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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HERITAGE PRESERVATIONS COMMISSION
7:00 P.M Thursday, November 10, 2016
City Hall, Council Chambers
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.October 13, 2016
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Nominations for Heritage Preservation Award
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Gladstone Savanna Landscape Design
2.HPC Training
3.Local Designation for Gladstone Savanna
4.2016 Goals
G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1.Maplewood Area Historical Society Update
H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
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Anniversary Reservation Confirmed for 2/24/17 at MCC
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J.ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected
officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and
understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is
understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other Commissionmembers or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commissionmembers, staff or
others in public.
Be respectful of each other’s timekeeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive.
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
7:00p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016
Council Chambers, City Hall
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was held in the City Hall Council
Chambers and called to order by Chair Boulay at 7:00 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Chairperson Peter BoulayPresent
Commissioner Bob CardinalPresent
Commissioner Richard CurriePresent
Commissioner John GasparPresent
Commissioner Frank GilbertsonAbsent
Staff
Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny GaynorPresent
C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
CommissionerCurrie requested to add Agenda ItemH2: Procedural Questions
Commissioner Gaspar moved to approve the agendaas amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Gaspar Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.September 8, 2016 HPC Meeting Minutes
Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, documented the correction under C.
Approval of the Agenda. It reads Chairperson Gilbert. Change to Commissioner
Gilbert.
Chair Boulay moved to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2016 HPC
Meeting as amended.
Seconded by CommissionerGaspar Ayes – Boulay, Currie,
Gaspar, Gilbertson
Abstain – Commissioner
Cardinal
The motion passed.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
7:00p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016
Council Chambers, City Hall
E.NEW BUSINESS
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1.60Anniversary Celebration
Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, updated the commission on the
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planning of Maplewood’s 60Anniversary Celebration.
2.HPC Training
Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, presented Chapter 1 of
Minnesota Heritage and discussed it with the commission.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Century Homes
Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, updated the commission on the
Century Homes program.
G.VISITOR PRESENTATION
1.Maplewood Area Historical Society(MAHS)
Maplewood Area Historical Society President, Bob Jensen, updated the
commission on the upcoming events.
H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
1.60 Stories – Chair Boulay
Chair Boulay presented the story of Witches Woods.
2.Procedural Questions – Commissioner Currie
Commissioner Currie removed this from the agenda.
I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.Gladstone Savanna Interpretive Signs Grant
Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor,informed the commission that
she is working on a grant for the next stage of interpretive sign at the Gladstone
Savanna.
J.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Curriemoved to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner GasparAyes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00PM.
Next meeting is November 10, 2016.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Staff Liaison
DATE:November 10, 2016
SUBJECT:Nominations for Heritage Preservation Award
Introduction
The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has
positively influenced Maplewood’spast or significantly contributed tothe preservation of
the city’s history.
Discussion
Each year the Heritage Preservation Commission(HPC)recommends to City Councila
recipientfor the annual Maplewood Heritage Award.
The award honors an individual who has positively influenced Maplewood’s past or
significantly contributed to the preservation of the city’s history. Recent recipients of the
award include:George Rossbach (2010), Char Wasiluk (2011), Ann Fosburgh (2012),
Bob Jensen (2013), Carolyn Peterson (2014), and the Bruentrup Family (2015).
To ensure commissionershaveadequate information to make an informed decision, we
needa written summary of each candidate’s contributions prior to voting. The following
procedure is recommended:
1.At November HPC meeting, nominate candidates and appoint commissioners to
prepare a written summaries of nominees’ contributions.
2.Submit written statements on candidatesto staff by November 30, for inclusion in
December HPC meeting packet.Additional candidates may be nominated any
time prior to November 30, by submitting a written statement on the candidate to
staff.
3.At December 8, 2016HPC meeting, vote on candidates.
4.Have council present theaward at the January 2017council meeting.
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Alternatively, the award could be presented at the 60Anniversary Celebration in
February 2017.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the HPC nominates candidates for the Maplewood Heritage Award
and appoints commissioners to prepare summarieson thenominees.
Attachments
None
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison
DATE:November 10, 2016
SUBJECT:Gladstone SavannaLandscapeDesign
Introduction
Maplewood is workingon Phase III improvements at Gladstone Savanna Neighborhood
Preserve. Staff will update the Heritage Preservation Commission(HPC) on the landscape for
the well area.
