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AROUND | the housesRHODESHALLGet Ready for the 2nd Annual Uptown Rhodes RacePresented by Dewberry FoundationDewberry Foundation proudly presents the Georgia Trust for HistoricPreservation’s 2nd annual Uptown Rhodes Race 5K, May 22, 2010. Thisexciting run/walk event will start at Rhodes Hall and go through the historicneighborhoods of Ansley Park and Sherwood Forest.This event is stroller and dog friendly (just as long as your pooch is wellbehaved,leashed, and under your control at all times). So come out, have fun,and Dash With Your Dog!The race starts at 8:00 a.m.; bib numbers can be picked up that morningstarting at 7:00 a.m. T-shirts will be given out after the race. The post-racecelebration includes great food and goodies provided by our generoussponsors.For more information or to register, visit www.GeorgiaTrust.org.Scenes from last year’s inaugural Uptown Rhodes Race525 N Pine Hill Road Griffin, GA 30223Spalding c. 1845. Hunt-Duke House. Listed on National Register ofHistoric Places. 5BR/4.5BA on 8+ Acres located on the 3 rd Hole of theGriffin Country Club Golf Course. Relocated from Downtown Griffinand rebuilt in 1978. Systems modernized while historic charm andsignificance maintained. High ceilings, large rooms and incredibledetails will transport you to a different era! Offered at $700,000Rich RichardsonKeller Williams P’tree RdOffice 404-419-3660The Rambler Spring 20103

Dennis BurnettWINNERMargueriteWilliamsAward2010PRESERVATION AWARDSDunlevie House, Allenhurst, GeorgiaGeorgia’s Top Preservation ProjectsEach year since 1978, The Georgia Trust has recognized and honored projects and individuals whohave contributed to the excellence of preservation in Georgia. Now, over 30 years later, preservationis even more important than ever; yet, the goals of preservation remain the same: to recognize ourhistory and improve the quality of life in our downtowns and throughout Georgia. This year’s GeorgiaPreservation Award recipients range from a vernacular style house in the small town of Allenhurst to a350,000 square-foot federal government building in Atlanta. We also recognize several individuals andprojects with our highest awards: the Marguerite Williams Award, presented annually to the project thathas had the greatest impact on preservation in the state; the Camille W. Yow Volunteer of the Year Award;and the Mary Gregory Jewett Award for Lifetime Preservation Service............................................................................................................................................................................................2010 Preservation Awards Committee: Chairman Richard Laub, Maryel Battin, Monica Callahan, GretaCovington, Karen Huebner, Susan Kidd, Ray Luce, Michael MillerGeorgia Trust Staff: Mark C. McDonald, President & CEO; Kate Ryan, Programs ManagerThe awards committee bases its decisions on the contributions of the person or project to the community and/or state and oncompliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The committee recommends tothe Trust officers the recipients of the Preservation Stewardship and Excellence in Restoration and Rehabilitation awards.4The Rambler Spring 2010

ARNOLD HALLSavannah, Chatham CountyThe HISTORYBuilt in 1922 as Chatham County’s first publichigh school, this 88,000 square foot GreekRevival building with a 1950s addition, satvacant and in disrepair for 12 years beforeits purchase by Savannah College of Art andDesign.The PROJECTThe restoration of Arnold Hall achieved itsgoals of maintaining as much of the originalstructure as possible, reinstating the building’soriginal use as classroom space, and producingSCAD’s first LEED certified classroombuilding by successfully redefining usableclassroom space, restoring interior elementsincluding a significant 1935 mural, restoringexisting large windows and a skylight tocapitalize on natural light, and retaining 100%of the existing shell materials and 95% ofinterior partitions.EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATIONANDREW LOW HOUSESavannah, Chatham CountyThe HISTORYDesigned by architect John S. Norris in 1848,this National Historic Landmark was theonetime home of Juliette Gordon Low, founderof the Girl Scouts of America.The PROJECTWith funding from a Save America’sTreasures grant, this detailed restorationproject focused on repairing damaged anddeteriorating historic exterior elements, andincluded interior restoration, archaeologicalinvestigations, and systems’ upgrades.CURRENT USEOwned and operated by The National Societyof the Colonial Dames of America in the Stateof Georgia, the Andrew Low House functionsas a house museum.EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATIONCURRENT USESCAD’s Arnold Hall once again offersclassroom space, and its newly restored andupgraded auditorium provides an educationaland cultural venue for students and membersof the community.Richard Arnold School in 1922West facadeThe Rambler Spring 201011

