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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04212022 Historic Preservation Special Meeting Packet - UPDATEDHistoric Preservation Commission Agenda Packet Special Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2022 Council Chambers, City Hall 6: 00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of: Update on the installation of the three remaining walls signs for the Historic Walking Tour. Review the nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award and vote on recipient(s). Nominees are: 1) Bailey Sayler, 2) Mary Ann Benoit & Sue Ward, 3) Sue Ward, Cheryl Seese, Mary Ann Benoit & Tanguy Libbrecht, and 4) Mary Tougas. Review and approve the draft letter of support for putting Ft. McGilvray on the National Register of Historic Places. Review the Historic Plants & Trees inventory list. Discuss sending one or more commissioners to the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPQ Forum from July 13-17, 2022. This item was added to the agenda and the notice was reposted. Agenda will include the following Informational Items: 2015 Email from the Parks & recreation Department regarding planting lilac trees and installing birdhouses in Hoben Park. 2022 HP Meeting Schedule. The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. This special meeting was scheduled by the Historic Preservation Commission at the regular meeting on April 14, 2022. Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by SCC 2.10.032 (No business shall be transacted other than stated above.) SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of: Update on the installation of the three remaining walls signs for the Historic Walking Tour. Review the nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award and vote on recipient(s). Nominees are: 1) Bailey Sayler, 2) Mary Ann Benoit & Sue Ward, 3) Sue Ward, Cheryl Seese, Mary Ann Benoit & Tanguy Libbrecht, and 4) Mary Tougas. Review and approve the draft letter of support for putting Ft. McGilvray on the National Register of Historic Places. Review the Historic Plants & Trees inventory list. Discuss sending one or more commissioners to the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) Forum from July 13-17, 2022. This item was added to the agenda and the notice was reposted. Agenda will include the following Informational Items: 2015 Email from the Parks & recreation Department regarding planting lilac trees and installing birdhouses in Hoben Park. 2022 HP Meeting Schedule. The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. All public is invited to attend. Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 REPOSTED: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 City Hall bulletin board U.S. Post Office Harbormaster's Building Seward Community Library Museum The City of Seward, Alaska HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA April 21, 2022 Cheryl Seese Chair Term Expires May, 2022 Sue Ward Vice Chair Term Expires May, 2023 Tanguy Libbrecht Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Mary Ann Benoit Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Dona Walker Commissioner Term Expires May, 2024 Art LeMaster Commissioner Term Expires May, 2023 Vacant Commissioner Term Expires May, 2022 Stephen Sowell Assistant City Manager Bailey Sayler Library Museum Director Brenda Ballou City Clerk 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.] 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards — None B. Other Reports and Announcements 1. Update on the installation of the three remaining walls signs for the Historic Walking Tour. C. Presentations — None City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda April21, 2022 Page I 1 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business Items 1. Review the nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award and vote on recipient(s). Nominees are: 1) Bailey Sayler, 2) Mary Ann Benoit & Sue Ward, 3) Sue Ward, Cheryl Seese, Mary Ann Benoit & Tanguy Libbrecht, and 4) Mary Tougas................................................................................... Pg. 3 2. Review and approve the draft letter of support for putting Ft. McGilvray on the National Register of Historic Places ........................................... Pg. 10 3. Review the Historic Plants & Trees inventory list ........................... Pg. 12 4. Discuss sending one or more commissioners to the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) Forum from July 13-17, 2022. ...... Pg. 42 This item was added to the agenda and the meeting was re -noticed. 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. 2015 Email from the Parks & recreation Department regarding planting lilac trees and installing birdhouses in Hoben Park ............................................ Pg. 53 B. 2022 HP Meeting Schedule............................................................ Pg. 55 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS 10. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda April 21, 2022 Page 2 `a 2022 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by: APR IL 20, 2022 Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable) Name: &L611 �yMLEP, _ Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions. (You may use the back of this form) ❑ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. Publications about the history of the community of Seward. ZI Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. ❑ Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. ❑ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. Progress towards havinga climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. Any other contributions related to historic preservation (please explain). Nominee has been notified of nomination: ❑ Yes ❑ No rri o-1twk1,i3 -1Jt'7 67,0vsz-Ml� � Nominee contact info: Phone: E-Mail: Submitted by: �iJ4rut L/Ltd Phone: Z1,95 OppZI Sf f ) For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 937-224-4046 or clerk@cityofseward.net Scanned with CamScanner RECEIVr--ri 'AN 14 202f_� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 3 Seward Historic Preservation Award Nomination t would like to nominate, nailey Sayler, for the Seward Historic Preservation Award. As the Director of the Seward Community Library/Museum, she plays an Integral part In contributing toward historic preservation in the community of Seward through her leadership of the Department, and daily duties. Bailey has made a point to ensure a positive and professional relationship is maintained with the Historic Preservation Commission through appropriate communication, allocation of resources, time management, and effective leadership. Several ongoing maintenance Issues were discovered when Bailey took over as the Director that had a direct impact on the priceless collections maintained by the Historic Preservation Committee and the Museum. Bailey has made it a priority to address the maintenance issues and ensure appropriate funding is in the department budget to maintain the appropriate and necessary climate controlled environment required. As the positive relationship between Bailey and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as the community grows, I am confident her contributions will continue to grow. RespecP"y— A, tayler Scanned with CamScanner SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM RECEIVED Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by: APRI L 20, 2022 MAR 0 2 2022 Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable) OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Name:i l�jN Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions. (You may use the back of this form) ' Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. ``ram Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. ❑ Publications about the history of the community of Seward. Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. ❑ Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. ❑ Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. j Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. An other contributions related to historic preservation (please explain). �f-- 1+V��.Y` M'�-C+`i{�_ S'iG� � c� �L•su�5 �'�'i`6±�Ir'iG� W''�.�.�i+� "�`t�.'�1f'� Nominee has b en notified of'e(ornination: ❑ Yes 0 No { +,Jo, a ��� UJ�- rr `)-�[2�3 s�v.