties. The result has expanded public from the Warwick Foundation, $250,000 portant step toward establishing the historic rele- The Urban County Government has budgeted $150,000 in additional funding for re- awareness about this individual structure of which must be matched by additional vance of Lexington’s mid-to-late twentieth century location expenses. Langley Properties is donating the building to the Warwick Foun- structures. b dation. The Lexington Center Corporation has designated a receiver site on West High Street and is in the process of preparing a nominal cost ground lease for the property. b

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ment can result in a more thoughtful, acces- damage from a fire. the estimated $850,000 for Phase One of What Preservation Means to Me sible place to live by minimizing the urban Then there are house museums throughout the restoration, which addresses only the sprawl that new development often brings. the country that range from the modest to mansion's external envelope. By W. Grady Walter II, Guest Columnist the Disney-like experience of Biltmore Sometimes we put too much emphasis on Estate. My favorite is Ward Hall in Preserving landmarks like Ward Hall he smell of steamy vinegar, old wall- the budget was tight. ents came to help us scrape wallpaper the past owners of special buildings but not Georgetown, Kentucky, which serves as means that those of us who love them can Tpaper and plaster is one that I still Part of preservation is and paint. It was harder work than enough emphasis on historical context, ar- an intact, but as yet unrestored, study in visit them whenever we need a fix of beauty recall. It's part of my earliest preservation "doing no harm" when when they were in their twenties, but chitectural features or the talented architects the high Greek Revival style. Designed and grandeur—for the nominal cost of ad- memories—my mother and father working a complete restoration they enjoyed it because of the memories. and craftsmen who built them. Through my tirelessly in 1972 preparing for our move to isn't feasible. Making amateur research, I learned that the architect a stuccoed story-and-a-half craftsman-style no inappropriate or Returning to the 1970s, another old of some prominent buildings in my home- house built sometime before 1920. They irreparable alterations house still haunts my father. It came town also designed the historic Westlake didn't think of themselves as preservation- now means that proper on the market, sold quickly and was Theatre near MacArthur Park in Los W. Grady Walter II ists. They were just fixing up an old house. restoration can be demolished to make way for condo- Angeles. This was certainly an "ah-hah" done later. In the miniums. He drove by it one morning moment for me. What a remarkable year 1972 was in my 1990s, my parents started over, stripping on the way to work, but that afternoon it family. That summer, my father worked on and refinishing woodwork and floors the was a pile of rubble. Much like the Blue In another case, I have recently become his master's degree; my mother typed his way they knew it should have been done in Grass Trust's own inception in 1955, this acquainted with the daughter of the late thesis and other papers on a manual Royal 1972. Though they soon moved to a house event spurred the neighbors to seek National architect Fred H. Elswick, who designed typewriter. They bought a new car. I turned that would eventually allow them to "age in Register of Historic Places (NRHP) desig- the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, four years old. My brother was born that place" without stairs, they had put consid- nations in 1979 in an effort to keep that but whose real talent lay in beautiful resi- fall. My parents managed all of this along erable time, toil and love into restoring from happening again. dences with historic antecedents (some in with scraping as many as eight Ashland) and who had an entire line of layers of wallpaper over paint The hometown newspaper ran furniture produced under his name by the from every wall and most ceilings articles about those buildings. Consider H. Willett Company. These in- in the house. Nearly 40 years later, I still have creasingly collectible pieces are still found these clippings in a scrapbook. and valued in many Kentucky houses My father joked that it was his Around the same time, my today. And you thought furniture with "urban renewal project," but un- teacher gave our class the as- celebrity names was something new? Ward Hall Capital like many so-called projects of signment of identifying the day, his didn't sweep away columns on buildings according Buildings fall into disrepair when their cost whole blocks of our history for to their orders—Doric, Ionic of upkeep, location or intended use is no by Thomas Lewinski, many of its details mission—while living day to day in houses the sake of modern buildings that and Corinthian. Perhaps nothing longer suitable for the current owner's reflect the pattern books of Minard Lafever, befitting our means and lifestyles. are now showing their age and says stately like columns used needs. Historic preservation in today's who helped make the style popular in the need millions in upgrades or risk properly on a facade or portico— world means finding innovative ways to antebellum United States. Since its com- There's more than the cost of admission, being torn down themselves. but nothing stands out more realign those factors and considerations. pletion sometime before 1857, Ward Hall however. We should all share in the cost of when their scale or style is wrong! Look around Kentucky and see school- has been virtually unaltered, except by preservation whenever possible by donating A block from Ashland's Central houses that have been converted to senior weathering and decay. It is the rare exam- to organizations such as the Blue Grass Park and close to downtown, the These experiences were the start housing, soft Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation location offered many new things of my interest in architecture and drink bottling Kentucky, the Ward Hall Preservation for a child to experience. Some Ward Hall preservation. The NRHP appli- plants that are Since its completion sometime before 1857, Foundation and others. For most of us, were simple things, but not to be cations and newspaper articles now microbrew- Ward Hall has been virtually unaltered, except donating even large sums to such organiza- taken for granted. One day while we were that old story-and-a-half—and it defi- have been invaluable to me as I've worked eries, commer- tions has a far better return on investment eating lunch on the front porch, Mom nitely showed. to compile a book on these and other cial bakeries that by weathering and decay. It is the rare example than trying to restore and maintain buildings taught me to tell time by counting the buildings that still need recognition and have become where owners' modifications over the years like these for our own private use. The big chimes of the church bells several blocks Growing up in that house and having documentation. I think of it as a love letter aquaculture fa- dividend comes from saving the fabric of away. I still stop, listen and count when I watched my parents work I grew to appre- to my hometown that's still in progress. cilities, among have done little or no harm to the house as our community and making restored build- hear chimes. ciate old buildings. I took baths in a claw others. originally built. ings accessible to generations to come. foot tub. I became fascinated with pocket Even in the loss of a building, there is the Bob Vila's "This Old House" on PBS was doors and how they could be locked with a opportunity to learn. We cannot save every Preservation My small donations and the ability to five years away, and HGTV didn't launch skeleton key. I discovered a pipe—long building and still move forward as a society, also means educational projects such as the ple where owners' modifications over the provide graphic design and marketing until 1994. Unlike today, there were few covered up on the inside—that once but we must strive to save more buildings Blue Grass Trust's own Pope Villa. It years have done little or no harm to the services pro bono through my company, do-it-yourself guides or sources for qual- drained water from the icebox to the outside and in purposeful ways. Just as recycling or serves as a working laboratory for preserva- house as originally built. Stablemate Creative, have given me a ity restoration materials. And, while my before electric refrigerators became common. repurposing of consumer goods helps the tionists and students as they've analyzed sense of ownership in Ward Hall. This is young parents would have liked to restore environment, preserving old buildings saves layers of plaster and paint, removed parti- Dedicated volunteers, led by David Stu- what preservation means to me. Knowing the house, their immediate goal was to A few years ago when my better half natural resources and keeps materials out of tions that subdivided a once grand house art, are steadfast in opening the house that I have participated feels good. b make it as clean, safe and attractive for Melissa Kirtley and I began working on a landfills. Encouraging preservation and into apartments, and repaired substantial regularly for visitors while trying to raise their growing family as possible. After all, 1960s brick ranch in Lexington, my par- favoring redevelopment over new develop-