Discussion
Gladstone Savanna NeighborhoodPreserve is a 24-acre park and preserve managed by
Maplewood’s Parks and Recreation Department. It was formerly the site of the Gladstone
Shops of theSt. Paul and Duluth Railroad. City Council approved the Site Master Planin 2011,
after a public planningprocess, includingrecommendationby the HPC.
Maplewood has hired landscape architects from KimleyHorntoprepare adesign for three
landscape features—the well, a rail feature, and building corners.Commissionersreviewed
preliminary concepts for these atthe September 2016 HPC meeting.There are no updates on
the rail feature or the building corner markers.
Staff and consultant have decided to goin a different direction for the well sitting areathan was
presented in September. That initial concept had a kiosk at the center of the sitting area. After
reviewing preliminary sketches, staff felt if there was going to be a structure at this area, it
needed to bean architectural feature and our budget did not allow for that scale of work. We
decided to remove the kiosk and focuson this as a sitting interpretive area.
The revisedconcept (Attachment 1) shows a limestone bench marking the location ofthe former
well. This would be on a floating base (a 12”-15”concrete slab). There were be no need for
deeper footings.The HPC’s role is to ensure the design celebrates the site history and doesnot
negatively impact underground foundations. This structure would not impact underground
foundations, since this area was capped with two feet of soil during soil remediation.
Staff is seeking input on the revised concept for the well sitting area. Finaldrawings for all the
landscape features will be presented at a future HPC meeting for review and recommendation.
Recommendation
The HPC shallreview the conceptfor the well sitting/interpretive and provide input.No action is
required.
Attachment
1.Conceptdrawing for wellarea
F1, Attachment 1
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Staff Liaison
DATE:November 10, 2016
SUBJECT:HPC Training
Introduction
The Minnesota Heritage Commission Statewide Training Manual is now available for use by
Heritage Preservation Commissions (HPC). The HPC will continuethis training at the
Novembermeeting.
Discussion
The MinnesotaHeritage Commission Statewide Training Manual was released in August 2016.
HPC’s throughout the state are encouraged to use the training materialsto increase their
understanding of the HPC’s role and ofpreservation laws and processes.
The training is provided in a set of PowerPointslidesfor HPC’s to review and a 160-page
training manual. The HPC completed Chapter 1 of the training at theOctober 2016 meeting. In
November, the HPC will reviewChapter 3: Designating Properties. Slides for Chapter 3 are
available at www.ci.stillwater.mn.us(search HPC Training Program). If you would like a hard
copy of the slides, or of the training manual, please let staff know and they can provide that for
you.
Recommendation
No action required.
Attachments
None
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Staff Liaison
DATE: November 10, 2016
RE: Local Designation for Gladstone Savanna
INTRODUCTION
A 2016 goal for theHeritage Preservation Commission (HPC)is to designate Gladstone
Savanna as a locally significant historic site.
BACKGROUND
In 2015, the HPC developed procedures, eligibility criteria, and an application form for
the City’s local designation program. This program honors and protects historic
buildings and sites that are significant locally. Locally designated sites requirea review
by the HPC prior to alteration.
The designation process for a given site includes: 1) preparation of the application form,
2) review of the application and HPC approval, 3)schedule and publish notice of public
hearing, 4) council holds public hearing,5) designationby city council, and 6) review by
State Historic Preservation Office.
Commissioner John Gaspar and staff member Gaynor have prepared a draft application
for Gladstone Savanna (Attachment 1).
The HPC will review the draft application at the November 10, 2016 meeting. In your
review commissioners should especially considerrequirements and definitions the HPC
adopted for eligibility criteria and for integrity (Attachment 2). The HPC discussion will
focus on content, not wordsmithing. Edits for grammar, clarity, and format should be
submitted to staff after the meeting.
In reviewing the application, keepin mind that local designation is for sites of historic
significance. While all Maplewood history may be of interest, every site that has an
intriguing story does not merit local designation.The Gladstone siteapplication has
been prepared indicating that the site is significant for its industrial history and the
archeological features on the site that demonstrate that history. Thetimeframe of
significance we note in the application is the time the site was used as railroad shops,
1887-1915. The interpretive signage being developed for the park will celebrate a
longer history, but the goal of designating the site locally is to protect and preserve the
archeological features of the site related to the railroad history.
