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HRAB 06-15-93 Meeting AgendaI COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Resources Advisory Board FROM: Ron Lilley, Planner II ,C,4t RE: Meeting Date and Agenda DATE: June 7, 1993 There will be a meeting of the Historic Resources Advisory Board on Tuesday, June 15th, at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room of the Old County Courthouse. Please let me know if you are unable to attend. AGENDA 1. Preliminary discussion w/ VDHR (Julie Vosmik) about fall informational meeting for owners of properties deemed eligible for inclusion on State/National Registers. 2. Continued discussion of educational/promotional efforts. 3. Consideration of final design for plaque. 4. Other, as necessary. Enclosures follow. 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 Enclosures The following items related to the agenda for the meeting, and as follow up to our May meeting, are enclosed. Please review these in preparation for our upcoming meeting: 1. A summary of the May meeting. 2. Notes on preliminary discussion w/ VDHR (Julie Vosmik) about fall informational meeting for owners of properties deemed eligible for inclusion on State/National Registers. 3. Notes on staff's findings about interest in the Rural Landmarks video from the Travel Center, Chamber of Commerce, and Schools. 4. Revised draft letter to civic/social groups concerning Rural Landmarks Survey presentation. 5. Notes on plaque design. 6. Information items - May '93 "Footnotes" (VDHR newsletter) Summary of May Meeting Attendance Members: Ray Ewing Mary Jane Light Martin Killingbeck Judith Swiger P/C Liaison Todd Shenk Staff: Maral Kalbian, Arch. Hist. Ron Lilley Others: Northern Virginia Daily Agenda items: I. Plaque Design Contest Members selected first, second, and third place recommendations for the plaque design contest to forward to the Board of Supervisors. Members agreed to further recommend that the final design be based on the first place entry (Dick Couperthwaite's circular form with an outline of Frederick County, a profile of George Washington, and a survey instrument), but that some modifications could be developed in conjunction with that entry's designer. In particular, it was agreed that using a figure of the Old County Courthouse within the outline of Frederick County would be preferable to the profile of George Washington, and that a registration number could go where the survey instrument was shown. 2. Discussion of Educational/Promotional Efforts Staff reported ongoing efforts to coordinate with the Travel Association, Chamber of Commerce, and Public Schools in using the Rural Landmarks Survey video for educational and tourism -enhancing efforts. The draft letter to civic/social groups was discussed, with a few recommendations for clarification. The need for a narrated tape to accompany the slide show was discussed, and staff was asked to check on the availability of the school system's audio-visual coordinator for the task. Staff was also asked to track down the list of civic group contacts that Warren Hofstra was believed to have and to find the listing provided by the Northern Virginia Daily in their annual County Guide. 3. Report on Civil War preservation efforts Staff provided as information items that the County has applied for a Park Service grant to work towards community consensus on Civil War Site preservation and that a map has been produced that shows civil war related sites. Notes on Informational Meeting for State/National Register Maral Kalbian has arranged for Julie Vosmik, VDHR's head of survey and register division, to discuss our intentions for an informational meeting in the fall with the owners of properties deemed eligible for inclusion on the State/National Registers at our June meeting. This should prove helpful for getting our thoughts together on such a meeting. Educational/Promotional Efforts Staff has checked with the Travel Center, Chamber of Commerce, and County Schools about possibly using a copy of the Rural Landmarks Survey video for educational and tourism -enhancing efforts. An update of findings will be provided at our meeting. The revised draft letter to civic/social groups concerning presentation of the Rural Landmarks Survey video/slide show is attached. Again, this is open to refinement. A list of groups has been obtained, and we can determine which groups are appropriate to send such a letter to. Notes on Plaque Design Dick Couperthwaite, the design contest winner, is willing to work with the HRAB to establish a final design for the plaque. He will attend our June meeting if he can. He has submitted a revised sketch which partially reflects the recommended changes which will be at the meeting for consideration. Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board NOTICE TO CIVIC/SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS Attn: Program Chairmen RE: Frederick County Historic Resources -- Educational Presentation The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board is pleased to announce the availability of an audio -video program on the recently completed Rural Landmarks Survey of Frederick County. The program is available in either a narrated slide show format or a VHS videotape format. The Survey reports on a wide range of architecturally and historically significant properties in the County, providing an interesting and educational background on the County. Members of the Historic Resources Advisory Board are available to accompany this presentation. The presentation is approximately 40 minutes long. If you are interested in having this presentation