2000-2001
“Reflections” – a quarterly newsletter reporting on African-American historic preservation in Georgia and elsewhere – was edited and produced by Jeanne Cyriaque, HPD’s new African American Program Coordinator.
This publication became one of the state historic preservation office’s most popular.
2001
HPD participated in a national conference, “African Reflections on the American Landscape,” sponsored by the NPS, and held in Atlanta.
An HPD proposal for a “Historic County Courthouses and City Halls” initiative discussed with GMA, ACCG, and the Georgia Trust.
In spite of dedicated efforts on the part of HPD’s director, this initiative did not come to fruition …
“Tilling the Earth: Georgia’s Historic Agricultural Heritage – A Context” prepared by New South Associates for HPD and GDOT.
This report documented the architectural and landscape characteristics of Georgia’s historic farms and plantations.
The project was funded by GDOT, FHWA, and HPD, and co-directed by GDOT and HPD.
The project was funded by GDOT, FHWA, and HPD, and co-directed by GDOT and HPD.
“From the Ground Up: A Preservation Plan for Georgia” prepared and published by HPD.
This was another “five-year” state historic preservation plan.
It resulted from two years of work by many HPD staff ...
And it established a “model” for subsequent five-year plans.
It resulted from two years of work by many HPD staff ...
And it established a “model” for subsequent five-year plans.
2002
General Assembly approved state tax credits for certified rehabilitation of historic commercial and residential properties (O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-29.8). Generally:
Homeowners who rehabilitate their historic houses following state preservation standards can claim a state income tax credit of 10% of the costs of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
Homeowners in “target areas” as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-29.8 may claim a state income tax credit of 15% of the costs of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
For any other historic buildings (non-residential), the tax credit may be equal to 15% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
“Historic properties” are defined as “eligible for or listed in” the Georgia Register of Historic Places.
Rehabilitations must meet the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Standards for Rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation projects must start on or after January 1, 2004, to qualify.
Other provisions apply.
Homeowners in “target areas” as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-29.8 may claim a state income tax credit of 15% of the costs of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
For any other historic buildings (non-residential), the tax credit may be equal to 15% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
“Historic properties” are defined as “eligible for or listed in” the Georgia Register of Historic Places.
Rehabilitations must meet the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Standards for Rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation projects must start on or after January 1, 2004, to qualify.
Other provisions apply.
Cost estimates for rehabilitating Georgia’s historic county courthouses and city halls compiled by a consultant for HPD:
“Estimate of Cost to Rehabilitate the Historic County Courthouses and City Halls of Georgia,” prepared by the Office of Jack Pyburn, Architect, Inc.
DNR Commissioner appointed a statewide council to study existing archaeological preservation programs and recommend an underwater archaeology program for Georgia.
Annual “state stewardship” awards program initiated by HPD.
This was a state historic preservation office initiative to acknowledge (and encourage) worthy historic preservation projects and activities involving state-owned historic buildings.
State preservation conference held in Macon; focus on “smart growth.”
This state conference was notable for key speeches by Dick Moe, President of the National Trust and National Trust, and Stanley Lowe, notable for his work preserving historic black neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
GDOT-HPD cooperative agreement regarding additional HPD staff to review GDOT Section 106 projects.
Under this agreement, GDOT provided support for a historic structures review position and an archeological review position in HPD dedicated to reviewing GDOT’s Section compliance 106 reports for transportation projects in a “guaranteed” timely manner and for timely consultations regarding eligibility, effects, and mitigation.
This expanded upon GDOT’s earlier support (1993) for HPD staff positions to review Section 106 reports pertaining to ISTEA enhancement projects.
This expanded upon GDOT’s earlier support (1993) for HPD staff positions to review Section 106 reports pertaining to ISTEA enhancement projects.
“Women’s History Luncheon”
The final annual “Preservation 101” general public orientation-to-historic-preservation event held.
