HMF Fall 2016 Newsletter by Historic Macon

MACON IS PRESERVATION Newsletter of Historic Macon Foundation

Fall 2016

I’ve been involved with Historic Macon for many years and have always been impressed by its excellent work. As your new President, I am now gaining an even greater appreciation of the importance of this extraordinary organization. It is truly remarkable what is being accomplished thanks to the dedication of our outstanding staff and volunteers and it is easy for me to understand why Historic Macon is known nationwide as one of the premier preservation organizations in this country. Our work in Beall’s Hill is widely known and respected in the preservation world, but our reach now extends much farther in transforming places of significance throughout this community. The Mill Hill project in East Macon’s Fort Hawkins neighborhood remains an exciting partnership for Historic Macon. Along with the Macon Arts Alliance, the Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority, and many other community stakeholders, Historic Macon is helping revitalize approximately four blocks in the neighborhood as an arts village. The first house rehabilitated by Historic Macon is already complete. You can read more about this partnership on page 15. Another exciting initiative Historic Macon just rolled out is called the Neighborhood Incubator. With $50,000 from Knight Foundation the program will promote broad-based resident engagement through individual neighborhoods. Historic Macon will provide infrastructure and programming that enhances existing neighborhood associations and supports the creation of new ones. We have learned through past projects that active and engaged residents are key to maintaining and continuing revitalization efforts in Macon neighborhoods. Learn how to place your neighborhood on the map on page 25. You may have heard about Macon’s Fading Five. This program started last year to raise awareness about historic structures and places that are threatened by neglect or possible demolition. Historic Macon’s preservation committee uses the Fading Five list to create preservation plans for the listed properties. So far the program has been extremely successful. Four of the five properties on the inaugural list have been “saved.” The new list you see on page 18 will hopefully save more historic buildings and places in Macon. There are so many other important things that Historic Macon is doing on a daily basis to protect the historic fabric of this city, both built and written. With the help of Historic Macon, more historic tax credit projects are coming out of Middle Georgia than any other locale in the state. The Sidney Lanier Cottage continues to host lectures and talks throughout the year. And last, but certainly not least, Historic Macon is beginning to work on the nomination of Napier Heights as Macon’s 14th National Register Historic District.

Board of Trustees Chris Howard Chair Ryan Griffin Chair Elect Alex Morrison Membership and Immediate Past Chair Tony Long Honorary Chair Max Crook Secretary Pat Muse Treasurer Blake Lisenby Counsel Kay McKenna Events Chair John Fox Cottage/Education Chair Vickie Hertwig Preservation Chair Barbara Boyer Jean Bragg Curtis Brewer Larry Brumley James Caldwell Charles Callender Lesley Clarke Susan DiRenzo Steven Fulbright Cameron Garvin Jordan Griffith Susannah Maddux Marguerite Parker Karla Redding-Andrews Andy Stroud Jill Vanderhoek

I know I have not done Historic Macon’s many accomplishments justice in the previous 400 or so words. I urge you to get more engaged with this fabulous organization so, together, we can continue to show Macon is Preservation.

Chris Howard, Chair

Mama Louise and H&H employees pose in front of H&H, a Cotton Avenue institution, for the Macon is Preservation campaign. H&H is located in the Cotton Avenue district, a Fading Five listing from 2015 and 2016. Learn more about this year’s list on page 18.

Newsletter Content

Historic Macon Foundation is a non-profit organization that revitalizes our community by preserving architecture and preserving history. For over 50 years, Historic Macon has been engaged in community revitalization efforts and has led the nation in innovative tactics for historic preservation. Our vision is to be the premier preservation organization in the nation.

New Headquarters for Historic Macon

Preservation Celebration at 338 Poplar Street

Current Properties

First House Complete in Mill Hill

Macon’s Fading Five

Neighborhood Incubator Strengthens Communities

Five Benefits of Historic Macon’s Low-Interest Loan Program

Flea Market’s New Home

New Membership Levels Unveiled

Membership Benefits

Contact Information Physical Address 935 High Street Macon, GA 31201 Mailing Address P.O. Box 13358 Macon, GA 31208 Web www.historicmacon.org Phone 478-742-5084 Email info@historicmacon.org

Staff

Ethiel Garlington Executive Director Kim Campbell Preservation & Education Coordinator Latachia Clay Business & Office Manager Sabrinna Cox Preservation Designer Emily Hopkins Special Events & Marketing Coordinator Lauren Mauldin Loan Fund Manager Michael Phillips Preservation Carpenter Bernard Turner Cottage Coordinator Trish Whitley Director of Development 3

Events Calendar BREWS, RAILS, AND IRON BIKE TOUR Saturday, October 8, 2016 10am-12pm | Meet at Terminal Station CUBA EXPEDITION October 16-23, 2016 ROSE HILL RAMBLE Sunday, October 30, 2016 | 2-4p.m MEMBERS ONLY OPEN HOUSE AT THE BONNYBRAE-BEDGOOD HOUSE Sunday, October 30, 2016 | 5:30-7p.m. 39TH ANNUAL FLEA MARKET PREVIEW PARTY Friday, November 4, 2016 | 6-9pm WEEKEND SALE Saturday, November 5, 2016 | 8am-3pm Sunday, November 6, 2016 | 1-5pm NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PASTFORWARD CONFERENCE November 15-18, 2016 Houston, Texas COTTAGE CHRISTMAS Sunday, December 11, 2016 | 4-7p.m.

