Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number 2 Fall 2013 Volume XXXI, Number 2 VOTE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION! PLEASE LET YOUR REPRESENTATIVES KNOW THAT PRESERVATION IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR YOU. 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 www.PreserveAtlanta.com 1 Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number 2 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. www.PreserveAtlanta.com 2 Preservation Times, Fall 2013, Volume XXXI, Number 2 Advocacy News 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.