���•�.YLCr�rn.•./�t-�� cnLti/M� Nominee contact info: Phone�°4: E-Mail: Submitted by: A41- ,N)6f Phone: q0-4-1�4a -2G I For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 907-224-4046 or clerk@cityofseward.net 17 RECEIVED 2022 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM OFFICE OF THE Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by: CITY CLERK APRIL 20, 2022 Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable) Name: &14—, i[%Q"d L/iCr 4! SeE�tQ. lzta-�k Rhn r�e»o %nor�c. Lrb6recht Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions. (You may use the back of this form) ■ Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. a Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. a Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. a Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. m Publications about the history of the community of Seward. is Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. a Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. .a Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. a Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. a Any other contributions related to historic preservation (please explain). Websife, Vide.a I4/,t L7 Tovv Sj9nS %,AAA-p5 Nominee has been notified of nomination: a Yes ❑ No Nominee contact info: Phone: (go?) 5�9 - y 233 E-Mail: 5 ve Wa rcLa k 9 r»d j co ry, Submitted by: WA-ZAw Phone: 90-7 For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 907-224-4046 or clerk@cityofseward.net 6 2022 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD RECEIVED NOMINATION FORM 20�? 1 � Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by: APR APRIL 20, 2022 OFFICE OF rVIE CITY CLERK Person you are nominating for this award: (self -nominations are acceptable) Name: Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check oil the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions. (You may use the back of this form) e--Is-urvey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. V ll'Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. 01, Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. f10W rVe 6CAAAA VJCy of Publications about the history of the community of Seward. Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. Ifess14vai 17A ItiS`fof1, r,eL Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. sec o 47,'T0 ily� --rc�YfQ Q-A t Organization of historical records for easy refbrence for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ` 1 Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. "?i,J,f 4, l tsf6v, q% rogress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. U Any other contributions related to historic preservation (please explain).�[ (�� � W ,. `04C Nominee has been notified of nomination: es ❑ No Nominee contact info: Phone:lc!Q'!Q_2-Mail: �1�iT CC0.�[CQe CONK Submitted by: , Phone: (?U 7) 35l For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 907-224-4046 or clerk@cityofseward.net rl April 13, 2022 Nomination of Mary Tougas for the 2022 Historic Preservation Award. Mary Tougas was born in Kodiak; Alaska and is part Alutiiq. Her grandfather, Kristian Leite, was from Norway and came to Alaska on a whaling ship. His family were farmers. Her Grandmother, Alexandra Gongo(off was a local Kodiak family, of Russian and Alutiiq mix. Grandfather Kristian succumbed to an accident and died when her father, Harold Leite, was an infant, his mother passed away suddenly when he was ten years old and for approximately four years, he lived at the Jesse Lee Home for Children. This was around 1941 or during the outbreak of World War II when the Army moved the Jesse Lee residents out of the home for their own use of the buildings. Mary graduated high school in Kodiak and went on to UAF (University of Fairbanks) where she met her husband, Tom. Mary's contributions to the preservation of Seward's history are vast. She has been President of the Seward Community Library Association (SCLA) for six years now; however, she served on the Building Committee for the new Library Museum project for seven years previously. She was a driving force in helping to complete the new Seward Library Museum building which will celebrate its tenth -year anniversary this year! The Building Committee worked during those years raising money and enthusiasm for a much -needed new library and for a modern museum that had much needed climate control, larger spaces and a beautiful interior. Climate control is essential for historical preservation. After the move -in to the new Library Museum facility, the work of SCLA's Collection Committee started. The boxes containing Seward's historical documents were not labeled accurately, in many cases, and there had been water damage to some of the boxes taken from the basement of the old library. Artwork had been stored in closets without attention for years and were dusty and dirty. It has been almost ten years and some of the boxes are still un-touched while this on -going work is being done. The latest project that Mary has headed up is phase one for the preservation of the Seward Gateway newspaper. There are sixty-seven boxes of these papers, which were mislabeled. This required correcting the labels and converting them to handwritten indexes for each box. Due to this work, the contents of each box is now accurately identified and the contents of each box is organized; each box of papers are numerically organized. This will aid in the research of early Seward. Phase 1 is complete which covers the years 1904-1946. This took six weeks and two hundred and twelve volunteer hours. For phase 2, they have created Excel worksheets 8 containing the indexes of each box for easy access, this work was completed with a volunteer working with SCLA Collections Committee, for a full year. Phase 3 will be to create QR codes for each Gateway paper allowing for detailed information online for research and most importantly for the preservation of these papers as the oil from one's hands can damage the paper itself. Former Library Director Patti Linville is credited with getting 470 photos of SCLA's estimated 40K photo collection online. Another one of Mary's goals is to add additional photos online eventually compiling most of SCLA's Historic Photos of Seward! This will be a great help for researchers, students writing reports about Seward's early history and for anyone else who is just interested in viewing our history's photos. Mary herself worked closely with Commissioner Benoit on providing part of the photos for the Seward Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Signage project. This was the creation of historically narrated signs with photos of Seward's early history. These signs make up the Seward Historic Walking Tour. SCLA's photo collection serves as an important part of Seward's recorded history. Pictures are a powerful part of history; a picture is worth a thousand words. Mary has worked on other projects that aid in the preservation of Seward's history, it is for this, and all the reasons above that I am nominating her for this year's historic preservation award. In my mind, her nomination could have happened years ago! She has contributed mightily to our communities' preservation. Most respectfully, Cheryl Seese Chair of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission 9 Cheryl Seese Chair of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission PO Box 167 Seward,AK 99664 DRAFT April 14, 2022 .Toy Beasley, Keeper National Register of Historic Places 1849 C Street, NW (7228) Washington, DC 20240 Attn: Paul Lusignan Fort McGilvray Historic District Alaska Heritage Resources Survey XBS-00013, XBS-00039, SEW-00040, SEW-01762, XBS-00043 It is with extreme gratitude that our commission is afforded the pleasure of supporting Fort McGilvray for the National Register of Historic Places. While Fort McGilvray is outside Seward city limits it served as an important protector of our city and for this reason our commission supports its nomination. Seward history is very important to us as is its preservation. Fort McGilvray holds not only historical value to Seward but to the state of Alaska and most importantly to the Nation as it served to protect our country during World War 11. When the Nazi Regime pulled Japan into its battle for its military dominance