2015 lthp success stories & most endangered presentation (1)

Overview of 2015 Preservation Success Stories

– and –

Most Endangered

– including – Databank Overview

– and –2015 Louisiana Listings on

National Register

Listings in 2015

Parish Historic Property Built Architectural Style

Caddo Booker T. Washington High School

1948-49 Modern Movement:International Style

Catahoula Harrisonburg Methodist Church

1833-34 Classical Revival

East Baton Rouge

Kleinpeter House – Willow Grove

ca1820 French Creole

East Baton Rouge

Union Federal Savings & Loan Association

1956 Modern Movement: International Style

Livingston Brown Hotel & Café 1927 Late 19th & Early 20th Century Commercial Style

Orleans Iberville Public Housing Development

1940 Utilitarian

National Register of Historic Places

Listings in 2015


Orleans Rault Center ca1950 Modern Movement:New Formalism

Orleans New Orleans Federal Savings & Loan Building

1965 Modern Movement: Wrightian

Orleans Henry Jones Cottage ca1855 Creole CottageOrleans Standard Coffee Company

Warehouse & Factory1949-50 Modern Movement:

International StyleRapides Huey P. Long Hospital 1937 Modern Movement:

Streamline ModerneRapides First United Methodist

Church1967-68 Mid-Century Modern:

Wrightian


Listings in 2015


Sabine Hodges Gardens 1950-56 Modern Movement: International Style

Tensas Routhwood Elementary School

1957 Modern Movement:International Style

Terrebonne Houma Elementary School 1931 Modern Movement: Art DecoVermillion Beard Congregational

Church1916 No Discernable Style

Washington Robert “Bob” Hicks House ca1950 No Discernable StyleWest

FelicianaJohn S. Dawson High School 1951 Modern Style


Preservation Success Stories & Most Endangered

Sources for nominations for both categories:

Directors, Louisiana Trust for Historic PreservationManagers, Main Street Program of Louisiana

Elected & Appointed City OfficialsHistoric Property OwnersArchitects and Developers

Historic Preservation OrganizationsCitizens of Louisiana

Snapshot Overview 2015Preservation Success Stories & Most Endangered

“Oldest”1856: Sabine Pass Lighthouse (Cameron Parish) – Endangered

“Youngest” 1938: Rossie’s Ben Franklin Building (Ascension Parish) – Success

Preservation Success Stories and Most Endangered for 2015 by time framePre-1900 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Total

0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 5

3 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 10

Success Stories

(Arranged alphabetically by Parish)

Databank Overview 2011-2015

Year Parishes Buildings Sites NRHP Listed

Used Tax Credits

2011-12* 7 22 0 -- --2013-14 7 18 0 -- --2013** 5 9 1 -- 3

2014 8 17 0 4 112015 2 5 0 4 4

Preservation Success Stories

*Category of Preservation Success Stories added.**Adjustment to single calendar year nomination period and tracking use of federal and / or state tax credits.

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Ascension / DonaldsonvilleHistoric Property: Netter Building Built: 1911Original Use: Clothing StoreRe-purposed Use: Inn on the River (16 room boutique hotel and pub)Historic Tax Credit Used: Federal & State Commercial Historic RehabilitationRegister: National Register of Historic Places – Contributing Element to Donaldsonville Historic District (1984) Historic Significance: Building was opened in 1911 but was empty of goods when destroyed by a devastating fire downtown. Rebuilt in 1911 as a clothier and until 2006 served a variety of commercial activities. Rehabilitation and re-purposing began in 2015. Nominated by: Lee E. Melancon III, Executive DirectorDonaldsonville Downtown Development District / Main Street Program

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Ascension / DonaldsonvilleHistoric Property: Netter Building Built: 1911

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Ascension / DonaldsonvilleHistoric Property: Netter Building Built: 1911

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Ascension / DonaldsonvilleHistoric Property: Rossie’s Ben Franklin Store Building Built: 1938Original Use: Variety StoreRe-purposed Use: Triple M Bridal & Limousine / Rossie’s Event Center Historic Tax Credit Used: NoneRegister: None, but located within the Donaldsonville Historic District Historic Significance: Building was opened in 1938 and expanded in 1955 and in 1970 to present size. With rehabilitation in 2015, Rossie’s became a full service bridal and formal wear clothier as well as an event venue for hosting parties, receptions and other meetings. Nominated by: Lee E. Melancon III, Executive DirectorDonaldsonville Downtown Development District / Main Street Program

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Ascension / DonaldsonvilleHistoric Property: Rossie’s Ben Franklin Store Built: 1938

