H i stor ic A ugusta N e ws
Volume 43, No. 1
fall 2017
The mission of Historic Augusta, Inc., is to preserve historically or architecturally significant structures and sites in Augusta & Richmond County, Georgia.
Lamar House Porch & Roof
REPAIRS COMPLETE! When Historic Augusta completed the
Foundation Junior Board and J.
rehabilitation of its headquarters, the
Carlisle Overstreet.
Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood Home on
Although not visible to the casual
Seventh Street in 2004, all appeared
observer, the rotted porch floor was
to be in first class condition. Soon,
removed and replaced, repositioning
however, small issues began to arise
the front edge allowing rain to fall
with water infiltration and moisture
to the ground, and not directly onto
problems. Recent work that has been
the porch floor. This will alleviate
completed corrects those issues, and it
ongoing wood rot problems, and
is hoped the house will be water tight for years to come.
eliminate periodic flooding below. The
The original tern metal roof from
also demolished and rebuilt, because
masonry area under the porch was
the nineteenth century is likely the one that is still in place, but as often happens over time, cracks in joints and valleys develop allowing leaks into the building. Thanks to generous support
from
the
Creel-Harison
Foundation and other funds, Historic Augusta was able to engage Summit Green Solutions to treat the roof with a silicone coating that has stopped the moisture issues, and will allow interior repairs to be made. Better positioning of gutter systems has also helped to move water away from walls to ensure that they remain dry as well. Many people have noticed the missing front porch this spring and have seen
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the gradual return of the various elements that make up the handsome Italianate style faรงade of the Lamar House. An error in the design when it was reconstructed in 2004 caused rain to fall directly on the edge of the porch floor, leading to rot, and infiltration below. After a heavy rain, water sometimes collected under the porch and entered the basement level through the door. Historic Augusta engaged Cheatham, Fletcher, Scott Architects to draw up plans that would correct these design flaws. Funding for the repairs that followed came from generous support by the Knox Foundation, the Creel-Harison Foundation,
the
Watson
Brown
it allowed water to periodically flood the ground floor level of the house. The retaining wall is now completely recessed under the porch floor, and the cement floor was lowered slightly to ensure that in the event of pooling, water does not seep into the building. A new sump pump was installed, with discharge aimed away from the house. An electronic light detector was installed allowing the fixtures to automatically come on at dusk, and go off at dawn. Various other work was done by Peach Contractors while they were on the job, including some weather stripping, fence bracing, a new step and other seemingly minor, but important repairs. EM
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Did you know? Although born in Ruckersville, Elbert County, at his maternal grandparents’ home, Joseph Rucker Lamar lived in the house now occupied by Historic Augusta between 1860-1875 from the age of three to 18 years. There were periods during the Civil War when the Lamars retreated to Cedar Grove, the Rucker plantation in Elbert County, but the family home remained in Augusta. Joseph’s mother, Mary Margaret Rucker Lamar, died in the Lamar House on January 24, 1864 during the Civil War, leaving three small children behind. Her husband, the Reverend James Sanford Lamar, remarried on December 14, 1865 to Sarah Mayson Ford, who lived next door. Known as Sallie, her father was the Dean of the Medical College of Georgia. Although Sallie had no children of her own, she was a beloved mother to her three stepchildren. The Lamar House was constructed in 1859-1860 by William H. Salisbury, a local stove dealer in Augusta. He sold it when new to Emily Thomas Tubman, a wealthy nineteenth century philanthropist and a devoted member of First Christian Church. Mrs. Tubman provided the home to her pastor, the Reverend James Sanford Lamar, at no charge during her ownership. She deeded the property to the church in 1870, which sold it in 1875 to Ferdinand Bowdre Phinizy, a local cotton factor. EM
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P erfectly Aged H istoric Augusta's Benefit Auction