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CentrePointe: It Didn’t Have to Be This Way Pointe begin to be heard. ect; through the planting of grass on and Lack of transparency in the planning fencing of the site to the digging of the and review of such an impactful project Whether the developers and the mayor hole, to the installation of the cranes and in the heart of our downtown is bad. s we go to press with this edition of boards and governmental bodies that will hours reviewing video of the initial press had any expectation that their transfor- their inactivity for more than 8 months; Allowing our local government’s elected APreservation Matters, we’ve all read have to approve the project and heads of conference and subsequent presentation mational gift to Lexington would receive through the closing of the sidewalks and officials and the appointed leaders of its the news that there are new developments downtown agencies whose job it is to to the Urban County Council at its work such criticism is unclear. We will leave one lane of traffic on all four sides of the agencies who are supposed to be look- (pun fully intended) in session. We encourage any- for the documentarian to take the story block; through the latest announcements ing out for the welfare of the entire the CentrePointe saga. At one who has an interest in from those first few weeks of vigorous of a new developer. downtown community to become the this time, little is known this matter to do likewise. debate; through the cheerleaders and water about what these new de- What many wish was forever David vs. Goliath bat- carriers for the developer velopments actually in- flushed down our memory tles before the Court- is bad. Allowing historic clude. But, as in all things drains is right there for all to house Area Design buildings to be demolished that are CentrePointe, remember: http://lfucg.grani- Review Board and the before plans for the re- that is par for the course. cus.com/MediaPlayer. Fayette Circuit Court; placement development Who has really known php?view_id= through the farewell are finalized and fully ap- what was actually going 4&clip_id=411.) concerts and final beer proved and without appro- on at CentrePointe over pours at The Dame and priate financial assurances the past 7+ years? But wait! The project calls Busters; through the is bad. for the complete destruction hurried demolition of At some point, we are cer- of an entire city block that con- the buildings on the For seven years we have tain there will be a docu- tains several historic buildings, block, while the devel- either had an ugly pile of mentary made about the including Lexington’s very first opers and their legal rubble, a pasture, or an CentrePointe project. In commercial structure. These team toasted the wreck- open pit in the middle of the right hands, it would unique pieces of history will ing ball’s work from our downtown. Visitors to be a sure-fire Oscar nomi- be replaced by a monolithic their vantage point at the World Equestrian nee. It has all of the ele- tower of glass and steel that Bellini’s; through the Games saw it. For seven ments of a riveting story. Roof-top view of downtown Lexington, before CentrePointe site absolutely dwarfs its sur- countless (truly, it is years, visitors to Keeneland Ambitious mayor (Jim roundings. At the work ses- countless) promises by CentrePointe site for racing and sales have Newberry) joins forces with ambitious protect the character and culture of the sion where the plans are first disclosed, a the developers that seen it. For seven years, developers (Donald and Dudley Webb, existing community. After greasing the few council members (Dick DeCamp, Jim construction would begin “in a few visitors to the Rolex Three Day Event Webb Properties) to “transform” the cen- skids with these select so-called city leaders, Gray and Tom Blues), having not been in weeks”; through the saga of the sup- We don’t have the room or the time to fill have seen it. For seven years, fans of UK ter of what was already becoming a thriv- plans are sprung on the public and most the planners’ inner circle, immediately ex- posed secret foreign investor who died in that history here. Michael Moore, where basketball and football have seen it. For ing and energized central downtown area. of the Urban County Council at a hastily- press some reservations about the project. and whose identity, to this very day, must are you? seven years, those of us who work, live There are months of behind-the-scenes called news conference and the back-slap- Thereafter, the voices of those who have still remain secret; through the hiring and and play in downtown Lexington have meetings among the mayor, his close ad- ping and sycophantic words of praise come an appreciation for history and concern firing of numerous architects and designers What we do want to say is that Centre- seen it. And, the tens of thousands who visors, the developers, members of local fast and furious. (We have spent several about the overwhelming scale of Centre- and the numerous re-designs of the proj- Pointe has given us a teachable moment. will attend the Breeder’s Cup, the opening

The Dame and Busters pre-demolition The corner of Vine and Limestone pre-demolition Upper Street pre-demolition Bird’s-eye view of original city block before demo for CentrePointe site (continued on page 12)

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A Significant Loss in Scott County: Robert Sanders House, circa 1797

his past April, Kentucky suffered one of its most signifi- cant architectural losses in recent memory, the beloved TRobert Sanders House. Located just south of Georgetown off US 25, this Georgian house was built by horse industry pioneer Colonel Robert Sanders circa 1797, making it one of Skyline view of city block along Limestone pre-demolition the oldest brick houses in the Commonwealth—certainly the oldest in Scott County. Adding to its architectural importance was the magnificent interior that, up until its demolition, of the new Commonwealth Stadium and the students who will included original walnut paneling and a walnut mantelpiece, begin Fall classes at UK and Transylvania will see it. It didn’t along with numerous intricate details. have to be this way. During that time, dozens of aging buildings in Robert Sanders, exterior downtown Lexington have been beautifully rehabilitated and are Photographs from the 1980s show the house in excellent now occupied by thriving, profitable and tax-paying businesses. condition, with historian Ann Bolton Bevins’ 1981 A History of Who knows? With a little more transparency, a little more critical Scott County, As Told By Selected Buildings noting that the own- thinking and a little more regulatory protections against haste ers at that time were involved in restorations of several historic and waste, each of the buildings that was destroyed to make buildings on site. Unfortunately, the current owner let the house way for the pile of rubble, the pasture and the pit may today be sit for the better part of a decade, using it only for storage while a similar thriving, profitable and tax-paying business. Let’s let it deteriorated. Even so, several preservationists expressed a the teachable moment teach us. b belief that the house was still in good condition and able to be restored.

The pit at CentrePointe The Robert Sanders House was twice listed by the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation as endangered, in 2004 and During that time, dozens of aging buildings in downtown 2009. These listings also included strong efforts to work with the owner to save the house, particularly when the Trust Robert Sanders House interior learned that the house and land were for sale. These efforts Lexington have been beautifully rehabilitated and are now were to no avail, as the house was salvaged for its architectural occupied by thriving, profitable and tax-paying businesses. pieces and parts. The goal of the BGT’s endangered list is to find positive, long- term outcomes for historic properties, shining the light on those places that the Trust believes are savable. With this loss, the Blue Grass Trust expressed hope that Scott County work to institute a 30-day hold on demolition for historic structures (50+ years of age) for documentation purposes, similar to Fayette County. In addition to being able to document the structure, something preservationists were unable to do for the Robert Sanders House, a 30-day hold provides the opportunity for finding a better outcome than demolition. b

Robert Sanders house as demolition begins

A muddy block in the center of downtown Idle cranes at CentrePoint.

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New Members Ms. Judy Worth Annual Fund Dr. and Mrs. James Birchfield Benefactors ($250-$499) Corner Wine Ms. Alyssa Yates Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty Mr. Paul and Mrs. Nanci Bescos Cutting Board Pro (Since January 30, 2015) Donations Dr. and Mrs. Shailendra Chopra Ms. Andrea Gottler Sam Devine and Shirley Dexter (Since January 30, 2015) Mr. and Mrs. Barry Crume Ms. Faith Harders Geneva Donaldson Dr. Jonathan Allison Dermatology Consultants, Mrs. Barbara Hulette Dudley’s on Short Mr Jon Carloftis and Mr Dale Fisher Honorariums and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carpenter Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Bark Ms. Nancy Iliff Becky and Tom Eblen Ms. Laurel Catto Memorials Mr. Ken Clevidence and Mr. Charlie Milward Ms. Lois DeSimone Ms. Zee Faulkner Kurfees Feld Entertainment/ Dr. and Mrs. Harry Clarke (Since January 30, 2015) Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Coomer Dinsmore & Shohl Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis Four Roses Distillery Mr. Alan Cornett Mr. and Mrs. John Palumbo Egg Design Paulie’s Toasted Barrel Gratz Park Inn Mr. and Mrs. Henri de Hahn Jim and Martha Birchfield Mr. and Mrs. James Schrader Ms. Gail Hart and Mr. Daniel B. Featherston Mr. Gregory Pettit Greentree Tearoom Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliston (w/plaque) by Win Meeker (Schrader Commercial Properties) Fifth Third Bank Mr. Chuck Pittenger Jo Ellen Hayden Ms. Marilyn Field Ms. Susan Slade Mr. Bill and Mrs. Beverly Fortune Drs. Magdalene Karon and John Stewart Heirloom Estate Sales Ms. Terry Foody Weesie and Prentiss Douglass’ The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall Gratz Park Inn Ms. Julia R. Swords Joseph-Beth Booksellers Ms. Sarah Gardner 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hoopes Mr. Franklin Thompson Josie’s Mr. James Gillespie by Barbara Hulette Longshadow Gardens Mr. Billy Van Pelt Carolyn Howard and Albert Kelley Mr. Allen Graves AGS 2015 Ms. Elizabeth Boone and Mr. Jim Lowry Kentucky State Parks Mr. Richard Greissman and Ms. Marcia Gray and Mr. Bill Lussky Supporters ($175-249) Le Deauville Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth Presenting Sponsors ($5,000 & Above) Thanks for Gifts Matthew Carter Interiors Dr. and Mrs. Charles Martin Linens Limited Ms. Leigh Gross Mr. Darrell and Mrs. Lendy F. Brown Miller, Griffin & Marks Ms. Diana Ross Maker’s Mark Mr. Dale Gutman Given in Memory of: Dr. and Mrs. Elvis Donaldson, and Jr. Powell-Walton-Milward, a division of W. Gay Reading and John Martin Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haydon Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harper J. Smith Lanier & Co. Media Sponsors Ms. Jessica Hosfield H. Foster Pettit by Mr. and Mrs. James Kenan Drs. Jim and Bonnie Tanner flower Magazine Merit Furniture & Design Mr. Richard Jackson Mr. Robert Babbage Drs. Woodford and Dorothy Clark Van Meter Kentucky Homes & Gardens Nick Ryan’s Saloon Ms. Shannon Johnson Ms. Edith Bingham Wood Art by Eli Lexington Herald-Leader Sandra Oppegard Ms. Kate Joseph Dr. and Mrs. Elvis Donaldson, and Jr. TravelHost Patron Sponsorships Sophisticated Living Dachne Quigley Mr. Patrick Kennedy Ms. Barbara Hulette Keynote Lecture Hall Sponsor Sustainers ($500-$999) TravelHost of the Bluegrass Saul Good Restaurant & Pub Ms. Candace Lane Dr. and Mrs. J.O. LaPrairie, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Farra Alford WLEX 18 (NBC) Savané Silver Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lillich Miss Annie Marcum Sophisticated Living Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boyd Shop N Drop Grocery Shopping Service Ms. Madge Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Don Wathen Gala Preview Party Media Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Briggs Floral Designs Sin Thé Karate School Ms. Kathryn Lyon Callie Cash Farm E. Stephen Hein Neil Sulier Mr. Tyler McCauley Lennie House by flower Magazine Mr. Clyde Carpenter Kreations by Karen Jim and Bonnie Tanner Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Miller Mr. and Mrs. William Tidd Pieter Estersohn Keynote Speaker Sponsor Ms. Fran Taylor and Mr. Tom Cheek Nature’s Splendor The Skin Salon Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mitchell Clay Ingels Company P. G. Howard Antique Gallery Mr. David Muntean Michael Norman Burke by Gayla Equine Conservancy Dr. and Mrs. James Gay Você Mr. and Mrs. Tim Murphy Clara Yates Wieland Antique Horse Carriages Display Mr. Richard Getty Auction Donors Ward Hall Dr. and Mrs. John Nehil Mr. and Mrs. John Hackworth Alltech Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. West Sixth Brewing Mr. and Mrs. Kent Pleasants Anna Louise Dearinger by $2,000 - $4,999 Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hendrickson Ancient East-New South Gems Wild Turkey Distillery Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richmond Ms. Wanda Baker Community Trust Bank Ms. Alicia Kazee Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate Wines on Vine Ms. Patricia Riddle The Bramble Family Everything But The House (EBTH) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Masson Azur Restaurant & Patio WLEX 18 Mr. and Mrs. George Sanders The Browning School Parents Association Greentree Antiques & Tearoom Ms. Jill McCarty Bella Rose Ms. Sarah Jane Sanders Mr and Mrs Daryl Crawford Liquor Barn, the Ultimate Party Source Ms. Jo Ellen Hayden and Mr. George Meng Betty F. Hoopes Antiques Additional Donors Ms. Patricia Schaub The Foley Family Matthew Carter Interiors Ms. Linda Carroll and Mr. John Morgan Bill Sanders Fresh First Betty F. Hoopes Antiques Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Scudder (w/plaque) Mr. and Mrs. Kelly McEntyre Pearson & Peters Architects Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Nicol Blue Grass Trust’s Hunt-Morgan House Central Bank & Trust Co. Mr. Michael Sidebottom Mr. and Mrs. Matthew McGrath Stites & Harbison Dr. and Mrs. James Reed Brasabana Del Sol LLC Mr. Tony Sills (with affection for David Dearinger) Ms. Merriam Spurgeon Ann Brooks Meadowthorpe Antique Mall Mr. Blazer Smith Ms. Minnie Nelson $1,000-$1,999 Sponsors: Hon. Laurance B. VanMeter Buffalo Trace Distillery Pemberton’s Ms. Pam Upton Ms. Creelea Pangaro Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Mr. Willy Brown and Mr. Eddie Woods Bunch & Brock, Attorneys-at-Law Jim and Bonnie Tanner Mr. William Verlander Mr. Lionel Spiro (also in honor of David Dearinger) AT&T Kentucky Carolyn Cole Thoroughbred Antiques Ms. Laura Whittaker Barney Miller

