Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number 2

Fall 2013 Volume XXXI, Number 2

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Memorial Corridor Added to Most Endangered

This month the APC is adding the secting streets to the Moreland/ Memorial Corridor to its Most Memorial intersection. Endangered Historic Places List. This traffic corridor connects the Oakland Cemetery is the earliest downtown area south of the Capi- remaining asset in the area, having tol to the east side, passing been founded as the “Atlanta through layers of historic assets Cemetery” in 1850. The Atlanta that vary from antebellum Oak- Rolling Mill was established in land Cemetery, to turn of the cen- 1858 on the site of what became tury Grant Park and Cabbagetown the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill neighborhoods, to mid-century (now the Stacks at Fulton Cotton modern assets. It is a place where The art moderne Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company is being Mill lofts). The eastern end of the neighborhoods, commercial areas adapted for use by Habitat for Humanity Corridor was part of the Battle of and industrial buildings meet, a Atlanta during Gen. Sherman’s road that connects the inner city to the suburbs and incor- 1864 Atlanta Campaign. During Reconstruction, industry porates mid-century schools, dairies, office buildings and and neighborhoods began and grew alongside Memorial gas stations. The portion of the Memorial Corridor that is Drive (then called Fair Street). There has been a school of concern to the Atlanta Preservation Center begins at the on the site of Ed S. Cook Elementary (originally Fair previously listed (2011) Georgia State Archives building, Street School, currently Wesley International Charter proceeds east, and covers Memorial Drive and the inter- School) since the 1880s. please turn the page

Lucinda Bunnen: Georgia Portraits A Toast to Atlanta A Selection from her Yesterday… Today… and Tomorrow Movers and Shakers in Honoring Caroline & Harry Gilham Georgia Series

November 21 Through December 13 please turn to page 7 please turn to page 7

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Memorial Corridor (continued)

The Grant Park neighborhood, platted in 1882 south of Fair Street, was laid out from The APC sends many advocacy updates electronically. the holdings of Col. L.P. Grant who donated To get the latest news, “like” us on Facebook and/or“follow” us on Twitter, the park by that name to the City. The Cab- and let us know of changes to your email address. bagetown neighborhood evolved as a mill village in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Both are protected through City designa- tion as an Historic District and Landmark District, respectively. The BeltLine crosses the Memorial Corridor and is expected to The boundaries of these protected areas, however, leave out sig- provide wonderful opportunities for redevelopment. The APC is nificant structures which include Modernist buildings not eligible advocating for retention of the many historic resources present on for designation because of the 50-year rule when the Districts the Corridor which provide a unique sense of place and, through were made in the 1980s and 1990s. adaptive reuse, could make this area a showcase for the principles

of “Smart Growth.” Designation of currently unprotected assets John F. Faith Elementary (recently Tech High, now vacant) was will make them eligible for tax incentives projects administered built in 1922 at the eastern end of the endangered area and is an th through the State Office of Historic Preservation. These are the excellent example of Atlanta’s early 20 century school architec- ture. The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company building and the Atlanta pieces of Atlanta’s significant built environment which bind the Dairy building are both fine examples of the art moderne style. historic fabric of the Memorial Corridor. Conversations in Preservation

Tom Watson Brown of Watson-Brown Foundation has agreed to do to a blog series for the APC’s Con- versations in Preservation reflecting on the outstanding ongoing preservation project of the Goodrum House on W. Paces Ferry Road. Look for this series to get fascinating insights into the process. The pro- ject was a feature of our 2013 PF Festival. The finished project may be open to the public by 2015. Con- versations in Preservation began in May of 2013. Guest writers have covered easements, “intown” living, and the costs of renovation.

Mary Catherine Martin, architect for the project, is pictured here leading the tour of the Goodrum House during Phoenix Flies 2013.