We hope that everyone will join us for Perfectly Aged: Historic Augusta’s Benefit Auction on Thursday, September 14 at Saint Paul’s River Room in Downtown Augusta. This year’s gala will feature vibrant local artists, a wine tasting coordinated by Toast Wine and Beverage, a beer tasting with local Riverwatch Brewery, and specialty hors d’oeuvres by Augusta’s finest restaurants. Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on fabulous art, precious antiques, fine wines, and unique experiences during the silent auction. This year we are energizing the event by adding local art as a new category to the silent auction; grab one of our gallery guides on your way in and discover your new favorite artists! Premium items, such as a special trip to Sonoma, California, will be presented during a short, live auction directed by The Reverend George Muir. All proceeds support the mission of Historic Augusta and help us save the places you love most. Preview our featured artists and auction items online at www.HistoricAugusta.org. Admission is $100 per person or $50 per person for those under age 35. $1,000 Bronze sponsorships are still available and include admission for six to the event, as well as a private VIP Champagne Reception with local certified sommelier, Jason Jones. SH
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“Walk with the Spirits” through Saint Paul’s historic colonial churchyard on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, and experience history come alive! During a 45-minute guided tour with a “spirit” dressed in period costume, patrons will join Historic Augusta on a special trip through Augusta’s past and learn about the city’s most notable citizens. Along the route, additional spirits will enlighten the group with details of their lives and accomplishments. Tours begin every 20 minutes from 2:00 pm each day, with the last tour commencing at 4:40 pm. Tickets are $15 per person, but group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Reservations are recommended. To make a tour reservation, sponsor the event, or for more information, contact Historic Augusta at 706-724-0436 or visit www.HistoricAugusta.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and include an opportunity to “sip” with the spirits following the last tour on Sunday, October 29
SA M A NTH A H A RGROVE Named New Programs & Marketing Director Samantha Hargrove has hit the ground running in her new role as Programs and Marketing Director at Historic Augusta, and she looks forward to meeting everyone at our fall events! Samantha completed her undergraduate internship with Historic Augusta back in 2012, under the guidance of Erick Montgomery and Julia Jackson, and she has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Augusta State University. She replaces Kuleigh Baker, who accepted a position with the City of North Augusta’s Planning Department last March. Send Samantha a welcome note and tell her what you love about Historic Augusta on our social media! Tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as #historicaugusta and #wilsonboyhoodhome.
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Over There
Augusta and the Great War SYMPOSIUM SERIES
Thursday, November 9, 2017 The Imperial Theatre - Free 1:00 pm “Big Parade” (1925) 7:00 pm “Wings” (1927)
Friday, November 10, 2017 The Morris Museum of Art - Free Noon “All Quiet on the Western Front” (1930) 6:00 - 8:00 pm Send the Word, Send the Word, Over There: The Songs of WWI The Edward J. Cashin Memorial Lecture
Saturday, November 11, 2017 At the Morris Museum of Art - $30 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Over There: Augusta and the Great War An optional lunch will be provided for an additional fee
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Send the Word, Send the Word, Over There: The Songs of World War I (The Edward J Cashin Memorial Lecture) Joined by singer Cindy Miller and pianist Alan Jones, music historian and producer/host of NPR’s Peabody Awardwinning program "Fascinatin’ Rhythm," Michael Lasser devotes an evening to the songs of World War I, revealing the values, and beliefs of the time. Those songs trace changes in American attitudes—from “I Didn’t Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier" (1914) to “Over There” (1917) to “How You Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm” (1919). Lasser, who holds degrees from Brooklyn College and Dartmouth College, has been lecturing about American popular music as social history for more than thirty-five years. The author of America’s Songs: The Stories Behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley, he is currently finishing The City’s Clamor and the American Songbook, 19001950. He has taught at Rutgers University, St. John Fisher College, and Fairleigh-Dickinson University. Free Reception to Follow. Over There: Augusta and the Great War Join us for a day long symposium featuring presentations by Russell K. Brown, Dr. James Garvey, and Dr. Hubert P. van Tuyll that focuses on Augusta’s involvement in World War I. Registration is $30 and an optional lunch will be available for an additional $10. Register by November 9th by calling 706-828-3867. Participating organizations include the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, the Augusta Museum of History, the Augusta Richmond County HIstorical Society, the Center for the Study of Georgia History, Historic Augusta, Inc., the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, and the Morris Museum of Art. This symposium is made possible in part by the Center for the Study of Georgia History at Augusta University.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10