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After the November review by the Commission, staff will make changes and additions
agreed upon by the commission. In addition, staff will add more detailed information to
the Architectural History Survey/Inventory of Structures, and add maps and
photographs.
Afinal draft of the application will be presented to the HPC at the December meeting for
review and recommendation. A public hearing wouldthen be scheduled for January
2017.
RECOMMENDATION
Review, discuss, and suggest changes to the draft applicationforlocal designation for
the Gladstone Savanna site.
Attachments:
1.Application Form for Gladstone Savanna
2.Explanation of Integrity
F3, Attachment 1
Maplewood Local Designation Nomination Form
Maplewood’s Local Designation program honors sites and structures in the city that are historically
significant. Eligible properties must meet the following requirements:
1.Are at least 50 years old.
2.Meet at least one of the eligibility criteria in #7 below.
3.Are in habitable condition (if a building).
4.Have one or more of the elements of integrity (in Attachment 1) that enable the property to
convey its significance.
Please complete this application and submit it to: Virginia Gaynor, Maplewood Parks and Recreation
Department, 1902 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109. An electronic version may be sent
to Virginia.gaynor@maplewoodmn.gov.
If you have questions or need help completing this form, please contact Virginia Gaynor, 651-249-
2416, Virginia.gaynor@maplewoodmn.gov.
1.Name of Property: Gladstone Savanna Neighborhood Preserve
2.Location
Street and number: Southwest corner of Frost Avenue and English Street
Maplewood , MN 55109
3.Property Owner:
Name: City of Maplewood
Address: 1830 County Road B East
City/State/ZIP: Maplewood, MN 55109
4.Classification
PublicbuildingNumber of resources on property
Private site Contributing Noncontributing
structure __________ _______________ buildings
__________ _______________ other
archeological
structures
site
5.Function or Use: (single family home, church, business, etc.): Manufacture and repair of railroad
cars
6.Brief Description: The Gladstone Shops were built by the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad in
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1887 and completed in early 1888 for $284,875.01.The Gladstone Shops were a typical19
Century Industrial type of design and construction. This area became the center of Gladstone,
which later became the City of Maplewood.
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7.Eligibility Criteria this site meets (check all that apply)
The property is associated with significant events or period that exemplifies broad
patterns of cultural, political, economic or social history.
The property is associated with a person or group that has significantly contributed to
the history, culture or development of the city, state, or nation.
The property’s character, interest or value is part of the history or cultural heritage of
the city, state, or nation.
The property embodies distinctive characteristics of an architectural or engineering
type or style, or elements of design, detail materials, method of construction, or
craftsmanship.
The property exemplifies the work of master builders, engineers, designers, artists,
craftsmen or architects.
The property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory
or history.
The property’s unique location or physical characteristic represents an established or
familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community.
The property exemplifies a landscape design or development pattern distinguished by
innovation, rarity, uniqueness or quality of design or detail.
8.Historic context (check all that apply, see Maplewood’s Historic Context Study for more
information)
Native American and Early Settlement
Agriculture and Farming
Transportation: Wagon Wheels, Iron Rails, and Automobiles
Cultural Life: Religion, Social Activities, Tourism, and Recreation
Civic Life (schools, city services)
Commerce and Industry
Residential Architecture
F3, Attachment 1
Attachments
1.Maps \[To beincluded in draft 2\]
a.Location
b.Historic Layout
c.Current Layout
2.Narrative Description of Property
Gladstone Savanna Neighborhood Preserve is a 24-acre preserve at the southwest corner of
Frost Avenue and English Street in Maplewood, Minnesota. This was once the site of the
Gladstone Shops of the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, which built and repaired locomotives
and railway cars. No structures from the shops remain; this is an archeological site with
many foundations from the Shops intact underground.
In the late 1860’s, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad was one of the first railroads
built in Minnesota. By 1870, the tracks between St. Paul and Duluth were completed.
This railroad later became the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. In 1884, the Wisconsin
Central Railway laid is east-west track across this line, creating a junction ½ block from
the Gladstone Savanna site. Gloster Depot was erected at this junction. These railways no
longer exist but both corridors are now trails—the Gateway State Trail, and the Vento
Trail.
The Gladstone Shops were constructed 1887-1888. The original shopsin St. Paul were not
adequate to service the railroad and the Gladstone site was selected because it was the
closest site near St. Paul that waslevelandlarge enough.