of the world it placed the West Coast of the United States at extreme jeopardy. The only time an invading enemy fought on American soil during WWII was with Imperial Japan. Attu and Kiska Islands, defended by the Navy, the Army and the Alaska Territorial Guard, made up of Alaska Natives, battled the Japanese military in harsh terrain. U.S. forces fought fiercely until finally removing the enemy from American soil, making the fortification of Alaska vital to the nation's security. Resurrection Bay in Seward Alaska is an ice -free port which continues to serve and serves year-round shipping. This is why Fort McGilvray was so important. The bay allowed supplies for the building of Fort Raymond a military installation for the Army. Supplies for the troops were also shipped in for the building of Fort McGilvray. This fort served as a defense system to ward off any enemy that would try to infiltrate Fort Raymond, moving North to potentially disable Elmendorf Field, Alaska Air Command, 11th Airforce. The protection of Resurrection Bay during this time period also protected the transport of needed supplies for interior Alaska. Should an air invasion have taken place to destroy and disrupt shipping into Seward Fort McGilvray had the means to ward off any such attack. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission takes seriously historic preservation. This is indeed an honor of the highest order to have Fort McGilvray listed on the National Register! We are so grateful for the work of Alaska's Alaska State Historic Preservation Office, Office of History & Archaeology to put together such a detailed Historic Places Registration Form. In its application they are very detailed, as required, which Seward also appreciates as it can add this to its own record of the History of Fort McGilvray for the education of its citizens regarding the importance of Seward as a place of national defense during World War II.Our commission wholeheartedly supports the nomination of Fort McGilvray to the National Register of Historic Places. it$] With respect and appreciation, Chair 5eese (907) 351-9138 the iseeseP mail.com Brief description of the defense of Attu and Kiska Islands in the Alaska Aleutian Chain: In the Battle of Attu, the main conflict of the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II (1939-45), American and Japanese armies fought from May 11 to May 30, 1943, for control of Attu, a small, sparsely inhabited island at the far western end of Alaska's Aleutian chain in the North Pacific. In June 1942, Japan had seized Attu and its neighbor Kiska, then established garrisons on the remote, U.S.-owned islands. The reason for taking Attu and Kiska, known for their barren, mountainous terrain and harsh weather, might have been to divert U.S. forces during Japan's attack on Midway Island (June 4-7, 1942) in the central Pacific. It's also possible the Japanese believed holding the two islands would prevent the U.S. from invading Japan via the Aleutians. Either way, the Japanese occupation was a blow to American morale. In May 1943, U.S. troops finally retook Attu and in August reclaimed Kiska. is Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register What is the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register? The Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register was established by Seward City Council Ordinance No. 07-006 to increase public awareness of Seward's locally significant plants and trees. This program promotes community appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and encourages the preservation of these assets. In addition, the research and documentation that result from completing the local register application provides a valuable historic resource. Please note, there is nothing regulatory about being listed on the Seward Historic Plant and Tree Register. Placement on the register does not place any restrictions or limitations on a property. Historic plants and trees are those individual and groups of plants that have been designated as significant on the basis of their importance to Seward's history. They need not be found within the Seward city limits, but must be located between Caines Head in Resurrection Bay and the head of Kenai Lake. Plants may be acknowledged due to their inclusion in a landscape, or association with a significant event or person. A noteworthy plant may be identified as a specimen, historic, landmark, collection or commemorative. For a plant or tree to be considered for inclusion to the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register, it must satisfy at least one of the following criteria: A. The plant or tree is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of Seward history. B. The plant or tree is associated with the life of a person or group of historic significance. C. The plant or tree represents a significant and distinguishable entity within a community or location. D. The plant or tree has age, size, or species significance that contributes to its heritage status. To nominate a tree or plant, complete the attached application form. The applicant need not be the owner of the property where the plant is located. Once the application has been submitted, it will be forwarded to the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. For assistance, contact the City of Seward's Community Development office, 907-224-4048. Complete application forms may be sent to: City of Seward Community Library Museum P.O. Box 2389 Seward, AK 99664 im CITY OF SEWARD HISTORIC PLANT & TREE REGISTER APPLICATION Prior to completing this form, please review the Seward Historic Plant & Tree Register eligibility criteria listed on the application cover sheet. 1. Name of Plant/Tree Scientific name Commonly used name Z. Location (submit site map of location) Street address Directions to Plant/Tree Legal description. Kenai Peninsula Borough tax parcel number. GPS Location 3. Ownership and Protection Status Present Owner of property where plant/tree is located Mailing address City Email State Telephone Zip. Does the present owner support the nomination of this plant? If so, submit a letter of support from the owner. If not, please explain. 13 Check the current protection measures in place at time of nomination. Submit documentation if applicable. For Trees on PUBLIC ro erty For Trees on PRIVATE property Public Land Rules and Regulations Deed restriction DOT highway None None Other (describe) Other (describe) 4. Category of PIant/Tree specimen historic landmark collection commemorative 5. Description of Plant/Tree Age Date planted (if known) Circumference Crown Health and Condition Height roll IT, Has this plant been transplanted? Yes No If yes, explain. G. Significance Seward Historic Plant/Tree Register Criteria (Check one or more of the criteria qualifying the plant/tree for inclusion in the Seward Historic Plant Register) A. The plant/tree (or group of plants) is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of Seward's history. 14 B. The plant/tree (or group of plants) is associated with the life of a person or group of historic significance. C. The plant/tree (or group of plants) represents a significant and distinguishable entity within Seward's community or location. D. The plant/tree (or group of plants) has an age, size, or species significance that contributes to its heritage status. Narrative Statement of Significance Explain the historical significance of the plant/tree on one or more continuation sheets. 7. If approved, may the plant/tree be placed on the Historic Walking Tour?____ Yes No 8. Major Bibliographical References Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets. 9. Form Prepared By Name/title Organization Date Address City/State/Zip Phone email 11. Photographs & Supporting Documentation Attach current and historic photographs (maximum of five). All photographs must be identified and dated. Press releases and articles may also be submitted. 