PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA NEWS April 2006 Volume XII, No. 3 Franklin Hall, Goodwell Oklahoma’s 2006 Most Endangered Places Unveiled Preservation Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Historic • Watertower, Boley Preservation Offi ce unveiled the 2006 Most Endangered Historic Boley was established in 1903 as a settlement where African-Americans Places list on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 in a ceremony held at the could escape oppression and govern themselves. This water tower Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Approximately 125 is threatened due to a lack of maintenance. people attended from all over the state. This annual list is just a sample of the thousands of landmarks • Chilocco, Kay County across Oklahoma in need of our attention and protection. This Chilocco was an Indian boarding school established to educate children designation has been a powerful tool for raising awareness, and of the nomadic tribes of western Oklahoma. The school grew from one rallying resources. The 2006 list includes: building in 1884 to 35 buildings in 1907. The school is now abandoned and threatened by neglect. • Archaeological Sites, Statewide Oklahoma’s archaeological resources embody a rich heritage of human UPDATE: ConocoPhillips, Inc. has contributed $3000 to the National experiences and cultural identities. They tell us about people from Chilocco Alumni Association to construct a fence to enclose the cemetery the past and establish important connections to the present. These sites are located on the school grounds. Due to years of neglect, only one of the threatened by vandalism and looting. hundreds of graves in the cemetery remains marked. The alumni association intends to have a fence installed during the summer of 2006. • Bank of Maramec, Maramec Over the years, this structure has been home to several occupants, including • Cross S Ranch, Olustee vincinity the original bank and a US Post Offi ce, which also sold over-the-counter Built of locally quarried limestone by two itinerant Swedes, this property was medications and was called the P.O./Pill Shop. The bank is threatened home to L.Z. Eddleman family. This two story home became the center of area by demolition. social activities. This property is threatened due to its isolated location. continued, page 7 A joint project of the State Historic Preservation Offi ce and Preservation Oklahoma Pearl Sale Raises Money for the Overholser Many thanks to Judy Fox-Goodrich, Buzz Goodrich, and Cecilia and Rick Lane of Fox Lane for sponsoring “Anna’s Pearls” show and fund raiser on February 7th at the Overholser Carriage House. Over $1200 was raised to benefi t the Overholser Mansion. Just in time for Mothers Day and Graduation, Fox Lane will hold another pearl sale on May 8th from 11am to 7pm. And again, a portion of the proceeds will go toward the Overholser Mansion. Come browse through strands of fresh- water pearls, to fabulous Tahitian pearls the color of candlelight. There is something for everyone: necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and much more. For more information, call 405/525-5325 or [email protected] Meg Salyer, Dannie Bea Hightower and Raina Pelofsky enjoy ”Anna’s Pearls.” Bartlesville: Named Distinctive Destination If you would like to receive The National Trust for Historic Arrow Rock, Missouri; Bowling Green, email notices regarding Preservation named Bartlesville to its Kentucky; Lewes, Delaware; Milwaukee, 2006 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Wisconsin; Monterey, California; Palm preservation related grants, Destinations. Bartlesville was selected Springs, California; Phillipsburg, workshops and upcoming events, from 93 nominated destinations in 39 Montana; Prescott, Arizona; Saranac please forward your states. This honor is the second for Okla- Lake, New York; Waimea, Kaua’i, email address to: homa. Guthrie was selected in 1994. Hawaii; West Chester, Pennsylvania. [email protected] Bartlesville joins the following destina- For more information, please visit tions on the 2006 list: www.nationaltrust.org Preservation Oklahoma News, the newsletter of Oklahoma’s historic preservation community, is published quarterly as a joint project of Preservation Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Offi ce. Co-Editor Heather Seifert Co-Editor Melvena Heisch Executive Director Deputy State Historic Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Preservation Offi cer Overholser Mansion Oklahoma Historical Society 405 Northwest Fifteenth Street 405/522-4484 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.ok-history-mus.ok.us 405/525-5325 www.preserveok.org All correspondence, materials, or address changes should be sent to: Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Preservation Oklahoma Board of Directors 