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BGT’s deTours Get You in the Door of Historic Buildings Although construction began for James Weir in 1832, his passing and other compli- cations prevented the building’s completion until the 1850s. n the first Wednesday of each word” about the events and historic preserva- March 2015 O month, a committed cadre of indi- tion using the hashtag #BGTdeTours. Carrick House viduals gather at a historic central Kentucky locale to explore a place that they might not If you haven’t been to a deTour before, you Located at Third and Limestone streets, otherwise have the opportunity to see. really should try and get one on your calen- many Lexingtonians remember this beautiful Thanks to the Blue Grass Trust for Historic dar. Here’s where we’ve been the past few building as the Whitehall Funeral Chapel. Parker Place Gratz Park Preservation and its’ deTour Committee, months. But over the past several years, it has been currently co-chaired by Peter Brackney and Linda Carroll, this group has gathered each month since January 2011 and its ranks have swelled. Carrick House Interior In this case, growth is good. With more than 50 deTours under its belt, the Blue Grass Trust deTours Committee planned and con- Lexington Beerworks was the AfterHour lo- tinues to plan these events which are free cale following our tour of the Carrick House. and open to the public. After each deTour, a Lexington Beerworks provided a gives-back social AfterHour allows an opportunity to for the BGT Welcoming guests to Parker Place Gratz Park socialize at a local restaurant or watering Saint Paul AME Carrick House Exterior hole. Many AfterHour destinations offer to April 2015 “give back” a portion of their sales to the Parker Place Blue Grass Trust – to each we say thank you! February 2015 In its first year, deTours had average monthly St. Paul AME attendance of 35. In 2012, that number jumped to 51 (actually, it was much higher In addition to its historic districts (H-1), but the number is too skewed when the Lexington has designated two individual 800+ who attended the Botherum deTour structures as being Local Historic Land- are included). In 2013, average attendance marks. One of these is the St. Paul African BGT’s Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House Walking deTour of Gratz Park was 57 before jumping to 84 in 2014. But Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church on the average deTour attendance in 2015 has North Upper Street. A portion of the church increased to nearly 100! building in the neighborhood." The well-at- to explore the neighborhood on their own. building dates to 1826 and the congregation tended deTour even featured the sounds of Gratz Park is, of course, the home of the has a rich history. It once served as a station These numbers are important, but more im- UK opera singers filling the air with song as BGT’s offices. This deTour served to pass on the Underground Railroad and, following portant is what they represent. These figures we began exploring the residence. the baton as we walked from Gratz Park to the Civil War, the church hosted discussions show a vibrant and growing program that the Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House at 210 about the education of black Kentuckians. brings the mission and identity of the Blue One of Lexington’s newest restaurants, Pies N. Broadway. The latter will soon house the Members of St. Paul AME helped organize Grass Trust to an increasing number of peo- & Pints in The Square, just a short walk offices of the Blue Grass Trust; there we cel- both the Colored Orphan Industrial Home ple on an ongoing basis. from Parker Place, was the location of our ebrated National Historic Preservation (a prior deTour site) and the Phyllis Wheat- AfterHour. Month with some light refreshments for at- ley YWCA. An 1885 assembly at St. Paul To further aid its mission and reach, deTours Parker Place tendees. AME on the subject of black education led has increased its presence on Facebook, May 2015 toward the creation of what became Ken- Twitter, and Instagram. If you use social Gratz Park Walking Tour & Dr. Thomas June 2015 tucky State University. Rev. William Hale media, please be sure to friend/follow/like shared historical background about the Carrick House Interior Architect John McMurtry operated a lumber Hunt Morgan House Frankfort BGTdeTours on these platforms: AME denomination and, specifically, St. yard on the site before building Captain Paul’s, while Lynda Thomas discussed the John Wilgus this Italianate residence on Designated as Lexington’s first H-1 historic The Old Governor’s Mansion and the Old www.facebook.com/BGTdeTours many stained glass windows which are found transformed into a wonderful event space. West Short Street on land that belonged to district in 1958, Gratz Park is immediately State Capitol were on the agenda for de- www.twitter.com/BlueGrassTrust in this beautiful house of worship. The double portico at the front of the his- Mary Todd Lincoln’s grandmother. This recognizable to those who love Lexington’s Tours’ second trip beyond Fayette County. www.instagram.com/BGTdeTours toric mansion, attributed to Gideon Shryock gem of the Western Historic Suburb was history. Carolyn Hackworth, of Lexington The Old Governor’s Mansion is one of the Our social AfterHour following the deTour though John McMurtry completed much of described in the neighborhood’s National Walking Tours, discussed the spaces of oldest executive mansions in the United Before, during, and after each deTour, those was held at Atomic Café, one of Lexington’s the project, is complemented by the modern Register application as being “by far the Gratz Park before deTour guests were given States; Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen welcomed us attending are encouraged to “spread the favorite downtown spots. addition in the rear where space is plentiful. largest scale and most elaborate residential walking tour brochures and the opportunity to the residence where two of her ancestors