New headquarters for historic macon Rendering by Dunwody/Beeland

Ethiel garlington

338 Poplar St. today In 2017 Historic Macon will have a new home.

Future plans for 338 Poplar St. anonymous donor through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, we secured a contract and purchased the single-story, relatively nondescript commercial building at 338 Poplar Street. After months of vetting dozens of other buildings we quickly decided 338 Poplar Street met all of our stated needs. Perhaps one of the most important features of all, our office will be at the epicenter of the largest private investment in downtown Macon in the past century, the former Capricorn Studios.

Since 1973, when the Middle Georgia Historical Society purchased the Sidney Lanier Cottage, our organization has been tied to the legacy of Sidney Lanier. Using some back-of-the-napkin calculations, we’ve determined that we’ve hosted over fifty Sidney’s Salons, roughly 500 weddings and special events, and thousands of meetings and tours. The Cottage is a landmark in the community and a tremendous asset for our organization. I’m delighted to report that legacy will continue long after our move. We’ve also made progress on the future of the Cottage. After researching models across the country, our Though the Cottage has many merits, it was never in- committee proposed transforming the upstairs of the tended to function as a robust and active office space. Cottage into two residential units or leasing it as ofOver the past three years, the number of Historic Ma- fice space. The first floor will remain open for event con staffers has doubled. rentals, tours, and Historic Macon events, including Sidney’s Salons. In August 2015, our Board gathered for a strategic planning retreat. In the morning, we focused on our ex- Thanks to a challenge grant from the anonymous doisting programs and committees and set specific goals nor from the Community Foundation and a generous for each focus area of our work. After lunch, we spent match from the Peyton Anderson Foundation, we extwo hours discussing the office needs of the organiza- pect to move in to the new office in early 2017. In the tion. More specifically, the Board talked through the meantime, we’re also making plans for the transition exponential growth of staff and programs. from the Cottage and looking for compatible residents or tenants. By the end of the afternoon, two ad hoc committees had formed. The first was charged with finding a new As we work to fulfill our new vision statement, to be office for Historic Macon. The second was tasked the premier preservation organization in the country, with charting a path for the future of the Cottage. In we hope you’ll agree that revitalizing a dilapidated December, the two committees presented their find- building downtown to serve as an office space and ings to the Board. Both groups worked diligently, but finding a creative new use for the Cottage exemplihadn’t been able to solidify plans. Fortunately, we fies how we continue to be a model for organizations caught a break in the process in January. Thanks to an across the country. 7

preservation celebration at 338 poplar street emily hopkins

On Tuesday, May 3, Historic Macon held its Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards at 338 Poplar Street. The Annual Meeting celebrated the preservation efforts and successes that occur daily in Macon. Executive Director, Ethiel Garlington, provided updates on the organization’s achievements while Chris Howard, the new chair of the board, announced Preservation Award winners. During the Annual Meeting, Ethiel explained why the event took place in the nondescript building with a leaky roof on the lower end of Poplar Street: this building will soon house Historic Macon’s offices. Rehabbing a building and turning it into something spectacular was only one exciting an-

nouncement made during the Annual Meeting. National Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO, Stephanie Meeks, made a video appearance to help declare Historic Macon’s new vision statement: to be the premier preservation organization in the nation. The annual meeting spoke to the ongoing work that allows Historic Macon to realize its new vision each and every day. Congratulations to all Preservation Award winners for preserving and enhancing our beautiful city. For the full list of winners and project descriptions, visit www.historicmacon.org.

There was standing room only at the 2016 Annual Meeting, held at the future location of Historic Macon’s offices. MARYEL RAMSAY BATTIN AWARD Benjy Griffith Benjy Griffith has been saving endangered and iconic historic buildings for over 40 years. From his days interning at Capricorn Records to his impact on Mercer University’s campus, Benjy has been a stalwart advocate for Macon’s Downtown and historic buildings in general. He redeveloped the Armory Building, which is now the hub of downtown’s revitalization. His continued support of preservation projects is evident throughout Macon.

THAD E. MURPHEY PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARD Beverly Blake Beverly Blake has been Macon’s Knight Foundation Program Director for 12 years and has been a fierce champion for Macon’s improvement. Since 2007, she helped secure over $3.7 million in funding for Historic Macon’s neighborhood revitalization work in Beall’s Hill. The College Hill initiative, Mercer’s Center for Collaborative Journalism, and the recent Macon Action Plan are just a few examples of Knight Foundation projects Beverly spearheaded. Her contributions to Macon will be visible for decades to come.

Other Preservation Award winners included: PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION, RESTORATION (RESIDENTIAL): 1585 Lawton Avenue (Dan Groselle) | 1042 Magnolia Street (Art and Paula Howard) • PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION, RESTORATION (COMMERCIAL): Lamar Buildings (Millworks Holdings, LLC) | Jones Chapel (Christ Church) • STEWARDSHIP: 1120 Oakcliff Road (Curtis Hertwig) | 2473 Napier Avenue (James Caldwell) • GENNY THURSTON AWARD: Bryan Nichols • THAD E. MURPHEY PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARD: Ocmulgee National Monument, Ocmulgee National Monument Association, and the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative 8

STEWARDSHIP AWARD 2545 Vineville Ave., Rosa Bennett Rosa Bennett and her late husband purchased this house in 1986, when the house, carriage house, pergola, pool area, and landscape were in terrible disrepair. After the initial restoration, the two of them, and now Mrs. Bennett, work to ensure the property is properly maintained.