Labor Day // Office Closed
Perfectly Aged Historic Augusta's Benefit Auction St. Paul's River Room || 6:30 - 9:30 pm
World War One Symposium The Morris Museum of Art 12:00 pm - “All Quiet on the Western Front” (1930) 6:00 pm - Send the Word, Send the Word, Over There: The Songs of World War I Reception to Follow
SAT - SUN OCTOBER 28-29
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11
Walk with the Spirits St. Paul's Cemetery || 2:00 - 4:40 pm
World War One Symposium The Morris Museum of Art 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Over There: Augusta and the Great War
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2 Historic Augusta’s Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards The Augusta Country Club || 5:30 pm
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9 World War One Symposium The Imperial Theater 1:00 pm - “The Big Parade” (1925) 7:00 pm - “Wings” (1927)
THURS - FRI NOVEMBER 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday // Office Closed
FRI - MON DECEMBER 22-25 Christmas Holiday // Office Closed THURSDAY DECEMBER 28 Woodrow Wilson's Birthday
Please check our website www.HistoricAugusta.com for a schedule of holiday activities.
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PRESERVATION BRIEFS FA L L 2017
TRINITY CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH received a stay of execution from the Augusta Historic Preservation Commission at its meeting on July 27th when a request for demolition by Atlanta Gas Light Company was denied. Trinity is considered the “Mother” church of the C.M.E. denomination, having been established in 1840 by African American members of present-day Saint John United Methodist Church. Located at the northeast corner of 8th and Taylor Streets the ground underneath was contaminated by a gas manufacturing plant that was established across the street in 1852. After failed attempts to remediate environmental problems in other ways, AGL remains under orders from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to remove the soil under the building. The Augusta Canal Authority has lead efforts with Historic Augusta over the past several months to find a solution. Money has been identified to move the structure to a nearby lot adjacent to the canal’s third level. Proposed uses include a community center, arts venue and trail head. Next steps are still under discussion. EM X
THE HOME OF THE REVEREND CHARLES T. WALKER at 1011 Laney-Walker Boulevard was purchased by Historic Augusta’s revolving fund in November after untangling the complicated estate that owned it. The Reverend Walker was the founder of Tabernacle Baptist Church and was an outstanding figure in Augusta’s history. Laney-Walker Boulevard and the Laney-Walker Historic District are both named in honor of Miss Lucy Craft Laney and the Reverend Walker. A committee has been formed under the leadership of John Williams, which has begun the process of stabilizing the house for rehabilitation. Grant funding from the Johanna Favrot Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been awarded to be used for architectural planning. The committee is working with the Laney-Walker Development Corporation towards finding a permanent owner to rehab the property according to preservation standards. EM X
CERTIFIED REHAB of downtown buildings has surged since the beginning of the year. Historic Augusta’s staff has received numerous telephone calls from developers, investors, and private homeowners interested in purchasing and rehabilitating historic resources in downtown Augusta and our historic districts, such as Summerville and Olde Town. The heightened interest in the downtown area is primarily a response to the announcement of Augusta University’s new cyber facility and the companies that have relocated to the Augusta area for this growing field, including UNISYS and Cape Augusta. To date, Historic Augusta is working directly with nearly 20 property owners to submit certified rehabilitation tax credit applications both at the state and federal levels for owner occupied residences and income producing properties. Certified rehabilitation tax credits are one of the most significant financial incentives for historic preservation and can be highly beneficial for the property owner depending on the scale of the project. More information regarding the programs can be found on Historic Augusta’s website underneath the Preservation menu tab. The following is a brief list of a few certified tax credit projects currently in progress:
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448 GREENE STREET: this large Second Empire style house on lower Greene Street in the Pinched Gut Historic District will be rehabilitated into 9 residential apartment units utilizing the existing floorplan. The property retains many original character defining features such as hardwood floors, pocket doors, and original windows. Listing in Historic Augusta’s Endangered Properties List for 2015 had a direct influence on saving this property, which is being undertaken by Mark Donahue of Peach Contractors.
