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HRAB 01-22-91 Meeting AgendaI Mair l ecL - kS F COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703/665-5651 FAX 703/667-0370 MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Resources Board Members FROM: RCT, Deputy Director DATE: January 16, 1991 RE: January 22, 1991 Meeting and Agenda There will be a meeting of the Historic Resources Board Tuesday January 22, 1991, at 7:30 p.m., in the conference room of the Old Court House, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia. Please let me know if you have any questions or are unable to attend. AGENDA 1. Continue discussion of draft Historic Area Overlay Zone regulations. 2. Discussion of methods to develop support for the proposal. 3. Other. 9 Court Square - P.O. Box 601 - Winchester, Virginia - 22601 HRAB Agenda items 1/22/91 1. Staff has refined the draft regulations in response to discussion at the last meeting. One area which will need considerable thought is that of tax incentives. Members expressed an interest in providing some tax incentive for preservation and or rehabilitation. In order to do this successfully the assessors office and others should be brought into the discussion. We may not want to tie the tax incentive to the overlay zone as there might well be properties outside of any future historic areas zone where a tax incentive for rehabilitation efforts would be appropriate. 2. The staff recommends that a the HRAB develop an outline of the approach to be used in developing and promoting the preservation effort. The HAO zone regulations which we are developing may be easier to sell if we can develop a clear picture of how they will fit into the larger preservation effort. Strategy number five in the history section of the Comprehensive Plan (attached) speaks to this approach. 3. Other HISTORIC AREA OVERLAY ZONE DRAFT Jan. 14, 1991 Statement of Intent: The Historic Area Overlay Zone (HAO) is intended to protect, enhance, and aid in the perpetuation of especially noteworthy examples, or elements, of Frederick County's cultural, social, economic, religious, political, or architectural history in order to: a. Maintain and improve property values by providing incentives for upkeep and rehabilitation; b. Protect and enhance the County's attractiveness to tourists and visitors; c. Provide for the education and general welfare of the people of the County; d. Encourage nomination of qualified historic properties to the State and National Registers. Procedures for establishing Overlay Boundaries• HAO zones may be created by amending the Zoning Ordinance as provided for in Article 2, section 6 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) may propose to the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Supervisors amendments, including the establishment of HAO zones and the revision of existing HAO zones. The HRAB shall submit a report to support the proposed amendment. The report shall establish and define the historic district boundaries as well as the historic and/or architectural significance of the buildings, structures, or sites to be protected; and describe current planning, present trends, conditions, and public objectives for preservation. Any area to be designated as an HAO zone shall in fact include landmarks, buildings, structures, or sites determined to be of historical and/or architectural significance. All stated recommendations of the HRAB which supplement or modify the general regulations of this article shall be adopted by reference and applied to the zone created. HISTORIC AREAS OVERLAY ZONE page 2 Criteria for determining historic significance• The significance of a historic area shall be based on architectural aesthetics as well as historical factors and shall be documented in a written report. Certain buildings or areas, although not associated with an historic person or event, may be valuable examples of the County's history. The report shall include discussion of the following: A. Architectural Style: How well does the structure exemplify the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized style. 1. significance of architectural design 2. scale and/or interrelationship of structures and/or environmental features 3. significant patterns of development 4. quality of workmanship 5. amount of surviving original material 6. original location and/or use 7. remaining outbuildings or dependencies 8. surrounding environment, gardens, landscaping, walks 9. overall aesthetic quality 10. original integrity of the structure and its details B. Historic and/or Cultural Significance: 1. association with historic person 2. association with historic events 3. work of leading architect or master craftsman 4. site or structure of cultural significance In addition, surviving building types and structures not historic in themselves but adding to the character of an historic area need to be looked at as potentially deserving preservation. C. Additional Information: 1. a description of existing structures and uses likely to have an adverse effect on the character of the district, including those near and visually related to the district, with maps, photographs, and other data indicating the reasons for such an effect. 2. an analysis of lands not occupied by structures, including lands near and visually related to the district. For public lands, ownership, use, and location shall be indicated. For private lands, assessed valuation shall be added as well as existing zoning and planned land use. HISTORIC AREAS OVERLAY ZONE page 3 3. recommendations concerning detailed regulations to be applied to the historic area under consideration for the purpose of preventing changes which are incompatible with the buildings, structures or sites to be preserved. Such regulations may include permitted and prohibited principal and accessory uses and structures, minimum lot and yard requirements, maximum lot coverage by all buildings, maximum height of structures, off-street parking and loading requirements, control of signs and exterior illumination and the control of integral facade changes to existing buildings. Historic Area Overlay Regulations: Within the Historic Area Overlay Zone, the following regulations shall apply: 1. New construction, reconstruction and exterior alterations No building or structure, including signs, shall be erected, reconstructed, restored or substantially altered in exterior appearance unless the HRAB approves of the proposed activity's compatibility with the historic, cultural, and/or architectural aspects of the landmark. 2. Matters to be considered in passing upon the Appropriateness of Construction Reconstruction or exterior alteration of buildings or structures by the HRAB: The HRAB shall not consider interior alterations and shall only impose restrictions for the purpose of preventing development incompatible with the historic aspects of the area. The HRAB shall consider the following in evaluating the appropriateness of architectural features: - Exterior Architecture; - General design, scale, - Texture and materials; - The relationship of structures. arrangement and massing; the above to surrounding HISTORIC AREAS OVERLAY ZONE page 4 3. Demolition: No building or structure within any HAO zone shall be demolished, removed, or substantially altered in exterior architectural features or appearance, including the placement of signs, until a Certificate of Approval is issued by the HRAB. 4. Matters to be considered in determining whether to grant a permit for razing or demolition: The HRAB shall consider any and all of the following criteria: - Would the removal be detrimental to the public interest? - Could the building only be reproduced at great expense or difficulty due to its unique or unusual texture, material or design? - Would denial of the permit result in the preservation of a historic place in Frederick County? 5. Offer for Sale: The owner of a building or structure in a historic district shall, by right, be entitled to demolish same provided that: - He has applied for a demolition permit. - Made a bona fide offer to sell at a price reasonably related to its fair market value as determined by an independent appraisal. 6. Time schedule for Offer of Sale: - Two months when the asking price is less than $25,000. - Four months when the asking price is between $25,000 and $50,000. - Six months when the asking price is over $501000. 