Sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the theme this year is "Making Preservation Work!" Historic Preservation needs to be a community effort in order to be successful.
There are several things every person can do to help preserve their community. Getting out of your car for a walk allows you to appreciate the buildings and parks where you live. Tour the historic districts in your town instead of driving past. Attend a local historic preservation commission meeting or even become a volunteer for the commission. Visit the library and read about the local history or even research the history of your own neighborhood.
Without local support Historic Preservation efforts would be lost along with the character of the community. It is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve all aspects of the heritage that has shaped our towns.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Historic Districts: 15 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 4
Q. I may want to redesign the interior of my house. Will that require a Certificate of
Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission?
A.No, it won’t. The Commission deals only with exterior changes. You may make any interior changes you want as long as they are in accordance with standard zoning regulations and building codes of the City of Thomasville.
Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission?
A.No, it won’t. The Commission deals only with exterior changes. You may make any interior changes you want as long as they are in accordance with standard zoning regulations and building codes of the City of Thomasville.
Highlights From the April Meeting
Dedications for two new markers were announced. The city's third Civil War Trails marker was dedicated on March 24th and the Culbreth -Harris American Legion Hut marker was dedicated on April 11.
The Commission learned that it had not received the 2007 Historic Preservation Fund Grant. Money from the grant would have been used to fund National Register Nomination of Randolph Street Historic District.
The Thomasville Beautification Commission has offered to assist historic property owners in clean up and minor repairs. Owners will need to supply needed materials and equipment and volunteers from the Beautification Commission will provide the labor.
The Commission learned that it had not received the 2007 Historic Preservation Fund Grant. Money from the grant would have been used to fund National Register Nomination of Randolph Street Historic District.
The Thomasville Beautification Commission has offered to assist historic property owners in clean up and minor repairs. Owners will need to supply needed materials and equipment and volunteers from the Beautification Commission will provide the labor.
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