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941 ELLIS STREET: This large two story warehouse building in the Downtown Historic District will be rehabilitated into 12 residential apartment units. With no existing interior walls due to the historic use of the building, the configuration of the apartment units will incorporate both wooden structural beams and unfinished masonry walls.
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945 BROAD STREET: Purpose built in 1823 as the Young Christian Men’s Association building. TaxSlayer recently purchased this property in the Downtown Historic District to expand operations and staff. The five story commercial building will undergo some modifications but will retain much of the current floorplan and historic features including the gymnasium and lap pool which will be covered by a level floor. This is the second round for certified rehabilitation for this building, which was the centerpiece of the rehab of the entire block by Bankers First in the 1980s. X
1114 HICKMAN ROAD: This Craftsman style bungalow in the Summerville Historic District will be rehabilitated into a single family home from its current configuration as two residential units. Years of neglect and deferred maintenance have left the property with significant damage but character defining features including coffered ceilings, original double hung sash windows, hardwood floors, and fireplace mantles, are to be retained and repaired. X
901 BROAD STREET: A project dating back to 2012, work is well underway to create two commercial spaces on the first level of this large corner building in the Augusta Downtown Historic District and a dozen income producing residential apartment units on the upper levels. Originally slathered in a thick layer of stucco that was removed by the previous owner, historic photographs have been located to give the current owner an indication of the facades from several time periods, one of which will be selected and the exterior features recreated and reinstalled. RA
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PR ESE RVATION AWAR DS Historic Augusta recognizes outstanding historic preservation projects each year throughout Augusta and Richmond County, and we are pleased to announce the recipients of the seven awards given at our 2016 Annual Meeting, which was held last November at the Augusta Country Club. The 2016 recipients of Historic Preservation Awards were the following:
THE PARTRIDGE INN AUGUSTA, 2110 Walton Way. An iconic landmark building in the Summerville Historic District, the most recent rehabilitation has brought this historic hotel up to the Hilton Curio standards while retaining original millwork, plaster, and stamped tin ceilings throughout the interior. Construction management by Janus Associates, interior design by Sims Patrick Studios, and architectural design by Dickinson Architects. Award presented to Jane Spano, Regional Director of Operations and Tijuana Jenkins, Director of Sales and Marketing. WINDSOR MANOR, 3594 Windsor Springs Road. Built in 1921 for Arthur T. Cole, a prominent Chicago resident, and designed by architect Willis Irvin. Listed on Historic Augusta’s Endangered Properties List in 2012, the property was purchased in 2014 by Ian Shiverick who has performed nearly all of the rehabilitation himself and was recently featured in This Old House magazine for his mesmerizing hand-painted floor detail. Award presented to Ian Shiverick. 1438 ANTHONY ROAD, built c. 1910, this large Queen Anne style home located in the Summerville Historic District was purchased in 2011 by Abby Wood. Rehabilitation work included removal of layers of wallpaper and linoleum and refinishing the original hardwood floors and moldings and installing a contemporary kitchen. After completion of the rehab in 2016, it was sold to a new owner. Award presented to Abby Wood. 2840 WALTON WAY, built in 1926 and designed by Willis Irvin, this stately Tudor style home was built for Alonzo Boardman, Sr., and was purchased by the current owners in 2015. The adjacent cottage was renovated first followed by the main house. Serious structural issues with original beams in the kitchen were resolved and the meticulous restoration of original flooring, plaster, metal frame windows, and fireplaces were completed over the last year. Plaster work completed by Cliatt Contractors and Mahoney Stucco and electrical work completed by Ferrell Electric. Award presented to Christie and James Ferrell.