The Gladstone Shops were a grouping of several structures. They included a 25-stall
roundhouse and a large building with erecting shop, machine shop, woodworking shop,
wheel shop, tin shop, boiler shop, tool room, shavings, steam engine, kettles. Other
structures on site included a 640’ deep well, blacksmith shop, paint shop, repair shop, store
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The main buildings were built of yellow brickin 19
room and office, and various sheds.
Century Industrial Architecturalstyle.
Thebuilding of the Gladstone Shops opened the door for growth inthe Gladstone area.
In June 1887, Gladstone Land Company platted the area and built 50 frame and terra cotta
dwellings for employees of the Gladstone Shops, the St. Paul Plow Works and other
became the centerof the communitywhich later became
businesses. This area
Maplewood.
The St. Paul and Duluth Railroad was acquired by the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1900.
The shops remained in operation until 1915 and beginning in 2016 the buildings were leased
by other companies. During the 1940’s most of the track, as well as the boiler room, engine
room, smoke stack, and roundhouse were removed from the site, and a steel water tower was
installed. In 1979, the structure remaining on the site were demolished. In 2001,the well
was located and was sealed
The City of Maplewood purchased the site for open space in 1995, and it became Gladstone
Savanna Neighborhood Preserve. Maplewood City Council approved a Site Master Plan in
2011. Prior to construction of trails and soil remediation in 2012, a ground-penetrating radar
F3, Attachment 1
study documented foundations from the roundhouse and the eastern wall of the machine
shop. That study was followed by archeological monitoring and visual reconnaissance,
which documented 37 features including intact foundations. The Archeological Site Form is
attached.
ThePreserve’s design
thoughtfully reflects the site’s history and was designed to pique
curiosity and excite people about the site’s industrial history. Trails are linear or broad
sweeping arcs; patterns on some of the walkways mark whererailroad tracks once crossed
the site; a sitting area reflects the rays of the roundhouse; short grass prairie marks the
former footprint of the main shop building and mid-height prairie plants recall the vegetation
that flourished in this neighborhood during the heyday of the shops. Interpretive signage is
being developed for the site. Oncesigns are installed,a person walking through
GladstoneSavannawillbetter understand what once occupied this space and the present
day design of the site will help them connect to and imagine the past.
3.ArchitecturalHistorySurvey/Inventory of structures on site.Foreach,pleaseaddress:
a.Year builtStarted in 1887, completed in 1888
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b. Design/style 19Century Industrial
c.Materials Common inexpensive yellow brick
d. Condition Demolished in 1979. All that was left is the foundations of the
buildings which have long been covered with soil.
e.Safety ConcernsA Wellonsitehasbeenlocatedandsealed. Contaminated
soil has been removed or covered with clean soil.
f. Historical useRailroadRepairFacilityandmanufacturingfacility of
railroadcars
g.Current Use Park and Gladstone Shops interpretive area.
h. Additions/modifications and year modified if known:
Roundhouse demolished in early 1900’s. Any remaining buildings were demolished
above grade in 1979.
NOTE –Staff will add information to the above section, including listing of
buildings and information on features identified in the archeological reports
4.Narrative Statementof Significance(Explainwhicheligibilitycriteriain#7above
apply andwhy)
This site is significant for the archeological features that remain underground from the
Gladstone Shops that were built in 1887 and used to build and repair train cars through
1915.The following eligibility criteria make the site historically significant.
a.The property is associated with significant events or period that exemplifies broad
patterns of cultural, political, economic or social history.
The Gladstone Shops site was one of the first industrial sites in Maplewood. It
brought people to live in this area. The site’s archeological features are a testament
to the economic activities that occurred on the site.
F3, Attachment 1
b.The property’s character, interest or value is part of the history or cultural heritage
of the city, state, or nation.
This site was one of the first industrial sites in Maplewood. It spurred residential and
economic development in the area and is part of the historic center of Maplewood.
In addition, the site plays a role in Minnesota’s transportation history, since the
shops served the rail line from St. Paul to Duluth, which impacted economic
development and patterns of growth in the state.
c.The property embodies distinctive characteristics of an architectural or engineering
type or style, or elements of design, detail materials, method of construction, or
craftsmanship.