at one of your organization's meetings, please contact Mr. Ron Lilley, HRAB staff at the Frederick County Planning Department, at 665-5651. Number 19 O..FNOTE Department of Historic Resources Report from Historic Resources Board April Meeting Five significant individual properties and three historic districts were officially designated Virginia landmarks by the Board of Historic Resources at its April meeting. The new landmarks are: Emmaus Baptist Church (New Kent County); Ken- more Woods (Spotsylvania County); Pasbehegh Settlement Site (James City County); Red Fox Farm (Mecklenburg County); and Sunny - field (Albemarle County). The two new districts are located in the town of Mount Jackson (Shenandoah County) and the town of Cartersville (Cumberland County). The boun- daries for the New Castle Historic District (Craig County) were expanded to include more commercial buildings and nearby residential structures. All of the properties will be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Two new historical highway mar- kers were authorized by the Board: The Grave of Chambliss in Emporia and Patrick Hagan and Dungannon in Scott County. A new inscription was approved by the Board for the Rockfish Gap Meeting in Nelson County. It was at this historic meeting that plans were made for building the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. All of the new markers will be paid for by their sponsors. May, 1993 Virginia Communities Join in Virginia Heritage Tourism Weeks More than 40 Virginia communities from the Northern Neck to Peters- burg and from Front Royal and Warrenton to Newport News cele- brated their own special history during the first two weeks in May. Courthouse green festivals, special tours, lectures, exhibits, and store- front displays around the Common- wealth focused attention on the singular qualities of each community, giving residents and visitors alike a chance to enjoy events set in and around some of Virginia's significant historic buildings and districts. Governor Wilder said in his procla- mation for Heritage Tourism Weeks that "Virginians recognize the heritage of their neighborhoods, villages, towns, and cities," and are "proud to tell the stories of Virginia's history and heritage." The Department of Historic Resources and the Virginia Division of Tourism are making plans for Heritage Tourism Weeks 1994. They particularly want to work with local chambers of commerce and local groups to map out heritage tourism events and activities. Let us hear, your ideas. A few Heritage Tourism Weeks posters are available; call the Department if you want a poster or want to discuss next year's celebration. VirginiaArchaeology Month - October 1993 1993 marks Thomas Jefferson's 250th birthday. Virginia Archaeology Month will focus on the theme "Virginia Archaeology: A Jefferson Legacy worth Pre- serving." Jefferson is credited with developing the first scientific approach to excavating. For this, he is known as the "Father of American Archaeology." x This fourth annual event has expanded from a week to a month to allow greater participation. This year, the Department will send to schools a Virginia Archaeology Month kit containing a poster, state- wide calendar of events, suggested classroom activities and a resource directory. Press releases and public service radio spots tailored to each region will be sent directly to local media from the Department. in Richmond, radio station B103.7 FM will air "Virginia Archaeology Minutes" during October and feature live, on-site broadcasts from digs and other events. The Council of Virgin- ia Archaeologists and the Archeolo- gical Society of Virginia will provide speakers for lectures and workshops, exhibit materials and technical assistance. They and other host organizations will create events for communities upon request. Depart- ment staff will join in as many of these events as possible. Virginia Archaeology Month is sponsored by The Department, the Council of Virginia Archaeologists, the Archeological Society of Virginia and the Preservation Alliance of Virginia. Hughlett's Tavern Site Stewardship Plan Department archaeologists have completed an archaeological cultural resource management plan for Hughlett's Tavern, a National Register property in Northumberland County. Requested by the Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern Foundation, the plan is the first one completed through the Department's Site Stewardship Program. The illustra- ted document summarizes informa- tion available on the archaeological resources at the Tavern and how the foundation can protect and interpret them. Those individuals or organi- zations with an interest in developing a stewardship plan for archaeological resources on their property are encouraged to contact Randy Turner, (804)371-0831. Archaeological Survey Workshops The Department conducted archaeological survey workshops in Craig, Halifax, Orange and Glou- cester counties for over 175 U.S. Soil Conservation Service staff. The workshops focused on how to identify archaeological sites during SCS work and what steps should be taken to avoid damaging sites inadvertently. The training is part of a nation-wide SCS program to ensure that archaeological resources are routinely considered in planning for SCS projects. Forest Stewardship and Property Rights Archaeology staff participated in six property rights seminars sponsored by the Virginia Department of Forestry this spring. The seminars held in Essex, Sussex, Charlotte, Augusta and Wythe counties and the City of Richmond emphasized the voluntary nature of the Forest Stewardship Program, stressing that