REVITALIZATION AWARD Strong Tower Fellowship & Pleasant Hill Housing Authority Strong Tower assists with ministries focused on education and job placement. The Pleasant Hill Housing Authority was designed as a ministry aimed to help rebuild the neighborhood by providing housing. The two organizations created a community garden and rehabbed nine houses available for rent at below market rates.

REHABILITATION AWARD (COMMERCIAL) Standard Building, 369 Second St., Damaste Real Estate Stretching all the way through the block from Second Street to Cotton Avenue, the Standard Building was completed in June 2015. Notably, the final project saved a historic elevator shaft by incorporating it into walk-in closets in two of the loft units that fill the second and third stories.

REHABILITATION AWARD (RESIDENTIAL) 589 College St., Charles and Shelley Callender The size of the Callendersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home on College Street made it an especially daunting project. The Callendersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plans were sensitive to the large amount of existing historic fabric and adapted the space to meet the needs of modern life. The project took about two years, resulting in a beautiful structure restored to its original purpose as a single-family home. 9

Member FDIC

850 Walnut Street Macon, GA 31201 (478) 743-0588 (866) 734-2473 www.wfins.com

current properties lauren e. mauldin

The College Hill Corridor Commission awarded Historic Macon funds for marketing real estate in the College Hill Corridor. With these funds, we’ve launched a campaign, #LiveInTheCorridor, to promote the vibrant character and livability of the Corridor. Below, we’ve highlighted a few of our own Beall’s Hill properties that show why College Hill is a unique and exciting place to call home.

Photo Credit: Matt Odom

1388 CALHOUN STREET | $225,000 | 3 BEDS | 2 BATHS

Why #LiveInTheCorridor? Historic charm and character meet huge tax incentives totalling $96,000 in savings over ten years.

WHY DO YOU #LIVEINTHECORRIDOR? Historic architecture, walkability, parks, location. The list could go on expressing why people #LiveInTheCorridor. We’d love to hear why you #LiveInTheCorridor: use the hashtag on social media to promote the lifestyle of College Hill living. Visit Historic Macon’s website to learn about available properties and find out why it’s great to #LiveInTheCorridor. Also look for our outdoor living space around the Corridor! 12

1374 CALHOUN STREET | $184,900 | 3 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS

Why #LiveInTheCorridor? With three spacious and airy porches to choose from in this house, you can count on hosting great porch parties.

1304 CALHOUN STREET LANE | $198,500 | 3 BEDS | 3 BATHS

Why #LiveInTheCorridor? Contemporary design features give this home a sleek, modern aesthetic. Combined with spacious living and closet spaces, this home has both a beautiful and functional feel.

first house complete in mill hill sabrinna cox

Located in the Fort Hawkins neighborhood of East Macon, 227 Schell Avenue is part of an arts village spearheaded by Macon Arts Alliance and the MaconBibb County Urban Development Authority. The arts village seeks to revitalize and strengthen the community in the area by engaging residents through artistdriven programming. Historic Macon has been focused on rehabilitating houses in the proposed arts village. 227 Schell Avenue is the first finished property. Michael Phillips, Historic Maconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preservation Carpenter, leads a crew of skilled craftsmen and East Macon residents to rehabilitate the houses in the arts village. Currently, the crew is working on rehabilitating 233 Schell Avenue and 242 Hydrolia Street.

dows, doors, and trim have been repaired and reinstalled. The floors, a patchwork of salvaged southern pine, have been sanded and sealed, and new tile enhances the floors of the bathroom and laundry room. Final elements, such as kitchen cabinets, appliances, a claw-foot tub, decorative fireplaces, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, complete the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transformation.

The exterior of the house displays a fresh look. Rotting boards have been replaced while original materials in good condition have been scraped and sanded. The front porch sports new railings and columns as well as a fan hanging from the ceiling topped by a newly shingled roof. The final product is that of a small but cozy house painted white on both the inside and out, a blank canvas. But make no mistake -this is During the month of July, 227 Schell Avenue traveled a house where creativity lives. The double front doors the many steps of rehabilitation. The houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s framing, are painted in Citronne, a festive yellow, to announce both original and new, has been encased with new that something exciting is happening inside and radidrywall. Updated electrical wiring and plumbing pro- ating out into Mill Hill. vides modern amenities to the historic house. Win-

BEFORE: 227 Schell Ave.

AFTER: 227 Schell Ave. 15

macon’s fading five kim campbell

SCHOFIELD IRON WORKS

WARE HOUSE

BONNYBRAE-BEDGOOD hOUSE

It hardly seems possible that it has been an entire year since we announced the inaugural Fading Five list, but what a year it has been! Macon’s Fading Five is an endangered properties list, which is a tool used by preservation organizations across the country to highlight and save significant historic resources. Each year, we anounce five endangered properties in order to find solutions to preserve them for future generations. A property is not removed from Macon’s Fading Five until it is determined “saved” by our preservation committee. Four individual properties and one district made up our first list in 2015, and we are pleased to report that we’ve made progress on all five fronts.