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VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH, 3713 Wrightsboro Road. Built in 1934 in the Colonial Revival style, the Old Sue Reynolds School was listed to Historic Augusta’s Endangered Properties List in 2008 with two other surplus school buildings. Vineyard Community Church purchased the school building in 2015, emptied the building of abandoned furniture and cleaned the spray paint graffiti from the halls and classrooms. The church held its first service in August of 2016 and is very proud to know this historic resource has been saved for those in Augusta-Richmond County. Award presented to Jeffrey Miller of Vineyard Community Church. THE BURUM HOUSE, 2306 Walton Way. Built in 1900 for Henry Percy Burum as his private residence, this prominent home at the corner of Johns Road and Walton Way sat vacant after the last occupant moved out in 2000. The new owners purchased the home in 2014 and began the lengthy process of stabilizing the home after years of deferred maintenance. The house has been renovated inside and out for a growing family. Original character defining features include moldings, mantles, and built-in shelving. Project contractor was Keith Howard and interior layout and design by Yancey Sherrouse. Award presented to Anna and Wilson Allgood.
Historic Augusta also presented one award for new construction. This category was developed in 2013 to encourage the owners of newly-constructed buildings to contribute to the character of the historic neighborhood in which it is built by respecting the location, design, materials, and other character-defining features of historic buildings that surround it.
419 SECOND STREET, this vacant lot at the northwest corner of Telfair Street and 2nd Street was purchased in 2015 by the Eckleys. As new construction within the Olde Town Local Historic District, the proposed design and materials were reviewed by the Augusta-Richmond County Historic Preservation Commission and approved prior to breaking ground. The Eckleys moved into their new home in mid-2016. RAM Construction served as general contractor and Ray Good Custom Home Designs provided the design. The award for 2016 was presented to Sarah and John Eckley.
In November, Historic Augusta will announce its 11th Annual Endangered Properties List and our annual Preservation Awards. We are seeking nominations for both of these programs from our membership and the public. You can submit your nominations by using the forms provided under the Preservation menu on our website, HistoricAugusta.org, or by calling the office at 706.724.0436.
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WILSON HOUSE UPDATES
We had a fun summer at the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson meeting new guests from the CSRA and around the world! Historic Augusta staff stayed busy by giving tours of the home, as well as running booths at the Greenjackets games and the "Georgia On My Mind" fair. We are extremely grateful for funding from the Creel-Harison Foundation and to Busby’s Heating and Air for replacing one of the home’s HVAC units this summer.
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DOCENT SPOTLIGHT: STEPHANIE HERZBERG Stephanie Herzberg is so passionate about sharing history with the public, it’s easy to think that she’s been giving history tours her whole life. In actuality, Stephanie began her career in early childhood education and later worked in the gift shop at the Augusta Museum of History. Today you can find her at the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, as well as the Saturday trolley tours of Downtown Augusta. Stephanie joined the staff at Historic Augusta in 2005, after applying for docent training. “My heart beats for old houses,” she remembers, “so I was really intrigued by the home. I didn’t know much about the house, except that it was once a beauty salon.* During the training, I was surprised to learn how much Woodrow Wilson’s childhood in Augusta impacted his life and future presidency. To grow up right next door to a civil war hospital – to see that kind of horror as a child – it’s no wonder he was later so determined to spread democracy through the world! I realized this isn’t your typical historic home; it is truly the home of a president, and that’s when I fell in love with the place.” Eleven years later, Stephanie is now our lead docent at the Wilson museum, and her years of experience, a keen interest in research, and vibrant personality make her a true asset to Augusta’s historic community. Pick Stephanie’s brain on all things Woodrow Wilson and experience Augusta in a new light by joining her on a tour of the home any Thursday – Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm. Tickets are $5 adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for students K-12 and free for children under age 5. Reservations are kindly requested but not required.
*In 1991 Historic Augusta, using funds granted by the City of Augusta, purchased the Wilson home at public auction. Historic Augusta then began the process of returning the house to the way the Wilsons would have known it in the 1860s. In 2001, after ten years of planning and restoration, the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson opened for tours. In this photo, Executive Director Erick Montgomery can be seen taking down the old beauty salon sign with the assistance of Historic Augusta’s then president, Nancy Bowers in May 1991.