GODDARD CHAPELAtlanta, Fulton CountyThe HISTORYNamed for John Newton Goddard, a significantAtlanta businessman, the Goddard Chapelwas designed by Philip Trammell Shutze andhas existed as a separate entity within GradyMemorial Hospital since 1957.The PROJECTLocated within a busy public hospital andplagued by vandalism and neglect, thechapel required a unique approach from therestoration team to repair windows, matchhistoric paint color and decorative finishes,recreate the lost original draperies based onphotographs, restore pews and kneelers, andrefinish original marble flooring.EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATIONMICHAEL PURSERRosebud CompanyA native of Charlotte, where he learned muchabout the flooring business from his father,Michael started his own company, the RosebudCompany, to restore wood floors in Atlanta’shistoric neighborhoods. His interest in olderhomes prompted him to research and writeabout traditional methods and products usedin refinishing wood floors over the ages. Inhis more than thirty five years of workingon nothing but historic floors, Michael hasdeveloped considerable expertise at dealingwith what he calls “high risk” floors. Some ofhis notable restoration projects include RhodesHall, the Wren’s Nest, and one of the mosttalked about restorations in recent memory,James and Dolley Madison’s Montpelier.PRESERVATION SERVICECURRENT USEThanks to contributions by relatives of Mr.Goddard, the Henry W. Grady Foundation, theJohn H. & Wilhelmina D. Harland Foundation,and local architects and designers, the fullyrestored interdenominational chapel continuesto serve as a place of prayer and meditationwithin Grady Hospital.The Chapel, as depicted in a brochure dedicatingGrady Memorial Hospital, 1958

The Ranch House inGeorgia: Guidelinesfor EvaluationA PUBLICATIONAs more and more Ranch style homesreach the 50-year mark, preservationistshave struggled to evaluate and identifythese houses as eligible for inclusion in theNational Register of Historic Places. Througha partnership with New South Associates,the Georgia Transmission Corporation, theGeorgia State Historic Preservation Divisionand the Georgia Department of Transportation,a set of guidelines were produced to addressissues of context, period of significance,typology, geography and setting of RanchHouses in Georgia. The guide provides stepby-stepprocedures for researching, recording,and evaluating Ranch Houses, and identifiessources for future research. This publicationis one of the first in the nation to address theevaluation of post WWII housing and willno doubt serve as reference for states acrossthe nation facing similar struggles with thisimportant architectural style from our recentpast.PRESERVATION SERVICElane greeneThe Mary Gregory Jewett Award is The Georgia Trust’stop honor given to an individual. This award is reservedto recognize those whose dedication and serviceto the field of historic preservation in the state of Georgiais paramount. This year, The Georgia Trust’s Boardof Trustees is honored to posthumously bestow thisaward to Lane Greene. An architect for over 40 years,Lane’s commitment to historic architecture led to therestoration and preservation of buildings, sites andcommunities. The Georgia Trust benefitted immenselyfrom Lane’s long time service to the Board of Trusteesand Board of Advisors. His contributions to the Trustincluded serving on the Endangered Properties Committeeand chairing the J. Neel Reid Prize Task Force.Lane’s work and initiatives will continue to inspirepreservationists long into the future.SUSAN STARRNancy and Lane GreeneThe Georgia Trust relies heavily on the generouscontributions of its volunteers. Each year, the Boardof Trustees honors one particular individual whosevolunteer service has exceeded all others by awardingthem with the Camille Yow Volunteer of the YearAward. We are pleased to honor Susan Starr with thisyear’s award. Susan’s tireless efforts to clean, restoreand organize Rhodes Hall are astonishing. In additionto organizing office space, Susan has restored furniture,cleaned woodwork, waxed floors, and polished fixtures.Susan’s dedication to Rhodes Hall and The GeorgiaTrust inspired many to join her for a Saturday RhodesHall workday, which she organized. Thanks to Susan’shard work, Rhodes Hall continues to shine as one ofthe grandest historic houses in Atlanta.MARY GREGORY JEWETT AWARDCAMILLE YOW AWARD