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APC continues to advocate for Plans to develop the the Judge William Wilson school building are be- House in southwest Atlanta. ing formulated and nom- Along with Meadow Nook in ination to the National East Lake and the APC’s LP Register will assist in this Grant Mansion, this property is process. one of three documented ante- bellum houses in the City and The partial demolition it has been on APC’s Endan- of the Landmark Crum gered List since 2001. For the & Forster Building at Judge William Wilson House, April last several months the APC 771 Spring Street is has met with Arberg Properties, the complete. The back of Alyssa Foley with Boyd Coons at English Avenue new owners of the historic property, the remaining third of School in September and several steps were agreed upon the building is boarded to improve its condition. Arberg up. Properties agreed to undertake clear- ing of overgrowth around the proper- The 1927 Capitol View Church ty which was completed in early Oc- on Metropolitan Parkway, for- tober. They also excavated an exist- merly Stewart Avenue, is in dan- ing concrete path which connects the ger. The Atlanta-Fulton County property to the medical complex. Library System is planning a The APC subsequently visited the 25,000 square foot branch at the site for an initial structural assess- site. While the neighborhood has ment. Several options are now being been advocating for the reuse of Demolition of Crum & Forster began in considered for the preservation of the the structure, requests for pro- early September structure. posals include both salvage and Image courtesy of Terry Kerns demolition services. Michelle Everett of Arberg Proper- The Randolph-Lucas House is being ties, LLC the current owners and prepared for relocation from APC’s Advocacy Coalition under Mary Catherine Martin at the Peachtree Street to Ansley Park. Its Ellen Cody held a celebration of Wilson House in mid-October future lot is being readied. The relo- the history of the E. Rivers Ele- Note the extensive clearing cation date is to be deter- mentary School on September 7. mined. Alumni, current students, faculty and staff as well as architecture The APC requested an assess- lovers gave this landmark build- ment of the English Avenue ing a proper send-off before it is Neighborhood by the State demolished. Speakers included Capitol View Church in late September Historic Preservation Office. alumnus Shepard Ansley and Image courtesy of Terry Kerns The Office’s survey recom- Georgia Tech Professor of Ar- mended two buildings for chitecture Dr. Robert Craig. APC exhibited a collection of photo- nomination to the National graphs of the school which opened for classes in 1950. The architec- Register. At the suggestion of tural firm for the school, Stevens and Wilkinson, received an award of the APC, Alyssa Foley, a stu- excellence for design and was featured in Time Magazine. From the APC Archives—Randolph-Lucas dent in the GSU historic in 1998 as it was prepared for its first move preservation program, will complete the nomination for English Avenue School as a class project. APC has been assisting her with a site tour, contacts and historic materials. The School has been a Vine City landmark since 1910 and its scholastic operations closed in 1995. Greater Vine City Opportunities, Inc., a non- profit, is the current owner. The send-off for E. Rivers was well attended Randolph-Lucas being prepared for its move to Ansley Park www.PreserveAtlanta.com 3 Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number 2 The National Register of Historic Places-It’s More than Just a List!