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they were restoring or had restored on East Third Street. The final structure on that de- A Comprehensive Guide: Tour was 146 East Third Street. Built in Lexington’s Urban Planning, 1847, 146 East Third has served over the years as the home of Daniel Wickliffe (editor Zoning, Administration & Related Community Organizations and owner of the Lexington Observer & Re- t is difficult for those who live in a rates) Lexington created an Urban Service council person is. At least in Fayette County, porter) the DeVereaux family, and even the Loyal Order of Moose. When we visited in I county with strong zoning ordinances to Area Boundary (USAB) – the first in the na- all of that has changed for the better. For 2011, there were some concerns about safety comprehend living in a county with no zon- tion. No sewer service would be provided those who want to get a better understand- ing ordinances… and vice-versa. outside of the USAB. In addition, outside ing of our local government, there is School of Art and Visual Studies/SAVS – the building was in pretty rough shape. But John and Linda, and architecture firm Alt32, Wikipedia.org the USAB, the LFUCG’s website. Following is a quick defines zoning as individual resi- primer of the part of our local government the “control by dential septic that regulates our property use and property authority of the systems used to improvements, using the website as a guide. use of land, and treat sewage of the buildings would require a Starting at www.lexingtonky.gov and click- thereon. Areas of 10 acre lot size – ing on the “City Government” tab (the land are divided later increased to right-most tab), one immediately gets a list into zones within 40 acres in 1999. of the pieces and parts of our City’s govern- which various While the ment structure. Clicking on any of the dis- uses are permit- USAB has been played list items allows one to dig deeper School of Art and Visual Studies/SAVS ted.” Zoning is expanded as into every part of our local government. The Interior of Old Capitol Building an important tool Lexington has one that deals with properties is Planning, – if not the most grown, it is con- Preservation, and Development (PPD). once lived. After touring the mansion and important – used sidered by many walking through its gardens (shared with the by urban plan- to have been an Within PPD, the Planning Division pro- Kentucky Historical Society), we found our- ners all over the effective tool in vides the professional expertise used in de- selves at the Old State Capitol. Assembled John Morgan welcomes guests to developed world. concentrating veloping our Zoning Ordinances, developing on the steps of this National Historic Land- 146 East Third Street That zoning is not a universally loved or Lexington’s growth and development; at the and maintaining various small area plans as agreed upon process can readily be seen by same time it has preserved the unique and well as updating our county’s Comprehen- googling “why have zoning”. The first result valuable agricultural beauty and functionality sive Plan. There are some three dozen staff brought up is a website titled, www.impor- of Lexington’s portion of this World Monu- members in Planning. They also participate tanceofphilosophy.com/Bloody_Zon- ment Fund’s Watchlist mem- School of Art and Visual Studies/SAVS ingLaws.html. As their website name ber. Since 1958, the USAB has suggests, they are not for zoning. Rather they been expanded by 23%, while School of Art and would have land use conflicts settled under Lexington’s population has Visual Studies has again repurposed this im- nuisance laws. The discussion between urban grown 237% - 10 times the mense structure located on Bolivar Street. planning believers and property rights stal- USAB growth. The zoning Although only a few students had yet passed warts is one that has been vigorously pursued regulations have grown Steps of the Old Capitol Building through the doors, deTour attendees were Exterior of 146 East Third Street – and will continue to be – long after we steadily as well, becoming able to get a sneak peek at an incredible have all gone to our own final zones. Lexing- more complex as our civiliza- learning space that was transformed by the and help from Community Trust Bank have ton, Fayette County, or the LFUCG (three tion and life styles have be- mark, the building’s history was told by Sara College of Fine Arts and Omni Architects. transformed it into a gorgeous office space names for the same entity), has a complex come more complex. In fact, a Elliot before we were admitted to Kentucky’s Many who attended remembered the poorly for engineering firm Respec, Inc. urban planning process. Therefore, the rest of good portion of the Lexing- former seat of government. lit quarters of the Reynolds Building (the this article will be about Lexington. ton-Fayette Urban County school’s prior home) and were in awe over Columbia Steakhouse, a restaurant steeped Government’s (LFUCG) ac- We celebrated our social AfterHour at Ser- the amount of natural light that was de- in Lexington history, was the AfterHour Lexington had no zoning until 1920. Its tivities deal with handling and afini, where guests enjoyed drinks and dinner signed to reach nearly every corner of this fa- destination following our BGT deTour. population was then 54,664. By 1958, some regulating property use and in a wonderful old building. cility. It is a big win for the University of They generously donated a portion of sales to 38 years later, Fayette County’s population property improvements. Kentucky. AfterHour guests back to the BGT. had doubled, and was growing quickly, in transportation planning as well as provide July 2015 spurred in part by the IBM Electric Type- If one doesn’t have occasion to interact with specific staff support and knowledge to August 2015 School of Art & Visual Studies We encourage you to use social media and to writer Division’s relocation to Lexington in our urban county government, it is not easy various volunteer-staffed commissions 146 East Third Street publicly post your favorite deTours memory December, 1956. In 1958, to address the re- to understand which department, agency or such as the Planning Commission and the A circa 1899 tobacco rehandling plant, ex- – remember to use #BGT deTours in your sulting growth-related sewage treatment is- commission does what, let alone remember Board of Adjustment, along with Council, sues that were causing serious groundwater their names. It’s hard enough just to remem- and the executive branch of the LFUCG. panded several times during the decades that In August 2011, John Morgan and Linda post! And we look forward to seeing you at pollution (in turn causing elevated hepatitis ber one’s council district and who one’s Click on the Planning link for more ensued, was the site of our July deTour. Re- Carroll hosted a wonderful walking deTour the next deTour! b purposed as loft apartments a decade ago, the of their residence and three properties which (continued on page 20)

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(continued from page 19) property while you owned it. So it is worth Appropriateness (COA) by the HPO, been approved by the Kentucky Heritage bronze plaque ($250); each plaque includes PPD. The Kentucky State Legislature following the Division of Building Inspec- Building Inspection can issue a Building Council (KHC) in Frankfort. These dis- a one-year membership to the BGT. BGT enacted the basic law for this commis- tion’s rules. Permit. tricts are completely separate from the local plaques are a recognition program only, and sion around the year 2000, allowing H-1 Overlays, although they may overlap. come with no restrictions. For more infor- counties to establish this type of com- If one’s property is in a local historic dis- Who makes up the guidelines that the The big advantage of being listed on the mation, call the Blue Grass Trust for His- mission. The VPRC’s mission is to iden- trict (H-1 Overlay), or part of the Court- HPO and BOAR work to enforce? This is National Register is that property owners toric Preservation at 859-253-0362. tify residential properties that are not house Area Design (CAD) district (which where the County’s volunteer-staffed His- are then eligible to apply for the Kentucky Just because one has the correct zoning to being used and that have been allowed to is a gerrymandered swatch of downtown toric Preservation Commission (HPC) State Historic Tax Credit and the Federal build a structure, there are certain restric- fall in disrepair. In Fayette County, prop- properties in the vicinity of the Old comes in. It is their job to promote historic Historic Tax Credit for renovations to their tions within each zone: such as how the erty owners who own properties that fall Courthouse), one cannot get a building preservation throughout the county, and to structure will be used, the structure’s dimen- under this categorization and show little permit without prior approvals. The CAD write the building guidelines used by the sions, how close to the property line it can actual effort to rectify this situation, have property owners will have to have their HPO and the BOAR. (To develop the be, etc. Some uses are specifically permitted, their property taxes increased by $1 per plans approved by the volunteer-staffed guidelines currently in use, they gathered some uses are specifically prohibited, and $100 of the property’s assessment. This Courthouse Area Design Review Board input from several Lexington citizens. The some uses are permitted under certain con- has the effect of almost doubling their (CADRB). Those who live in an H-1 Fayette County guidelines follow the federal ditions. The uses that are permitted under yearly property taxes. The current tax historic preservation guidelines very closely, certain conditions are referred to as “condi- year was the first time this was imple- and are less intrusive than many suburban tional uses”. To qualify for using your prop- mented; and there are currently 97 prop- information about this interesting division, neighborhood guidelines.) erty or structure for one of these erties so designated. including a link to Fayette County’s Zoning “conditional uses”, the volunteer-staffed Ordinances. (While not something one (continued on page 22) If a property owner and the BOAR or the Board of Adjustment (BOA) has to ap- might want to read at the beach, it is very CADRB cannot come to any agreement, prove it. To construct a building that is informative if one needs to know more the applicant can appeal the case to the vol- closer to a property line, or one that has about the zoning process.) unteer-staffed Planning Commission. If the dimensions or dimensional ratios that Planning Commission doesn’t satisfy the properties. These tax credits can be for up to “vary” from those called for in a particular Building Inspection is another of the divi- resident’s desires, the resident can appeal 30% of qualified renovation costs. Contrary zone, the property owner needs to request sions under PPD. If one is going to build a the case to the Fayette Circuit Court. The to popular belief, there are no restrictions on a “variance”, which also must be approved new building, or Planning Commission’s primary focus is National Register listed properties unless by the BOA. make substantial passing on individual land use and zoning the property owner wants to use federal changes to an ex- requests and issues. It also approves the money (or a federal process) to change One area of confusion many have is be- isting building, its Comprehensive Plan when it is updated by them. A listing of the properties in Fayette tween the Division of Building Inspec- grounds, or a the Division of Planning. County that are listed in the National Reg- tion, and the Division of Code building’s systems ister can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org Enforcement – also a part of PPD. The Exterior of 151 Constitution pre-renovation (plumbing, electri- In Fayette County there are many historic /wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places confusion possibly has to do with the fact cal, HVAC, etc.), Overlay first need to contact the Historic areas that are not part of any H-1 Overlay. _listings_in_Fayette_County,_Kentucky. It that Building Inspection enforces the permits are re- Preservation Office (HPO), a part of the Those residents are left on their own and is an interesting list, full of surprises. building code. Building Inspection’s code quired from PPD. The HPO has a very competent with Building Inspection regarding changes enforcement deals with the construction Building Inspec- preservation-trained staff (including an ar- to their building exteriors. To check to de- The BGT plaque program, started in the time period, and ensuring that the build- tion. (Click on the Building Inspection link chitect) to evaluate the changes one has in termine if a property is in an H-1 Overlay, early 1970s, is one of the Blue Grass Trust’s ing codes are followed when new con- to obtain more information and the forms mind. (The HPO only concerns itself with or in the CAD district, log on to the Fayette most visible advocacy and outreach efforts. struction or changes to existing buildings needed. The Permit Guides link in the exterior changes, and never the paint color County Property Valuation Administrator’s Owners can apply for a plaque online are being made. The Division of Code Building Inspection section provides a lot of unless the structure is brick and has never (PVA) website (www.fayettepva.com). At (http://bluegrasstrust. Enforcement – in Lexington, at least – very useful information.) Once a building been painted before). They cannot provide the top of the main page for a property, org/documents/Applica- deals with existing buildings and proper- permit is obtained, there will be inspections architectural services, but they can make there is a block labeled “Overlay”. That tionForm.pdf) or by ties that have become dangerous to reside by trained Building Inspection personnel suggestions regarding one’s plans. While the block has a “C” in it for properties in the picking up a paper ap- in or degrading to the surrounding prop- to ensure that the applicable Zoning Or- Rear of 151 Constitution pre-renovation HPO can approve the majority of exterior CAD district, or “H1” for properties in an plication at the Blue erties’ property values. So if one sees a dinances and Building Codes are being change requests, when one disagrees with H-1 Overlay. Grass Trust. The BGT’s gutter hanging down, or peeling paint, or followed. the HPO’s recommendations or for projects Community Preserva- high weeds, or knows of an apartment that are more complex, the final approval There are also 170 listed properties and tion and Education that has one working electrical outlet Until relatively recently, Lexington was will be made by the volunteer-staffed Board districts (which include many more indi- Committee reviews from which extension cords are run for somewhat lax about enforcing building per- of Architectural Review (BOAR). The vidual properties) on the National Regis- plaque applications the rest of the residence, etc., the people mit regulations. Now, if one is caught and HPO will make a recommendation to the ter of Historic Places within Fayette monthly. Once ap- that will deal with that issue are the Divi- determined to be violating the law, there BOAR regarding the project. The BOAR County according to Wikipedia. These proved, applicants can sion of Code Enforcement staff. can be some pretty severe fines. Also, when will pass on whether the design meets the are initiated, designated and approved pick their plaque up at selling a property through a realtor, the historic preservation guidelines. Most of the locally by the HPC and the HPO, then the Blue Grass Trust of- Most recently, Fayette County imple- Lexington Board of Realtors will often time, they will agree with the HPO’s recom- approved by the fice, and have two mented its first volunteer-staffed Vacant make you sign that you had all of the li- mendations, but not always. Once the prop- (NPS) (part of the US Government’s choices: an aluminum Property Review Commission censes required for any work done on the erty owner is issued a Certificate of Department of the Interior), after it has plaque ($150) or a (VPRC). It is administered from the 151 Constitution renovated