These annual events -- general public preservation “primers” – had been jointly sponsored by HPD and GTHP for several years.
The computerized Environmental Review logging-and-tracking system conceived in 1995 but postponed due to technical and budget issues was finally installed at HPD.
Past and on-going archaeological activities at Bulloch Hall (Roswell) acknowledged; now branching out to nearby Smith Plantation.
HPD co-sponsors archaeological investigations at Kolomoki Mounds in southwest Georgia – now believed to be possibly the largest Native American “urban” center in North America in its time (c.500 A.D.).
HPD staff photographer Jim Lockhart received a lifetime achievement “Honor Award” from the Georgia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) for his record of architectural photography.
2002-2003
HPD archaeologists helped locate the historic cemetery established in 1812 by the Moravians at Spring Place but now obscured by subsequent farming activities – resulting in a donation of property to the state for safe-keeping.
2002-2003
General Assembly approved state tax credits for certified rehabilitation of historic commercial and residential properties (O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-29.8). Generally:
Homeowners who rehabilitate their historic houses following state preservation standards can claim a state income tax credit of 10% of the costs of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
Homeowners in “target areas” as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-29.8 may claim a state income tax credit of 15% of the costs of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
For any other historic buildings (non-residential), the tax credit may be equal to 15% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
“Historic properties” are defined as “eligible for or listed in” the Georgia Register of Historic Places.
Rehabilitations must meet the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Standards for Rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation projects must start on or after January 1, 2004, to qualify.
Other provisions apply.
Homeowners in “target areas” as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-29.8 may claim a state income tax credit of 15% of the costs of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
For any other historic buildings (non-residential), the tax credit may be equal to 15% of the cost of rehabilitation up to a maximum of $5,000.
“Historic properties” are defined as “eligible for or listed in” the Georgia Register of Historic Places.
Rehabilitations must meet the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Standards for Rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation projects must start on or after January 1, 2004, to qualify.
Other provisions apply.
2003
HPD staff restructured: the African-American program coordinator moved to the Planning and Local Assistance Unit, and the Grants program coordinator moved to the Technical Services Unit.
“Preserving Georgia’s Historic Schools” – a resource guide -- published by HPD.
Historic context report on “Modern Apartment Complexes in Georgia” prepared for HPD by consultant.
Historic context report on mid-20th-century houses in Atlanta prepared by a consultant for the Atlanta Urban Design Commission and HPD:
“Detached Housing in Atlanta 1945-1964” (Bambi Ray & Associates)
This report built upon the earlier 2001 Georgia State University student-prepared report with extensive field data and in-depth analysis.
This report built upon the earlier 2001 Georgia State University student-prepared report with extensive field data and in-depth analysis.
“Grave Intentions: A Comprehensive Guide to Preserving Historic Cemeteries in Georgia” produced by HPD in cooperation with the Historic Chattahoochee Foundation.
This publication is available in print version only from the Historic Chattahoochee Foundation. The table of contents and ordering information are available on the state historic preservation office’s website.
“Georgia’s Governors’ Gravesites Field Guide 1776-2003” produced by HPD.
This report is accessible on the state historic preservation office’s website. Limited print versions may also be available at the state preservation office.
“Archaeological Investigations at Fort Morris State Historic Site, Liberty County, Georgia” report completed.
“Georgia’s Inland Waters” archaeological report published.
An overview of submerged archaeological sites and resources in Georgia’s inland waters.
Prepared by Southern Research Historic Preservation Consultants, Inc., for the state historic preservation office.
Prepared by Southern Research Historic Preservation Consultants, Inc., for the state historic preservation office.
HPD received a National Preservation Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for developing a successful model for an enduring historic lighthouse transfer program (from federal jurisdiction to state or local jurisdictions or private ownership).
HPD received a “Director’s Heritage Partnership Award” from the National Park Service
HPD met with regional preservation planners in Macon to discuss their involvement with the new “FindIt” field survey program for historic buildings initiated in 2001.