Event Center

Bridal Shop

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Feibleman’s Department Store (later Sears) Built: 1923-25Original Use: Department storeRe-purposed Use: Lofts @ 624 (mixed, residential lofts and retail)Historic Tax Credit Used: Federal & State Commercial Historic RehabilitationRegister: National Register of Historic Places – Contributing Element to Shreveport Commercial Historic District (1982) Historic Significance: Built during golden age of department stores, first store in Shreveport to offer its own store credit card, and first mid-rise building (five storied) with escalators above the second floor.Nominated by: Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Feibleman’s Department Store (later Sears) Built: 1923-25

Late 1920s1939-1940

Initial Construction, 1923

Finishing Construction, September 1924

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Feibleman’s Department Store (later Sears) Built: 1923-25

Early 1960s

Restoration / Rehabilitation

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Houck Building (built 1923) & Zodiag Building (built 1923)Original Use: Specialty stores (women’s apparel) Re-purposed Use: New retail (part of the rehabilitation of Feibleman’s/Sears)Historic Tax Credit Used: Federal & State Commercial Historic RehabilitationRegister: National Register of Historic Places – Contributing Elements to Shreveport Commercial Historic District (1982) Historic Significance: Contiguous buildings to Feibleman’s Department Store, built during golden era of department stores in Shreveport, but specialty retail stores for women apparel and accessories. Nominated by: Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation

Success Stories - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Houck Building (built 1923) & Zodiag Building (built 1923)

1930s

1950s

1926

Most Endangered

(Arranged alphabetically by Parish)


Year Communities Total Structures Streets Sites Districts Repeats

1999 10 10 5 2 3 0 --

2000 7 9 7 0 2 0 1

2001 9 10 6 0 3 1 1

2002 9 10 7 0 2 1 2

2003 8 10 8 0 2 0 3

2004 8 10 7 0 3 0 3

2005/06 7 11 8 0 1 0 0

2007-08 7 10 10 0 0 0 1

2009-10 6 11 10 0 1 0 3

Most Endangered


Year Parishes Buildings Sites NRHPListed

Repeats

2011-12 9 20 0 -- 22013-14 5 5 0 -- 12013* 0 0 0 0 02014 9 14 1 3 12015 7 9 1 8 5

Most Endangered

*Adjustment to single calendar year nomination period.

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Ascension / DonaldsonvilleHistoric Property: B. Lemann & Brothers, Inc. Built: 1877-78Architectural Style: Italianate (multiple storied)Original Use: Mercantile StoreRegister: National Register of Historic Places (1982)Status: Vacant/For SaleNature of Threat: Blighted, DeterioratingHistoric Significance: “Lemann Block” located corner of two major commercial streets downtown; eye-catching for its size and scale within smaller urban area. Subdivided into four sections – dry goods, hardwares, groceries, and all-purpose space. Unique architectural style for small town store. Nominated by: Lee E. Melancon III, Executive DirectorDonaldsonville Downtown Development District / Main Street Program

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Ascension / DonaldsonvilleHistoric Property: B. Lemann & Brothers, Inc. Built: 1877-78

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Bridges-McKellar House Built: ca1890Architectural Style: Queen Anne (multiple storied)Original Use: ResidenceRegister: National Register of Historic Places - Contributing Element to Saint Paul’s Bottoms Historic District (1984)Status: VacantNature of Threat: Blighted, DeterioratingHistoric Significance: Home of Mayor R. N. McKellar, civic and business leader who transformed Shreveport streets from mud to paving stones beginning 1897 and other public works. Tall cistern for water storage still exists behind the mansion. Nominated by: Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Bridges-McKellar House Built: ca1890

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Sprague Street House Built: 1905Architectural Style: Queen Anne Revival (cottage), Eastlake frontOriginal Use: Residence (rental property)Register: National Register of Historic Places – Individually listed (1983) and Contributing Element to Saint Paul’s Bottoms Historic District (1984)Status: VacantNature of Threat: Demo by neglect, Blighted, DeterioratingHistoric Significance: One of six rental units built 1902-1905 to accommodate working class families during large influx of workers as Shreveport doubled in population becoming regional center of early oil exploration.Nominated by: Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Sprague Street House (last one remaining) Built: 1905