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(continued from page 21) Upcoming BGT Events BGT Launches PEP/Talks: BGT deTours: First Wednesday each month @ 5:30 pm. Talks About Preserving, Educating and Protecting Visit BGT deTours he Blue Grass Trust for Historic on www.Facebook/BGTdeTours TPreservation is excited about the or call the Trust launch of our new, informative and fun series, BGT PEP/Talks. (PEP=Preserving, @ 859.253.0362 for location details! Educating, Protecting). We unveiled the series’ name in June, PEP/Talks, which will Upcoming BGT deTour feature presentations by leading experts on a Dates for 2015: range of topics related to historic preserva- tion followed by a moderated panel discus- sion featuring local leaders from various Clarkson House after October 7 backgrounds. PEP/Talks are free and open November 4 to the public. December 2 Two early talks in this newly-named series BGT’s PEP/Talks will follow a regular for- January 6 helped guide its outline prior to its unveil- mat, with the doors of the Dr. Thomas Hunt ing. The first talk featured attorney and au- February 3 Morgan House at 210 North Broadway thor Peter Brackney, who discussed his book March 2 The Lexington Downtown Development Au- Affordable Housing, along with the volun- opening at 5:30 pm with a social half-hour Lost Lexington in November 2014; the sec- thority (LDDA) (www.lexingtondda.com) per its teer-staffed Affordable Housing Governing with nosh and beverages. At 6:00 pm, the ond was by architect Sarah House Tate, on mission statement, “promotes physical and eco- Board to oversee the Affordable Housing feature presentation will begin in the Audi- The BGT’s Annual Fund Drive Lexington’s Modern architecture in April nomic development that strengthens and main- Fund. This is also under the management of torium, followed by panel discussion by Clarkson House before 2015. Held in the auditorium of our newly for 2015 begins late September and tains downtown Lexington as the cultural and PPD. The mission of the Affordable Housing leading professionals on the evening’s topic. Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. renovated Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan continues through June 30, 2016 economic heart of Central Kentucky.” It either Fund is to “leverage public investment to pre- The panel will include Bob Griffith, Scot House, more than 100 people attended each tackles development challenges directly, or works serve, produce, and provide safe, quality, afford- October 13 Pep/Talks Walters, KY Heritage Council; Holly talk and panel discussion. to drive investment into the downtown neigh- able housing.” It is funded from allocations in September 16 Historic Preservation & Tax Credits Wiedemann, AU Associates, Dr. Thad :–––––––––––––––: borhoods and central business district. It has a Lexington’s general fund budget and is sepa- Overmyer, owner of the Willis Green On September PAWS 4 Preservation full-time staff and is administered by a volunteer- rate from the Lexington Housing Authority, House in Danville, KY, and others, and will 8, the BGT Atomic Cafe, 6 – 8 PM staffed board appointed by the Mayor. which manages public housing in Lexington be moderated by BGT President Maureen held its third (and is governed by yet another volunteer- $15 in advance and $20 at the door Peters, Principal Architect at Pearson & Pe- program and The Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) staffed board). Reservatiions 859.253.0362 ters Architects. BGT’s PEP/Talks are free the first under program is also administered out of PPD. The and open to the public. the new goal of this program is to place conservation The Downtown Lexington Corporation PEP/Talk easements on 50,000 acres outside of the (DLC) (www.downtownlex.com) sponsors September 29, 2015: moniker when USAB, also referred to as the Rural Service and coordinates events in the downtown such H. Foster Pettit Auditorium photographer Area (RSA). The mission statement for the as Thursday Night Live, various parades dur- Naming Ceremony, Carol Peachee PDR program states that this 50,000 acres is ing the year, art shows, and other events that discussed her at Dr. Thomas Hunt-Morgan House, intended to be a “critical mass of protected promote the downtown and encourage people new book The 210 N. Broadway, 6 PM farmland, for the general agriculture, equine to visit and experience downtown. It is guided The Birth of Bourbon by Birth of Bour- and tourism industries.” Currently, the PDR by a membership board, and like the LDDA, Carol Peachee Reservations a must bon: A Photo- program is at 58% of its goal. (The first per- it has a full-time staff. graphic Tour of Early Distilleries, followed by son to call the BGT office after reading this Bob Griffith a panel discussion on the history and im- Gallery Hop @ will receive a crisp $5 bill and a BGT pin.) Urban planning, regulation, and administra- portance of bourbon in the Common- The Hunt-Morgan House, The volunteer-staffed Fayette County Rural tion are not an easy task. Not only are a sig- Join us on October 13, when BGT’s wealth. Panelists scheduled to appear Land Management Board (RLMP) adminis- nificant number of paid city employees PEP/Talks will feature Bob Griffith from 201 N. Mill St., were Lindy Casebier, Deputy Secretary ters this program, also a part of PPD. involved, but there is a considerable number Louisville, discussing his award-winning Free & open to the public, of Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts & Heritage of volunteers who donate their time to help restoration of the Clarkson House in Meade Cabinet; Roger Leasor of Liquor Barn; 5 to 8 pm. There are some other city agencies, boards or make Lexington a better place, as well as a County. Doors at The Dr. Thomas Hunt Niki Heichbech withVisitLex; Meredith b Morgan House will open at 5:30 pm for so- September 18 commissions that one might hear about that fairly administered place. b cializing and refreshments. Mr. Griffith’s Moody of Buffalo Trace. November 20 deal with housing and/or downtown issues. In October 2014 LFUCG created the Office of presentation will begin at 6:00 pm, followed January 15 by a panel discussion centered on Kentucky’s Clarkson House interior, after