7. Hazardous Buildings or structures: can be demolished without consideration by HRAB with written approval of the Zoning Administrator stating the conditions which justify the demolition. 8. Moving or Relocation: No officially designated historic landmark, building, or structure within a district shall be removed or relocated if the move would be detrimental to the public interest or the historic integrity of the structure unless approved by the HRAB. HISTORIC AREAS OVERLAY ZONE page 5 9. Uses permitted: Within the Historic Area Overlay, general regulations and permitted uses shall be the same as provided within the respective underlying zoning districts except where such regulations are modified or amended by recommendation of the HRAB and adoption of the Board of Supervisors. 10. Exceptions: Where the strict interpretation of these regulations creates an undue hardship, the HRAB may make recommendations for reasonable exemptive relief. Administration: 1. Zoning Administrator: The County Zoning Administrator shall not authorize a permit for any erection, reconstruction, integral exterior facade change, demolition or razing of a building or structure in the HAO until the same has been approved and a certificate of appropriateness issued by the HRAB, following the procedures set forth below. 2. Upon receipt of an application for such a permit in the historic district, the Zoning Administrator shall follow the procedures below: A. A copy of the application for such a permit, together with a copy of the site plan and the building plans and specifications filed by the applicant shall be forwarded to the HRAB. B. A file of all such applications and related materials shall be maintained. 3. Materials to be Submitted for Review: Twelve copies of all materials prepared in relation to the application shall be submitted by the applicant. The Zoning Administrator or the HRAB may require submission of any or all of the following: architectural plans, site plans, landscaping plans, design for proposed signs with appropriate detail as to character, proposed exterior lighting arrangements, elevations of all portions of structure with important relationships to public view (with indications as to visual construction materials, design of doors and windows and relationships to adjoining structures), and such other exhibits and reports as are necessary for these determinations. HISTORIC AREAS OVERLAY ZONE page 6 4. Fees: The Board of Supervisors shall establish a schedule of fees for the submission and review of an application for a certificate of appropriateness. 5. Other Approvals Required: In any case in which an applicant's proposal also requires the approval of the BZA, approval by the BZA shall be obtained prior to action by the HRAB. 6. Action of the Historic Resources Advisory Board• The HRAB shall return in writing, within ninety (90) days after submission of the application, its decision concerning granting a certificate of appropriateness for the erection, reconstruction, significant exterior alteration, restoration, razing or demolition, or relocation of all or part of any building within the HAO zone. If the HRAB approves an application, it shall authorize the Zoning Administrator to issue a permit for the work specified in said application. If the HRAB disapproves, it shall state the reasons and a written copy shall be forwarded to the applicant and the Zoning Administrator shall disapprove the application for the required permit. The applicant may appeal the disapproval to the Board of Supervisors. The disapproval shall indicate what changes in the plans and specifications would enable the proposal to meet the conditions for protecting and preserving the historical character of the HAO. If the applicant determines that he will make the suggested changes, he shall so advise the HRAB which shall act accordingly. In the case of disapproval, the application shall not be resubmitted for consideration until twelve (12) months have elapsed from the date of disapproval unless the indicated changes in plans and specifications required to meet the conditions for protecting the HAD have been incorporated into the reapplication. EXCERPT FROM HISTORY SECTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goal - Protect the historic resources in Frederick County. Strategy 1 - Inventory and designate historic sites and districts in the County. Strategy 2 - Study and adopt methods to preserve historic resources. Strategy 3 - Incorporate historic resources in efforts to promote tourism. Strategy 4 - Carefully consider the impacts of land use, development and facility decisions on historic resources. Strategy 5 - Develop a comprehensive approach to historic preservation which will result in a system of sites and battlefields dedicated or protected in a coordinated fashion. Strategy ! - Establish an historic resources education program aimed at increasing the publics awareness of the abundance of significant historic sites in the County. Implementation Methods: 1. Undertake a complete investigation, documentation, evaluation, and recognition of historic sites. Continue efforts to receive State funding for survey work. Recognize sites with a process of plaques and signs. Identify those which may be eligible for the State and National register and assist in the preparation and submission of nominations. 2. Continue to use the Historic Resources Advisory Committee to assist the County with information and recommendations on historic resources. Carefully consider the impacts of decisions concerning land use, roads, utilities, and facilities on historic resources. 3. Develop techniques for protecting and enhancing historic resources including the designations of local historic districts, zoning methods, impact analysis, and voluntary methods such as conservation easements and tax incentives for rehabilitation efforts. Develop a method for notifying owners of abandoned historic property of the significance of their property and urge them to maintain it. Strong support should be given to private initiatives such as voluntary compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. 4. Develop clear standards for the creation and regulation of historic districts which provide fair and effective means of protection as well as give design guidance. Pursue designation as Certified Local Government for Frederick County. 5. Include concerns for historic preservation and tourism in economic development strategies. Promote the concept of an Historic Weekend consisting of reenactments, tours, exhibits and other activities. Maintain a list and map of historic sites throughout the County. Develop brochures which list sites of interest and show locations. 6. Use the dedication of land and historic districts to develop a comprehensive system for historic site preservation. Utilize the system of battlefield memorials and districts to promote education and tourism. Establish a set of guidelines to assist applicants for rezoning. 7. Develop a series of educational slide presentations, and lectures to promote historic preservation. Create a document to guide builders and others interested in preservation regulations. 8. Pursue Scenic Highway and Byway designation of roads in rural Frederick County. TRUSTEES David J. Brown, Chairman Staunton Patricia L. Zontine. Vice Chairman Winchester Kevin J. Burke Reston Francis M. Foster, Sr. Richmond Robert B. Lambeth. Jr. Bedford Anne R. Worrell Charlottesville Eddie N. Moore, Jr., State Treasurer Richmond Hugh C. Miller, Executive Secretary COMMONWEALTH ®f VIRGINIA December 1990 Dear Friends: Department of Historic Resources HISTORIC PRESER VA TION FO UNDA TION 221 Governor Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (904) 7863143 FAX (804) 225-4261 Hugh C. Miller, Director The Virginia Historic Preservation Foundation -- the Commonwealth's preservation revolving fund -- has had an active first year since our founding in July of 1989 and organization in the fall of that year. I wanted to tell you of our activities and goals and use this letter as well to encourage your participation in our work. You will remember that the revolving fund was established by the Virginia General Assembly out of the recommendations of the Governor's Commission to Study Historic Preservation. We began work in 1989 with $500,000, and after some additions and subsequent cuts from our funding, we currently stand with approximately $415,000 in available cash in addition to property which the Foundation has acquired. After work in the fall of 1989 to set goals for the