405 Northwest Fifteenth Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103 SAVED President Bill Gumerson, Oklahoma City [email protected] Vice President Barrett Williamson, Norman e activity that is the subject of this publication has been fi nanced in part with WPA Fountain, Mangum Secretary John Feaver, Ph.D., Chickasha federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. How- Treasurer Cathy Ambler, Ph.D., Tulsa ever, the contents and opinions do not necessarily refl ect the views or policites Restoration of the four granite fountains Bret Carter, Ponca City of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or com- merical products constitute endorsement or recommendations by the Department on the courthouse square is complete. The Jeannette Elliott, Oklahoma City of the Interior. is program receives fi nancial assistance for identifi cation and Suzette Hatfi eld, Oklahoma City protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1972, fountains were created from a design by the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of Blake Hoenig, Oklahoma City race, color, national origin, or handicap in its federally assisted program. If you J. R. Willis, civil engineer, and built by the Konrad Keesee, Oklahoma City believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility as WPA. The fountains had been inoperable Julie Miner, Tulsa described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Kathleen Page, Tulsa Offi ce of Equal Opportunity for many years before this collaboration John Snyder, Tulsa U.S. Department of the Interior Connie Yellowman, El Reno Washington, D.C. 20240 of City, County and Mangum Main Street made their renovation a reality. 2 PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA NEWS, April 2006 Statewide Preservation Conference Coming Soon Just a reminder that May 31 - June 2 highly illustrated presentation based on his with elected are the dates for Preservation Inside and recent book. offi cials. Out: Oklahoma’s 18th Annual Statewide Developing a Comprehensive Also, she will Preservation Conference. Fundraising Strategy (Thursday, June 1 be Preservation It will be held in Wilburton/Robbers in Track B): Sheri Stuart , Program Oklahoma, Cave State Park with registration at the Offi cer, National Trust Main Street Center, Inc.’s annual Park’s Belle Starr View Lodge, Burien, WA, will conduct this half-day luncheon 2500 Park Cabin Road. workshop on one of the most critical speaker that day. It’s the perfect setting for relaxed issues facing local preservation efforts. Effective Charles A. Birnbaum, interaction among conference participants. The Oklahoma Main Street Center is Design Review Keynote Speaker So, plan to wear your jeans and walking responsible for making this special session in Local shoes and get in the spirit of this year’s possible. Historic program. Keynote Session (Thursday, June 1): Districts The agenda features three concurrent Charles A. Birnbaum, FASLA, (Friday, June 2 in Track B): Jack tracks with an emphasis on historic Coordinator, Historic Landscape Initiative, Williams, Hoshide Williams Architects, landscapes, recreational resources, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., Seattle, WA, representing the National heritage tourism, and community preser- will deliver the keynote address entitled Alliance of Preservation Commissions, vation program development. Tours and Change, Continuity and Civic will conduct a half-day workshop on other special events round out the agenda. Ambition: Preserving America’s design review issues facing local Over fi fty speakers from Oklahoma and Cultural Landscapes. historic district commissions and city staff, across the country will participate, and Advocacy Workshop for Historic including district designations, consistant some of the program highlights include: Preservation Leaders (Thursday, June 1 application of design guidelines, and much Parks, Politics, and the People: A in Track B): Emily Wadhams, Vice more. National Overview of the CCC/NPS State President for Public Policy, National Trust That afternoon he will facilitate a Park Collaboration (Wednesday, May 31 for Historic Preservation, roundtable discussion of specifi c design in Track A): James W. Steely, Senior His- Washington, D. C., will conduct this work- review cases that have come before local torical Consultant, SWCA Environmental shop designed to help preservation leaders commissions. Bring your own examples Consultants, Phoenix, AZ, will deliver this increase their capacity to work effectively and plan to participate in the exchange. SHPO Announces May Workshop Schedule May Workshops May 10 (9:30am-12:00noon) The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Offi ce is pleased to The Section 106 Review Process: announce its May workshop series. Introduction and Overview The sessions will be held