participation does not limit private property rights. The Department of Forestry will prepare individualized stewardship plans for property owners on request. The Department provides archaeological and archi- tectural components for these plans. Certified Focal Govern- ment Field Schools The Department will sponsor a field school at the Morgan Burwell Mill at Millwood in Clarke County on June 4-6 and 12-13. The field school is being offered as part of the special- ized archaeological training for Certified Local Governments. Listed on the Virginia and National regis- ters, the late -18th -century inill currently houses a museum operated by the Clarke County Historical Society. Department archaeologists conducted a similar field school for Petersburg's Architectural Review Board members at the city's historic courthouse in March. For informa- tion or to participate, call David Dutton, 371-0827. Charlottesville is Virginia's newest CLG The Department of Historic Resources has received notice that its request for designation of Charlottes- ville as a Certified Local Government has been approved by the National Park Service. Charlottesville is the eleventh CLG community in Virgin- ia. Certification qualifies communi- ties to apply for federal CLG funds that the Department awards annually for preservation activities. "We are excited to be participating in the Certified Local Government Program," said Cole Hendrix, Charlottesville City Manager. "We recognize that our cultural and historic resources are among our greatest assets. Grant funding made available through the CLG program will enable us to preserve these resources and to increase preservation in the community." 1993-94 Certified Government Grants Six of Virginia's CLGs will share $61,787 for local preservation pro- jects beginning in July. Clarke County will use its grant to conduct a county -wide assessment of archaeo- logical resources and to develop a program to acquaint the public with the county's historic resources. Petersburg will research the history of local African-American resources. Grant funds will help Manassas conduct additional survey of its architectural resources. Suffolk and Fairfax will carry out archaeolo- gical assessments. Charlottesville, the newest CLG, will publish a brochure on preserva- tion and will update documentation on some of its historic buildings_ . Through the CLG program, these six communities have designed a wide range of preservation projects to fit their needs. Taking stock of their cultural resources and educating the public about them are critical steps in informed planning and development. 'We are excited to he participating in the Certified Local Govermwnt program... ' Cole Hendrix, Charlottesville City Manager Foundation Buys Nationally Significant Landmark Residence The Virginia Historic Preservation Foundation has bought the Thomas Wallace House in Petersburg from the Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Following the fall of Petersburg, Grant and Lincoln met on the porch of the Wallace House, their last meeting before Appomattox. The Italianate-style brick dwelling was built in 1855. It features a bracketed cornice, a balcony and a distinctive later -period circular porch. Marble mantels, fine woodwork and original decorative plaster work dis- tinguish the interior space of the nearly 5000 square foot house. Some of the rooms have unusually elabor- ate late -19th -century pressed -tin ceilings. Working closely with the City of Petersburg and the Historic Peters- burg Foundation, The Preservation Foundation is seeking a sympathetic buyer for the Wallace House. The sale price is $74,500. For a brochure or information, call Virginia McConnell, (804)225-4257. Heritage -Tourism Weeks Bus Tour in Roanoke Roanoke Regional Preservation Office Director, John Kern, guided a special free bus tour of the Roanoke Valley to mark Virginia Heritage Tourism Weeks. Accompanied by Martha Mackey, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, the May 8 tour visited some of the Roanoke area's historic sites and landmarks. On-site tours were provided by Geneva Hale and Polly Ayers at the Old First Baptist Church; Clare White at St. John's Episcopal Church; Kent Chrisman in the Old Southwest neighborhood; and Ed Truett at the Harshbarger House where refreshments were served by members of the Roanoke Valley Pre- servation Foundation. The tour also included a visit to Buena Vista House where the Regional Preservation Office is located. The bus tour drove past the Hotel Roanoke, St. And- rew's Roman Catholic Church, the Norfolk & Wester office buildings and shops and Mountain View. Those who took the tour voiced their hope that tours highlighting Roanoke Valley landmarks would be repeated next year. Quote of the Month A wide range of committed neighbors now see preservation as a vital tool for guiding changes in the special places were they work and live, from traditional urban neighbor- hoods to historic small town squares to regionally distinctive rural landscapes. President Bill Clinton, on the occasion of National Preservation Week, May, 1993 ISTEA UPDATE VDOT has extended the deadline for ISTEA enhancement project applications until August 1. For information, call Elizabeth Hoge at the Department (804) 225-4258 or 1-800-44ISTEA. V ro1.nia Department of "historic Resources 221 Governor Street - Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 786-3143 • FAX 225-4261 • TDD 786-1934 FOOTNOTES is funded in part by a grant from the National Park Service, U. S. Dept. 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. 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