Foundation, the Trustees began to study appropriate property for acquisition, protection, and resale. You will recall that it is our mission to acquire threatened historic properties listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register, protect those landmarks with the addition of preservation easements, and then resell them to another private property owner who will oversee the restoration of the building or site. Earlier this year, the Foundation acquired its first property -- the historic Gordon House in Lynchburg's Federal Hill historic district. We have since been given a second house in this neighborhood and we are currently negotiating the purchase of three other properties in Virginia. As you can see, our revolving fund has been active over our first year of operation. a tZ: e�e�� December 1990 Page Two However, we would like to become even more involved with additional properties -- and preservation groups -- throughout Virginia. We need the help of Virginia's historic preservation organizations! If you have a property that might be a candidate for acquisition and protection by the Foundation, we encourage you to contact our staff -- Executive Secretary Hugh Miller -- at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. By providing us with photographs and detailed information about the history of the property, the nature of the threat, the acquisition and stabilization costs, zoning requirements, and related questions, we can move quickly to determine our interest in the property. That information should be sent to Hugh. C. Miller, FAIA, 221 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219. We would also encourage you to work with local bankers and attorneys to identify threatened properties in your community that might be good candidates for donations to the Foundation. Many properties at risk could be protected if a sympathetic owner were identified. A donation to the Foundation by a bank that has foreclosed or by an owner uninterested in the continued maintenance of the property could have important tax consequences of benefit to those individuals. As I've noted above, we have already received one donation and are working on others. Enclosed you will find a copy of our brochure, which gives you some basic information on the Historic Preservation Foundation. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at (804) 979-3899 or Hugh Miller at (804) 786-3143. I hope that we can work together to help save Virginia's threatened resources. Sincerely, .C�art�zq� David J. Brown Chairman Enclosures r PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF VIRGINIA P.O. Box 295 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 (804) 979-3899 Virginia Preservation update - - January 1, 1991 Dear Alliance Member: We wish each of you a happy 1991! The new year also brings the short session of the Virginia General Assembly, so this update will focus on public Policy issues of importance to preservationists in the Commonwealth. FIRST PUBLIC POLICY WORKSHOP A SUCCESS - Some thirty preser- vationists from across the state came to Richmond on December 7th to discuss the public policy process for preservation. All of the speakers were excellent, an update on the Governors transportation study was provided by VDOT and Natural Resources officials, and the day ended with a tour of legislative offices. Public Policy chairman Charlotte Hawes, who has many years of experience with the General Assembly as both a legislative aide and lobbyist, prepared an extensive and excellent public policy handbook to supplement the workshop. Any member or member organization with an interest in preservation policy would benefit from this infor- mative book. Copies are avail- able for $15 (plus $2 for post- age and handling) from the Preservation Alliance. To receive this 50 page booklet, simply fill in the form below and mail it, with your check, to the office. Information is included on state lobbying regulations, legislative committees, the legislative process, preservation policy issues, and the membership of the General Assembly. And since we often think of the Vol. 4, No. 1 IRS around the first of the year, the Alliance has copies of an article on IRS regulations explaining how much mcney non- profit organizations may spend to support or oppose legislation. Check the form below if you would like a copy of this article as well. LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION SET FOR FEBRUARY - Our annual -- and growing -- legislative reception for Alliance members and legislators from the Virginia General Assembly is set for Tuesday evening, February 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Woman's Club in Richmond. Invitations will be mailed the first of next week. From past experience we haver. found that legislators are more likely to come to our reception if they are called by a local constituent. If you plan to attend, please call your local delegate and senator, tell them You will be at our reception, and ask them to come and meet you that evening. Each delegate and senator receives a compli- mentary invitation, but your Personal call makes all the difference. In years past, over 200 guests (including the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attor- ney General, and Cabinet secre- taries) have attended these receptions, so make plans early to attend! PRESERVATION LEGISLATION - As we have outlined in previous updates and newsletters, we believe that this legislative session will focus on budgetary and redistricting issues, little time fo,V a I a�� I JAN $!. C January 1991 Page Two such as preservation and the environment.` -However, we will be focusing on legislation concerning transferable development rights (the TDR committee of the General Assembly is planning to introduce a bill), impact fees, historic district zoning changes (if any), proposals to weaken the Chesapeake Bay Act, and budgetary amendments for preservation. We have written information on most of these issues for members that are interested. Charlotte Hawes will be coordinating our monitoring of the Assembly, working with the Alliance's public policy committee. And this year for the first time we will also have access to the legislative computer service, thanks to the generous assis- tance of the Piedmont Environ- mental Council office. Look for our legislative updates over the next two months, and be prepared to become involved in the public policy process for preservation! SHA CONFERENCE TO BRING ARCHAEOLOGISTS..TO_VIRGINIA - The annual conference of the Society for Historical Archaeology will be held in Richmond on January 9-13, 1991. Pre -registration for the event is been very good, and the sessions promise to be interesting and informative to all those interested in archaeology. A special event planned for the general public will be a Saturday afternoon session entitled "Monuments of Earth, Rust, and Blood: Why we need to save and study the archaeological remains of the American Civil War." Speakers at that session include Dr. Gary Gallagher, president of the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites; David Orr, -- archaeologist with the National Park Service; and Edwin C. Bearss, NPS Chief Historian (and a featured participant on the recent PBS Civil War series). To register for any of the sessions or to obtain additional information, contact Mark Wittkofski at the Department of Historic Resources (804) 786- 3143 in Richmond. Again, best wishes for a Happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing you at the preservation reception on the 5th of February. David J. Brown Executive Director Please send me _ copy of the Politics of Preservation workbook at $17 per copy. Also, send me _ copy of the article on IRS lobbying regulations (free of charge). Total Enclosed: _$ Name Address City/State/Zip Telephone Mail to: Preservation Alliance of VA, P.O. Box 295, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Member Organisations of the Alliance are encouraged to make copies of Virginia Preservation Update for distribution to staff and board members. a Z U O r+ S Z Q K.tj Historical Resources Advisory Boar< m° Kris Tierney Q av P.O. BOX 601 Z o Winchester VA 22601 O F j K w w d V Non -Profit Ory. U. S. Postage PAID Staunton, VA Permit No. 10 19 VIRGINIA PRESERVATION The Newsletter of the s7f:11L i PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF VIRGINIA December 1990 The Samuel Harshbarger House in Roanoke. Preservation