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P R E S E RVAT ION MON T H R E V I E W Historic Augusta celebrated National Historic Preservation Month in May with two of our favorite annual events: the Downtown Loft Tour, which was held on the fifth and sixth, and the Cotton Ball, which was held on the twenty-third. The organization sends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made these events enjoyable and successful both in terms of raising awareness of preservation in our community and raising funds to support our mission. We would especially like to thank Ben Casella and Steve Sanders for co-chairing the Downtown Loft Tour, as well as Ashley HockSmith and Max Vallotton for co-chairing the Cotton Ball; thank you for making this year’s Preservation Month special! Our deepest gratitude is also owed to all who opened their homes to our guests: many thanks to Augusta University’s President Brooks A. Keel and First Lady Tammie Schalue for once again offering their home for the Cotton Ball, to Sacred Heart Cultural Center for hosting the Cotton Ball during inclement weather, and to the occupants and owners of the coolest lofts in Downtown Augusta! Lastly, congratulations to our Cotton Ball raffle prize winners: Mr. Rodger Giles won an iconic silver cuff Tiffany & Co. bracelet, and Dr. William Kitchens won a 5 day, 4 night stay at an oceanfront condo in Flagler Beach, Florida!
Presentating Sponsors
Heritage Sponsors
Benefactors
Patrons
TOM & KATHY BRITTINGHAM · MAURA & BRANDON DIAL · CLAY BOARDMAN · LEE W. PRATHER, ATTORNEY AT LAW DR. LEE ANN CALDWELL & MR. RISHARD SWAN · MR. & MRS. WILLIAM MORRIS III · TR READY · BILL & DEBRA NEUMANN PAULA & LARRY KNOX · AMY & GOULD B HAGLER II · STROTHERS PRINTING, INC. · PEACH CONTRACTORS HOCK DEVELOPMENT CO. · DR. & MRS. GLEN OWEN, SR. · JUDGE AND MRS. H. SCOTT ALLEN · SUMMIT GREEN SOLUTIONS CHRISTOPHER BOOKER & ASSOCIATES, PC · BURNSIDE LAW FIRM, LLP · MATTHEW JAMES DUNCAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PC DR. AND MRS. WALLACE S. EDWARDS · HALTERMANN PARTNERS, INC. · HARKRIDER & DEYMAN, LLC · BOB AND MILLIE HILL LIZ AND BILL HOPKINS · THE HUNTER FIRM · MR. AND MRS. JOHN R. B. LONG · ROBERTSON RESTORATION, LLC HARVEY AND MARTHA JANE SANDERS · MR. AND MRS. LEROY H. SIMKINS JR. · SNEAD, SABAAK & IZMAYLOVA, LLP DEBBIE DOUGLAS HUDSON · NICHOLAS REVELL, LLP · MR. AND MRS. ROBERT H. JOHNSON, JR. · MR. ROBERT RICHARDS
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L OF T T OU R COM M I T T E E Ben Casella, Co-Chair
Steve Sanders, Co-Chair Robyn Anderson Carmen Black Brandon Dial
Erick Montgomery
Branford Thompson L OF T OW N E R S OR O C C U PA N T S Phil Bassan
Carmen Bindues Eric Bindues
Mark Donahue Kelly Fehr
Amanda Haley
Tricia Hughes
Tom Battey
Katie Lawrence
George Bush
Joyce Law
Erick Montgomery Abdullah Rafiq
Anjelica Roscoe Steve Sanders Donna Smith
Lawrence Smith Jamar Tarver
Branford Thompson Keith Watson
Janet Whiting Greg Wilson Rob Wynn
Kirby Yawn
Bryan Haltermann
CO T T ON BA L L COM M I T T E E
Randy Hatcher
Max Vallotton, Co-Chair
Ben Harrison
Ashley Hock-Smith, Co-Chair
Katie Lawrence
Cody Anderson
Michael Osbon Jamar Tarver
Suzette Verbeck Krista Wight Rob Wynn
L OF T T OU R VOLU N T E E R S Phil Bassan