You’ve heard of the National Register of Historic http://georgiashpo.org/incentives/tax By Stephanie L. Cherry-Farmer, Places and its state-level counterpart, the Georgia National Register and  Special consideration: Federally funded or Register, but did you know that listing a resource Survey Program Manager, Georgia licensed projects must be reviewed for their effect in the Registers comes with significant property Department of Natural Resources, (s) on properties listed in the National Register of Historic Preservation Division owner and community benefits? Historic Places. While this doesn’t ensure that projects will not impact listed properties, it does Here’s a quick run-down of the rewards that you can reap from ensure that these properties will be taken into account in the getting a property included on our nation’s official list of places process. Check out: http://georgiashpo.org/review that are worthy of preservation, with links for learning more:  Education: The process of researching and documenting  Recognition: listed properties are documented as important properties for listing engenders interest in historic preserva- places, and recognized as significant, encouraging and facilitat- tion, encouraging more people to consider the importance of ing their preservation. Check out: http://georgiashpo.org/ historic places and engage in efforts to save them. register/nr  Tax incentives: In Georgia, owners of listed properties can Interested in pursuing a National Register of Historic Places listing qualify for federal, state, and local tax benefits when rehabili- for a historic place you love? Contact the Georgia Historic Preser- tating properties that are listed. Credits that offset the costs of vation Division (http://georgiashpo.org/ or 404-656-2840) to get rehabilitation, and preferential tax assessments, helped save started today! 112 historic Georgia properties in 2012 alone! Check out: Rose Exhibit at the APC From September 20 – ing historical information about Rufus M. October 10, 2013, the Rose and the historic home and Atlanta Preservation “repackaging for a contemporary audi- Center, in collaboration ence.” For her research she interviewed with M.H. Mitchell, Inc., APC Executive Director Boyd Coons presented A Rose on and APC member and tour guide Clem- Peachtree. This success- mons and examined APC’s extensive ful exhibit honoring the files on the efforts to preserve the struc- 1901 Rufus Rose House ture. Sheppard asked the APC to advo- Still image from A Rose on Peachtree Video by on Peachtree Street in- cate for the house with an exhibit of Michael Joe Morgan cluded photography and Travis' and Morgan’s art work. Clem- Artifacts display, artifacts cour- a painting by Jason Travis, videography mons then volunteered to lend his arti- tesy of Jeff Clemmons, display by Michael Joe Morgan and artifacts from facts to enhance the exhibit. case courtesy of the Breman Museum the R.M. Rose Distillery courtesy of Jeff Clemmons. The opening took place on M.H. Mitchell, Inc. is a non-profit that Friday, September 20 and was attended supports the preservation of Southern by nearly 80 people. Weekday gallery history. Led by David Yoakley Mitchell, hours brought visitors especially passion- the organization accomplishes this goal ate about the Rose Distillery. through education, protection, encour- agement, research and promotion. Cur- One of Peachtree Street’s last remaining rent projects include the Georgia Histor- Victorian homes, the Rufus M. Rose ic Marker Post Replacement Program House is a constant through decades of and the restoration of Fort Walker in history on Atlanta's most famous street. It Grant Park. has been on APC's Most Endangered R.M. Rose Distillery Whiskey Historic Places List since 2007. Travis' Clemmons’ research for the exhibit Jugs donated by Caroline Klop- Rufus M. Rose House #4 by and Morgan’s work focused on the house found new information about the Rose stock, left— “beehive” 1.5 gallon, Jason Travis alkaline glazed cobalt oxide in its present-day environment. Artifacts family. The APC received the generous overglaze logo, circa from the R.M. Rose Distillery included donation of two R.M. Rose Distillery 1870/1880s, right— “straight- bottles, jugs, advertising materials and historic photographs. The exhi- whiskey jugs from Caroline Butler Klop- sided/rounded-shoulder” 1 bition grew out of the summer internship of Jessica Sheppard with stock in memory of her father John gallon, salt glazed, cobalt oxide M.H. Mitchell, Inc. which was supported by the Atlanta Preservation Thomas Butler, Jr. underglaze logo, Albany-slip Center. Sheppard is an undergraduate student of history with Dr. top, circa 1900-1907 Scott Matthews at Georgia State University. She was charged with tak-