efforts in the Roanoke Valley were showcased by the Alliance during October. See story on page two. Preservationists Haii Governor's Call for Transportation Study Governor Wilder's call for a study of transportation and preservation issues in the Commonwealth received imme- diate support from Virginia's preserva- tion community. At its October quarterly meeting held in Roanoke, the Board of Trustees of the Preservation Alliance of Virginia approved a resolution welcoming the study, which Wilder had announced the day before at a transportation confer- ence in Lexington. "We are extremely pleased that the Wilder administration has taken this stand to study the effects of transporta- tion projects on Virginia's irreplacea- ble historic resources," noted S. Allen Chambers, Jr., president of the Preser- vation Alliance. "In recent years, the Alliance has been in almost constant contact with both the Department of Transportation and the Department of Historic Resources about various trans- portation projects that have a detrimen- tal impact on Virginia's historic build- ings and sites. With this study," Cham- bers added, "we envision an improved method of ensuring that these resources are considered earlier in the planning and development process." At the Lexington conference, Gover- nor Wilder announced that he had di- rected Transportation Secretary John Milliken and Natural Resources Secre- tary Elizabeth Haskell to develop within two months a plan for better agency cooperation to improve transportation while protecting the environment and historic resources. Preservationists have long called for such a study, and a 1988 gubernatorial study commission on preservation poin- ted to the problems with the existing review system for state -funded trans- portation projects. "This move by Governor Wilder will help advance the cause of preservation," noted David Brown, Executive Direc- tor of the Alliance. `By considering such items as a statewide preservation blue- print, the Governor's call for action takes steps that have long been recom- mended by the preservation commu- nity. We are pleased with his concern and support for preservation when con- sidering Virginia's transportation needs," added Brown. Following the Governor's action, the Alliance has been in touch with Secre- tary Haskell concerning this study, and the office has forwarded information on the needs in relation to preservation projects. Alliance member organiza- tions are also encouraged to contact the Cabinet secretary about issues of importance at the local level. Secretar- ies Haskell and Milliken have now met with the appropriate department heads, (continued on page 5) Inside Thh due Page 2 - An update on preservation legislation at the state and federal levels Page 2 VCU announces that it will withdraw plans to expand into the Oregon Hill histor- ic district Page 3 - VDHR prepares for the meeting of the Society for, Historical Archaeology Page 4 - Preservation field'school is announced Page 6 - A look at the Museum'of American Frontier Cul- ture in Staunton Page 8 -A new preservation group forms in Fairfax County 44' Vvy HOLIDAYS! LEGISLATIVE UPATE In Virginia - As noted on page one of this issue, Governor L. Douglas Wilder has called for a study of the review system for transportation projects in Virginia. The study, which is to consider both environmental and historic resources, is due for completion by December 31, 1990 .... In looking ahead to the 1991 General Assembly session, bills of interest to preservation and conservation groups that might be introduced include: legislation to amend the Chesapeake Bay Protection Act, revisions to the historic district enabling legislation to deal with demolition issues, resolutions to authorize the reservation of right of way for one or both bypasses around Washington, DC, transferable development rights legislation, and vesting legislation to restrict land management tools. Legislative Updates from the Preservation Alliance will keep our members informed on these and other issues during the session. At the Federal Level - On Tuesday, October 23rd, after nearly six hours of debate, the Senate defeated an amendment to the Interior Appropriations Bill by Senator Wyche Fowler that would have, among other things, increased federal funding for historic preservation. Many preservationists contacted Virginia's senators about this issue, and Senator Charles Robb voted in favor of the Fowler Amendment.... Congress recently passed a bill to create a commission to formulate a policy for protecting Civil War battlefield sites. The bill, which was approved at the end of the Congressional session, requires the commission to identify and rank all Civil War battlefields and make recommendations on how to preserve key sites. Also included is a specific study of battlefields in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where there are currently no national battlefields. Virginia Senators Charles Robb and John Warner and Congressmen James Olin and French Slaughter were involved in the development of this legislation. Roanoke Preservation Showcased to Alliance Members Preservation activities in the Roanoke Valley region were showcased the week- end of October 26-27 during the Alli- ance Board of Trustees' quarterly meet- ing. Beginning on Friday morning, Trus- tees arrived at the Roanoke Regional Office of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for committee meet- ings and a tour of the regional office facilities. Regional office Director John Kern and his staff met with the Trustees. A luncheon for the group was held at the Samuel Harshbarger House. This recently restored home dates from 1797 and is a beautiful stone and brick struc- ture. The owners, Ed and Delores Tru- ett, recently received a cherry cupboard from the Harshbarger family that was original to the house. After welcoming remarks from As- sistant City Manager Earl Reynolds of Roanoke, the Board approved a resolu- tion applauding Governor Wilder's call for a study of transportation/preserva- tion projects, heard staff and board re- ports on the upcoming Route 5 study, made plans for the upcoming Spring Preservation Workshops in Leesburg, discussed the state budget cuts for pres- ervation, and heard a presentation on the work of the Roanoke Regional Of- fice. A walking tour of preservation pro- jects in downtown Roanoke followed the Trustees meeting. Friday evening, some 75 preserva- tionists from the Roanoke region joined the board at a fundraising reception for the Alliance at MarketPlace Center, a restored commercial block in the heart of downtown Roanoke. Special guests included Mrs. James Olin, wife of 6th District Congressman Jim Olin, and State Senator and Mrs. Madison Marye. Trustees Martha Boxley and Charlotte Hawes served as chairmen for the event. On Saturday, 35 members of archi- tectural review boards from central and western Virginia attended the Alliance's ARB workshop on design and adminis- tration. Speakers at the session included architect Joseph Dye Lahendro; Trus- tees Kathleen Frazier, Ray Lupold, and Martha Boxley; Alliance ARB staff member Al Cox; Roanoke Regional Of- fice architectural historian Dan Pez- zoni; and Roanoke City Planner Evelyn Gunter, who also handled the arrange- ments for the day. The participants reviewed case studies from Roanoke and discussed appropriate administra- tive procedures for boards of architec- tural review. VCU Withdraws Expansion Plan Virginia Commonwealth University announced in November that it would withdraw its controversial master pial, that called for expansion into the his- toric Oregon Hill neighborhood in Ric i - mond. School president Dr. Eugene F. Trani made the announcement, which was greeted with support from stag leaders, the media, and preservationists. In a news conference, Dr. Trani said that the university would "let everything sit" long enough for emotions to cot:-: down before the school began the pr(, - cess of finding a way to expand tiz- campus. Dr. Trani noted that to expanu:, the school "must involve the communitv and earn its support." Kelley Lane, vice president of flit Save Oregon Hill Organization, said tha, he was "extremely pleased" with VCL''s decision. The controversial master plan had drawn fire since its unveiling in 1959. Recently, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources had led state agen- cies in calling for changes to the master plan to protect Oregon Hill. This earlx call for preservation