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ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2004 SCHEDULE |
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Morning Museums Tour—Meet the tour guide at The Blennerhassett Hotel for a 9 am departure. The tour will visit The Blennerhassett Museum, the Oil and Gas Museum, and see sites in downtown Parkersburg. Feel free to join the tour late at the Museum if you arrive after the tour departure time. Museum admission is included with the tour if you arrive with the group.
Fort Boreman – A special opportunity to see Fort Boreman, the Civil War fortification overlooking Parkersburg, will leave at 9:30 am. Fort Boreman has recently been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is just beginning construction work for the Fort Boreman Historic Park. It is not yet open to the public.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park (on
own). Buy tickets at The Blennerhassett Museum, 137 Juliana St.or at
Point Park where the ferry departs. Tickets are $8 for the ferry and $2 for the
mansion tour on the island. The ferry leaves at 11 am Friday (or at noon on
Sunday) and the trip takes about 3 hours. 1-800-CALL WVA for more information.
1 to 2:15 pm
Charleston Ballroom 1
Observations on New Construction within a Historical Context
James T. Kienle, FAIA, Institute for Preservation and Contemporary Design
This presentation will discuss some of the architectural issues that should be considered when designing new buildings in a historic area. Mr. Kienle will address appropriate contextual response in terms of style, scale, rhythm, and façade proportion with examples that illustrates these areas well and some that don’t. He will also address the architectural treatment of openings, details, and ornamentation and well as appropriate finishes.
Strengthening Your Non-Profit Organization
Robert Nieweg, Director of the Southern Field Office, National Trust for Historic Preservation
How do you make your organization stronger and more effective? Rob will discuss issues of strategic planning, organizational development and tips for growing and sustaining a vital and successful organization.
2:30 – 5:00 pm
Preservation Projects Charleston Ballroom 1
Preservation Projects from Start to Finish
Michael Mills, Director of Historic Preservation, Vandalia Heritage Foundation
Mike Gioulis, historic preservation consultant
In any project knowing where to start and having a clear understanding for the desired final product make for a successful project. There is no cook book for preservation project but Mike Gioulis and Michael Mills will share their professional experiences and approaches.
A Cinderella Story – the Smoot Theater
Felice Jorgenson
See a successful preservation project in downtown Parkersburg.
Historic Landmarks Commissions and Certified Local Governments: Powers and Duties
Chris Knorr, CLG Coordinator for SHPO
What does it mean to be on a Landmarks Commission? Learn about the powers and duties of the Commission, historic surveys and National Register, design review and guidelines, and other tools your Commission can use on behalf of preservation in your community.
West Virginia Byways and Backways Program
Karen Ebert Allen, West Virginia Byways Co-coordinator
An overview of the state Byways and Backways program. What is it? What are the benefits? How to develop a Byway. How to apply. Grants.
Panel discussion -- Deb Keddie with WV National Road, Christy Bailey with Coal Heritage Highway, Alice Hypes with Midland Trail, Phyllis Baxter with Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike Alliance, and Rich Hartman of the WV Byways office.
Joys, Challenges and Questions for some of those who are currently working with WV Byways:
State Byways meeting
Roundtable discussion to talk about current issues such as marketing the byways as a whole and other ideas
5:30 PM Reception starts at Harnett House, and will continue following the walking tour.
Walking Tour of Julia-Ann Square District will start approximately 6 pm
Reception sponsored by The Wood County Historic Landmark Commission and Chris Harnett of the Harnett House.
Caswell-Harnett House, Circa 1885
Constructed in 1885 for Capt. W.B. Caswell, the home was completed only two years before he died. The skilled craftsmanship that the home displays could only be achieved during the height of the industrial boom of Parkersburg.
John Martin will lead the Julia-Ann walking
tour, courtesy of the Julia-Ann Square Association. The homes of Norm and Judy
Smith, the Duranti's, and possibly the home of Dee Gainer will be toured. The
Smiths' and Dee Gainer also have gardens that will be visited.