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The BGT’s Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House: A Renovated Treasure

hen the Blue Grass Trust for Symposium (held August 29), and twice- numerous roof leaks caused the plaster to W Historic Preservation received the monthly meetings by the Woman’s Club of bubble and crumble, emitting a mildew deed to the Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House Central Kentucky, in addition to business odor; the wallpaper was yellowed and torn; (THM) from the Woman’s Club of Central meetings, weddings, receptions, and other old carpet and linoleum tiles covered origi- Kentucky on September 29, 2014, we were events and rentals. nal wood floors; heavy drapes masked the excited for many reasons. Built circa 1868-70, beautiful lines of the Italianate windows; the this historic property adjoins the BGT’s The THM had great bones when the BGT dining room had no access doors to the out- Hunt-Morgan House (HMH) on land that became its steward, but it was in need of side at the rear. was originally part of the Hunt-Morgan major renovations to show its original beauty House lot. It was a family compound 144 and improve its functionality for the 21st cen- The Blue Grass Trust completed Phase One years ago, and under the stewardship of the tury. As with any major undertaking, it was of the interior work on the Dr. Thomas BGT, the Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House, also in need of a great deal of funding. Thanks Hunt Morgan House the first week of childhood home of Kentucky’s first Nobel to the 2014 Annual Fund Drive that included August and we are very happy with the out- prize winner and the “Father of Modern Ge- two $25,000 challenge match grants, one come. In 2016, Phase Two’s renovations of netics,” and the Hunt-Morgan House, where from Darrell and Lendy Brown and one from the exterior envelope will necessitate addi- he was born, are united again and forever. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harper, and numerous tional community funding to help preserve donations large and small from our member- and protect this wonderful community At almost 10,000 square feet, the Dr. Thomas ship, friends, neighbors, and local businesses, treasure. If you are interested in playing a Hunt Morgan House is a three-story house at we were able to move forward with the first role in preserving the Dr. Thomas Hunt 210 North Broadway with a large adjoining phase of interior renovations. Morgan House, please contact us. dining room, an auditorium/chapel, and on- site parking; and it will soon house the BGT In January 2015, the BGT began Phase Here is a pictorial of the Phase One renova- offices on the second floor. THM will provide One of the renovations. We tackled and tion process and the results. For even more space and opportunity in the heart of a thriv- fixed major interior issues on the THM’s pictures of the renovation process, please ing downtown for community-wide events first floor: the auditorium had no air condi- visit our website at: bluegrasstrust.org/ such as our PEP/Talk lecture series, arts tioning and the old, bolted-in theatre seats THMrenovations b events like Moveable Feast’s Henry Faulkner did not allow for flexible use of the space;

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The Blue Grass Trust’s 2015 Century Modern projects he worked on hands-on learning experiences in making class at St. Peter Claver School. The follow- from 1956 to 1978, with photos, sketches color dyes and actually dying cotton and ing year Sr. Mary Cletus arrived to begin a Historic Preservation Award Winners and architectural drawings. This is her- wool, weaving on looms, building replicas second class. The school flourished in this itage educa- of early cabins and living life in the manner location for eighteen years. As time passed he Blue Grass Trust for Historic shingles, the craft of timber frame con- statue in Gratz Park, e-cigarettes, homeless tion at its of the early settlers of Kentucky. there was a growing interest to expand the T Preservation presented its prestigious struction, old window restoration, or how day shelters, shortfalls and surpluses, the best. We Montessori school and in 1983 a new annual Historic Preservation awards on to lay a dry stone wall, Patrick Kennedy, Charles Young Center, and he is the fa- were pleased Libby Howard has likewise had a long school was established on Texaco Road. Sunday, June 21 at the newly renovated the 2015 Craftsman Award Winner ther of four. Chris was first elected in to have and avid interest in our early Kentucky The new school was named Providence Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House. Held would be the first name on your list. He is 2010, and he served the 1st District until Larry as heritage. In addition to her work in Montessori in honor of the Sisters of Di- in conjunction comfortable with words that include his recent appointment by Mayor Jim Gray a guest gathering content information for the vine Providence who were the school’s sup- with its annual shingle brakes, dogwood gluts, froes, as Social lecturer at book, her educational and professional porters and benefactors—having sold them membership shaving horses, and draw knives, and is Services the BGT’s experience as an English Literature major the land and backed three loans to build meeting, up- also passionate, dedicated and tenacious. Commissioner. 2015 An- at the University of Kentucky and as the the new facility. wards of 150 He has been a true champion in the field, Four of the tiques & former Editor of Kentucky Homes & guests were in particularly as it relates to craftsmanship fifteen Local Larry Isenhour and Garden Gardens magazine were invaluable in mak- In 2007 the St. Peter Claver Church attendance as and training in the preservation trades. Historic Dis- Maureen Peters Show. ing the book a great success. community began a master planning study Board Presi- Patrick made a real difference in the qual- tricts (H-1’s) for the Fourth and Jefferson campus. Hav- dent Maureen ity of important rehabilitation and are a part of Also winners of the Clay Lancaster Community Preservation 2015 Award (2) – ing experienced significant growth over Peters shared restoration projects statewide through his the 1st Dis- Heritage Education 2015 Award were Given to a non-governmental group for the past decade, the education and meeting comprehensive past role as Restoration Project Manager trict Bound- Gigi Lacer and Libby Howard, co-au- service to the preservation movement: spaces within the existing buildings were thors of the groundbreaking book on St. Peter Claver School; Chad Needham no longer adequate. The building commit- Bill Johnston, BGT VP narratives for the Kentucky Heritage Council. His ary: Gratz about each experience and skill set as a tradesman Chris Ford and Park, Consti- early Kentucky material culture and tee reviewed various options but early on deserving was a welcome addition to the agency. Maureen Peters tution, Mul- decorative arts Collecting Kentucky 1790- St. Peter Claver School at 485 West committed to keeping a portion of the award winner, presenting each with an berry Hill and 1860, published in 2013. Nothing of Fourth Street was built in 1887 and original building as part of the renovated engraved Julep cup. Bill Johnston, Vice Patrick opened many doors between the Northside. Chris embraced preservation; this magni- established by the Sisters of Charity of and expanded facility. The original build- President of the Board, was also on hand preservation advocacy community and the he saw it as a neighborhood stabilization tude on Nazareth. Its handsome late Richardsonian ing along Fourth was completely reno- to present to the membership the finan- preservation trades community. He helped success and he uses the term when he Kentucky building represents one of the most impor- vated over the past two years with a major cial report from 2014-15, the slate of new establish the Preservation Skills Training speaks about unstable neighborhoods. The collections tant ecclesiastical and education buildings addition providing education and meet- board members: Linda Carroll, Dale Fisher, Workshops at Pine Mountain Settlement Blue Grass Trust and the larger preservation had ever in Lexington’s black history. The enroll- ing rooms on the second floor and a large Yvonne Giles, Kent Pleasants, and Dr. Jim School, made important connections with community congratulate and thank Chris been pub- ment of the school was 296 children (and parish hall on the first floor. Accepting Tanner was unanimously approved, as was the Preservation Trades Network, enticed Ford for his past service, and promise to con- lished be- only 20 were Catholic). Black Catholics the award for St. Peter Claver was Deacon the slate of returning officers, Peters as Pres- world class experts to visit, speak and teach tinue to be his partner in his new role as So- fore, and the were not fully welcomed at St. Paul and St James Weathers. ident, Johnston as VP, Treasurer Randy in Kentucky, and provided direction on cial Services Commissioner. need for and Peter (the other two Catholic Churches in Miloszewski, and Secretary Faith Harders Kentucky’s historic covered bridge pro- public ap- Lexington) until the 1940s. For more than Ask anyone about Chad Needham, the At the conclusion of the awards cere- gram. The relationships he built with in- Clay Lancaster Heritage Education 2015 preciation fifty years the only Roman Catholic chapel second Community Preservation award mony, a delicious supper by Catering by dividuals like Bob Yapp continue to pay Award (2) – Given to an individual for Libby Howard and of this book for black persons in the Lexington area winner, and you’ll start up a conversation Donna was served. dividends for preservation in Kentucky. service in researching and disseminating Gigi Lacer is evidenced was located in a small upper room in the about niceness. Dale Holland, the owner information about the Central Kentucky by the fact school building. The Sisters of Divine of Atomic Café, remarked about Chad While Patrick has retired from his position Region: Larry Isenhour; Gigi Lacer & that the first Providence took charge of the school in and his incredible niceness in a recent Preservation Craftsman Award 2015 – with the Kentucky Heritage Council, he Libby Howard printing immediately sold out and a sec- 1942 and they added a Catholic High conversation. Dale said “it’s the Need- Given to a building industry craftsman continues to offer his time and talent as a ond printing sold out as well. School in 1948. ham way, the whole family.” While the who has exhibited strong commitment to preservation professional. The BGT took on the importance of niceness factor goes a long way in a quality crafts- mid-century modern as we witnessed the Gigi Lacer is the author of two other In 1965, a community, when you add niceness with manship for his- Public Service to Preservation Award 2015 – vast demolition of the Ernst Johnson books documenting the lives and works group of preservation, you have a winning combi- toric buildings: Given to a government agency or official buildings at the University of Kentucky. of Kentucky's two most prominent early parents es- nation. Chad worked to save and rehab Patrick Kennedy for service to preservation movement or It is a design movement in American equine painters, one on Edward Troye tablished the three houses on Constitution, one on to a specific project: Chris Ford Housing that began after World War II. was published in 2006 and the other on Lexington the corner of 5th and N. Limestone, If you wanted to The postwar era was a time of new begin- T.J. Scott was published in 2010. Gigi Montessori three at the corner of 6th and N. Lime- learn the multi- The recipient of this award, former nings, with some designers creating housing has a long history of commitment to edu- Society and stone, and the home of he and his wife step process of LFUCG Council member Chris Ford, for the modern age. Richard Isenhour did cation about our early Kentucky heritage. with their Denise in Fayette Park. Chad’s story and turning thirty- has handled diverse issues – a salt dome just that with his own designs. His son For years, she spoke at schools and hosted help, Sister his work is also about bringing businesses inch square at the entrance to a neighborhood, home- Larry Isenhour, documented his father’s enrichment programs for grade schoolers Marcia Jehn into an area that also brings customers – white oak timbers lessness in Lexington, neighborhood vio- work in his book The Houses of Richard at her Shelby County farm. Busloads of Maureen Peters and started a a hair salon, an Arcade for gaming, and the Patrick Kennedy into roofing lence, Lyft and Uber, the James Lane Allen Isenhour. It shows many of the mid- students would come each year for Deacon James Weathers Montessori delicious North Limestone Coffee and (continued on page 30)