www.PreserveAtlanta.com 4 Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number 2 Mantel Installed in Library Stewardship of a historic Company was located at 17 structure such as the 1856 LP Castle Street, Southwark Grant Mansion offers an on- Bridge Road and had patent- going learning opportunity. ed a new mantle piece made Whether recreating porches entirely of iron and glass. The or replacing a hearth, re- company also exhibited in the search is mandatory in order New York Exhibition of the to guide restoration decisions. Industry of All Nations in APC’s studies have revealed 1853, advertising patent me- that the house’s owner, Col. tallic mirror mantles of cast Lemuel P. Grant, was quite iron and plate glass, and ad- hands-on with its design and vising that they had an agent construction. He ordered, in located on Leonard Street in 1856, at least three of the New York City. Mansion’s mantles from the Mirror Marble Company’s manufacturing facility in Rox- Boston Sept 26, 1856 transcription of the letter (above) bury, Massachusetts. Two L.P. Grant Esq regarding the mantel. Once buried in the yard, the mantel is now Dear Sir reinstalled in the Library mantles were placed in the double drawing room and We send you this day by express the glass for your mantle which hope will be right, the style of marbling we think may not compare exactly with the one in his library. One such mantle, excavated in the yard after other glass but is as near as we can fix it without having the other here. APC’s purchase of the house in 2001, is again in its original spot in Respectfully yours the library. Mirror Marble Co M.S.F. Toby Agt The Mirror Marble Company exhibited in London’s 1851 Great Exhibition of the Works of All Nations (also called the Crystal P.S. Hope to receive your orders soon for more mantles ___ Palace Exposition). At that time the English representative of the Education News Project Preservation: Your City, Your Neighborhood, Your Heritage grateful for monetary donations Outreach Programs and Tours - Our 2013-14 School Outreach pro- from members, Trustees and staff. gram is off to a great start! In this fiscal year we have already provided Thanks to Phil Hulst and Oakland free programming to hundreds of children throughout Atlanta and Cemetery as well as to Sue Gilman Fulton County. The APC offers programming that includes Box City-- and Jeri McWilliams of The Wren’s Nest for won- a hands-on architecture and city planning project, a History of Atlanta derful tours, and to guest speakers Garfield Peart presentation and a Sweet Auburn presentation. We also provide and Marvin Greer for sharing their time and exper- school tours for Historic Downtown, Sweet Auburn and the L.P. Grant tise on architecture and African-American history, Mansion. If your school or organization is interest- respectively. Also for the third year, neighborhood ed having APC programs or tours, please contact restaurants Dakota Blue, Ria’s Bluebird Café and Paul Hammock, Director of Education at The Republic Social House and Pub provided [email protected]. lunches. The children adored wonderful volun- Summer Camp 2013— For the third year the APC teers Pat Reynolds, partnered with the Atlanta Mission Homeless Shel- Erin Anderson and ter to provide a week of exciting new experiences Susie McHugh. for children residents of the Mission during APC’s Special thanks to Discover Atlanta Summer Camp. The youngsters Brian Teague for This program is had a fun filled week visiting local sites while learn- his donation and to supported in part by ing about Atlanta’s history, architecture and cul- APC staff member the Mayor’s Office ture. Marge Hays for of Cultural Affairs Many individ- again going above uals, sites and and beyond the call restaurants of duty. made this camp possible. Campers at Oakland Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County The APC is with Phil Hulst and Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Pat Reynolds Fulton County Arts Council www.PreserveAtlanta.com 5 Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number 2 Book Signing For Bookwood Hills by Elaine Luxemburger & Betsy Crosby

Brookwood Hills residents Betsy Crosby and Elaine Luxemburger (APC Trustee and longtime supporter) combed library archives and the albums of current and former residents to tell the story of this unique intown community that has thrived for over nine decades.

Thursday, November 12, 2013, 5:00 pm—6:30 pm The Home of Kathy Rainer (APC Trustee) 315 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Sponsored by The Atlanta Preservation Center & Buckhead Heritage Society Why Be a Member of the APC?