Carmen Black Eric Black
Ben Casella
Denisha Cooper Dan Corce
Connie Dyson Kelly Fehr
Pablo Flores
Valencia Green Joe Hansen
Stephahie Herzberg Pete Hughes
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Robyn Anderson
Christy Beckham Ben Casella
Brandon Dial Anne Floyd
Melonie Holmes Betsy Houston Brent Lake
Christina Lake Betsy Lane
Erick Montgomery Brett Montroy Adam Stroup
Ashley Thomas Casey Thomas
Branford Thompson Andrew Williams
CO T T ON BA L L VOLU N T E E R S Freda Baker
Michael Beckham Nicci Bush
Whatley Bush
Lucinda Eaves Doug Finch
Elizabeth Finch Paulette Harris
Karen Kitchens Hogg Melonie Holmes Greg Howard
Heather Howington Josh Lane
Tony Lever
Wendy Lever Jack Long
Lisa McCollum
Wright Montgomery Tara Montroy Garon Muller Jason Neely Joe Neal
Louise Phinizy Larry Rogers
Rebecca Rogers Steve Ruby
Steve Sanders
Julianna Shurtleff Mike Thomas
Denise Tortorete Max Vallotton Nathan Vick Lee West
Sallie Shuford West Jonathan Wilkins John Williams Katie Wynn Rob Wynn
Kirby Yawn
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H I S T O R I C AU G U S T A' S
Heritage Party
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Historic Augusta honored its principal supporters at its annual Heritage Party held on Sunday, April 30th at the home of Dr. Joe and Ann Claiborne Christian. Our generous sponsors and members at the donor level and above enjoyed the wellattended party. Thank you to our hosts, Dr. Joe and Ann Claiborne Christian, to Rebecca Rice who chaired the event, and our board members who provided food and beverages. We enjoyed food and fellowship with preservation-minded Augustans.
H E R I T AGE PA R T Y D O N O R S ANN BOARDMAN
GOULD HAGLER
REBECCA RICE
SANDRA BOWLES
GREG HOWARD
TOM ROBERTSON
BRIAN BRITTINGHAM
LAURA IRWIN
PAT SHELTON
LEE ANN CALDWELL
PAULA KNOX
BECKY SMITH
ANN CLAIBORNE CHRISTIAN
JOSHUA LANE
EMILY STEVENSON
MARIAN CLARK
ELIZABETH MCGEE
BRANFORD THOMPSON
GEORGE CLAUSSEN
CAMERON NIXON
JIM TROTTER
JOHN AND ELIZABETH DONSBACH
J. CARLISLE OVERSTREET
MAX VALLOTTON
ANNE FLOYD
ELLEN PRUITT
KIRBY YAWN
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N E W & R E N E W E D M E M BE R S J U LY 2016 - J U LY 2017
The following list consists of personal members who have paid dues, new or renewed during the above dates. If you paid your dues during this period, your name should appear below by category. If your name is missing or not in the proper category, and you paid your dues during this period, please let us know.
L I F E M E M BE R S MRS. CLAYTON P. BOARDMAN JR. MRS. HAROLD M. BOARDMAN MRS. J. CRAIG CRANSTON MRS. ALBERT GARY MR. AND MRS. DANFORTH HAGLER MRS. THOMAS W. HAGLER JR. MRS. STEWART P. HULL MR. AND MRS. WAYLAND LAMAR MR. AND MRS. JOHN W. LEE SR. MRS. CAREY S. MAXWELL
MR. AND MRS. DANIEL H. HARKNESS
DR. AND MRS. JOSHUA LANE
DR. AND MRS. PETER G. KLACSMANN
MR. WILLIAM LAWLESS
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT L. MAULDIN
MR. AND MRS. BILLY LITCHFIELD
DR. AND MRS. H. VICTOR MOORE
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM L. MACUCH
DR. AND MRS. ROBERT NESBIT JR.
MR. AND MRS. JOHN P MANTON JR.
DR. AND MRS. GEORGE PURSLEY
MRS. HENRY M. MARKS III
MR. AND MRS. LEROY H. SIMKINS JR.
