Historic <strong>Structures</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Muddy</strong> Run Pumped Storage Facility Project Relicensing Application Lancaster and York Counties, Pennsylvania Figure 1-2. Location of Project Area of Potential Effect (USGS Topographic Quadrangle, Holtwood 1955, revised 1990). 4
Historic <strong>Structures</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Muddy</strong> Run Pumped Storage Facility Project Relicensing Application Lancaster and York Counties, Pennsylvania II. METHODOLOGY In 2010-2011, TRC conducted an architectural survey within <strong>the</strong> Project APE to identify resources 50 years or older and to provide recommendations <strong>for</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r research and field survey based on <strong>the</strong>ir historic significance and integrity. This survey was conducted after <strong>the</strong> completion of a Preliminary <strong>Structures</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> in 2010 which consisted of initial consultation with <strong>the</strong> PHMC, definition of <strong>the</strong> Project APE, background research on previously identified resources in <strong>the</strong> APE, preparation of an historic context, and a field reconnaissance of <strong>the</strong> APE to verify <strong>the</strong> background research results. The Preliminary <strong>Structures</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> in 2010 did not identify any resources not previously surveyed. Following review of <strong>the</strong> Preliminary <strong>Structures</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>Report</strong>, PHMC requested that TRC reevaluate <strong>the</strong> Ritchie-Robinson Farm (PHMC #118594) utilizing <strong>the</strong> recently completed York-Adams County Diversified Field Crops, Cannery Crops, And Livestock, C. 1750-1960 Multiple Property Documentation Form (McMurry 2011) and <strong>the</strong> possibility it may be part of a potential rural historic district. TRC’s survey followed all applicable federal and state guidelines, including those contained in National Register Bulletin 24, Guidelines <strong>for</strong> Local Surveys: A Basis <strong>for</strong> Preservation Planning (National Park Service 1978, rev. 1985) and revised PHMC guidelines <strong>for</strong> recording above-ground resources (PHMC 2011). AGENCY CONSULTATION AND PRIOR REPORTS On December 14, 2010 TRC submitted a “Request to Initiate Consultation” <strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Muddy</strong> Run Pumped Storage Re-Licensing Project (FERC 2355) to <strong>the</strong> PHMC. (Appendix A) Exelon submitted <strong>the</strong> TRC Phase IA Archaeological Study and Preliminary Historic <strong>Structures</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Muddy</strong> Run Pumped Storage Relicensing Application Project in March 2011. Following review of this report, PHMC requested an evaluation of <strong>the</strong> previously surveyed Ritchie-Robinson Farm as it relates to <strong>the</strong> agricultural history of York County along with an evaluation of <strong>the</strong> surrounding area <strong>for</strong> a possible rural historic district. As a result of a July 12, 2011 telephone conversation between TRC Archaeologist Tim Sara and Doug McLearen (Division Chief, Archaeology and Protection), PHMC recommended that <strong>the</strong> <strong>Muddy</strong> Run facility may require fur<strong>the</strong>r documentation, but that TRC Architectural Historians should discuss <strong>the</strong> project directly with Ann Safely (Historic Building Reviewer, Archaeology and Protection) as to <strong>the</strong> level of detail required. TRC Architectural Historian Ellen Jenkins spoke with Ann Safely on July 13, 2011 who confirmed Mr. McLearen’s initial analysis and requested an initial survey and assessment of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Muddy</strong> Run Pumped Storage Facility. TRC met with <strong>the</strong> PHMC in July 2011 and was in<strong>for</strong>med of changes to <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mat <strong>for</strong> architectural surveys <strong>for</strong> review by PHMC. After <strong>the</strong> completion of a reconnaissance-level survey, <strong>the</strong> consultant provides recommendations on which resource(s) should be researched and surveyed fur<strong>the</strong>r be<strong>for</strong>e providing NRHP evaluations. Following PHMC concurrence with <strong>the</strong>se recommendations <strong>for</strong> additional survey, <strong>the</strong> consultant submits completed Historic Resource Survey (HSR) <strong>for</strong>ms along with NRHP evaluations. BACKGROUND RESEARCH TRC conducted background research on <strong>the</strong> history and development of <strong>the</strong> lands located within and immediately surrounding <strong>the</strong> Project APE and its regional surroundings <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> preparation of an historic context spanning <strong>the</strong> colonial period to <strong>the</strong> present. Published histories and previous architectural and historical studies of Lancaster and York Counties were consulted, as were historic maps and atlases of <strong>the</strong> two counties. The historic context identified <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>mes of agriculture, transportation (including canals and railroads), and hydroelectric power as important <strong>the</strong>mes in <strong>the</strong> history and development of <strong>the</strong> Project APE. 5