ALEXANDER IV ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COTTON AVENUE

The Schofield Iron Works Complex on Fifth Street was also on the inaugural Fading Five list. Owned by Magnolia State Bank for many years, this proud remnant of Macon’s rich industrial heritage was slowly collapsing while the bank refused to sell it at a reasonable price. The publicity surrounding Macon’s Fading Five worked its magic a second time, and the MaconBibb County Industrial Authority convinced the bank to sell the buildings to the Authority for a manageable price. The Industrial Authority is finalizing plans for this complex. After the sale, Historic Macon declared the Schofield Iron Works Complex SAVED.

After the initial announcement in August 2015, the publicity surrounding Macon’s Fading Five had an immediate effect on the fate of the Bonnybrae-Bedgood House at 1073 Georgia Avenue. The building had been for sale for many years, slowly deteriorating. Then, a family from north Macon decided they were willing to take on this ambitious project. By October of 2015, they had purchased the home to rehabilitate it and make it their family’s home. Historic Macon declared the Bonnybrae-Bedgood House SAVED. Schofield Iron Works Complex borders new downtown development. Macon’s Fading Five continued to see success early last winter. After months of discussion with the thenowners of the Thomas Jefferson Ware House at 1107 Oglethorpe Street, Historic Macon settled on satisfactory terms for the sale. This beautiful Queen Annestyle house sits on a prominent corner in the Beall’s Hill neighborhood, Historic Macon’s current target neighborhood for revitalization. This house will be Bonnybrae-Bedgood House under construction. 18

A Request for Proposals has been released to find a reputable developer for the school in the historic Ingleside neighborhood. Thus, Historic Macon declared Alexander IV Elementary School SAVED.

A walking tour of Cotton Avenue during Preservation Month attracted nearly 50 people. The Cotton Avenue District made the inaugural Macon’s Fading Five because of the enormous developHistoric Macon held a press conference at the ment pressure surrounding this area. Composed of Ware House in December. Pine Street, Spring Street, Forsyth Street, New Street, sold to a new family as an owner-occupied residence, and D.T. Walton Sr. Way, this area saw the demolijust like our other houses in Beall’s Hill. After its pur- tion of both Tremont Temple and the Douglass House chase, Historic Macon declared the Thomas Jefferson prior to its listing. Macon’s Fading Five brought some much needed attention to this historically African Ware House SAVED. American business district, including a push by Commissioner Elaine Lucas to list this area as a local historic district. Historic Macon also featured the area in our first walking tour brochure and hosted a trolley tour of some of the wonderful buildings. Despite this progress, Historic Macon still feels the Cotton Avenue District is ENDANGERED.

Over 100 people attended a public meeting regarding the future of Alex IV this spring. Finding a reuse for large buildings such as the Schofield Iron Works Complex can be difficult, but finding new uses for historic schools sometimes seems impossible. However, in the spring of 2016, the Bibb County Board of Education sold Alexander IV Elementary School to the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority thanks to the Macon-Bibb County Commissioners, led by Commissioner Mallory Jones.

Because of this, Cotton Avenue District will remain on the 2016 Macon’s Fading Five list, with a specific emphasis on Steward AME Chapel. Read on to learn more about the 2016 list. 19

COTTON AVENUE Although parts of what was historically known as Cotton Avenue go by many names, the original thoroughfare still exists. During the twentieth century, Jim Crow laws forced African Americans to establish separate business districts in downtown Macon. Cotton Avenue became one of those districts and grew into a major center of black business with entrepreneurs working as barbers, shoemakers, lawyers, dentists, and everything in between. After integration, black-owned businesses had new competition with other downtown businesses, and some in this area closed their doors. Today, this district is under greater development pressure than almost anywhere else in Macon-Bibb County. The large workforce of the area combined with the number of vacant buildings make structures in this area prime targets for demolition. Similarly, the demand for land for commercial purposes has the potential to force out smaller businesses and aging church congregations. Fading Five listing brought much needed attention to Cotton Avenue, preventing further demolition in the past year. In re-listing the district, we plan to focus on two specific action items. First, we hope to see stricter zoning regulations regarding demolition in this area. Secondly, we want to assist those who are currently in the district, and want to remain, to be able to do Steward Chapel AME Church so. In particular, we are highlighting Steward Chapel AME Church at 887 Forsyth Street. Cotton Avenue District ENDANGERED and highlighting Steward Chapel AME Church, we plan to Founded in 1865, Steward Chapel AME Church has continue working for a solution for the whole area, as long been involved in the pursuit of both religious well as finding a workable solution for Steward Chafreedom and social justice. The congregation laid the pel that can be applied to Maconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many other significornerstone of this magnificent structure in 1889, and cant historic churches. this church has continued to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;a beacon of light in a world of darknessâ&#x20AC;? ever since. By again declaring the

TRAIN RECREATION CENTER | 715 OGLETHORPE STREET

Train Recreation Center Bibb Manufacturing Company built the Train Recreation Center in 1920 for its workers in the nearby mill village. Today it is the only remaining structure built by the company in the downtown area. Bibb Manufacturing Company sold the property to the City of Macon in 1966 with the stipulation that it must always be used for public or charitable purposes. The City continued to use the building as a recreation center until 1980. The building has stood vacant since.

The Train Recreation Center is in danger of DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT. Although the large hole in the roof is covered with a tarp, the entire structure suffers from rot and water damage. There are many possible solutions for this building that meet the deed-stipulated requirement for public or charitable purposes. Historic Macon looks forward to working with Macon-Bibb County to find a new use for the property.