12. Submit application to: City of Seward Library/Museum PO Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 W CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA APPLICATION FOR THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION NAME: STREET ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: E-MAIL ADDRESS HOME TELEPHONE: LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN THE SEWARD AREA: PRESENTLY EMPLOYED AS: List any special training, education or background such as grant writing, history, architecture, or archeology, which may help you as a member of the Commission: Have you ever been involved in any aspect of historic preservation? If so, briefly describe your involvement: I am specifically interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission because: Have you ever served on a similar commission elsewhere? Yes or No If so, where? If appointed, are you willing to: And when? • Do historic research? YES NO • Work on preparing grant applications? YES NO • Work on writing historic register nominations? YES NO • Attend historic preservation workshops? YES NO SIGNATURE DATE ill o 5 PL*,9 Heather McClain Paa4Ie- � From: Valarie Kingsland Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 9:54 AM To: Heather McClain Subject: FW. Tree information - Carol Grizwold Attacbments: Heritage Trees.doc; Plant walk version 9.doc Plant/Tree info from Wadeen... From: Hepworth Agency f mailto:hepworthagencyagci.net] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 7:39 PM To: Valarie Kingsiand Cc: la lasota @alaska.edu Subject: Tree information - Carol Grizwold Hello Valarie, Carol Griswold - she does not have the Proclamation Form or a list of the trees having been given historical designation. She did complete a Tree Register application several years ago but doesn't know the outcome. No wonder you had me contact Carol, I didn't know she was a botanist along with all her other talents. She sent the attached Historical Tree document and an amazing Plant Walk Tour that includes historical buildings, facts; plants, trees and notes that I find amazing. A very valuable tool. She wondered if the historical tree designations would be in the materials P&Z gathered when charged with supporting SHPC before the task was given tb the library. Fireside Chat - Carol suggested we change the name Fireside Chat to something else so not to confuse people about the September meeting. It is her understanding the chats were to hear historical stories from local people I think she has a good point so before I introduce this at the RBHS on Thursday could we get a suggestions from the group about changing the name? Hope you are having a nice day. Wadeen Wadeen Hepworth Manager - Marketing/Sales CMS (Alaska) Hepworth Agency (representing Canadian Mat Systems and Composite Advantage) 612 E 3rd Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 phone 907-272-5766 cell: 907-382-4655 HepworthAgency@gci.net www.HepworthAg_gncy.com z Heritager http://fvhtreesociety.freeyellow.comlindex.html GOALSOUR To prevent needless damage to and cutting down of trees. To educate and inform local citizens of ways and means to care for and to preserve their trees. To stimulate greater public interest in trees. To develop a computerized list of Heritage Trees. To advise appropriate local governments and the Provincial Government each year of new tree designations. To conduct Heritage Tree Tours, give talks and otherwise inform area residents and tourists of our Heritage Trees. To stimulate the formation of Heritage Tree Societies in other communities. These are the first of Surrey's Heritage Trees. These pictures will be. changed periodically to show all the various trees that have made the register. As indicated on the First page these trees are in the process of being included in the City:s Significant Tree Bylaw that will give them City Council protection. 18 http: .www.d.vancouver.wa.us/ parks - recreation arks trails urban forest heritage tree . htm Heritage Tree Program The Heritage Tree program'was established to preserve and recognize the significant trees in our community. Benefits of Participating in the Heritage Tree Program: The program provides a way for people to save significant trees on private property where a tree removal permit is not applicable. Heritage trees are protected from unnecessary removal and aggressive maintenance actions with review and appropriate approval of all activity by the Urban Forestry Commission. Heritage trees will have plaques with their designation on or adjacent to the tree. The Urban Forestry Commission and City of Vancouver will strive to create partnerships with local tree care companies or sponsors for the care and maintenance of heritage trees. Since 1998, eleven Heritage trees have been nominated. if you have or know of a special tree that might be considered a Heritage tree, please review the program criteria listed below 'and contact the Urban Forestry Program at (360) 696-8171 Ext. 8150. The selection process is on -going. To be nominated, a tree must be in good condition and have the consent of the property owner. Tree nominations are reviewed semiannually; the deadlines for nominations are October 31 & April 30. Heritage tree status is granted if the tree meets any of the following requirements: Size - a diameter of at least 36 in Special site location Relation to an historical event Unusual species for the area, or exemplary form for the species City code chapter 20.96.105 - Heritage Trees Nomination Form (pdf) http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.uslvmc/Title 20 96 index.html Tree Conservation Ordinance 64 19 http:liwww.santacrgMarksandrec.com/TreePrograms/treeord.htmi Santa Cruz, CA 9.66.040 Heritage Tree and Heritage Shrub Designation. Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group of shrubs, growing on public or private property within the city limits of the city of Santa Cruz which meet(s) the following criteria shall have the "heritage" designation: (a) Any tree which has a trunk with a circumference of forty-four inches (approximately fourteen inches in diameter or more), measured at fifty-four inches above existing grade; (b) Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group, of shrubs which have historical significance, including but not limited to thosewhich werelare; (1) Planted as a commemorative; (2) Planted during a particularly significant historical era or (cj Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group of shrubs which have horticultural significance, including but not limited to those which are: (1) Unusually beautiful or distinctive; (2) Old (determined by comparing the age of the tree or shrub in question with other trees or shrubs of its species within the city); (3) Distinctive spiecimen in size or structure for its species (determined by comparing the tree or shrub to average trees and shrubs of its species within the city); (4) A rare or unusual species for the Santa Cruz area (to be determined by the number of similar trees of the same species within the city); (5) Providing a valuable habitat; or (6) Identified by the city council as having significant arboricuitural value to the citizens of the city. (Ord. 94-01 § 2, 1994). Back to top 9.66.050 Protection of Heritage Trees and Heritage Shrubs. No person shall allow to exist any condition, including but not limited to any one of the following conditions, which may be harmful to any heritage tree or heritage shrub: (a) Existence of any tree or shrub, heritage or otherwise, within the city limits that is irretrievably infested or infected with insects, scale or disease detrimental to the health of any heritage tree or heritage shrub; �5 20 (b) Filling up the ground area around any heritage tree or heritage shrub so as to shut off air, light or water from its roots; (c) Piling building materials, parking equipment and/or pouring any substance which may be detrimental to the health of any heritage tree or heritage shrub; (d) Posting any sign, poster, notice or similar device on any heritage tree or heritage shrub; (e) Driving metal stakes into the heritage tree, heritage shrub, or their root area for any purpose other than supporting the heritage tree or heritage shrub; (0 Causing a fire to burn near any heritage tree or heritage shrub. SC Alaska pruning guide httr)://www.plantamnesty.org/pruning ciaides ak southcentral int erior.htm �)G `A Community Trees and Shrubs Walk version 9 By Carol Griswold June 14, 2003 updated August 15, 2008 R.O.O.T.S. Rare, Old, Outstanding Trees and Shrubs Specimen Tree: exemplary form for the species, unusual species for the area, special site location, relation to historical event. Heritage Tree:, "something to