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT L. MAULDIN
MAJ. GEN. AND MRS. PERRY M. SMITH
CARSON MCLAUGHLIN
DR. GEORGE N. SNELLING
DR. AND MRS. FRANK MCPHAIL JR.
DR. AND MRS. JOHN STEWART
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM S. MORRIS III MRS. NEITA MULHERIN
D ONOR
DR. AND MRS. WILLIAM T. NEUMANN
JEANIE AND RICHARD ALLEN
MR. AND MRS. COBBS G. NIXON
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT L. ALLGOOD
MR. AND MRS. WHITNEY C.O'KEEFFE
MR. & MRS. JERRY ASHMORE III
DR. AND MRS. JAMES L. O'QUINN
DR. AND MRS. DAVID AVERY
DR. AND MRS. R. GLEN OWEN SR.
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM H. BARRETT JR.
MRS. WHITNEY B. PICKETT
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT P. KIRBY
MR. JOHN BATSON
MRS. LAURIE PILCHER
MS. JUDITH M. BECKER
MR. AND MRS. LEE W. PRATHER
BE N E FAC T OR
MR. AND MRS. DAVID BECKUM
MR. AND MRS.T R. REDDY
MR. AND MRS. THOMAS M. BLANCHARD JR.
MR. AND MRS. BRIAN RHODES
MR. AND MRS. BRAYE C. BOARDMAN
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE SANCKEN III
MR. CLAYTON P. BOARDMAN III
MR. NORMAN SCHAFFER
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I N M EMORY OF W I LLI A M R . M I T CH EL L , J R . (1938-2016) We regret to note the passing of William R. Mitchell, Jr., who served as Executive Director of Historic Augusta, Inc. from 1974 until 1976. Mr. Mitchell was a well-known architectural historian in Georgia, a native of Atlanta, and a founding Trustee of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. He was an early member of the staff of the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, and wrote several books. Those include J. Neel Reid, Architect; Thomasville: History, Homes, and Southern Hospitality; and Madison: A Classic Southern Town.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES At the Annual Meeting of Historic Augusta, Inc. held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Augusta Country Club, the following slate was presented by Nominating Committee chair, Becky Smith, and elected unanimously. Officers elected for a one-year term in 2017 include: W. Cameron Nixon, President; Paula C. Knox, First Vice President; Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, Second Vice President; Elizabeth J. McGee, Secretary; B. Branford Thompson, Treasurer. Elected to serve a second four-year term on the Board of Trustees were Carol Bennett and Lauren Robbins. Elected to serve an initial four-year term as a Trustee were Greg Osteen Howard, Dr. Joshua Lane, Judge J. Carlisle Overstreet, Ellen Neal Pruitt, Rev. George Robertson, Nathan Vick, Lee Blanton West, Robert Wynn, and Kirby Yawn. Thanks were extended to the following Trustees whose terms expired on December 31, 2016: Robert L. Allgood, Frank Anderson, Dr. Thomas Clark, Judge Danny Craig, Richard Fletcher, and Lynn Mays.
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Mr. W. Cameron Nixon, President
Erick D. Montgomery, Executive Director
Mrs. W. L. M. Knox Jr., 1st Vice President, Membership Chair
Robyn A. Anderson, Preservation Services Director
Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, 2nd Vice President, Wilson Chair
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Mr. Branford Thompson, Treasurer
Melonie Holmes, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. James Baker McGee IV, Secretary
Stephanie Herzberg, Wilson House Tour Guide Kieth Watson, Wilson House Tour Guide
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H O N O R A RY T R U S T E E S Mrs. Jacquelyn Murray Blanchard • Mr. Patrick G. Blanchard • Mrs. Ann Boardman • Mr. Clayton P. Boardman, III Mrs. Joe D. Christian • Mrs. William L. Clark • Mr. D. Hugh Connolly • Mr. Bryan M. Haltermann • Mr. George S. Harrison Mr. Paul G. King • Mrs. William S. Morris III • Mr. Robert C. Osborne • Mr. H. M. Osteen • Mr. Thomas H. Robertson Mrs. Paul Simon • Mrs. Randolph R. Smith
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