While no structures remain above ground, foundations on the site provide examples
of industrial design, constructionand materials from the late 1880’s.
d.The property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in
prehistory or history.
This archeological site has provided information on construction and materials used
in industrial buildings in the late 1800’s. It is believed additional features exist,
which have not yet been documented. The site has potential to yield historical
information related to railroad districts in Minnesota, including but not limited to
construction and engineering practices and historic economic and environmental
processes.
5.Level of Significance.Indicate significance of the site for any of the following that apply
and explain why.
This site is in the heart of the Gladstoneneighborhood, a
a.Neighborhood.
neighborhood that identifies with the areawhere the Gladstone
Shops werelocated.
Withoutthe Gladstone Shops the areamightnot have developed when it did and as
it did.
b.City of Maplewood. The Gladstone Shops provided jobs that brought people to settle
in this area. This area is considered by many to be the historic center of Maplewood
due to early industry and residential development.
c.Minnesota. The site is significant at the state level since the Gladstone Shops served
the St. Paul and Duluth Railway. The railway linked St. Paul andDuluth, creating a
fast and efficient connection between Lake Superior and the head of navigation on the
Mississippi River. This influenced development and settlement patterns in the state.
d.National.The site is potentially of national significance in its ability to yield historical
information related to railroad districts in Minnesota, including but not limited to
construction and engineering practices and historic economic and environmental
processes.
6.Narrative Statement of Integrity. Integrity refers to the ability of a property to convey its
significance. Address each of the following (your site does nothave to meet all these to
qualify).
1)Location. This site has integrity of location. Foundations exist underground in the
location where they were constructed.
2)Design. This site has integrity of design. The archeological investigations documented
foundations that correspond to historic maps showing the layout of buildings on the
site. There were some areas of rubble that were not in situ foundations, but foundations
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from the roundhouse, and an excavated foundation of the machine shop wall, matched
the historic spatial arrangement of the buildings on the site and were intact.
3)Setting. This site has integrity of setting. Thesite was selected for the Gladstone
Shops because it was a large, flat area close to St. Paul. It remains today a large, flat,
relatively open area. The site has been restored to native prairie and savanna, which
were the predominant vegetation here when the shops were built.
4)Materials. This site has integrity of materials. The archeological investigation
documented different types of foundations including: limestone blocks, limestone slabs,
poured concrete slabs, as well as some brick and mortar and concrete foundations.
5)Workmanship. This site has integrity of workmanship. The archeological investigation
documented three different types of foundation construction. This has potential to add
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to construction knowledge of late 19 century industrial buildings.
6)Feeling. The site does not have integrity of feeling. Today it is a peaceful parkland.
During its use as the Gladstone Shops, it would have been occupied by large brick
buildings, tracks, railway cars, and would have been noisy and smelly.
7)Associational. The site does not have integrity of association.
7.Bibliographic references if applicable (To be included in Draft 2)
8.Photographs (To be included in Draft 2)
F3, Attachment 1
F3, Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Department of Interior’s Explanation of Integrity as relates to sites on the National
Register
(Text from www.nps.gov/nr/publications/bulletins/nrb15/nrb15_8.htm)
1.Locationis the place where the historic property was constructed or the place
where the historic event occurred.The relationship between the property and its
location is often important to understanding why the property was created or why
something happened. The actual location of a historic property, complemented by its
setting, is particularly important in recapturing the sense of historic events and
persons. Except in rare cases, the relationship between a property and its historic
associations is destroyed if the property is moved. (See Criteria Consideration B
in Part VII:How to Apply the Criteria Considerations, for the conditions under which
a moved property can be eligible.)
2.Designis the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space,
structure, and style of a property.It results from conscious decisions made during
the original conception and planning of a property (or its significant alteration) and
applies to activities as diverse as community planning, engineering, architecture,
and landscape architecture. Design includes such elements as organization of
space, proportion, scale, technology, ornamentation, and materials.
A property's design reflects historic functions and technologies as well as aesthetics.
It includes such considerations as the structural system; massing; arrangement of
spaces; pattern of fenestration; textures and colors of surface materials; type,
amount, and style of ornamental detailing; and arrangement and type of plantings in
a designed landscape.