be inherited." A designation for a tree considered desirable based on the tree's age, historical significance, aesthetic value, size or horticultural value. These trees are objects of preservation. Native Trees and Shrubs: Usually, a species known to have existed on a site prior to the influence of humans. More generally, any species not introduced by planting, Examples: Sitka/Lutz Spruce, Black Cottonwood, Sitka Alder, Red Elderberry, Sitka Willow and other willow species. Non native Trees and Shrubs: European Mt Ash, May Day Tree, Flowering Crab Apple, -Apple, Weeping Birch, Lodgepole Pine, Lilac, Sitka. Rose Plant Sources: The Sitka Agricultural Station was disbanded in 1930. Many of their experimental plants were transferred here, The European Mt Ashes may be from Sitka originally. People also ordered trees, shrubs and perennials from the Sears Catalog. After the war, nobody had any money to order plants. Source: Mary Elizabeth Lee, botanist, 3-6-92 Plants were also brought here from Hope, Alaska. Source: Pat Williams 6-6-03 G-I 1 22 R.O.O.T.S. Rare, Old, Outstanding Trees and Shrubs Walking Tour: Note, as'of May 19, 2007, most of the trees and shrubs are just starting to leaf out. There are no flowers, aside from cottonwoods, alders, and some willows. Start at Seward Community Library, in the Original Townsite of Seward, (south of Jefferson Street, plus Millionaire's Row) Cross 5th and walk north towards the Swetmann House 1. Fifth and Adams: Seward Community Library Siberian Pea Shrub: compound leaflets, yellow pea -like flowers Honeysuckle: deep pink flowers, peely bark May Day tree: white sprays of flowers 2. Fifth and Adams: Ray Building Office built by Harriman Bank of New York in 1916. Note lovely arch over doorway. L.V. Ray, a prominent pioneer attorney bought the building and had his office here. His daughter is Pat Ray Williams. 3. Fifth and Adams: Odd Fellows Hail now A Swan Nest Inn. Built in 1918 and was the center of community activity for many years. Tom Swann has'been busy renovating the building. Cross street to City Hall, walk to next site 4. 327 Fifth: Swetmann House aka Stucco Johnson House Seward, State, and National Register of Historic Places. (Note to Historic Preservation Commission: Swetmann is misspelled on all these sites, including the Historic Preservation site. Needs another `n' in the menu. "Violet should be changed to "Viola.") Unusual Spanish Mission style home with parapets or false roof lines, decorative diamond inserts, square pillars, and smooth stucco siding. 5?3 2 23 Designed and built in 1916 by. artist -architect -craftsman -builder Gerhard "Stucco" Johnson on the cliff south of Second Lake on Dairy Hill. The foundation and stone steps can still be found there. It was moved to present site by horse and skids in the early 1920s. During the move, the restraining ropes broke. The house fell on its side and yet did not crack, ensuring Stucco Johnson's reputation. It became the home of Viola and Elwyn Swetmann, pioneer' druggist and. banker. Elwyn was a devoted gardener and planted Sitka double roses, and other beautiful flowers. Possible Heritage Plants: Pink Honeysuckles Flowering Pink Crabapple Roses Walk uphill to house next door 5. 331 Fifth (north of Swetmann House) Possible Heritage Plants: huge White Roses, possibly planted by Elwyn Swetmann Note: compare vegetation on west side of lower 5th Ave with east side. Turn back south and cut up city hall driveway to see Mt Ash 6. 410 Adams City Hall Mountain Ash on east side parking lot is likely one of the original trees transplanted from the Bank of Seward, now the First National Bank on 4'h Ave by banker Balderson, who came from England. (source: Pat Williams.) 7.316 Fourth Ave Seward Volunteer Fire Hall Sour Cherry Prunus cerasus Felix Radau gave the Seward Fire Department a cherry tree in 1972 and fire hall caretaker Charlie Flynn planted it on the south side of the building. There were many bets that the tree would not survive, but it- did. When it started bearing fruit, Charlie and Felix 24 would make themselves a yearly cherry pie. Source: Seward Museum Flowering Red Crabapple Malus Siberian Pea Shrub Turn back south 7. Fourth and Adams Log Cabin Built in 1936, it was first- leased to the city for the city clerk's office, the water and electrical department, and other city functions. Beautiful, huge, pink rose bushes Look east to City Hall S. 410 Adams City Hall Sitka Spruce on southeast side planted on Arbor Day, 1967 by local Boy Scout Troop including Torn Gillespie and Harold Faust. Source: Lee Poleske, Museum director 6-11-03 Cross 4th Ave 9. 303 Fourth Ave, First National Bank This has been a bank site since 19051, starting with the Bank of Seward. Weeping Birch (2) Betula pendula Red Elderberry, Tulips 10. 307 Adams Van Gilder Hotel aka Office Block, aka Van Gilder Building/Block, aka Renwald Hotel National Historic Register, Seward Historic Register Built in - 1916 Note graceful arch over door and leaded windows. 3-story reinforced concrete building with full basement. Foundation is concrete with railroad ties. Exterior is stucco on south and west, north and east are painted concrete. Originally designed and used as a professional office building, it became a . CPU 4 25 fine hotel after 1921. In 1947 Lowell Creek flooded the basement, home of the Seward Gateway. http://vangilderhotel.com/history.htrn> 11. 300-304 Adams Liberty Theater Built in 1943-44 by Don Carlos Brownell, after the great town fire of 1941 when the original theater was destroyed. Skip and Marie Fletcher have owned and operated the theater since 1955. Fenced yard with notable birch, Mayday, and other trees and shrubs, an oasis in this area. 12. 303 Third, Crab Pot Restaurant Moved intact from Fort Raymond. Look west towards mountains, note sites without walking to them: *13. 239 Second (and Adams) St. Peter's Episcopal Church aka St. Peter's Church National Historic Register and Seward Historic Register 1906 Noted for its famous mural paitned by Jan. Van Emple. * 14. Jan Van Emple's house on right Adams and First Ave Van Empel, (1880-1940), a famous Dutch/American artist from the early 20t' century, traveled to Seward, Alaska in 1924 and lived here for 2 years. In 1925, he painted his first sacred picture, "The Resurrection" for the back wall of the church, using Seward residents and himself as models. Continue walk up 3rd: 15. 316 Third and Church Street (south of Rez Art) Mt Ashes (Elizabeth Mahan lived here, had a beautiful garden) co 41 A 16. 320 Third Resurrect Art Coffee House The Methodists built this building on Church Street in 1916-1917. When they moved to a new church at the other end of the block, it was sold to the Lutheran church in 1949, and then became an art gallery and coffee house in 1992. Lilac Syringia_ 12' tall, was there in 1964 (source: Lee Poleske 6- 03) 17. Seward Museum aka Resurrection Bay Historical Society Check out Seward's history here! Former Seward Post Office, faded address was visible on west wall in 2008 prior to new siding job. 18. 420 Third (Jack and Ester Werner/Jim and Jill Herbert) Specimen Tree: Norway Maple Acer platanoides "Seahawk Tree" green and gold (Harold Faust) beautiful open grown specimen over 60 years old it was there in 1943 Source: Mary Elizabeth Lee 3-6-92 19. 422 Third Apple tree Malus may have been planted by Mary Elizabeth and Ray Lee 20. 424 Third Mary Elizabeth Lee lived here from 1943-1954; All landscaping may have been planted by her and Ray Lee before 1954 when they moved to Monroe St. Possible Heritage Lilac Lilac S ry mngia Pat O'Brien remembered this as big lilac in the 1950s, on south side of house. Birch Willow M. R 27 Cross Yd Ave at Madison Look north across Madison, note large cottonwoods Millionaires' Row: Third Avenue Houses are private and not open to public. In 1906-07 Millionaire's Row had no trees or shrubs. (Seward Museum photo archives) All these homes were built before 1910 by prominent citizens and were so elegant they were named "Millionaire's Row." 21.. 437 Third, The Ballaine House, aka Frank L. Ballaine House, aka Neve House National Register. of Historic Places, Seward Historic Register Frank Ballaine, one of the founding fathers, home built in 1905. May Day Tree Heritage Lilac: large old lilac on south side Heritage Sitka or Rugosa Roses Marry Elizabeth Lee 03-06-92 really a Chinese Asiastic Rose Flowering red crabapple 22. 