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Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan Recommendations for Barrier-Free Access 327 References Cited 329 Appendix A • 1968 HABS Documentation of the Single Brethren’s House 335 Appendix B • National Park Service Technical Publications 383 Preservation Briefs 383 Preservation Tech Notes 391 John Milner Associates • October 2009 • Table of Contents • x
Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan Chapter One Introduction 1.0 Introduction Moravian College is among the oldest colleges in the United States. Its historical significance spans nearly three centuries and represents a diverse array of social, religious, and architectural influences. Present-day Moravian College retains its historical emphasis on intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, community cohesiveness, and strengths in music and the fine arts, a rich tradition of excellence handed down from the strong faith, values, scholarship, music and handicrafts of the eighteenth-century Moravian community. The historic buildings and landscape resources on Moravian College’s two campuses were built by Moravians of different generations, but most derive from distinct European roots and community patterns established long ago. American design trends, educational beliefs, and cultural influences have combined with Moravian culture and European vernacular architecture to form campuses of unique historic character. Generations of students: young girls, college men and women, and theology students have been educated here. The Moravian Church and generations of administrators, faculty, employees, alumni, and benefactors have helped to shape the school into the campuses we see today (figure 1-1). This preservation master plan explores the physical connections between the College’s past and present. As Moravian College continues to expand and evolve, it is important to recognize and preserve those aspects of its history that have helped define its character and identity. It is equally important to identify and celebrate those aspects of its history that can help guide its future. 1.1 Project Background and Purpose Moravian College has long recognized the importance of its history and the quality of its physical character. The image of the College, which is in large part the image of its historic buildings and landscape, is meaningful and important to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as to local residents and the general public. In early 2008, Moravian College was awarded a generous grant from the J. Paul Getty Trust through its Getty Campus Heritage Grant program. The purpose of the grant was to create a Preservation Master Plan for the College’s campus. John Milner Associates, Inc. (JMA) was retained to prepare the Moravian College Preservation Master Plan and began work in the early summer of 2008. An Advisory Committee, comprised of Moravian College faculty and staff, was formed to review the work being done. Methodology The planning process began with the collection of data and background materials on Moravian College’s history. Books, clippings, old College publications, historic maps, plans and photographs were among the items reviewed during research. These materials were reviewed through the Office of Development, Facilities, and the Reeves Library Archives at Moravian College, and the Moravian Church Archives. The JMA project team then conducted field investigations of the historic buildings and landscapes of the dual campuses, taking notes and digital photographs. Utilizing the historical information found in the data review, the team identified the resources and assessed the character, condition, significance, and integrity of each built resource or landscape. Once the existing conditions had been reviewed and analyzed, the focus turned to developing a preservation approach in concert with Moravian College’s stated mission and goals. Using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, the team recommended both general and specific treatments for historic buildings and landscapes, and developing guidelines to aid in future work processes affecting Moravian College’s historic resources, including guidance for new construction and maintenance cycles. Draft versions of the history, stewardship, existing conditions, and treatment recommendations and guidelines were presented and reviewed by the Advisory Committee. Following review John Milner Associates • October 2009 • Chapter 1 • Introduction • 1
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