by VDHR was followed by a recommendation agains_ the plan by the Council on the Envi- ronment. The chairman of the state': Art and Architectural Review Boar: noted that the plan "lacked vision, heart, and soul." Preservation Alliance Trustee Ray 11 Lupold, 111, spoke on behalf of the Alliance at the Art and Architectural. Review Board session to review the plan. There he repeated the Alliance's position that the plan would have a detrimental effect on a historic district of importance to Richmond and that the proposals should be modified. The Alliance has also pointed to the need for earlier review of state -funded pro- jects by VDHR and affected neighbor- hoods. In an editorial on Dr. Trani's decision, the Richmond Times -Dispatch called the move a wise decision that would allow for the review process to work as it should. All material in this newsletter has been copyriKhica however, Alliance member organizations are encour- aged to reprint any of lhesearticles. Specific perrnissm.,. is not required, but please give credit to Virginia Preservation, the newsletter of the Preservatiur: Alliance of Virginia. Information for Virginia Preser- vation should be sent to the Preservation Alliance iii Virginia, Inc., P.O. Box 295, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (804) 979-3899. FAX Number (804) 979-392.5. 7h,- newsletter Arnewsletter is issued in March, June, September. and December 4 Public Meetings Focus on Districts The Department of Historic Resour- ces has held several public forums this fall inviting public comments and mak- ing general presentations on proposed historic districts. These meetings were held in the proposed districts to encour- age as many residents as possible to attend. In early October, a well attended public information meeting was held in King George County to discuss a pro- posed rural historic district in the Port Royal area. More than 50 people gath- ered to hear a presentation by Timothy Keller of Land and Community Associ- ates on a large rural district on both sides of the Rappahannock River that will include both architectural and arch- aeological resources. On December 4, a meeting was held at Leigh Street Baptist Church for the Upper Church Hill Historic District. A formal public hearing on both of these proposals will be scheduled at a later date when the completed nomination forms are ready for presentation to the State Review Board and the Historic Resources Board for formal consider- ation. The Oregon Hill Historic District was the subject of a formal public hearing at the William Byrd Community Center in Oregon Hill on November 28. Oregon Hill, located just to the east of Belvidere Street (U. S. 1 and 301) in Richmond, is an early 19th -century working-class neighborhood with a remarkably intact architectural fabric. The Save Oregon Hill Organization through its Com- munity History Association has been working for several years to complete the work required fora National Register nomination. The completed nomination will be presented to the Department's Boards at their December 11 meetings. New Publication Provides Information on Easements The Department of Historic Resour- ces has published a new informational booklet on preservation easements. Entitled Vision and Choice: Protecting our Historic Resources, the 16 -page illustrated booklet is organized in a question and answer format, responding , to the most -asked questions about Vir- ginia's preservation easement program. The booklets are available at no charge from the Department of Historic Re- sources, 221 Governor Street, Rich- mond, Va. 23219. IDepartment to Dost Report from the SHPO li1rginia epar�"men�C qf �istoric Res ources Director Presents Historic District Piauucs Hugh C. Miller, Director of the De- partment of Historic Resources, has recently presente€fhistoric district plaques in four Virginia communities. In early October, a Virginia Landmarks Register plaque was formally presented to the Honorable Richard C. Thoesen, Mayor of the Town of Herndon. The ceremony, which took place at a town council meeting, was broadcast over the local cable television channel. Hern- don is one of Virginia's Certified Local Governments. In November, Miller presented a dis- trict plaque to the Town of Urbanna. Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Reg- ister in August, Urbanna contains a range of architectural resources span- ning three centuries. The plaque was received by Urbanna's mayor, James Williams. The Petersburg Courthouse Historic District plaque was given by Miller to Mayor Charles H. Cuthbert, IV, on November 14. The Petersburg Court- house District is a large area of com- mercial, industrial and residential build- ings surrounding the monumental court- house that has long been a significant Petersburg landmark. The most recent historic district to be marked with a Virginia Landmarks Register plaque is Covington. The nom- ination was completed last spring by the Department's Regional Preservation Office in Roanoke with strong support from the Alleghany County Historic Society and the Covington Downtown Revitalization Committee. The plaque was received on behalf of the City by the Honorable W. Milton Humphreys, Mayor. Internationai Archaeological Conference The Department of Historic Resour- ces and the Virginia Commonwealth University Archaeological Research Center will host the 1991 Society for Historical Archaeology Conference on historical and underwater archaeology January 9-13 at the Mariott Hotel in Richmond. Over 1,000 archaeologists from across the country will gather for the 5 -day conference to hear presenta- tions ranging from addresses by Ivor Noel Hume, Mary C. Beaudry, Marley R. Brown and Martin Hall to a closing plenary session on Saturday afternoon devoted to the Civil War. Three years in planning, this confer- ence will probably have the largest number of archaeologists ever to as- semble in Virginia. Workshops, plenary sessions, exhibits, and tours, with an Opening Night Reception at the Jef- ferson -Sheraton Hotel and special en- tertainment by Janette Carter of the famed Carter Family and "Wrygrass" on Friday evening, are only a few of the events planned. A grant from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities has been received to promote the special session on the Civil War which will be open to the general public. Speakers for that session will include Gary Gallegher, noted Civil War historian and National Park Service Archaeologist David Orr. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from among a broad range of sessions and mini -plenary groups with intriguing titles like "Smoking Symbols: Gender, Tobacco Use and the Archaeo- logical Records," and "Causeways and Cribbing: Now you Can Get There From Here." For additional information on the programs, contact J. Mark Wittkofski at the Department of Historic Resources or L. Daniel Mouer, Archaeological Research Center, Virginia Common- wealth University, (804) 367-8822. The Department's address is: 221 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (804)786-3143 The Roanoke Regional Office's address is: 1030 Penmar Avenue, SE Roanoke, VA 24013 (703) 857-7585 Affi� li� g3reseAution of Hiswric Winchester, Inc.FHW �(�� N141DRC flICHNo\0 FQ\ TX'l =ov! 11998 sem" • fo Thomas.7.