If I can learn about  To have the option of joining APC’s auxiliary group, CIRCA, the organization and to enjoy its programs at historic sites read blogs on its web-  To have the opportunity to volunteer for serving as a tour site receive its e- guide, at special events and with office projects blasts, and take its  To receive the much sought after PHOENIX FLIES program guided walking tours each spring and without being a mem-  To be a part of saving, shaping and enjoying Atlanta’s history! ber of APC, why

should I join APC as To join, just select the JOIN US button on our website or call 404- a paying member? 688-3353 ext. 10. To learn if your membership is current, email Consider these reasons: [email protected]. Thank you for your support of the  To help support the non-profit organization’s mission and Atlanta Preservation Center and its mission. daily operations through dues and other monetary donations which are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law On November 13, 2013, the Atlanta  To receive this printed newsletter, knowing that your gifts Regional Commission, the City of helped cover its production and mailing expenses Atlanta, Easements Atlanta, the Atlan-  To have free admission to all of APC’s guided walking tours ta Preservation Center, the Georgia for those persons covered by the various membership levels Department of Natural Resources,  For those at the $125 level and above, to receive invitations to Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Trust will host the Atlanta APC special events Regional Historic Preservation Forum  For those at the $500 level and above, to receive a hard- at the APC’s LP Grant Mansion. bound book illustrating our architectural heritage www.atlantaregional.com Many Guests at the LP Grant Mansion

During the spring and summer of 2013, the LP Grant Mansion since 2011. To support the work of B*ATL, the APC hosted a was the site of many successful gatherings. On May 22, an en- talk by Henry Bryant on July 14 about B*ATL’s work during its gaging and humorous talk by Ron Tanner, annual commemoration of the Battle of At- author of From Animal House to Our House lanta. On August 9, APC supported H.M. was attended by both those interested in Mitchell, Inc. by hosting a gathering for Tanner’s other books and preservation. On GSU interns. During the event each intern June 9, Executive Director Boyd Coons was reported on his/her project that dealt with an a speaker as part of BurnAway’s Sunday aspect of Southern history. Since May the Super. The focus of the evening was ar- APC welcomed more than 250 guests to the chives and a wonderful letter press print of LP Grant Mansion...some resolute preserva- the Georgia Archives Building was the gift tionists and many new to the work and ac- to the more than 40 attendees. This building David Yoakley Mitchell (APC member) of H.M. complishments of the APC. has been on APC’s Most Endangered List Mitchel introducing interns for their presentation