Design can also apply to districts, whether they are important primarily for historic
association, architectural value, information potential, or a combination thereof. For
districtssignificant primarily for historic association or architectural value, design
concerns more than just the individual buildings or structures located within the
boundaries. It also applies to the way in which buildings, sites, or structures are
related: for example, spatial relationships between major features; visual rhythms in
a streetscape or landscape plantings; the layout and materials of walkways and
roads; and the relationship of other features, such as statues, water fountains, and
archeological sites.
3.Settingis the physical environment of a historic property.Whereas location
refers to the specific place where a property was built or an event occurred, setting
refers to the character of the place in which the property played its historical role. It
involves how, not just where, the property is situated and its relationship to
surrounding features and open space.
F3, Attachment 2
Setting often reflects the basic physical conditions under which a property was built
and the functions it was intended to serve. In addition, the way in which a property is
positioned in its environment can reflect the designer's concept of nature and
aesthetic preferences.
The physical features that constitute the setting of a historic property can be either
natural or manmade, including such elements as:
Topographic features (a gorge or the crest of a hill);
Vegetation;
Simple manmade features (paths or fences); and
Relationships between buildings and other features or open space.
These features and their relationships should be examined not only within the exact
boundaries of the property, but also between the property and its surroundings. This
is particularly important for districts.
4.Materialsare the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a
particular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a
historic property.The choice and combination of materials reveal the preferences
of those who created the property and indicate the availability of particular types of
materials and technologies. Indigenous materials are often the focus of regional
building traditions and thereby help define an area's sense of time and place.
A property must retain the key exterior materials dating from the period of its historic
significance. If the property has been rehabilitated, the historic materials and
significant features must have been preserved. The property must also be an actual
historic resource, not a recreation; a recent structure fabricated to look historic is not
eligible. Likewise, a property whose historic features and materials have been lost
and then reconstructed is usually not eligible. (See Criteria Consideration E in Part
VII:How to Apply the Criteria Considerationsfor the conditions under which a
reconstructed property can be eligible.)
5.Workmanshipis the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or
people during any given period in history or prehistory.It is the evidence of
artisans' labor and skill in constructing or altering a building, structure, object, or site.
Workmanship can apply to the property as a whole or to its individual components. It
can be expressed in vernacular methods of construction and plain finishes or in
highly sophisticated configurations and ornamental detailing. It can be based on
common traditions or innovative period techniques.
Workmanship isimportant because it can furnish evidence of the technology of a
craft, illustrate the aesthetic principles of a historic or prehistoric period, and reveal
individual, local, regional, or national applications of both technological practices and
aestheticprinciples. Examples of workmanship in historic buildings include tooling,
carving, painting, graining, turning, and joinery. Examples of workmanship in
prehistoric contexts include Paleo-Indian clovis projectile points; Archaic period
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beveled adzes; Hopewellian birdstone pipes; copper earspools and worked bone
pendants; and Iroquoian effigy pipes.
6.Feelingis a property's expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a
particular period of time.It results from the presence of physical features that,
taken together, convey the property's historic character. For example, a rural historic
district retaining original design, materials, workmanship, and setting will relate the
feeling of agricultural life in the 19th century. A grouping of prehistoric petroglyphs,
unmarred by graffiti and intrusions and located on its original isolated bluff, can
evoke a sense of tribal spiritual life.
7.Associationis the direct link between an important historic event or person
and a historic property.A property retains association if it is the place where the
event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an
observer. Like feeling, association requires the presence of physical features that
convey a property's historic character. For example, a Revolutionary War battlefield
whose natural and manmade elements have remained intact since the 18th century
will retain its quality of association with the battle.
Because feeling and association depend on individual perceptions, their retention alone
is never sufficient to support eligibility of a property for the National Register.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Staff Liaison
DATE:November 10, 2016
SUBJECT:2016 Goals
At the November Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting, commissioners
will review and discuss status of the 2016 HPC goals.
2016HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION GOALS
Approved 2/11/16
GoalPeople
Committee: Gilbertson,
1.Continue 60 stories project. Boulay
Committee: Gilbertson,
2.Plan Trivia Contest and any associated 60th anniversary Boulay
activities.
3.Make recommendation for 2016 Maplewood Heritage Whole commission
Award.
4.Designate Gladstone Savanna as a local historic site. Gaspar
5.Review Century Homes and Businesses and outline Cardinal
procedures for this program.
6.Write grant and RFP to conduct survey of on-residential Cardinal
properties.
7.Create sign for Lookout ParkBoulay