THE GROTTO | 461 FOREST ROAD

JOHN B. BROOKS HOUSE | 169 LAMAR STREET

The Grotto In 1901, La Societe Catholique Religieuse purchased a 100 acre tract of land as a retreat for the students and faculty of St. Stanislaus College. The Jesuits of the College constructed a shrine to Saint Bernadette shortly after purchasing the property, along with a reflection pool. This shrine is one of the many copies of the original in Lourdes, France. Almost all of St. Stanislaus’s campus burned in a massive fire in 1921. For a few years, La Societe attempted to raise funds to rebuild the college with no success. They sold the land, which now contains many historically and architecturally significant homes. At the same time in 1929, La Societe sold the tract of virgin forest containing the Grotto to private developers and the property has been privately owned ever since. The threats to the Grotto are DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT and ACTIVE VANDALISM. Since the Grotto is on private property, visiting is technically trespassing, which discourages curious visitors interested in its history and encourages illicit behavior at the site. The surrounding virgin hardwood is threatened by private development, should the property ever be divided and sold. The solution for the Grotto is conservation easements and public access. The Grotto needs visitors who are interested in its history and preservation to discourage vandalism. The surrounding timber also needs a management plan to ensure this virgin hardwood remains for future generations.

John B. Brooks House The John B. Brooks House sits on land originally known as the J.P. Lamar Sr. property in the Vineville Historic District. Built in 1908, it is an excellent representation of the type of houses built in Vineville during the early twentieth century. The Brooks family enjoyed the beautiful features of this house from 1908 until 1953. During that time, the family received quite a bit of attention in the Macon Telegraph. Shortly after building this house, John Brooks appeared in court as a defendant for distilling whiskey. The City of Macon and Bibb County began establishing prohibition laws before the Volstead Act of 1921, and James Brooks was in violation of those laws as early as 1916. Not all the coverage the family received was negative, however. John Brooks’ daughter, Eva Mae Brooks, was nominated as one of the most popular young ladies in town during a vote held in the Macon Telegraph in 1933. John Brooks’ son, James, fought during World War II, rising to the rank of corporal in the 770th Field Artillery Battalion. After the Brooks, various owners and tenants resided in the house over the years. In 2007, Lamar Street Limited, LLC acquired the property along with many others along Lamar Street. The John B. Brooks House is in danger of DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT. As a contributing structure in the Vineville National Register Historic District, it is eligible for preservation incentives and is calling out for a new family to move in and make it home. The solution for the John B. Brooks House is rehabilitation by a sensitive new owner.

BOBBY JONES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | 1389 JEFFERSON STREET The First Congregational Church, a historically Af- Jones, Ph.D., the first African American professor to rican American congregation in Pleasant Hill, con- earn tenure at Mercer University. However, the Center structed this building in 1917. The congregation was shuttered the building a few years ago due to lack of established in 1868, and immediately dedicated its resources to make necessary repairs. services to the “higher development and improveThe threat to the Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center ment” of Macon’s black community. is DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT. The Center does not The First Congregational Church remained in this have the funds to properly seal the building or replace building until 1991. The structure stood vacant be- the roof, which is leaking in several places. tween 1992 and 1997, before it was purchased by the Booker T. Washington Community Center. The Cen- The solution for the Bobby Jones Performing Arts ter used the building for everything, from a day care Center is a long-term viable use that contributes to center to a dance studio. During this use, the building Pleasant Hill once again. became known as the Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center. The Center was named in honor of Bobby

Dr. Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center

neighborhood incubator strengthens communities lauren E. mauldin

Historic Macon’s mission is to “revitalize our community by preserving architecture and sharing history,” and for over 50 years, our close involvement with neighborhoods has enabled us to execute this mission. Since 2007, we’ve focused our revitalization efforts in Beall’s Hill. While working in Beall’s Hill, we’ve noticed how active and engaged residents influence their neighborhood, whether through monthly meetings, sending updates via social media, or even coordinating social events like Trick or Treating. Furthermore, the success of the College Hill Corridor points to how a community-driven initiative can significantly influence a neighborhood and its residents. It is with these neighborhood successes and the belief that neighbors can affect change that we identified the potential for creating an environment to foster stronger neighborhoods. Thus, the Neighborhood Incubator was born. On Wednesday, July 20, Historic Macon announced our newest initiative, Neighborhood Incubator, which intends to promote broad-based resident engagement by working with individual neighborhoods. The implementation of this project is made possible by a $50,000 grant from Knight Foundation, which will support research efforts, infrastructure, and programming. We see this program as providing support for existing neighborhood associations and fostering a stronger sense of community within new neighborhoods.

Any neighborhoods that participate in the Neighborhood Incubator will have the opportunity to apply for small grants ranging from $500-$1000. These grant funds can help launch a new neighborhood or support a small community project within an individual neighborhood. Most importantly, we will host the Neighborhood Council, a quarterly meeting where neighborhoods will come together to discuss their issues and concerns to learn from each other and create a unified voice within the community. This program is unique in that it is the first and only opportunity to bring all of Macon’s neighborhoods together. We believe neighbors can impact positive change within our community. It is with this belief that we encourage you to join us for this exciting endeavor. Please know that all neighbors and neighborhoods (even if your neighborhood doesn’t have an established association) are encouraged to participate – all that is required is commitment to make a difference in your neighborhood. Historic Macon staff will meet with interested neighborhoods to execute a needs assessment and outline goals for the course of the program. On November 29, a public meeting will be held to discuss our research findings and officially launch the grant application and the neighborhood council. Visit our website, www.historicmacon.org/neighborhoodincubator to sign up or contact Lauren Mauldin, Loan Fund Manager.