�iylar`�rimsl NEWS r R i ICIM A CRO. S. VTR (v INTA Activities of Member Organizations of the Preservation Alliance Brookneal - The Patrick Henry Me- morial Foundation has chosen Joseph Dye Lahendroy an architect specializ- ing in historic preservation, to develop a master plan for Red Hill. The plan will address the requirements of Red, Hill's physical plant into the twenty- first century and will consider both re- pairs and improvements to existing structures as well as new construction. Charlottesvifle - A field school in his- toric preservation, co-sponsored by the University of Virginia's Division of Con- tinuing Education and the Center for Historic Preservation at Mary Wash- ington College is slated for June 2 to 14, 1991. The school will take place in some of the most historic areas of Virginia, including Charlottesville and Freder- icksburg, where participants will have the opportunity to view restoration works in progress, interact with experts in the field, view demonstrations of pres- ervation techniques and procedures, and participate in case studies. The pro= gram is designed for architects, histori- ans, government preservation staff, pro-, gram managers, educators, post - collegiate adults, and graduate students. The Preservation Alliance and the De- partment of Historic Resources are working with the following member or- . ganizations to help make the field school possible: the APVA, Kenmore, Monti-, cello, Poplar Forest, UVA School of Architecture, and the Virginia Histori- cal Society. For additional information, contact Robin McMahon, program co- ordinator, at 1-800-FIND-UVA. Fredericksburg - Historic Fredericks- burg Foundation hosted a presentation by Randall Arendt, national authorty on innovative land use planning, for local elected officials from the Freder- icksburg region on October 31. Arendt,' the Associate Director of the Center, for Rural Massachusetts, spoke on 4 "Conserving Community Character Through Creative Development." He is nationally known for his critiques of conventional land use techniques and for developing new zoning and plan- ning strategies. The zoning policies that Arendt advocates are designed to pro- tect community character by preserv- ing natural and c&tural features as new residential and commercial develop- ment occurs. Roanoke - Acting on a request from the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foun- dation, the Fifth Planning District Com- mission has begun a study of the Tinker Creek area in order to produce a long- range plan which addresses the unique nature of the place. One of the richest historical areas in the Roanoke Valley, the Tinker Creek corridor is also under great stress from urban growth and de- velopment. The planning effort will de- velop a strategy for effectively manag- ing future land use and development in the area. Board members of the Preser- vation Foundation have been appointed to the Tinker Creek Advisory Commit- tee. Winchester - Mayor Elizabeth G. Helm formally presented the deed to the Kurtz Building to Preservation of Historic Winchester president Patricia Zontine on October 8th, marking a ma- jor milestone in the preservation and revitalization of this downtown struc- ture. The Kurtz was saved from demoli- tion by the efforts of PHW and has now been renovated into a cultural center for the community. The project was the recipient of $100,000 in Threatened Properties grants from the Virginia De- partment of Historic Resources. Those grants were matched with local funds to complete the project. Visitors enter the new Woodrow Wilson Museum in Staunton after opening ceremonies in November. The Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Foundation recently renovated this large tum -of -the century residence into the new museum. Affiance Meets With Housing Study Sub -committee Delegate Alan Diamonstein, chair- man of the Virginia Housing Study Com- mission, recently appointed Alliance Ex- ecutive Director David J_ Brown to the sub -committee on Preservation and Ru- ral Housing, which is chaired by Dele- gate Lewis Parker. Other members of the General Assembly serving on the committee were Senator Daniel Bird and Delegate James Almand. Brown met with the committee dur- ing the two-day Study Commission workshop on November 1-2 in Rich- mond. The committee heard staff re- ports on issues related to preservation, affordable housing, and rural housing and made recommendations to the full Study Commission for inclusion of sev- eral items in the Commission's legisla- tive packet. Of key interest to preser- vationists is the recommendation that local governments have the authority to acquire delinquent and deteriorating property after one year, instead of the current three year period. Alliance Trustee Nancy Ambler serves as the Executive Director of the Virginia Housing Study Commission and has been active over the past year in encouraging greater interaction be- tween preservationists and housing in- terest groups. This concern comes out of issues such as the recent repeal of historic district zoning in the Upper Church Hill area of Richmond. Establishment of a local his- toric district in the Upper Church Hill area of Richmond recently led to com- munity -wide controversy and a decision by the City Council to repeal the desig- nation. Preservationists and affordable housing advocates were often pictured in the media on opposite sides of the question, although most agreed that the issues were rarely clear-cut. The Upper Church Hill area, located north of the Church Hill Historic Dis- trict, is a deteriorating section of the community with extensive rehabilita- tion needs. Several new residents of the district believed that designation as a city historic district would help revital- ize this section of the community. How- ever, concerns about the displacement of current residents led many individu- als to fight the designation. Designation of the district by an out- going Council brought the controversy to a head. Opponents of the designa- tion asked the current Council to re- peal this move, and a committee was PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF VIRGINIA, INC. P. O. Box 295, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 VIRGINIA'S PAST: A RESOURCE FOR THE FUTURE Yes! 1 want to join with the PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF VIRGINIA and help save Virginia's past for future generations. Organizational Membership: $75 President Name Address Citv/ State/Zip Telephone The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) corporation, and all contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. New Publications Executive Director Telephone Individual Members: 5500 $250 _$100 X50 _$25 (Other) Corporate Sponsors: _$2500 Patrons: _$1000 Sustainers:' $500 Friends: $250 Associates: $100 Members: $50 Library: $25 Student Members: _$5 Preserving Prince William - A series of new bulletins prepared for the Prince William County Historical Commission by Frazier Associates of Staunton. Top- ics include arson,lhothballing historic buildings, financial incentives, and building codes. For information, call (703) 335-6830. Virginia Land Use Digest - A new quar- terly publication that looks at the laws, court decisions, and techniques that im- pact development in Virginia. Charter subscriptions are available for $20 (through April 1st) from Virginia Land Use Digest, P.O. Box 2315, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The Complete Guide to Capital Cam- paigns for Historic Churches and Syna- gogues - This new publication from Part- ners for Sacred Places is intended to appointed to work with the neighbor- hood and district advocates to deter- mine if a compromise could be reached. Several new residents worked with the City to determine if financial incentives for current low-income residents could be established to help maintain the char- acter of the neighborhood. Unfortun- ately, after a heated pubic hearing, the Council voted to repeal the designation. Preservationists throughout the state were greatly concerned over these ac- tivities and efforts to mend ties with housing advocates have begun in sev- eral localities. One recent effort began in Petersburg where the Petersburg Community Development Corporation, headed by Historic Petersburg Founda- tion president George Pilarinos, has be- gun a project to rehabilitate delapidated houses and then sell them to low and moderate -income families at half the market value. help congregations considering major restoration projects for the first time in recent history. Available for $47.40 to non-members from Partners for Sacred Places, 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Battlefield Update - The National Park Service has developed this bi-weekly publication as part of its American Bat- tlefield Protection Program. To be add- ed to the mailing list, call (202) 343-9549. Conservation of Urban Religious Prop- erties - This recent issue in the National Trust's "Information" series addresses problems with the preservation and con- servation of older and historic religious properties. Available for $5 from the Preservation Forum, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachu- setts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Transportation Study (continued from page 1) including SHPO Hugh Miller, and have set up a series of workshops to define the five tasks spelled out by the Gover- nor. This group will prepare a report to the Governor by December 31. Meeting in Roanoke, the Board of Trustees of the Alliance also heard re- ports on other work with the Depart- ment of Transportation, including a soon -to -be -released study on the