AROUND | historic properties for saleBUFORD, c. 1925. Historic Daisey ShadburnResidence, a brick and stucco Arts & Crafts bungalow.3,260 sq. ft. home, restored and currently used as acorporate office. Situated on corner lot on Main Street.Within walking distance of downtown, it could be easilyused as a residence again. 10 foot ceilings, built-inbookcases, hardwoods throughout, a small cellar,room for expansion in the attic, also includes a large,free-standing brick carriage house. $550,000. Lynn A.Bowman, Service First Realty, 770-616-6318.LAGRANGE, c. 1906. Listed on the NationalRegister, this lovely Greek Revival is situated on2+ acres in a charming southern college town.Beautifully restored, this 5 bedroom home featuresbeautiful moldings, 8 fireplaces, 2 staircases, parquetfloors, gourmet kitchen with cathedral ceiling andgranite countertops and more. $1,800,000.Jenny Copeland, owner, broker, 706-402-4084.www.jcopelandrealty.comLAGRANGE, c. 1922. This stately GeorgianRevival home designed by renowned architect NeelReid retains its grand intricate detailing on theinterior and in the stunning brick-enclosed gardensaccented by a gunite swimming pool. 4 bedroomsand 3.5 baths, grand living and dining rooms, breakfastand sunroom, library, 6 fireplaces, grand formalentrance staircase and a rear staircase that extendsfrom the large basement to the finished third floor.$849,000. Jim Warwick, Beacham & CompanyRealtors, 404-216-9450, jimwarwickjr@aol.com.THE GEORGIA TRUSTEndangered Properties for SaleBAINBRIDGE, c. 1903. Originally built in1903 as the Fordham Hotel in downtown Bainbridge.Approximately 10,000 square feet on 3 floors locatedin the Central Business District. Perfect for mixedusedevelopment. A new roof was installed in 2006.Recently the back wall and the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floorswere stabilized. The 1st floor has a completely newflooring system. $198,000. For more information& photos concerning this property, please contactAmanda Glover, 229-248-2000 ext. 123 or aglover@bainbridgecity.com.YOUR ADCOULD BEHERETo advertise your historicproperty in the Rambler,contact Traci Clark at404-885-7802 ortclark@georgiatrust.orgCherry CottageWashington, c. 1818. 4BR/2BAhome built by ConstantineChurch who bought the lot in1784. Features include a largesitting room, parlor, formal diningroom and library. Locatedin a beautiful historic neighborhood.$175,000. Now $140,000.Contact Kate Ryan, 404-885-7817, kryan@georgiatrust.org.399 W. Jefferson StreetMadison, c. 1891. This folk Victorianstyle house was built by Joseph M.McLeroy. According to historians,the property would have been adesirable location at the time, as ithad close proximity to the railroaddepots (Georgia Railroad arrived in1841 and the Covington & Macon–later the Central of Georgia–arrivedin 1888). $35,000. Contact KateRyan, 404-885-7817, kryan@georgiatrust.org.For more information and photos ofThe Georgia Trust’sEndangered Properties For Sale,visit www.georgiatrust.org2010 Preservation Month Lecture SeriesThe Georgia Trust and the Georgia Historic Preservation Division present the2nd annual Preservation Month Lecture Series Thursday evenings in May. Joinus at Rhodes Hall May 6th, 13th and 27th, and at Hay House on May 20th torecognize May as Preservation Month. Thursday evening events begin at 5:45p.m. with receptions preceding lectures given by top preservation professionals.FREE and open to the public. Visit www.GeorgiaTrust.org for more information.14 The Rambler Spring 2010

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