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Donuts. Chad, who was not able to attend, was uninhabitable when they bought it 20 doubt that Hayward’s passion, tempered of the Town & Country Garden Club that Watershed in Clark County is the ex- was thanked for his body of work that has years ago so they lived in a psychedelic with intelligence and reason, set the proper takes great care of the HMH garden, and traordinary Brookview Farm, which dates been transformative to the Community. painted school bus and started to work on tone for the debate and helped convince the Faith is a BGT Board member and officer, back to Kentucky’s land-grant days. A the house. At the time of acquisition, the ever-growing majority of Lexington’s citi- serving as Secretary. Their devoted involve- nationally-known Hereford cattle-breeding The Barbara Hulette Award 2015 – Named main rooms of the house were stacked to zens of the importance of historic preser- ment in the Trust activities is our treasure. operation, Brookview is also the birthplace in honor of renowned preservationist Bar- the ceiling with engine blocks. Two years vation. He remains active in Bluegrass of a number of 20th century agricultural bara Hulette, it recognizes preservation ago they finished the project and love preservation, The Clyde Carpenter Adaptive Reuse 2015 inventions by J. Douglas “Doug” Gay, in- of our heritage, built environment, land- their home and its view of Elkhorn being an inte- Award (3) recognizes architect Clyde cluding a Bluegrass Seed Stripper, which, scape, archaeological resources, sense of Creek. And gral part of Carpenter’s adaptive reuse of a carriage according to the Fayette Alliance’s web site, community and significant endeavors: the seed is the South house for his home on New Street. It is provided “cleaner, quicker, and more com- Fielding and Nancy Turner Jason Sloan, Tom Moore, William Carey, officially Hill Historic given to an individual or group for out- plete stripping operations, a Bluegrass Mim Wilson, and Betty Hubbard planted: their District and standing efforts toward rehabilitation Seed Stripper has been widely recognized Something transformative happened in son, Sumpter penning pro- and adaptive reuse: National Provisions; as a key development in 20th century the marriage between award winners Harders, Beverly Miller, Kevin Murphy, Pittenger, was preservation Chase Tap Room; Seed Building at farm technology.” Fielding and Nancy Turner. This couple Chris Ertel, Ashley Paul, Colleen Cheslak, married on letters and Brookview Farm met, fell in love, lived in a 1870s build- Zachary Dearing, and always and most es- their small editorials In 2000, Monnie Gay Long, Doug Gay’s ing restored by John Morgan and Linda pecially, Jason Sloan. They are a stellar team farm in Au- whenever the This award is one of the more interesting oldest daughter, and her son, Jacob Dou- Carroll, and took their honeymoon, at of docents who help visitors envision life at gust and he Hayward Wilkirson occasion re- categories as adaptive reuse speaks to the glas Owens, reformed the management least part of it, in Cuba – way before it the Hunt-Morgan House in the early too has quires. On a heart of good preservation. Our first of Brookview Farm to continue the cattle- was okay. Fielding and Nancy live on her 1800s. They are performers, story tellers, re- Chuck Pittenger bought an personal level, winner was National Provisions, the breeding operation, now raising Devon family’s historic farm in Clark County, a searchers, and historians in their own right 1880s house 14 years ago, Hayward acquired and pre- 16,000 square feet of yumminess in an cattle. Today, it is run by the Gay Family property where they, the 7th generation, and the Blue Grass Trust is forever grateful to gut and restore in New Albany, Indi- served the Stilfield Cabin, an 1805 structure old bottling plant on the corner of Wal- Limited Partnership, which includes three and with their son marking the 8th gen- for the charitable service to the BGT and ana. For those who love preservation, on South Upper Street. It is a beautifully re- ton and National Avenues. The brain generations of family ownership: matriarch eration, live in history. Architect Van our community. passing it along to the youth is the best stored and respected part of Lexington and child of Krim Boughalem and Andrea Monnie Long, her son Jacob Douglas Gay Meter Pettit reward. Chuck’s nature is to pitch in was featured on a BGT deTour last year. Sims, they Owens, his wife Jenny Owens and their two had a hand in The Lucy Graves Advocacy 2015 Award (2) when he’s around the BGT, and we thank combined sons Walker and J. Owens. an addition to – is presented to an individual or group who him for his professional, personal and Betty Hoopes Volunteer Service 2015 their culture, the log struc- has exhibited Advocacy leadership in sup- charitable work in preservation. Award (2) recognizes those who give as their knowl- Located on the farm is an historic stor- ture and they porting the historic preservation movement much to the Trust as Betty Hoopes, a tire- edge of food age building constructed sometime be- added heat and in Central Kentucky: Charles “Chuck” Pit- There are those who “walk the walk” and less member of the BGT’s Antiques & Gar- and their tween 1890 and 1910, and used for grain air to the his- tenger; Hayward Wilkirson those who “talk the talk”, but Hayward den Show Committee: Kathy Chopra, style to make storage until the 1930s. Starting in the toric property. Wilkirson is one who truly does both. Faith Harders inviting and 1950s, the building was used for farm The couple live This award was given to two different indi- Hayward has been a long-standing and delicious woodworking and storage. Oftentimes, preservation in viduals who simply get jobs done and who unrelenting advocate for historic preserva- Tireless is the right word for Kathy spaces. The utilitarian buildings of this nature are other ways as we are proud to call friends of the BGT. tion. In 2003 he became the director of Chopra and Faith Harders, two lovely BGT recog- forgotten after they become outdated or Nancy is the Chuck Pittenger wears many preservation preservation with the Blue Grass Trust and ever present faces at the BGT’s An- Krim Boughalem and nized them need more maintenance than they are Fielding and Nancy Turner hats – he is the Registrar for the Speed Art Andrea Sims and son, Henry Executive Di- and from that position directed the Trust’s tiques & Garden Show. Both are on the for their work worth. But in 2014, the family under- rector of Win- Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. The regis- varied preservation efforts for several show’s committee and help enormously on their took a major renovation to transform the chester/ Clark County Tourism and the trar is responsible for knowing all items in years. When the CentrePointe project with the planning that goes into the downtown restaurant Table 310 a few years brain child of the Beer Cheese Trail. the collection, knowing their location, greet- was first announced (how many years show. Both ago, and the look they created there contin- ing works loaned to the museum and over- ago?) Hayward jumped into action and are two of ues at National Provisions where they The Lucy Shopshire Crump Volunteer 2015 seeing Speed loans. With a $50 million co-founded Preserve Lexington and, in a the most hosted a BGT deTour last year, and the Award – is presented to an individual investment in the Speed’s expansion, we short period of time, rallied the opposi- festive peo- huge turnout told us it would be a Lexing- who provided exemplary service to the imagine his head-spinning job will grow ex- tion to the destruction of the historic ple at the ton hotspot, and it is! BGT throughout the year: Docents of ponentially, but it may already be spinning buildings on Morton’s Row and others Gala open- the Hunt-Morgan House Museum as he travels with their exhibitions that are within the CentrePointe block. Under ing. Kathy is Chris Heflin knows beer and his restoration currently on loan. The Speed is a Kentucky his leadership, Preserve Lexington gave always at the of the Chase Tap Room on the Corner of The Hunt-Morgan House Museum comes treasure and we were so grateful to Chuck voice to a renewed and refreshed preser- front door Jefferson and Third replaced a forlorn mar- to life for thousands of visitors each year for his role in sharing it with the Speed’s ex- vation movement in Lexington, which greeting ket with a vibrant bar space with doors thanks to these docents, on Wednesday, hibit of Kentucky Treasures at the BGT’s has continued to build momentum since guests, while swung open making for a lively and neigh- Doug and Walker Owens and Maureen Peters Mim Wilson and Betty Hubbard; on Thurs- Antiques & Garden Show in 2013. But those early days of the CentrePointe battle. Faith Harders and Faith chairs, borly corner. Our thanks to Chris for letting day, Tom Moore and William Carey; on the Speed is just Chuck’s day job – he is Hayward sat at the Plaintiff ’s table and Kathy Chopra plans and the BGT be among Chase’s first guests at a Seed Building into an event space that Friday, Carolyn Hackworth, Joan Bishop, also the steward, with his wife Linda, of testified under oath (which is more than oversees the Pop-Up Preview party a few years ago, and provides historic, industrial charm with and Dmetrius Conley Williams; and on the historic Richard Branham House in we can say for the CentrePointe developers) complimentary lecture series, and also helps for bringing new life to a tired corner and modern amenities. We recognized them Sunday Ellen Hellard and William Carey. Stamping Ground, Kentucky. Overlook- when Preserve Lexington asked Judge with the keynote speakers luncheons. They new purpose to an old building. for their transformative change to this We also have on-call docents who help ing Elkhorn Creek, this house is dry laid Goodwine to stop the demolition. While volunteer in other ways for the BGT too: important building. throughout the year: they include Faith stone and dates to the late 1700s. The house that effort was unsuccessful, there is little Kathy is an avid gardener and is a member Located in the historic Boone Creek