Saturday, Sept 18
8:15 Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 10:15
Community Planning Charleston Ballroom 1
An old way to grow - Changing our thinking about city design
Jim Wood -- Director of Planning for the City of Morgantown
Unless we dramatically change our current growth and development patterns, historic preservation will cease to be relevant in the not-too-distant future. Jim is convinced that for the last 40 years, our nation has been developing a built-environment that will not be WORTH caring about when it reaches maturity. He challenges historic preservationists to pay attention to what is being built TODAY, in addition to caring about older buildings.
Working Effectively with the Media
Judy Reckart, Reckart & Associates
How to get the Media’s attention, and get them working with you for your cause. Will include how to write an effective press release and other tricks of the trade.
Can We All Work Together? Building Coalitions
Martha Ballman, West Virginia Trails Coalition
Phyllis Baxter & Jeremy Morris, Appalachian Forest Heritage Area
Many preservation and community efforts take building coalitions – bringing people together to work for a common goal. Hear and discuss some of the techniques, and pitfalls, of building coaltions.
10:30 – 11:45
Community Planning Charleston Ballroom 1
The New Land Use and Planning Act of 2004
Mark Sadd, Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins PLLC
Learn about the new WV Land Use act from one of the foremost proponents of the legislation:
1. The Act’s New Emphasis on Preservation
2. The Act’s New Regulatory Powers
3. Implications for Historic Preservation in West Virginia
Sign Sense-Principals of Planning, Designing, Fabrication, and Installation.
Richard Ostergaard, Forest Landscape Architect - San Juan National Forest
Planning and developing Interpretive Signage and Waysides
Using the Main Street Approach
Marsha Geyer, Assistant State Coordinator, Main Street West Virginia
Main Street offers a revitalization framework that is appropriate to communities of all types and sizes. This session will introduce you to the successful Main Street Approach and give you ideas for activities your community can do to improve your business district even if you are not a designated Main Street community.
Annual Meeting
Annual Report and Board Elections
Collins Award
Cultural Heritage Tourism Program Report – Scott Gerloff
Keynote – Dwight Young, National Trust for Historic Preservation
"Preservation, Economics, Common Sense and Pancakes."
1:45 to 3 pm
Community Planning Charleston Ballroom 1
Heritage Tourism - Finding the Fit for your Community
Scott Gerloff, Potomac Heritage Partnership and WV Cultural Heritage Tourism Program An in-depth examination of one of the key principles of heritage tourism.
Financial Incentives for Preservation
Susan Pierce, Deputy Director SHPO & Chris Knorr, CLG Coordinator
Learn about grants from SHPO, tax credits, and other sources of financial help for your preservation efforts.
A Walkable Community is More Than Just Trails
Ron Eck, Director of the West Virginia Transportation Technology Transfer Center
3:30 Grand Homes Tour – Meet in
Promenade for vans or carpool please.
Oakland (James McNeil Stephenson
House)
This large antebellum mansion was the
centerpiece of a 1,000 acre plantation, built circa 1830's by James McNeil
Stephenson, Wood County public servant and businessman who was the primary
driving force for completion of the Parkersburg-Staunton and the Northwestern
Turnpikes. The house, with many of its furnishings still intact, is still
occupied by descendants of J.M. Stephenson.
Van Winkle - Wix House
This rambling Gothic-type red brick structure,
built before 1870 and nick-named "The Castle," was the home of Peter G.
VanWinkle. VanWinkle, a prominent attorney, was treasurer and president of the
Northwestern Virginia railroad Company, and West Virginia House of Delegates.
He was one of WVa's first United States Senators (1863-1869) and while in that
office he cast the deciding vote in President Andrew Johnson's 1868 impeachment
trial. Craig and Bonnie Wix are currently restoring the house.
Henderson Hall
Henderson Hall is said to be Wood County's most historically-significant house. It is the centerpiece of a 65-acre district on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1836-1859 by one of the most prosperous and influential families in the country, it is an outstanding example of American Italianate Architectural style. Its rooms are furnished with original Henderson family furniture.
A reception hosted by the Victorian Society of
the Mid-Ohio Valley with sponsorship from the Wood County Historical and
Preservation Society will be held at Henderson Hall. Music for the reception
will be provided by Rita Sharpes on the piano accompanied by one of her students
on the harp.