Historic Augusta News Volume 39, No. 2 Fall 2013 The mission of Historic Augusta, Inc., is to preserve historically or architecturally significant structures and sites in Augusta & Richmond County, Georgia. HISTORIC AUGUSTA'S MONTGOMERY RECEIVES CERTIFICATION On July 12, 2013 Erick Montgomery, Executive Director Historic Augusta, Inc. is a member. The training was of Historic Augusta, Inc. received certification as a Historic funded, in part, by the 1772 Foundation of Pomfret Center, Housing Development Finance Professional (HHDFP) Connecticut, which supports the preservation of America's from the National Development Council (NDC). historical treasures. HHDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC's intensive The National Development Council was established historic real estate development finance training series. in 1969 and is a non-profit organization specializing in The training provides individuals working in the field of economic and housing development training to over historic housing development with instruction in housing 60,000 professionals working in the fields of economic and development finance, rental housing development finance housing development. Participants come from diverse including problem solving and deal structuring, and the backgrounds including city and state governments, public creation and implementation of development programs. agencies, community-based organizations, professional organizations and banks. The HHDFP Certification Program was presented in Salem, Massachusetts in September 2012 and in Knoxville, Tennessee in June 2013. Upon successful completion of both courses and an exam, the candidate is awarded HHDFP Certification. The training was offered to historic Support Historic Augusta and spend an enjoyable evening Yours, and many others! Admission is $100 per person preservation professionals through the National Trust at Saint Paul’s River Room on Thursday, September 19 or $50 per person age 35 and under. Information is for Historic Preservation's Partners Network, of which beginning at 6:30pm. Bid on unique experiences, fine provided below about some of the unique experiences wines, and antiques during the silent auction, purchase that are available for bidding. For more experiences, a raffle ticket, have a cocktail, and participate in the wine antiques, wines, details, terms and conditions, visit tasting. Epicurean delights will be provided by The Baton www.historicaugusta.org. To purchase a ticket to Rouge Chef, Edgar’s Grille, Kitchen 1454, La Bonbonnière, Perfectly Aged: Historic Augusta’s Benefit Auction, to Pinnacle Club, Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast and purchase a raffle ticket, or to place silent auction bids in Lookaway Inn & Events, Sleeping Bear Kitchen, Tastefully advance, call 706-724-0436. JJ The Rice House, 1225 Greene Street, is available! This Queen Anne home was built in the 1890s by Patrick Unique Experiences Preview at www.historicaugusta.org H. Rice, a leading citizen and Catholic layman who served on many committees for the betterment of the Augusta community. CHRISTMAS TEA SOUTH GEORGIA HUNT Located in the Augusta Downtown Historic District, certified DECEMBER 8, 2013 AT 3 PM Live the Southern Tradition of Hunting, Blakely, Georgia. rehabilitation tax credits may be available for this preservation Share a Very Special Afternoon at the Home of Four Hunts, Two Nights. Up to 4 people. Includes private project. View the successes of Historic Augusta’s Real Estate Patty and Dan Blanton, Appling, Georgia. air transportation, accommodation and food. program and visit often to see what new properties become COST: $100 PER PERSON Available November 2013-March 2014 to be booked available for purchase. If you are selling your historic building, on a mutually agreeable date. we can help market your property to preservation minded LADIES NIGHT VALUE: $7,500 OPENING BID: $3,000 MIN. RAISE: $250 buyers across the country. NOVEMBER 7, 2013 FROM 7-10 PM Enjoy a Night of Cocktails at the Home of HARD HAT TASTING Visit Historic Augusta’s Real Estate Page Sutton and Christian Stracke. Fashions by ONE SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 AT 6:30 PM www.historicaugusta.org/preservation/ and Food by Jennifer Shuford’s Tastefully Yours. Come Get a Sneak Preview of Augusta’s Newest Restaurant real-estate-program COST: $50 PER PERSON Before It Opens… Finch & Fifth, Surrey Center COST: $50 PER PERSON 2 | Fall 2013 Historic Augusta News Historic Augusta News Fall 2013 | 3 HISTORIC AUGUSTA STAFF PRESENTS PRESERVATION AWARD EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AT GEORGIA STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2013 Preservationists from across Georgia convened in Milledgeville, Georgia, April 26th and 27th for the annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference and Historic Preservation Commission Training. This two-day conference and training featured educational sessions on topics ranging from revolving funds to historic case studies as well as site visits to local preservation projects. Executive Director Erick Montgomery presented two sessions focusing on operating a house museum and Historic Augusta’s real estate program and revolving fund. Preservation Services Director Robyn Anderson offered an overview of the "Preservation for Profit" workshop which has successfully reached out to numerous property owners to encourage the use of certified rehabilitation tax credits Walk with the Spirits, now in its seventh year, has been a popular event since its inception. Mark your calendar now and the importance of preservation of historic resources. RA for first person interpreted tours of Summerville Cemetery, which will take place on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13. Forty-five minute guided tours begin every 20 minutes from 3 pm each day, with the last tour starting at 5:40pm. Tickets are $15 per person or $10 per person for groups of 10 or more. Sponsors will be invited to “Sip” with Historic Augusta recognizes significant contributions the Spirits after the last tour on Sunday, October 13 at the home of Liz and Bill Hopkins on Cumming Road. For more to the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of information, to reserve your place on a tour, or to sponsor Walk with the Spirits, call Historic Augusta at 706-724-0436. JJ buildings of historic, cultural and architectural value through its annual Historic Preservation Awards. Historic Augusta’s Preservation Awards Committee Featured spirits on this year’s tour include: is currently seeking nominations for the 2013 awards to be given at the organization’s annual meeting to be Spirit Guides held in the fall. In order to be considered for an award, Lillie Wilkinson Wright (1858-1937), portrayed by Kristi Connell a property must be on or eligible for nomination to the Sarah Jane Thomas Hall Falligant (c. 1832-1915), portrayed by Michelle Zupan National Register of Historic Places, either individually Mary Campbell Muren (c. 1775-1835), portrayed by Sallie Metzel « or as part of a historic district, and the project must ERICK MONTGOmeRY PRESENTS HOUSE MUSEUM SESSION IN MILLEDGEVILLE. Lt. James Henry Foster (1842-1863), portrayed by Wright Montgomery be completed. The preservation, rehabilitation or restoration of the building should have been completed Stationary Spirits within the last two years. Preference will be given to Caroline Arminda Latham Chafee (1847-1913), portrayed by Aimee Gay projects which included major renovation work such Gov. John Milledge (c. 1757-1818), portrayed by Danny Craig as saving a building from an uncertain fate, returning Jacob Phinizy (1857-1924), portrayed by Chris Rucker a dilapidated structure into a viable resource, making Fannie Holland Brown Montgomery (1840-1884), portrayed by Paige Tucker extensive interior or exterior repairs, or returning a James Gardner Montgomery (1833-1917), portrayed by John R.B. Long structure to its original appearance with appropriate Dr. John Francis Bransford (1846-1911), portrayed by Cobbs Nixon historic materials. RA Martha Furey (c. 1765-1845), portrayed by Martha Robertson John McKinne (1776/7-1859), portrayed by James Mason « ROBYN ANDERSON DISCUSSES HISTORIC AUGUSTA'S TRAINING SERIES "PRESERVATION FOR PROFIT." 4 | Fall 2013 Historic Augusta News Historic Augusta News Fall 2013 | 5 FALL 2013 Goodale at 745 Sand Bar Ferry Road remains in critical condition, having lost its right wall and chimneys, and part of its roof. The National Register listed property was constructed circa 1799 by Christopher Fitzsimmons of Charleston on this large plantation, one of several he owned in South Carolina and Georgia. The current owner of Goodale is Wes Sims of Birmingham, Alabama. Historic Augusta has attempted to work with « « « BARINOWSKI HOUSE, 1327 GLENN AVENUE LOMBARD HOUSE, 2233 KINGS WAY SARAH DUNBAR PHINIZY HOUSE, 2638 WALTON WAY Mr. Sims by commissioning a stabilization plan developed by Cranston Engineering, and funded through an Intervention Grant from the National Several residential properties in the Summerville Historic District have recently undergone certified rehabilitation, taking Trust for Historic Preservation. However, to date the recommendations advantage of Georgia's tax incentives for owner occupied homes. These include the Barinowski House at 1327 Glenn have not been implemented. City code officials are also attempting to get Avenue (c1917), now owned by Scott Rhodes; the Lombard House at 2233 Kings Way (c1914), now owned by Hank & Patti the owner to instigate repairs. Legally there are few options