429 Third, The Hale House, Eugene Hale, brother of F.G. Hale, founder and president of the Bank of Seward. Honeysuckle Mt Ash young tamarack, lodgepole pine (Mrs. Dec lived here, elementary school librarian in the 60s and 70s. Source: Lee Poleske 6-03) 23. 423 Third, The Cameron House (formerly Wilma Lind's) J.B. Cameron, a construction engineer for the railroad. Later owned by Dr. Joseph Romig who operated the first clinic and hospital out of the house around 1910. Mt Ash Roses, small tamarack (larch), Berginia, other flowers G- 28 rl 24. 417 Third, The Holland House, (Eric and Dixie Landenburger) Built by M.B. Holland, director of commissary department of the railroad. 60+ year old spruce 25. 413 Third, The Winter House Built by Mr. Winter, treasurer for Alaska Central Railway. In April 2003 the middle spruce was cut down. Tree ring count approximately 60 years old, dating back to 1943 and World War. -II. Remaining spruce on south also cut down, probably in 2004 or 2005. 26. 409 Third, The Stewart House Built -by F.H. Stewart, treasurer of the Alaska Central Railway with a unique round turret. It was lavishly furnished, complete with a carpet worth more than $1000. Cut -leaf Weeping Birch Betula ep ndula 27. 1916 Pullman Railroad Car: Third and Jefferson, moved to Lowell Point in June 17, 2008, now a vacant lot Built as a dining car for Northern Pacific Railroad by the Pullman company. In 1935, the Alaska Railroad bought it and converted it into a club car. It was given to the city in1964. The Eads brothers moved it from the beach by IMS, up unpaved Yd Avenue just before the quake. Heritage Tree: Pink flowering Crabapple from 219 Third Ave transplanted here with purple lilac on March 24, 2003. Crabapple was planted by Sol Urie's daughter, Sanna LeVan, in 1940 when she was 10 years old. Sol later donated this property to the Chamber. Note: the RR car was moved to Lowell Point on June 17, 2008 The lot was sold around August 14, 2008. C'A D `Point out following to save time: *28. 336 Second Ave Bob Eads Heritage Mountain Ash in backyard was salvaged and transplanted with backhoe from Homebrew Alley after 1964 earthquake, before demolition. Jack Pine Pinus banksiana 1960 Originally five sent to Bob by his dad from Nebraska in 1964 when they were 4 years old and only 1 1/2' high. Just one survived a wind storm. Planted on west side between two Green Spruce by outside walk -way lamps. Flowering Crab Apple Malus Planted about 1964 from MacDonald's at mile 24/25, Thumb -sized apples Blue or Silver Spruce: Picea pungens There were two, but Mike Dunn's car got loose from the hill to the west and knocked down the other one. Norway (?) Maple tree recently transplanted from different part of yard *29. 414 Second Ave Specimen European Mountain Ashes Charles P. Gilliland planted Mountain Ash trees in the early. 1940s when he moved there aver his hotel, the Overland, burned down in the big fire of November 23, 1941. Source: Pat Williams, 05-28-03. *30. 338 First Ave, Methodist Church Parsonage Specimen Tree: May Day, largest one known in Seward May Day Tree Prunus padus No information on origin. Us *31. 335 First Ave, Brownell House Don Carlos Brownell, Sr., owner of the Brownell Hardware Store, bought the first lot that was. sold in Seward, where the Yukon Bar now stands. His homestead, patented in 1915, included the site of the log cabin, all the way to First Lake, and the lower slopes of Mt Marathon. *32. 411 First Ave Providence Seward Medical Center White and pink roses, originally planted at former clinic, saved and transplanted to bank on east side of property. Probably from Sitka Agricultural Station. Note location of the following, up the hill: *33. Diversion Tunnel aka Flood Control Project on Lowell Creek at Seward, Alaska National_ Historic Register 1939-1940 First US Army Corps of Engineers flood control project in Alaska 400' Diversion Dam, 2,068' long'tunnel, 10' diameter, Outlet at base of Little Bear Mountain is 10' wide open concrete flume, 109' long, creating a lovely waterfall when it is not flooding. (Walk back towards Railroad Car, cross south on Jefferson) 34. 3 Sarah Nan's house south of Trailhead Lodging Notable roses destroyed during street improvements in 2006. Notable large cottonwood. 35. 317 Third Stucco house belonged to Walt Blue, Elsie was hospital admin Large spruce Large Mountain Ash (Dan Seavey lived here in Sept -May 1964, noted that spruce was small then. House was built out of lumber and dunnage like crates from the dock, like the little houses at Homebrew Alley. Stucco Johnson did the plaster work. The house was possibly built by the 40 0 Blues, who lived in the larger house next door. Source: Dan Seavey 6-15-03.) 35. 307 Third Mt Ashes 36.305 Third Jon Andrews Phenomenal use of small lot: apple and cherry trees, flowers 37. 225 Third, Charter Apartment aka Cedar Apartment This building was formerly an army barracks, moved here intact after WW II from Fort Raymond. 38. 231 Third Also a military building, moved intact from Fort Raymond. Lilac, at least 12' tall behind east fence Willow tree on north side of driveway Roses alongside fence 39. 219 Third, Peter Ogle/Sol Urie/Ralph hatch homesite (South of 221. Qutekcak Native Tribe building) Built in 1915 by Peter Ogle, owner of Ogle's Garage. Sol Urie, the town baker, aka "Mr. Seward" lived here with his family who included Sanna LeVan, and Lee Maclnerny. The house and much of the landscaping, was demolished in March 2003., including a huge white crabapple tree planted by Sanna in 1940. The pink crabapple was pruned drastically and transplanted to the Historic Railroad Car lot. South side: Cut -leaf Birch true Apple East side: European Mountain Ash Red Elderberry, roses Old Spruce: two removed during demolition in March 2003. These appear to be part of the row that continues west �� II Kea across alley. Check interesting broken glass inlaid in John Uriarte's home across the alley, at 224 Second, built by Stucco Johnson. 40. Third and Washington, former Buick Apartments Formerly Ogle's Garage. Sign removed. 41. 125 Third: Seward Marine Science Center, formerly IMS K.M. Rae Building Original homestead of Mary Lowell. During WWII, when 500 troops were here, the area became the "Red Light District," aka Homebrew Alley. It closed down in the mid-1950s. Heritage Cottonwoods growing in two perpendicular rows. Probably planted by Lydia and Al Peel around 1913 at the edge of their property. The trees show the location of the alley and the position of The Line. Source: Judy Kesler, N PS 6-13-03. (Note Waterfall from 32. Diversion Tunnel aka Flood Control Project on Lowell Creek at Seward, Alaska National Historic Register 1939-1940 First US Army Corps of Engineers flood control project in Alaska 400' Diversion Dam, 2,068' long tunnel, 10' diameter, Outlet at base of Little Bear Mountain is 10' wide open concrete flume,1109' long, creating a lovely waterfall when it is not flooding.) 42. Third and Railway, SeaView Plaza Originally the Brosius Noon Mall, built in 1904-1906 by Cal Brosius and his partner, John Noon. The first business it housed made freight sleds used on the trail to the gold mining camp of Iditarod in the Interior. aw 12 33 Cross 4�h Avenue, and point out: 43. 205, 207, 209 Fourth Ave: Brown and Hawkins Store National Historic Register, built in 1904. This is the oldest continually operated business in Seward and the oldest store under the same ownership in Alaska. 44. 400 railway Avenue, Arcade Building site, now ASLC Site of 3-story city landmark, the Arcade Building, built in 1922 by Harry Hoben and Al Davis as an elegant apartment and office building. It was destroyed in the 1941 fire. . 45. 411 Washington Avenue, Solly Building aka Old Solly's Built in 1909-1910 by Cal Brosius and John Noon in this unusual trapezoidal "flat iron" shape to fit the lot. Sol Urie bought it in 1952 and operated "Solly's Lounge", aka "Solly's Bar and Liquor Store" a very successful bar and restaurant here until 1973. This was the only threatened building in the great town fire of 1941 that firemen were able to save. Now owned by the NPS. 46. Railway Avenue, Hoben Parr National Historic Register Heritage Tree: Hoben Park Cottonwood, Black Cottonwood or Balsam Cottonwood (source: Matt Tyrala, arborist 4-03) The cottonwood was there in the `50s with the fountain and large. flower pots. Newspaper photo by Vern Brickley, source: Lee Poleske 6-11-03 Lilac Red Elderberries 47. 