Meet Katie Stamps, the City's new Historic Preservation Consultant
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/meet-katie-stamps-the-citys-new-historic-preservation-consultant/...for options for other history-related fields.” Up popped the phrase “historic preservation.” A course was charted. She discovered a Master’s in Historic Preservation program at Clemson, in partnership with the...
Historic Preservation Month spotlights adaptive reuse in downtown Huntsville
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/historic-preservation-month-spotlights-adaptive-reuse-in-downtown-huntsville/...of the I. Schiffman Building, said Historic Preservation Month is important because it’s an opportunity to celebrate the history of the community as represented by historic buildings. She added buildings...
Huntsville Preservation Planner plays key role in saving historic places
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-preservation-planner-plays-key-role-in-saving-historic-places/...celebrates the start of Historic Preservation Month 2023 with Mayor Tommy Battle and other preservation advocates. “I enjoy taking walks around our historic districts and am always on the hunt...
Seeing the future in Huntsville's historic districts
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/seeing-the-future-in-huntsvilles-historic-districts/...to come. That’s why historic preservation matters.” How historic districts work The survival of historic homes, in quality and quantity, throughout the Twickenham, Old Town, and Five Points districts...
Historic Districts: National Register vs. Local Designation
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/historic-districts-national-register-vs-local-designation/...distinct types of historic district designation that are important to understand: National Register of Historic Places Historic District Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic...
Why Do We Need Historic Districts?
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/why-do-we-need-historic-districts/As part of Preservation Month in May, the Historic Preservation Commission is focusing its 2018 #ThisPlaceMattersHsv campaign on celebrating Huntsville’s historic districts. In 1972, Huntsville joined the national preservation movement...
Preservation Month 'incredibly rewarding' for Huntsville history lovers
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/preservation-month-incredibly-rewarding-for-huntsville-history-lovers/Now that Preservation Month is officially over, the City of Huntsville is reflecting on this year’s campaign and efforts to promote the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. Held...
Stepping back in time: Your guide to Huntsville’s historic districts
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/stepping-back-in-time-your-guide-to-huntsvilles-historic-districts/...“historic districts” in 1971. According to the ordinance, Huntsville’s first historic district was designated because the area demonstrated “significance worthy of preservation for the protection of the historic character of...
Adding McThornmor Acres and Edmonton Heights to Huntsville's Historic Districts
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/adding-mcthornmor-acres-and-edmonton-heights-to-huntsvilles-historic-districts/...the National Register of Historic Places. Four of those districts are locally designated*: Twickenham Historic District* Old Town Historic District* Five Points Historic District* Normal Historic District* Dallas Mill Village...
Call it collaboration: Huntsville's preservation successes a result of partnership
Post https://cityblog.huntsvilleal.gov/call-it-collaboration-huntsvilles-preservation-successes-a-result-of-partnership/...of Huntsville has its Historic Preservation Commission, a 10-person board with particular oversight regarding the four locally designated historic districts – Twickenham, Old Town, Five Points and Alabama A&M University....