Each neighborhood we work with will come to us with different concerns and goals, which is why we will offer a variety of programs that will be tailored to suit the needs of each neighborhood. “Neighborhood Concierge” will offer an a-la-carte menu of different services ranging from membership management to communication strategies. This program will best appeal to established neighborhood associations who want to enhance communications with their neighbors or create a neighborhood façade loan program. “Neighborhood in a Box” will provide an all-in-one resource for neighborhood leaders that contains the tools needed to build a successful neighborhood. Resources will include local government information, recommendations for running successful neighborhood meetings, Next Door app information, and sample bylaws and minutes.

Linden Bridges praises the Neighborhood Incubator initiative during a press conference in July. 25

five benefits of historic macon low-interest loans lauren E. mauldin

Historic Macon offers numerous resources and servic- heaters, attic insulation, LED lighting...if it improves es to historic property owners, ranging from tax credit your energy efficiency (and ultimately your monthly consulting for large rehabilitation projects to loan energy bill), chances are you can borrow a loan. programs for small maintenance projects. One of the practical and economic tools we offer is a variety of loan programs. Whether you live in College Hill, Vineville, or downtown, Historic Macon loans encourage routine maintenance for historic homes, thus preventing deferred maintenance and ensuring continued preservation. This summer, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 benefits of Historic Macon’s loans: 1. LOW-INTEREST RATES Historic Macon offers $5,000 and $10,000 facade and energy efficiency loans. All loans are fully amortized and carry a 3% interest rate. Being fully amortized, the monthly repayment is easy to remember for borrowers over the five year repayment period. For $90.96/ month, historic homeowners can borrow $5,000 and for $181.92/month, homeowners can borrow $10,000. Between our low-interest rates and unbeatable repayment plans, you won’t find a better deal.

BEFORE: 1012 Tatnall St.

2. DISBURSEMENT PROCESS Historic Macon’s loans are unique in that our disbursement process ensures the borrower is completing the work and that the contractor is working in a timely manner. Received in three parts, each disbursement check is dependent on the work’s progress. Many past borrowers have praised the disbursement process as it encourages their contractor to complete the work within a specific time frame since the payment is tied into work completion.

AFTER: 1012 Tatnall St.

3. WIDE RANGE OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Historic Macon loans fund a wide range of projects throughout the year. For facade projects, work must enhance the exterior appearance of a home from the public right of way. The usual suspects associated with home improvement projects such as exterior painting, roof repairs, and porch repairs - are the most commonly funded projects. Alternatively, borrowers can be creative when it comes to their facade projects - exterior lighting and permanent landscaping (butterfly garden, anyone?) are just a few examples. For energy efficiency loans, any upgrades that enhance the overall energy efficiency performance of your home qualifies for a Historic Macon loan. HVAC upgrades, water 26

4. REBATES If you do decide to apply for an energy efficiency loan, then you may qualify for up to $2,525 in energy efficiency rebates from Georgia Power. Rebates + Lower Energy Bills = A win win situation. Visit www.georgiapower.com for more information. 5. PROMOTES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Ultimately, the loan programs encourage “manageable preservation,” a term I like to use for executing routine maintenance on historic homes. By executing small scale projects, as funded by these low-interest loans, homeowners implement necessary improvements that ensure the ongoing preservation of their home while making it manageable. There’s no need to wait every few years for a massive rehabilitation when resources are available to help you prevent deferred maintenance as needed. We think these benefits speak for themselves, but if you have any questions regarding any of the loan programs Historic Macon offers, contact Lauren Mauldin, Loan Fund Manager.

flea market’s new home emily hopkins

Our wild and fun tradition is on the move once again. But this time will be the last time. Historic Macon is pleased to announce the purchase of a warehouse on Oglethorpe Street, next to Macon Beer Company, that will serve as the new, and permanent, home of the Flea Market. The building at 357 Oglethorpe Street has been undergoing improvements since the Flea Market inventory moved in November 2015. Volunteers have installed new lights, organized architectural salvage, swept, cleaned, and done almost everything imaginable to prepare the warehouse for this year’s sale. The sale will take place November 4-6, 2016. The Flea Market kicks off with a Preview Party on Friday, November 4. The sale will continue on Saturday, November 5 from 8am to 3pm and on Sunday, November 6 from 1pm to 5pm. And, remember, 93¢ of every dollar spent at the Flea Market goes directly back to Historic Macon. Now, that’s a reason to shop!

357 Oglethorpe St.

special thanks to our generous members! donations listed are from march 1, 2016 until august 15, 2016 AND DO NOT REFLECT NEW MEMBER LEVELS (SEE P. 30).