501 Railway Avenue: Seward Depot, aka Seward Station National Historic Register. Built in 1917 as the Alaska Railroad Depot at the base of Adams and Ballaine. Moved to this site in 1928 following a damaging flood down Jefferson Street. Fine example of the hip -roofed M. 13 34 Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. The roof windows are fake, adding detail and style. Look east and point out: *48. Railway Avenue: Founders' Monument and Iditarod Park To the east on the waterfront, the Founder's Monument honors the August 28, 1903 Ballaine landing. A cement obelisk and bronze plate was originally erected in 1978 by the Seward Elks Lodge to commemorate Seward's Diamond Jubilee. It was rebuilt in 2003 as a'Seward Centennial project. *49. The Iditarod-Park marks the start of the National Historic Iditarod Trail, which originally began in Seward as a mail and supply route from the coast to the interior. ,Supplies went north, gold came south. In 1925, the Iditarod Trail became famous for the delivery of the life-saving diptheria serum to Nome by dog teams. 50. Washington Street Part of Seward's original historic grid, dedicated by Frank Ballaine in 1905 for public use. The street has been in continuous use since then. 51. 212 Fifth: Don and Ruth Mai residence, now NPS (2006) Heritage Sitka Spruce: open grown, 10.5' in circumference measured 42" up. May be old growth spruce spared by pioneers. Source: Pat Williams, 11-16-02. See note above, probably not original, but could be well over 70 years old. The city, after some controversy, decided to curve the sidewalk around this tree rather than go straight and harm it. Birch trees were there in 1972, about 8" diameter Norway Pine: Pinus resinosa, was a seedling from the USFS in 1974 or 1975. 4-6" long paired needles snap cleanly when doubled. (Don Mai, personal conversation.) Very poor health. 10 14 W 52. 220 Fifth: Harbor dinner Club, now NPS, demolished in 2010 Built in 1935 as a home for Charles Cooper with a well -landscaped lawn, large trees, and flowers. Cooper later sold the house to the Bill's Club (forerunner of the Elks Lodge). The street -side addition was a military building, moved intact from Fort Raymond in the early 50s. Bob and Cathryn Zentmire bought the club in 1962 and the family operated the restaurant until its purchase by the National Park Service in 2006. According to Judy Kesler of the NPS, all the original townsite trees were cut down by the pioneers, so these are second growth. (Source: Judy Kesler, June 13, 2003) Norway Maple, red variety planted by Sidney Urie, Sanna LeVan's brother, in.1962. Sid had a small nursery on Old Exit Glacier Road. Spruces Weeping Birch. Willows 53. 228 Fifth: green log cabin, not historic, but former site of Harry Kawabe's original Seward Steam Laundry Possible Heritage Plants: Rose bush: huge Pink Honeysuckle: huge 54. 232 Fifth: Mount Marathon Apartments Built in 1904 as a boarding house run by Jenny Paulson. Stucco Johnson plastered this in the 20s-�30s; note the distinctive diamond shaped decorations. Mountain Maple Acer spicatu�.rn two on south side by alley 15 K11 Around Town: 306 First Ave Elsie Whitmore, now son Brent Whitmore White Rose, an old fashioned rose, likely from Sitka, not a Rugosa Source: Mary Elizabeth Lee 505 Furst Ave north of Wesley Western White Pine Pinus monticola 230 Second -Ave (Brad and Rhonda Holm) Norway Maple, most likely an offspring of 420 Third Ave.. mother tree 529 Second Ave Lodgepole Pine Pinus contorta Bart Stanton brought them here from Whitehorse, Yukon Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 600 Second Mary Elizabeth and Ray Lee former home 1954-199 Lilac S r_y inaia Shadbush or Serviceberry Amelanchier Apple Tree Raspberries may be from Sitka, fruit ripens in late August Unusual plants... Asiatic Lilies, Willows cut down in 1999 Greenhouse windows are from the Jesse Lee Home. (Source: Lee Poleske, 6-03) 806 Second Ave across from AVTEC First Lake Facility European Mountain Ashes Sorbus aucuparia ` ?- 16 37 Planted by Aron Wiklund Survived complete girdling of trunk by moose in winter of 2000. Aron Wikund, (9-23-1887 to 9-1-94) from Sweden, built home around a tent frame in 1933. He was a meticulous carpenter and a wonderful gardener. Source: Lee Poleske 6-03. 228 Sixth Ave former funeral home/mortuary Dr. Bannister lived here Source: Pat Williams 11-16-02 Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 611 Adams Hazel and Bill Erwin of Standard Oil landscaped home. It was finished in late 1929 or early 1930. rock walls Source: Pat Williams 11-16-02 European Mountain Ash (3) Sorbus aucuparia Needles in clusters of 5 Larger of original two pine. trees fell over in a storm in 1998 One of two Western White Pines in S eward ' (the other at Ronn Hemstock's house on First Ave.) Old Mt Ash *501 Madison and Fourth Ave Resurrect Bay Galerie, Margaret Branson May Day Tree Honeysuckle possibly as old as house, 1938, or soon thereafter, possibly planted by Elsie Blue Split -leaf Weeping Birch planted by Stetson Siberian Pea Crab apple, Malus, was there when Bransons moved there in 1990, planted by Gwen and Herb Stetson Large spruce in front: was planted in 1981 by Margaret Spruce outside fence in the back was brought home from Lowell Point Road where it had slid down beside the road. -�S 17 38 Mountain Ash trees from Bob Valdetta Mugo pine planted by Margaret Ornamental Gooseberries in front and along back fence Currant bush 509 Monroe St. Specimen Tree: Tamarack: beautiful shape 809 Fourth Church of the Nazarene Double Sitka Roses source: Duane and Sanna LeVan 11-10-90 Only one bush left by building post, and a few by power pole by 6- 03. 100 Second Mayday (Harold Faust) 608 Fifth Ralph and Ann Hatch Apple tree transplanted from 219 Third 531 Sixth Ave Weeping Birch 1 003 Third Ave Black Cottonwood Populus trichocgp Large, open -grown specimen in front yard Other: All Spruce Trees along east side of Seward Highway (most destroyed during highway construction 2006) All Red Elderberries along east.side of Seward Highway (most destroyed during highway construction 2006) _TLA 1s 39 Forest Acres: Sea Lion Drive and Dimond Blvd in Forest Acres "Broccoli Tree" Spruce infested with virus Dimond and Evergreen: Black Cottonwood giant on Jonathan and Linda Sewall's property Beverly and Millard Dunham Mt Ashes Old Exit Glacier Road: Dan Seavey Large Mt Ash, transplanted from Devil's Pass Trail about 30 years ago. Took a while to get going, and then it took off. Dan thinks it is taller than any Mt Ash tree in town. Local Sources of Plants: Sid Urie had a nursery on Old Exit Glacier Road, now named Wilma Avenue (?). It burned down, but some of the trees survived. Mile 7 Mrs. Murawski Pocohontus Lilac came from there, also Mile 7 Ester Ronne had a lilac or other tree from his nursery. Source: Nici Murawski 11-22-02 Gwen and Herb Stetson lived at Erwin's Standard Oil home on Ballaine in the 60s. Then they lived at Margaret Branson's place until 1979 when she bought it. They had a nursery. Laid out landscaping at Ruth McHenry's house at 5 First Ave, lots of Mugo pines and shrubs. 11 7S 19 40 *Carol, I am finally geting back to,this request. Trees in the front. The Mayday Tree (Russian Chokechery) and the Old honeysuckle, Next the split leave weeping birch planted by Stetson, then another old honeysuckle that may be same age as the house (1938) or soon after. Maybe Elsie Blue planted them, Then the Russian Pea or Caragana. The Malus crab was here when we bought the place in 1980 planted by Stetson I am sure. We moved it when the greenhouse was added on that side. The large spruce in the front yard I planted in 1981. It was laying out in back of the house, on its side in a gallon can. I planted it, pruned it regularly for years and not it is almost too big. The spruce outside the fence in the back. Ralph and I brought it from Lowell Point Road where it has slid down be lie beside the road. The mountain Ash trees - the largest one I got from Bob Valdatta and the others are I think shoots from that one. Maybe one more from Bob. The Mugo pine I planed and there are ornamental gooseberries in front of the house and along the back fence. Also a current bush. I think that is all. 