The “Southwest Georgia Archaeological Survey” co-sponsored with the LAMAR Institute – a first “regional” archaeological survey in Georgia, coupled with outreach and education programs.
By 2004, 500 new archaeological sites in the region would be identified -- with the assistance of local “relic collectors.”
HPD partnered with DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division to develop an interpretive trail at Lake Oconee including the Native American “Rock Hawk” site along with historic plantation sites and cemeteries.
HPD historian Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr., received the “Governor’s Award in the Humanities” from the Georgia Humanities Council for his lifetime contributions to our understanding of Georgia history and its relation to historic preservation.
The “Elizabeth A. Lyon Fund” established at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
Dr. Lyon was head of the state historic preservation office from 1978 to 1994.
The purpose of the fund was to support historic preservation research and scholarship by graduate students in Georgia.
The fund was created from contributions made at the 1994 “Preservation Celebration” event highlighting Dr. Lyon’s career. Dr. Lyon has made subsequent contributions to the fund.
The purpose of the fund was to support historic preservation research and scholarship by graduate students in Georgia.
The fund was created from contributions made at the 1994 “Preservation Celebration” event highlighting Dr. Lyon’s career. Dr. Lyon has made subsequent contributions to the fund.
2004
“Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in Georgia 1868-1971” historic context report prepared by consultant for HPD.
Cooperative endeavor with Georgia State University heritage education students and the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance produced a National Register multiple-property documentation form for the Arabia Mountain area in DeKalb County.
This documentation also supported the subsequent designation of the Arabia Mountain area as a “National Heritage Area.”
Betsy Shirk received the Joseph R. Caldwell Award in archaeology from The Society for Georgia Archaeology.
The Caldwell Award is presented to archaeologists who have made “outstanding” contributions to archaeology in Georgia. In her career at the state historic preservation office, Betsy served as Section 106 archaeological reviewer and Environmental Review program coordinator.
HPD moved its offices to the former State Health Building, 47 Trinity Street, 4th floor (March 2004).
2005
HPD moved its offices (again … ) to the 34 Peachtree Street Building at Five Points, occupying the 15th and 16th floors of the former “Bank of Georgia” building, built in 1961.
“Preserving Georgia’s Historic Courthouses” preservation resource guide published by HPD.
Historic Preservation License Plate (“tag”) authorized by the General Assembly (40-2-86.13).
Proceeds from this “specialty” tag fee are dedicated to the Georgia Heritage Grant program.
The “Georgia Land Conservation Act” (36-22-1/15) provides for a comprehensive program of grants, loans, and tax incentives to protect a broad range of natural and historic properties through land acquisition and conservation easements.
The Act established a multi-agency “Georgia Land Conservation Council” and a “Georgia Land Conservation Trust Fund.”
“Protection of cultural sites, heritage corridors, and archaeological and historic resources” is one of the ten “conservation purposes” under the Act.
“Protection of cultural sites, heritage corridors, and archaeological and historic resources” is one of the ten “conservation purposes” under the Act.
Historic Structures Field Survey Manual prepared by HPD.
This document provided guidance to field surveyors regarding the collection of on-site information and completing computerized data entries.
HPD’s interagency “Ranch House Initiative” begun …
This initiative concluded with the 2010 publication of The Ranch House in Georgia (available for viewing on the state historic preservation office’s website).
HPD was the first state historic preservation office in the country to comprehensively address preservation issues associated with identifying and evaluating mid-20th century Ranch Houses.
HPD was the first state historic preservation office in the country to comprehensively address preservation issues associated with identifying and evaluating mid-20th century Ranch Houses.
National historic highway bridge context -- “Common Historic Bridge Types” (NCHRP Project 25-25, Task 15) -- prepared for the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Transportation Research Council, National Research Council.
HPD and GDOT staff contributed to the development of this historic context.