future of historic Route 5 along the James River. Alliance Vice President Jane Yerkes and Secretary Addison B. Thompson represented the Alliance at a recent public information meeting on the plan. 5 Membership Profile: The Museum of American Frontier Culture by Ann McCleary Curator of Research and Programs Almost fifteen years ago, representa- tives from Europe and America pro- posed an idea to create a new museum in the United States, a museum to tell the story of the 18th century immigra- tion to America. Such a museum would illustrate the cultures and lifestyles of the early settlers in their homelands of Germany, Ireland, and England. A fourth farm would interpret the culture that was created through the interac- tion of these ethnic groups in the broader Appalachian region, reflecting a blend of the Old World traditions. This new Museum would be unique by bringing together and reconstructing ac- tual farm buildings from these countries. This Museum has finally become a reality, after many years of planning and development. After a 1981 feasibil- ity study recommended that the project could be successful, the Commonwealth of Virginia set aside 78 acres of land in Staunton at the intersection of Inter- states 64 and 81 for the purpose of build- ing the Museum. In 1982, several of the original plan- ning committee members established a private foundation, the American Fron- tier Culture Foundation, to establish ,.i fundraising efforts for the project. Af- ter a successful fundraising campaign, I.i Governor Charles Robb provided the land to begin construction to the then ' "parent"" Museum, the Jamestown - Yorktown Foundation, in 1985. That same year, the Museum hired its first full-time staff, and the project was un- derway. n- ` derway. In 1986, the Museum became a separate state agency, the Frontier Cul- ture Museum of Virginia. After several years of planning and construction, the ` Museum of American Frontier Culture officially opened its doors on a daily basis beginning in September 1988. ' Reconstruction 'and preservation;", have been the major focus at the Mu- seum over the last five years, as the Museum staff have worked toward com- pletion of the four historic farms exhib- its. From the beginning, the Museum has taken a relatively novel philosophi- cal approach to the reconstruction, compared to other American museums. The original museum proposal, written by folklorist Henry Gassie, recommend- ed that four entire "farms" be moved to the Museum grounds. The goal was to reconstruct actual farmsteads, with their 6. Vrwnal cluster of house and farmbuild- ings. This approach would preserve farm groupings that existed in space and time, rather than bringing together buildings that may never have had any relationship to each other in a "recon- structed" plan. The selection of the farms was not an easy assignment. Several factors were considered in choosing each of the farms. First, Museum staff searched for buildings that would accurately portray the traditional forms found in the Euro- pean cultures, preferably in the period of emigration, and in the Appalachian region. From the beginning, the selec- tion committees recognized the diffi- culty of selecting one "typical" type of farm house or farm building, since quite often a variety of vernacular forms existed. Several museums in Europe provided significant assistance in iden- tifying appropriate and available farm- steads. For the American farm, the Museum reviewed over 2,000 survey files of farm- steads in the Shenandoah Valley, from Winchester to Roanoke. A 19th cen- tury farm from near Eagle Rock in Botetourt County was selected for the Museum. This farm features a log house and double -pen log barn very typical of the mid -19th century Valley. Many out- buildings, including a log tobacco barn, completed this farmstead. The Barger- Riddlebarger farm also conveniently re- flects the blending of architectural tra- ditions from Germany and the United Kingdom that occurred in this region. Several other factors figured into the final decision on the farm buildings. First, the Museum chose to relocate farm buildings that would not have been preserved at in their existing setting. In the tradition of the European open-air museum, the Museum's vision was not to remove buildings that were currently being preserved at their original site, clearly the best course of preservation for any historic building. Secondly, the Museum had to decide from among the available buildings in each of the countries. While it would be ideal to move an early 18th century farm from Ulster, the Ulster -American Folk Park, in Northern Ireland, advised us that buildings of this age are very difficult to find, particularly in any con- dition to restore. Consequently, the Mu- seum acquired an early 19th century farmhouse that features a traditional plan and design, a building with clear ties to the 18th century. The Garlands Farm from West Sus- sex, England, was chosen to because of its very excellent collection of 17th and 18th century farmbuildings. The farm- house, listed as a building of special architectural and historical interest un- der the 1976 Town and Country Plan- ning Acts, cannot be removed from the country. The two barns and cattle shed from this farm will complete the his- toric grouping. Some form of architec- tural recognition will be provided for the Garlands house. The Museum has also identified a late 17th century farm- house that was disassembled before the preservation laws went into effect, and is working to acquire this structure. This house could possibly be the last build- ing of its period to leave England. In A completed Scotch -Irish farm allows visitors at the Museum to visit an authentic farm from Northern Ireland. Costumed interpreters show the lifestyle of the immigrant from Ireland. keeping with the Museum's policy of preserving the integrity of exhibits, this house would be situated on a separate site in the overall English exhibit area. Once the farms were selected, recon- struction work began. The Museum worked closely with reconstruction spe- cialists from all of the countries, draw- ing upon their expertise in working with 9 the buildings that they know best. For the Ulster farm, staff and specialists A from the Ulster -American Folk Park came to the Frontier Culture Museum. The Curator, and Keeper of Buildings provided the overall historical docu- mentation for the Scotch -Irish farm 4 buildings. Before dismantling the stone cottage and outbuildings, all of the stones on the exterior and interior walls s" were numbered, to assist in the recon- `' struction. The stonemason who helped ' # ' disassemble the buildings came to su- pervise the rebuilding of what seemed a giant "jigsaw" puzzle. Two thatchers completed the thatched roof, using the l style of thatching, familiar to County Tyrone. Care was taken in many of the details of the reconstruction, including transporting 15,000 hazel rods for the scollop thatching from Ireland. The Frontier Culture Museum staff t coordinated the research and documen- tation efforts for the American farm. Before moving the farmbuildings, the Museum engaged in considerable doc- umentation of all the buildings. Each building was thoroughly documented through photography, written descrip- tions and notes, and measured draw- ings, both before and during the recon- ] : struction. The Museum engaged a con- sultant to complete a dendrochronol- ogy study of the timbers in the house and barn, dating the wooden timbers by the last growth cycle shown through the tree rings. Washington and Lee Uni- versity's Archaeology Laboratory con- ducted two investigations at the Bote- tourt County farm site, including an overview survey of archaeological sites at the farm and a more in-depth study of the building sites as the structures were moved. Historical research studying the farm continued throughout the reconstruc- tion activity. A graduate student from James Madison University offered to intern at the Museum in early 1986, and finished two years later by writing her master's thesis on the history of the farm. The research of the farm involved nu- merous oral histories of the family mem- bers and neighbors, analysis of the tax and census records, and a considerable study of the family and community. Family members donated a collection IJ of family papers from the farm, which proved very useful in more fully under- standing the farm's inhabitants. In addi- tion, the Museum received all the con- tents