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(Print or Type Name, Title and Contact Info) Staff or Commission Member: Telephone: E-mail: Staff or Commission Member: Telephone: E-mail: Staff or Commission Member: Telephone: E-mail: Staff or Commission Member: Telephone: E-mail: Applications are due no later than 4:00 pm, Thursday, April 21, 2022. Deliver, postmark or e-mail your complete application to: State of Alaska: DNR Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1380 Anchorage, AK 99501 Attn: Maria Lewis E-mail: maria.lewisgalaska.gov 48 Willingness to Comply with Requirements of Grant Program I understand that this is an application for federal matching assistance for up to 60% of the total project cost, from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). Should this proposal be awarded, I understand that the state may include an indirect cost which could vary throughout the course of the grant period but will not exceed the amount stated in the executed grant agreement. 2. If awarded an HPF grant, I understand that it is my responsibility to comply with all pertinent State and Federal regulations, the State -Local Grant Agreement, and requirements outlined in the Historic Preservation Fund: Certified Local Government Grants Manual. 3. In submitting this application, I understand that project records are subject to audit after project completion, and if such an audit questions expenditures for which I have been partially reimbursed I will return an amount equal to 60% (not to exceed 10% thereafter) of the questioned expenditures. 4. I understand that no grant or promise of a grant exists until the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) signs the State -Local Grant Agreement, even if the Alaska Historical Commission has recommended funding the proposal. Further, I understand that any funds expended before full execution of the grant agreement (signature by both parties) will not be reimbursed without specific approval from the SHPO. Signature: Authorized Local Government Official Date Print or Type Name and Title 49 Forum 2022: National Alliance of Preservation Commissions July 13-17, 2022 — Cincinnati, Ohio CLGs or individuals are responsible for registering for the conference and making their own travel and lodging arrangements. Forum 2022 NAPC Conference Information: https://napcommissions.org/forum/ Training Site & Conference Hotel: The conference hotel is the historic Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. The room block rate is $179 per night. Within our block we also have a limited number of per diem rate rooms reserved. The hotel block will be opened along with registration on or around April 1. You will need a code to receive the block rate. That code will be provided closer to when registration opens. Eligible Costs and Reimbursements (Please read: Some limitations apply!) A grantee may claim the following items as eligible for reimbursement with adequate documentation. Personal Services: Certified Local Government employees and historical commission members may document time spent traveling to and from the conference and time spent at the conference as eligible for reimbursement. The rate used shall be consistent with that paid for similar work in activities of the local government. Submit documentation such as time sheets or pay stubs with the request for reimbursement. Travel: The actual cost of airline tickets may be claimed. Effort must be made to secure the least expensive fares. Airport parking, taxi fare, and shuttle bus service may also be claimed. The cost of a rental car is not an eligible expense unless this cost is demonstrably less than the total of necessary taxi fare and/or shuttle bus service while at the conference. Per Diem: Lodging and meal costs while attending the conference are eligible, although some limits may apply. The federal reimbursement rate is set at $59/day. Although your entity may allow more, the State may only reimburse up to $59/day. Lodging may also be limited to $179/night (including taxes). Registration Fee: $280 for early bird non-member registration (before April 1, 2022) or $325 thereafter. Other: Please specify any other anticipated costs in the proposed budget. A decision will be made regarding other costs on a case -by -case basis prior to signing the grant agreement. Reimbursement requests must include supporting documentation for all costs. No costs will be allowed or reimbursed without a legible receipt copy or other valid supporting documentation. Travelers are expected to use prudent and reasonable judgment in the expenditure of funds against a travel grant. Unnecessary or inflated expenditures will not be approved or reimbursed. 50 Proposed Budget: CLG Travel Grant Application Cost Categories Description Total Personal Services + Travel + Lodging + Meals: + Other (taxi fare, registration fee) Equals All Dire ct Costs 0 Total Project Costs (TPC) 0 Sponsor's Share: 40% of TPC 0 Federal Share: 60% of TPC 0 Potential Reimbursement to CLG 0 Source of Sponsor's Share Cash Expenditures + In -kind + Donations = Sponsor's Share (40% of TPC) 0 Instructions: Double click inside the worksheet to activate formulas and complete budget. If formulas do not work, followthe instructions below and refer to Fxample Budget. 1. Describe anticipated expenses in appropriate Cost Categories and calculate "All Direct Costs." 2. Multiply "Total Project Costs" by .40 and .60 to determine sponsor and federal shares. 3. Show amounts which comprise the " Source of Sponsor's Share." (40% of TPC) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2022 Operating Budget As of March 25, 2022 Operating Supplies 01000-1111-7215 $1,000 Travel & Subsistence 01000-1111-7302 $2,500 Education & Training 01000-1111-7303 $1,500 6% /t-c.7�- Valarie �nas[and From: Karin Sturdy �{ Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 6:42 PM To: lalasota@alaska.ed.u; Brennan Hickok Valarie KHnd Su Hoben Subject: FW: HP Hoben Park, For Acres fieldtrip Here is a little treasure of advice re: the eventual Hoben Park update. Please see below, an old email from Mark It is good advice, as long as the old tree lives. Today I would argue against the Legunieche plan, and instead argue FOR the more, conservative plan of a simple, elegant park «Rth minimal amenities. Valarie and Linda, please add my name to the contact list re: all Est Pres meetings, updates, work sessions and agenda. Thanks! Linda, did any preluninary thoughts come from your Forest Acres field trips? Thank you, Karin, SPRD & Parking Director (907) 224.4.053 U--%-JVA From: Mark Stauble [rnailto:Mark Stauble] Sent: Tuesda 2, 2011 3:33 PM To: Kar' urdy SU , ct: RE: Heads up on HP Hohen Park How many licacs? That might be a lot of holes to dig. Can they include planting with the purchase? If volunteers plant them, the lilacs might have a low survival rate. What size lilacs? The bigger the root ball, the bigger the hole it needs, and more soil additive for each hole. How close to the bike trail will the lilacs be planted? How close to the big tree? Most important, each hole we dig in Hoben Park cuts into the root zone of the big old tree that so many people revere. We have treated d badly; chewing up its root zone: 1 eP The tennis Court, SLC bike path, fountain, flower pots, buried power line, heavy equipment... We don't see it, but all of our activities are harmful to the big trees root zone. Maybe we should have a longer term plan: Add a replacement tree AND a row of lilacs AFTER the big tree is removed. If benches are added now, they need to NOT be under the tall zone of the tree. They should also be of the free standing type, so we don't have to dig more holes (for concrete) in the root zone. Bird houses must be elevated enough that people can't bother them, and not anchored in the cottonwood trees root zone. Our original plan, from the arborist we hired to evaluate the Cottonwood tree, said: 1. Don't put attractive nuisances under the trees fall zone. 2. Don't disturb the root zone. ills From: Karin Sturdy Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1.59 PM To: Mark Stauble; Mikael A. Kinney Subject: FW: Heads up on HP Hoben Park Any thoughts ou benches in Hoben Park? Lilacs? More than one birdhouse? 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