Historic Macon Club Mr. and Mrs. Joe Adams Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Josephine Bennett Ms. Beverly Blake Mr. and Mrs. Curt Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S Burgess, Jr. Ms. Nancy Brown Cornett and Mr. Don Cornett Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Daugherty Mr. and Mrs. Brown Dennis, Jr. Ms. Jeane Easom Ms. Phyllis Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W Griffith, III Mr. and Mrs. Travis Griffith Dr. and Mrs. Ken Harper Ms. Vickie Hertwig Mr. Curtis Hertwig Dr. Peter Holliday, III Mr. Chris Howard and Mr. Carey O Pickard, III Ms. Karen J Lambert Mr. Blake Lisenby and Mr. Shane Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olson Mr. and Mrs. Josh Rogers The Hon. Charles Weigle Mr. Tom B Wight Dr. Michael and Dr. Bridget Wright

Supporting Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ballard Mr. Craig Burkhalter and Ms. Helen Meadors Mr. and Mrs. Max Crook Ethiel and Michelle Garlington Mr. and Mrs. Wes Griffith Mr. Stan Hall Col. and Mrs. Arthur Howard Ms. Kelly Lucas Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Ed S Sell, III President and Mrs. Bill Underwood Mrs. Anne Youmans

Benefactor Dr. and Mrs. Robert Aldrich Mr. Marion and Mrs. Lucy H Allen Mrs. Stella Auchmutey Ms. Cantey Ayres Mr. and Mrs. Robert C Beeland Mrs. Sue Bloodworth Mr. Jim Bodell and Ms. Susan Long Mr. and Mrs. Wes Boyer The Rev. and Mrs. Frank Broome Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burt Mr. Buck Donnelly and Ms. Tricia B Burttram Mr. James Caldwell Dr. Charles and Dr. Shelley Callender Mr. John Camp and Dr. Terri Luhrs

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cook Mr. and Mrs. Devlin Cooper Mr. Terance David Sheriff and Mrs. David Davis Mr. and Mrs. George Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deason Dr. Kenneth Deaton and Dr. Stella Tsai Mr. and Mrs. Spyros Dermatas Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Domingos Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Cox Dunwody Ms. Shannon Fickling Mr. and Mrs. John Fox Mr. Steven Fulbright & Mr. David Quackenbush Kay Gerhardt Mr. Danny Gibson Dr. and Mrs. Joshua Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guerreiro Mr. and Mrs. Jack Head Ms. Dana Heard Mr. and Mrs. Robert W Hearn, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Chris Hendry Ms. Judy Hodgens Mr. C. Terry Holland and Mr. Jeff Logan Mr. Richie Jones Ms. Betty Sweet Ladson Mr. and Mrs. Russell W Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Maxwell, III Mrs. Lois McLain Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Andy Moore Mr. and Mrs. Alex Morrison Dr. and Mrs. Doug Morton Mr. Pat Muse Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Newby Mr. and Mrs. William Newby, Jr. Ms. Marguerite Parker Mr. and Mrs. Terry Parker Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Powers Mr. Stephen A Reichert Mrs. Anita Sandefur Dr. Carole Seegert Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smith Mr. and Mrs. William G Solomon, IV Gene and Claudia Strouss Mr. James Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Mark Vanderhoek Ms. Lesley D Volpe Ms. Katherine Walden Mr. and Mrs. Johnny C Walker, III Ms. Jean E Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Rick Whitten Ms. Diana Jones Williams Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Williford Mr. and Mrs. John Willingham

Salon Sponsorship Bob and Carolyn Hargrove Capital City Bank

Grants Anonymous Donor of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia Charles Cox Family Trust of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia Community Foundation of Central Georgia Downtown Challenge Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia Knight Foundation Peyton Anderson Foundation Stephen Reichert Watson Brown Foundation Junior Board

Gifts Dr. Ben C. Clark Jr. Kay Gerhardt Griffith Family Charitable Foundation Bob and Carolyn Hargrove The JET Foundation of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia Kroger Community Rewards The Beverly B. Meadors Fund Michael and BridgetWright

Honorarium In Honor of Ethiel Garlington National Society of the Colonial Dames In Honor of Curtis Hertwig and Vickie Hertwig’s birthdays Kay Gerhardt

Memorials In memory of Giles O’Neal Mr. and Mrs. Bert Schwartz In memory of Bill Simmons Harriett and Steve Durkee In memory of Marie Wilson Harriett and Steve Durkee In memory of Gilbert Bennett Betty Sweet Ladson Gene and Claudia Strouss In memory of Ron Bloodworth C. Terry Holland In memory of Dallis Jones Betty Sweet Ladson

Preservation Partners $10,000+ Cox Communications The Telegraph $5,000 Argo Moore Landscapes Capital City Bank Georgia Public Broadcasting Macon Macon Magazine Noland Company R.C. Poss, LLC Southern Company $2,500 Atlanta Gas Light Behr Paint Corporation Cabinets-n-Woodworks Conditioned Air, Inc. Eye Center of Central Georgia Greene and Associates, Inc. Lisenby and Associates Lowe Lighting Center Macon-Bibb Transit Authority Navicent Health Sheridan Construction The Brick

$2,500 (continued) Vein Specialists of the South, LLC Waites and Foshee YSY Construction $1,000 11th Hour ANONYMOUS Appraisal Associates Canaan Marshall Design Coliseum Health System Dunwody Insurance Infinity Network Solutions, Inc. Interior Surfaces Group J. Cameron Garvin, DMD Macon Productions McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLC Mercer University New Atlantic Realty -RDG Ventures Renasant Bank SCANA Energy Schwartz Residential Roofing Servant Business Systems Signature Dentistry of Macon State Bank SunTrust Bank The Brokery, LLC The Jones Center

$1,000 (continued) The McSwain, Young, Maley Group at Merrill Lynch Tony Butler Home Design & Construction Travis Jean, LLC Warner Robins Building Supply Co. Women for Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Welcome to our newest Preservation Partners!