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APC’s A Toast to Atlanta Jean Astrop, Elaine Lux- will honor Caroline and emburger, Mary Norwood, Harry Gilham on Thursday, Neal Patton, Chrissie Ste- November 21, 2013 at 7:00 vens Wayt and Rainey pm. The cocktail super will Rembert Woodward. take place at the 1856 LP Flowers for the evening are Grant Mansion, the APC’s being provided by Susan headquarters in Grant Park. Massar of The Flower La- dy, Inc. and the cocktail Whether chairing the supper will be catered by Rear Porch of the LP Grant Mansion Caroline and Harry Gilham on March 5, 2011 Southeast Flower Show, The Gilham’s support was Jerry Dilts and Associates. vital to its reconstruction at a book signing for his leading the innovative Lighting the Way, the Story of Georgia Lighting at the LP Grant Mansion Georgia Lighting or serv- Invitations to this event are one of the benefits of APC member- ing as APC’s Board Presi- ship at the $125 Building Block level and above. Further infor- dent, the Gilhams are a shining example of what is best about At- mation about sponsorship and tickets is available by contacting lanta. The Gilhams have been a sustaining force for the operations Events Coordinator Carolyn Stine McLaughlin at 404-688-3353. of APC since the 1980s. In fall of 2011 they provided for capitol Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $3,000 and individual tickets improvements by donating the majority of funds needed to recon- are $100 per person. struct the back porch of the LP Grant Mansion. Supporters and attendees to Toast will honor this example and confirm their com- mitment to preserving Atlanta’s architectural and cultural heritage. Be a part of Saving, Shaping and Enjoying Atlanta. For a second year, this annual fundraising event is being chaired by Join the APC! APC Trustee Barbara B. Slick. Event committee members are Lucinda Bunnen: Georgia Portraits From October 18 – December 13, 2013 the Atlanta Preservation The Atlanta Preservation Center uses visual and Center’s Drawing Room Gallery will be the site of an important performing arts to bring attention to Atlanta's photography exhibit celebrating the historic built environment and history. Funds for work of Lucinda Bunnen. This exhibit, this exhibit are being raised three ways. The City curated by Constance Lewis and Jerry of Atlanta, Office of Cultural affairs is supporting Cullum, presents 27 portraits of Atlan- this exhibt through the Power2Give Program. tans and others who have and continue This is a web portal where online donors’ gifts to creatively shape or redefine the are matched dollar for dollar by the City. Sec- State’s political, art and business land- This program is ondly, Mrs. Bunnen generously donated a print scapes. supported in part by of her portrait of Philip Trammell Shutze, pic- the Mayor’s Office Bunnen has been a part and document- tured at left. The vintage silver gelatin print is of Cultural Affairs er of Atlanta’s culture for decades. Her expertly framed by Artifacts. It is for auction formal portraits and snapshots capture through November 22. The opening bid is $750 with bid incre- intimate visual details of high-profile ments of $100. You may make a bid in person or via email by Philip Trammell Shutze, Atlan- figures, each one as imaginative and noon on November 22, 2013. Additionally, Mrs. Bunnen printed a ta's famous architect and interior expressive as her photographs. The limited edition book to compliment the exhibit, Eight Photographs. designer, at Gloria Thornwell's exhibit includes both vintage and new Proceeds from sales of the book benefit the APC. For more infor- house in Atlanta, 1977 prints from her continuing Movers and mation on any of these ways to support the exhibit, contact Carolyn Shakers in Georgia series. Stine McLaughlin, Events Coordinator at Car- [email protected] or 404-688-3353 ext. 11. The exhibit included an opening on the evening of October 18 where the APC welcomed more than 100 guests. A panel discus- sion was moderated by Randy Gue, Curator of Modern Political APC Thanks the Following for their Gifts through Power2Give and Historical Collections, Emory University’s Maps and Rare Boyd Coons Books Library on October 26. The panel included the artist and Judy and Scott Lampert curators. www.PreserveAtlanta.com 7 Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number Executive2 Director, F.H. Boyd Coons Director of Education, Paul Hammock Board of Trustees Administration and Membership, Marge Hays Events Coordinator, Carolyn Stine McLaughlin Executive Committee Bryan M. Grant III Howell E. Adams III, President Nowland B. Gwynn II Belle Turner Lynch, Suzanne R. Gwynn Please Consider These Items for Your Calendar Vice President Mary L. Leslie  Guided Walking Tours through November William E. Pennington, Treasurer Rep. John Lewis  Lucinda Bunnen: Georgia Portraits through Dec 13, 2013 Sally Kinard Bayless, Secretary Belle Turner Lynch Michael Bishop James McManus  Rendering Atlanta at Atlanta History Center, Oct 23, 2013—Feb 3, 2014 Alida Cooper Silverman Brandy Morrison  A Toast to Atlanta: Nov 21, 2013 Ralph R. Morrison Trustees Ellen K. Nemhauser  Brookwood Hills book signing, Dec 12, 2013, 5:00—6:30 pm Howell E. Adams III Mary Norwood Boyce Ansley William E. Pennington  Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes, Dec 14 & 15, 2013, 6:00-10:00 pm Shepard Ansley Kathy K. Rainer Jean Astrop Leon R. Robbins  Decatur Old House Fair, Feb 8, 2014 Sally Kinard Bayless Ronald W. Rogers  Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Michael Bishop Alida Cooper Silverman Historic Sites: Mar 8-23, 2014 Dameron Black III Barbara B. Slick The purpose of the Atlanta Preservation Center is to Rodolfo Castro Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel Rebekah Stewart promote the preservation of Atlanta’s historically and Timothy J. Crimmins culturally significant buildings, landscapes and neigh- Arch Davis Chrissie Stevens Wayt borhoods through advocacy and education. Laura Howard DePree Rainey Rembert Woodward Rawson Foreman Mtamanika Youngblood Harry L. Gilham, Jr. www.PreserveAtlanta.com

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