of the buildings; these were cata- loged, studied, and added to the Muse- um's collections. To better understand these specific farm buildings in a larger architectural context, the Museum con- ducted an architectural survey of Bote- tourt County farms, funded through a survey grant from the Virginia Division of Historical Landmarks. Museum staff developed a recon- struction philosophy and guidelines for the American farm project. These guidelines covered a variety of topics, from what period the farm was to be interpreted to when building parts and pieces were to be saved and spliced or reproduced, all areas which influenced the picky details of the reconstruction program. The Museum employed con- tractors who had worked with and were familiar with the traditional building methods of the galley. These crafts- people disassembled, moved, and re- constructed the farm buildings, provid- ing continuity during the entire project. As the Museum's reconstruction con- tinues, another interpretive message has emerged. Each of the European muse- ums involved has infused their recon- struction effort with their concept of preservation and reconstruction, which differs from country to country. Conse- quently, as the Museum visitors learn about each farm, they will also learn about the different reconstruction phi- losophies practiced at the European open-air museums. The Museum's view of "preservation" does not end with the building recon- struction; the buildings are just the be- ginning of the farm. The Museum is committed to depicting the landscape of these farms and of these cultures. The Museum has attempted to recon- struct the original layout of the build- ings and farm as closely as possible, maintaining the same distances between - the buildings and contours of the origi- nal site. For the Scotch -Irish farm, staff from the Museum and the Ulster -Amer- ican Folk Park researched and prepared landscape plans, which reflect both the original layout of the farm and the land- scape traditions of that region. The road in front of the Museum's Scotch -Irish I house follows the old road bed, and is in the same relationship to the house. i Hedge rows and stone walls enclose the t fields, with the hedge rows being planted of the'same species of white hawthorne. r The Museum plans to research and establish historical varieties of plant ma- r terials at all four of the farmsites. The challenge will come in trying to raise plant materials in a new climate. The Museum took actual cuttings or entire plants from the Botetourt site and grafted twigs from the fruit trees. These materials have been established on the Museum site. In addition to the "per- manent" landscape collections, the Mu- seum has begun reproducing the sea- sonal elements of the landscape, such as hay stacks or ricks. The four farms present an ideal opportunity to com- pare and contrast these landscape fea- tures. Preservation efforts continue in the areas of collections and research. The Museum seeks to collect and preserve archival materials, artifacts, and re- search materials for each of the cul- tures being depicted at the Museum. Each farm is being furnished with ap- propriate historical collections, both do- mestic and agricultural. The Museum has begun to establish research programs as well as internship programs with area colleges. As the Mu- seum continues to grow, these research efforts will expand into international fellowship programs and increased aca- demic outreach with colleges, universi- ties, and research centers both here in America and abroad. The Museum is currently open to the public every day, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Daily hours are 9 to 5, with winter hours from December 1 through March 15 from 10 to 4. The Museum offers daily interpre- tive programs, special educational pro- grams, group tours, and a full calendar of seasonal and annual events. For more information, please con- tact: Museum of American Frontier Culture P.O. Box 810 Staunton, Virginia 24401 Virginia Preservation is funded in part by a grant from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicap in its federally assisted programs. f you believe you have been discriminated against in any program activity, or facility described above, or f you desire further information, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of he Interior, Washington, DC 20240. The contents and opinions of this publication do not necessarily eflect the views of policies of the Department of the nterior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or ecommendations by the Department of the Interior. 7 .,.00.0T P0 7,. CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 11 Meeting of the Historic resources Board and the State Review Board. (80=1r A-3141 Riehmond. January 9-13 "Annual Meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology" sponsored by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and Virginia Commonwealth University. (804) 786-3143. Richmond.' r+ February :_ Virginia Preservation Deception" sponsored by the Preservation Alliance of Virginia. ' (80411979-3899. Richmond. February 15-16 Board of "Trustees Meeting, Preservation Alliance of Virginia, upper Brandon. t February 16-17 "Theory and Practice: Bridging the Gaps" a workshop on roofing, stone, terra coMtt , and HVAC1, sponsored by the APT Washington Chapter. (301) 279-2612. '4Was ' on; DC. k} . April .5-6 "'Spring Preservation Workshops" sponsored by the Preservation Alliance ofsVirginia. (804) 979-3899. ),A-esburg. t x May 1248 Celebrate YOUR Heritage' Preservation Week 1991. New Members , Ms Norma Jean Peters New Preservation Group Mr. and Mrs. J. Donlan Piedmont We welcome the following new mem- Ms .roan Ramsey Formed in Fairfax bers who have joined since our last Ms Clare S. White - Preservation groups and individuals newsletter: Robert Wens Woody Salem in Fairfax County have joined together Member organizations George Snead to form a new organization to support Frederick County Historic Resources Shawsville and coordinate preservation work in Advisory Board Fredericksburg Office of Community The Hon. and Mrs. Madison Marye Virginia's most urban county. ]named Development Vienna Tom Worrell ..+ the Fairfax County Heritage Conser- Front Royal Architectural Review Board oat -of -State vaney, the group held its organizational Williamsburg Architectural Review Board Robert F. Kibble meeting in November and heard about Individual Members historic resource issues in the area. Arlington - Deborah Cannan Richmond Douse Museums Alliance Executive Director Dr, BedfordEstablish Mrs- William Thomas Tour Package Brown and State Historic Preservatioi, I Office Hugh Miller spoke to the group Blacksburg • Three historic house museums in at its initial meeting. Elizabeth David William taverns Cheriton Richmond have joined together to es- and Eve Wilson, Trustees of the Preser- Ms Jean Milhalyka tablish a "Three Century House Tour" vation Alliance, have been active in Cloverdale — a package tour that focuses on three working with the new organization. Edward L. Truett centuries of American architectural his- Local issues presented to the grout) Fredericksburgbristory. Mss CChrissieicBeck Agecroft Hall, a transplanted Eng- b steering committee concerned the y a s Lynchburg lish estate, spotlights the 17th century; need for a heritage education program, - Ms Jean S. Showalter Wilton House, a Georgian mansion built revision to the county's historic district Richmond - I ' `' , in 1753, adds the 18th century; and the zoning ordinance, preservation of criti- Howard MacCord, Sr. ` Wickham -Valentine House; built in cal historic resources such as the 1800s Roanoke ., . W. B. Bowles { t = 1812, brings in the 19th century. courthouse and Huntley Mansion, de - Frani A. Boxley. `. ' The three museums each contributed velopment of design guidelines for the a J- H. Burgess, Jr r t t - $6,000 to produce a brochure on the p county's 13 local historic districts, and Dr. Jesse Davidson, to tour package that encourages visitors improved local integration into the Fed- Mrs- Frank Ellett ' ' to "Come to Richmond and Live Three eral preservation review process. F. E. Harris ;. � David Lemon Centuries in a Day.„ Q ; Non -Profit Org. V '4• { - - ; - 1 t. gip. .. U.S- Postage _ PAID <• -- 1' _ Staunton, VA _ O t. _ Permit No. 10 z N� (Historical Resources Advisory Boar( �> Kris Tierney 13 o= - I P .O . Box 601 o Winchester VA 22601 !� u LH O Of i j JAN 16 ill �i i f