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federal Funds. The Landscape Preservation this one-time event and have significance Preservation Matters is 2015 Award (2) Skullers Clock and for the community’s physical character, This award is to The Legacy Trail quality of life, and economic develop- a bi-annual newsletter ment long after the games were held. the body of peo- published by the ple who repre- Two projects have been selected to win sent the Legacy Blue Grass Trust for this award, its third year as a BGT Historic • Create a new model for inclusive, open, Center and Historic Preservation Preservation Award. The first award goes for and collaborative decision-making and Legacy Trail the iconic Skullers Clock.Thanks to the ef- leadership that enables participants to for its membership. who were able to forts of the Historic Preservation Commis- work across interest group lines and have have the pa- Preservation Matters sion led then byWin Meekerand staffed by all views equally considered. tience to assemble this effort for every- Newsletter Committee: Bettie Kerr,the government allowed for one in our community. Chris Corcoran, Linda Carroll, Bill Johnston, fundraising to restore the clock to its glory From the many meetings, two projects senior advisor to Mayor Jim Gray, ac- John Rhorer, Peter Brackney, days with its signature eyes (painted by were selected. One of the projects was cepted for the city. BGT friend Eric Johnson) and now keeping the Legacy Trail and the other was the Jason Sloan accurate time again. The clock was first in- East End Redevelopment Project. Little The John Wesley Hunt 2015 Award given to stalled in 1913 by jeweler Harry Skuller. It did we know how these two projects Editor: Sheila Omer Ferrell an individual for lifetime service to the was heavily would be so connected! Graphic Designer: preservation movement in Kentucky: damaged by a Miki Wright, Egg Design Wendell Berry storm in 1974 The Legacy Center then started a cam- www.scrambledegg.com Skullers Clock and removed paign to 859.338.2432 The award this year was given to Wendell for street im- build public Berry. He is a Kentucky treasure, a true ren- provements in was support and aissance man. We honored him for a life- Volume 36/Issue 2, Summer/Fall 2015 2010. That led only one property owner and the trail awareness. Contributing Writers: time of something the Blue Grass Trust the Commis- would not go through backyards and it As the admires so much – contrariness. He uses his Peter Brackney, sion to initiate would also connect major hotels in the Legacy Cen- implement of choice, a pencil, to stab, poke, Linda Carroll, plans for re- area to a state park. The City applied for ter scheduled and cajole a world that forgets to respect pair. Thanks to the grant several times and was rejected meetings Sheila Omer Ferrell, b Win Meeker and Win and Bet- several times. Then in December 2005, it with stake- what is in front of us. Bill Johnston, Maureen Peters tie for their was announced that Lexington had been holders and Maureen leadership on chosen to host the FEI World Equestrian various user Peters, John Rhorer, Games at the Kentucky Horse Park bring- this and many preservation matters in the Chris Corcoran, senior groups it re- Jason Sloan community. ing more than 600,000 visitors and 1,000 alized that advisor to Mayor Gray Guest Columnist: :–––––––––––––––: journalists from around the world to the the East End W. Grady Walter II Things often happen organically and Lexington-Bluegrass region, resulting in of Lexington was the birth place of a there is not a better example than award an economic impact of more than $150 19th century African-American racing Photographers: winner, The Legacy Trail , a shared use million during a two-week period in Sep- Isaac Murphy. He won three Ken- trail connecting downtown Lexington to tember 2010, and the idea of a trail connect- tucky Derbies and won more than 44% Neil Sulier federal stimulus funding. the Kentucky Horse Park located in ing the KHP to downtown started gaining of his races, which is more than double Lee P. Thomas northern Fayette County. momentum. Lexington was awarded the the win percentage of jockeys like Pat Linda Carroll first of many grants in 2007. And now they Day and Willie Shoemaker. Isaac Mur- Not only has the Legacy Center (now known as the Blue Grass Community Jason Sloan Planning for the trail started in 2002 and had the attention of UK, particularly the phy is the only jockey buried at the KHP. Foundation) as a non-profit, built com- Sheila Ferrell consisted of a four mile segment across College of Agriculture which controlled Plus it was recognized that the East End munity support and made the public Tom Eblen property owned and maintained by the the Maine Chance Farm. had been a hub of racing activities. So more aware of the project, the University University of Kentucky. At the time it the connection was made and the Legacy Peter Brackney of Kentucky has come on board as a sup- was thought this project would be a good Because of the Games and recognizing the Trail became a way for citizens to con- Carol Peachee porter. They now see opportunities for candidate for a federally funded grant unprecedented opportunities for long-term nect again. Not only was the connection Eric Whisman community improvement, the Knight research projects, students are planning application for a shared use trail. The city made to the racing industry but that Ann Bevins Foundation wanted to make an invest- Isaac Murphy lived on the site that is now and designing various aspects of the trail had struggled with building trails for Mary Sloan ment in Lexington in recognition of the known as the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art and the University is conducting its own several reasons including not owning any Author Wendell Berry, Games. They funded the Legacy Center Garden, a trailhead for the Legacy Trail. campaign of support for the project. Grady Walter right-of-way or having any abandoned a Kentucky treasure rail lines in which to construct a trail. through the Blue Grass Community Foun- The Legacy Center has continued to Bob Griffith Future expansion of the Trail will tie the Through various dation to convene a series of community provide support for the project through The Warwick Foundation meetings. The purpose of those meetings bike rides, logo contests, cookouts, public Horse Park to the Isaac Murphy Memo- rial Art Garden for a total distance of 12 channels, someone within the University were to: meetings, bus tours, pioneer walks and miles. Final cost of the trail is estimated was identified to sign a letter that they other functions. It was a result of the to be between $15-20 million. The City would support a grant across UK’s Maine • Help citizens identify projects that support for the project that the Legacy has received over $11 million in state and Chance farm. The City felt that there would both prepare the community for Trail received more than $4.7 million in

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Guests at BGT’s July 12, BGT Founders Day Celebration: 2015 Antiques Mike Meuser honored with Dot Crutcher Award and Garden Show n July 12, in the newly renovated ODr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House, at KY Horse Park the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preserva- tion welcomed more than one hundred guests to its Founders Day celebration and presented its Dorothy “Dot” Crutcher award to Michael Meuser. The BGT’s Community Preservation Committee elected in 2012 to add a new award and to make it a part of the Founders Day celebra- tion each year on July 12, 1955, the date of our organization’s historic incorporation Guests at Founders Day sixty years ago.

The award recognizes a long-time member following Barbara Hulette’s term. He suc- cessfully led one of the most memorable and supporter, someone who continues to Mike Meuser support and watch over us from her heav- H-1 (local historic district) battles when in enly home, Dorothy “Dot” Crutcher. Dot, 1996-97 Lexington added the Aylesford as we all affectionately called her, left us in Historic District, the largest in the city, he 2008, at the age of 90. Dot started early in was the Aylesford Association president at the preservation movement in Kentucky. In the time. And, it was Dot who whispered in the late 70’s she saved 609 West Short. She Mike’s ear to get him to shake the Pope also saved a rare half-timber in the 700 Villa project and that he did. He led the block of Short Street around the same charge with the careful restoration of the en- time, and it is the current home of velope through T-1 money, architects, and thorough research.

We don’t know where the BGT would be without Mike. We are thankful for his love Mike Meuser with sons of preservation and for the BGT organiza- Ashlin and Linden Meuser tion. Barbara Hulette conveyed a sentiment we all share – “Mike has been...... sustaining, fitting that the BGT honor her by supportive, reliant, our brace, our mainstay, naming this award for her. our spine, our underpinning, our strength- ener, reinforce” and Barbara also added he And, for the 2015 recipient, Mike Meuser, was her "terra firma", and we all agreed. We we wanted to honor him for diving into the had many situations to solve and we all BGT and preservation in the early 1990s agreed they wouldn't have been solved with- and for being a loyal, active, hardworking out the help and advice from Mike Meuser. BGT VP Bill Johnston presents Mike Meuser We are grateful for Mike and his long-time with Julep Cup and dedicated member ever since. Tough times in 1992 until recent memory chal- friendship and support. Through his long Bettye Lee Mastin. After the Pope Villa lenged our organization, and Mike Meuser friendship with Dot Crutcher, we felt it was fire, she was on the scene the next morn- was present to fix the finances, fire employ- a special honor to recognize him with the ing with Patrick Snadon and Clay Lan- ees, resolve countless legal matters; in fact, 2015 BGT Dot Crutcher Award. We were caster (and probably our award winner) we can’t think of any BGT matter which has pleased that Mike’s sons Linden and Ashlin and her quiet determination from that not involved Mike. There have been times at Meuser were with him at the July 12 event moment led to the purchase of the Pope meetings when we can’t reach a decision and and came forward with their father to re- Villa by the BGT. Every aspect of Dot’s we conclude with a “somebody needs to call ceive the Crutcher award from BGT Vice life focused on the greater good so it’s Mike.” He served three years as President President Bill Johnston.. b

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