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new membership levels unveiled trish whitley

Historic Macon continues to grow. From the size of our staff to the number of neighborhood revitalization projects we complete annually, we continue to hit higher benchmarks to fulfill our new vision statement: to be the premier preservation organization in the nation.

cesses and become a model for historic preservation organizations nationwide.

In keeping with the growth in every facet of our organization, we’re proud to announce the expansion of our existing personal membership program to include opportunities for higher levels of giving. Our Major DoWe’re incredibly grateful to have many private and nors program will now include three new higher levels public partners, funders, and donors whose gener- of giving! As you think through your giving priorities osity, paired with the hard work and expertise of our this year, I hope you’ll consider becoming one of the staff and volunteers, allows us to achieve these suc- founding members of HMF’s Major Donors program. NEW LEVEL Preservationist ($2,500-$4,999) Name listed in HMF Newsletter Name listed in HMF Newsletter 20% off gift shop purchases 20% off gift shop purchases 2 Patrons’ Party tickets 2 Patrons’ Party tickets 2 Flea Market Preview Party tickets 4 Flea Market Preview Party tickets 2 DWD Hard Hat Party tickets 4 DWD Hard Hat Party tickets 2 DWD Opening Party tickets 4 DWD Opening Party tickets 25% discount on weekday 50% discount on weekday Cottage rental Cottage rental Invitation to exclusive event Historic Macon Club ($1,000-$2,499)

NEW LEVEL The 1823 Society ($5,000-$9,999) Name listed in HMF Newsletter 20% off gift shop purchases 2 Patrons’ Party tickets 6 Flea Market Preview Party tickets 6 DWD Hard Hat Party tickets 6 DWD Opening Party tickets Free Cottage weekday rental

NEW LEVEL The Lanier Society ($10,000+) Name listed in HMF Newsletter 20% off gift shop purchases 2 Patrons’ Party tickets 8 Flea Market Preview Party tickets 8 DWD Hard Hat Party tickets 8 DWD Opening Party tickets Free Cottage rental

Invitation to exclusive event

membership benefits memberships for 2016

Student $25 Individual $60 Family $85

• Free admission to all lectures and Sidney’s Salons • Quarterly Newsletters • Invitation to all events (except Patrons’ Party)

Young Patron (Ages 21-39) $85 or $8/month Patron $175 or $15/month

• Benefits of Family membership, plus: • Two tickets to the Patrons’ Party • Invitations to Young Patrons events (only 21-39 years old Young Patron or above memberships)

Benefactor $300 or $26/month

•Benefits of Patron membership, plus: • 10% off all purchases in the Cottage’s Side Porch Museum Gift Shop • Name listed in quarterly newsletters

Supporting $600 or $51/month

• Benefits of Patron membership, plus: • 10% off all purchases in the Cottage’s Side Porch Museum Gift Shop • Name listed in quarterly newsletters • 20% discount on weekday rentals of the Sidney Lanier Cottage • Two tickets to Flea Market Preview Party

historic macon club $1,000-$2,499 OR $85/MONTH •Benefits of Patron membership, plus: • 20% off all purchases in the Cottage’s Side Porch Museum Gift Shop • Name listed in quarterly newsletters • 25% discount on weekday rental of the Sidney Lanier Cottage • Two tickets to Flea Market Preview Party • Two tickets to Design, Wine, and Dine Hard Hat Party • Two tickets to the opening party of Design, Wine and Dine

NEW! Preservationist $2,500-$4,999 OR $210/MONTH •Benefits of Patron membership, plus: • 20% off all purchases in the Cottage’s Side Porch Museum Gift Shop • Name listed in quarterly newsletters • 50% discount on weekday rental of the Sidney Lanier Cottage • Four tickets to Flea Market Preview Party • Four tickets to Design, Wine, and Dine Hard Hat Party • Four tickets to the opening party of Design, Wine and Dine • Invitation to exclusive event

New! 1823 Society $5,000-$9,999 OR $415/MONTH •Benefits of Patron membership, plus: • 20% off all purchases in the Cottage’s Side Porch Museum Gift Shop • Name listed in quarterly newsletters • Free weekday rental of the Sidney Lanier Cottage • Six tickets to Flea Market Preview Party • Six tickets to Design, Wine, and Dine Hard Hat Party • Six tickets to the opening party of Design, Wine and Dine • Invitation to exclusive event

New! lanier Society $10,000+

•Benefits of Patron membership, plus: • 20% off all purchases in the Cottage’s Side Porch Museum Gift Shop • Name listed in quarterly newsletters • Free weekday rental of the Sidney Lanier Cottage • Eight tickets to Flea Market Preview Party • Eight tickets to Design, Wine, and Dine Hard Hat Party • Eight tickets to the opening party of Design, Wine and Dine • Invitation to exclusive event

visit www.historicmacon.org or call (478) 742-5084 for more details

P.O. Box 13358 Macon, GA 31208

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Household Memberships

___ $25 Student

___ $85 Family/Dual ___ $85 Young Patron ___ $175 Patron ___ $300 Benefactor ___ $600 Supporting

___ $60 Individual

___ $1,000 Historic Macon Club ___ $2,500 Preservationist ___ $5,000 1823 Society ___ $10,000 Lanier Society

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