APR 5, 2022 — The state historic tax credit legislation (HB 469) was extended for five years – https://legislativenavigator.ajc.com/#bills/HB/469. The Senate substituted the current language, passed the bill on 4/1, and sent it back to the House, who passed it on 4/4. So now, unless the governor vetos it in the next 40 days, it… Continue reading Historic Tax Credits safe for another 5 years
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Whitehall Street Retail Historic District listed on the National Register
The Whitehall Street Retail Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 2020. The nomination was sponsored by property owner, NEWPORT US RE, L.P., and nomination materials were prepared by Ray, Ellis and LaBrie Consulting, LLC. The Whitehall Street Retail Historic District is centered on Peachtree Street SW (formerly… Continue reading Whitehall Street Retail Historic District listed on the National Register
Manuel’s Tavern listed on the National Register
JUNE 1, 2020 — Manuel’s Tavern was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2020. The property is located at the corner of North Highland and North Avenues at 602 North Highland Avenue NE in Atlanta (Fulton County). The nomination was sponsored by the property owner, and the nomination materials were… Continue reading Manuel’s Tavern listed on the National Register
COVID-19 Update
APR 14, 2020 — In an effort to keep our clients informed we wanted to provide an update regarding the effects of COVID-19 and other circumstances regarding review of applications to the SHPO and NPS reviewers during this unprecedented pandemic. Like most of the nation, both the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the… Continue reading COVID-19 Update
Georgia Trust Preservation Award Winners
APR 17, 2020 — The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 24 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia. “This is the Trust’s 43rd annual Preservation Awards,” said Mark C. McDonald, president and CEO of the Trust. “This year’s winners represent a tremendous dedication to restoring and revitalizing Georgia’s historic buildings and communities.” Two Ray,… Continue reading Georgia Trust Preservation Award Winners
“Historic Resources Survey archives Valdosta neighborhood”
DEC 13, 2019 — Ray, Ellis and LaBrie on the job! Local news caught up with us in the field documenting the College Park subdivision in Valdosta, Georgia, an incredibly intact post-World War II neighborhood of Georgia-built prefab homes. Read the story.
Cascade Heights Commercial Historic District
Atlanta, Georgia The Cascade Heights Commercial Historic District, is a good example of a mid-20th century commercial district National Register of Historic Places nomination that was done in preparation for several rehabilitation tax incentives projects. The district includes 59 buildings constructed from early- to mid-twentieth century. The nomination was accepted by the Georgia National Register… Continue reading Cascade Heights Commercial Historic District
Carnegie Library Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Georgia A Historic Structure Report (HSR) was prepared for the Carnegie Library Building at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in preparation of a renovation of that structure. In the field of historic preservation and architecture, an HSR is used as a planning tool, guiding management decisions concerning the use or re-use of… Continue reading Carnegie Library Georgia Tech
Linwood – Windshield Survey
Lafayette, Georgia To mitigate a housing development in the area of a former mill village known as “Linwood,” a windshield survey was undertaken to determine if there was potential for a mill village historic district, or districts to be created The windshield survey area was based on the Area of Potential Effect for the proposed… Continue reading Linwood – Windshield Survey
Whitehall Street Retail Historic District
Atlanta, Georgia The Whitehall Street Retail Historic District, is a good example of a National Register of Historic Places nomination that was done in preparation for developers to use historic tax incentives to spur revitalization in the district. The district is a multi-block area centered on Peachtree Street SW and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, encompassing 11… Continue reading Whitehall Street Retail Historic District