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Commercial Building Built: 1900-01Architectural Style: No discernable styleOriginal Use: Grocery (with residence on second floor)Register: Not listedStatus: VacantNature of Threat: Demo by neglect, Blighted, DeterioratingHistoric Significance: Two-storied neighborhood family-owned grocery store on corner of Jordan Street-Louisiana Ave area of Highland Neighborhood. Living quarters on second floor. Rear of building is a smaller one-storied building (built 1970s) reflecting similar architectural elements. Both buildings had a succession of commercial enterprises.Nominated by: Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Caddo / ShreveportHistoric Property: Commercial Building (Jordan St-La Ave) Built: 1900-01

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Cameron / east side of Sabine PassHistoric Property: Sabine Pass Lighthouse Built: 1856Architectural Style: Greek Revival influencedOriginal Use: Lighthouse (brick)Register: National Register of Historic Places (1981)Status: Abandoned (in 1952)Nature of Threat: Demo by neglect, exposed to elementsHistoric Significance: Unique historic object. Probably oldest brick historic object in SW Louisiana.Nominated by: Andrew Tingler, Cameron Preservation Alliance

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Cameron / Brant Point, Johnson BayouHistoric Property: Sabine Pass Lighthouse Built: 1856

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Franklin / Village of BaskinHistoric Property: Baskin High School Built: 1925-26Architectural Style: American Colonial Revival influencedOriginal Use: Rural High SchoolRegister: National Register of Historic Places (1981)Status: AbandonedNature of Threat: Demo by neglect, exposed to elementsHistoric Significance: Unique historic building by architectural style and scale in small village setting. All interior detailing remains with noteworthy exterior architectural elements. Served the community of Baskin as a focal point for education, public gathering place, and community event center for over 50 years. Nominated by: Kay LaFrance, Main Street Manager, Winnsboro

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Franklin / Village of BaskinHistoric Property: Baskin High School Built: 1925-26

Auditorium

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Natchitoches / ProvencalHistoric Property: Kisatchie Community School Built: 1920-22Architectural Style: No discernable styleOriginal Use: Rural High SchoolRegister: Not ListedStatus: Abandoned (in 1962); one wing still used for community centerNature of Threat: Neglect, exposed to elementsHistoric Significance: Result of consolidation of three local schools; depicts Progressive Era emphasis of education / rural culture; bricks use were hand-made; used by military during Louisiana Maneuvers 1941-1942; listed on Most Endangered by National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2000Nominated by: Delores Deason, President, Kisatchie Community Center

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Natchitoches / ProvencalHistoric Property: Kisatchie High School Built: 1920-1922

1949

2016

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Ouachita / MonroeHistoric Property: Miller-Roy Building Built: 1929Architectural Style: Greek Revival influencedOriginal Use: Medical & business offices and entertainment venueRegister: National Register of Historic Places (2011)Status: AbandonedNature of Threat: Demo by neglect, exposed to elementsHistoric Significance: Built by Doctors Henry C. Miller & J.C. Roy as first African-American pharmacy in NW Louisiana; offices for several doctors and business persons to include legendary music writer Ivory Joe Hunter; and on third floor the Savory Ballroom a major performance venue on the Chitlin Circuit. Nominated by: Kirby and Lesli Rambin; Monroe

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Ouachita / MonroeHistoric Property: Miller-Roy Building Built: 1929

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Rapides / PinevilleHistoric Property: Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital Built: 1937Architectural Style: Modern Movement – Streamline ModerneOriginal Use: State of Louisiana charity hospitalRegister: National Register of Historic Places (2015)Status: VacantNature of Threat: Demo by neglectHistoric Significance: Third charity hospital in the State of Louisiana and first to serve the needs of residents in the central part of the state. Nominated by: Paul Smith, Historic Preservation Consulting

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Rapides / PinevilleHistoric Property: Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital Built: 1937

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Rapides / PinevilleHistoric Property: Central Louisiana State Hospital Dairy Barn Built: 1923Architectural Style: No discernable style, some elements of Midwestern barnsOriginal Use: Dairy barn to increase hospital’s self-sufficiency and provide vocational therapy treatment opportunities for patientsRegister: National Register of Historic Places (1986)Status: VacantNature of Threat: Demo by neglect, exposed to elementsHistoric Significance: Unusual example of a farm outbuilding in the state; most probable one of a kind within Louisiana since it was built by an architect borrowing architectural style elements from Midwestern barns. Nominated by: Dave Curry, Historical Association of Central Louisiana and

Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake

Most Endangered - 2015Parish / Community: Rapides / PinevilleHistoric Property: Central Louisiana State Hospital Dairy Barn Built: 1923

Overview of 2015 Preservation Success Stories

– and –

Most Endangered

– including – Databank Overview

– and –2015 Louisiana Listings on

National Register

Education

2015 lthp success stories & most endangered presentation (1)