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Fredericksburg Regional Preservation Trust
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" The Trust "
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Current Membership Activities
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Next Scheduled Meeting:
October 18, 2006 at 6:00pm. Executive Board Meeting.
We will be scheduling the next "All Member Meeting" soon.
Check back for our next meeting!
Location 1009 Prince Edward Street, Downtown Fredericksburg
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Fredericksburg Regional Preservation Trust
Topics of Discussion
Review of Historic Tax Credit Seminar at Rappahanock Regional Library, October 5th from 4:30 to 5pm.
We will establish what went well and what adjustments to
make for our Spring Homeowner's version of the same seminar.
The "Hidden" Tunnels of Fredericksburg meeting was very
exciting. Rain stopped our "Tour & Explore" trip, but we'll reschedule soon.
Membership Drive Discussion
Austin Ridge "Old Stone House" Historic Registry, Stafford
Austin Ridge "Old Stone House" Tax Credit Option, Stafford
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Fredericksburg Regional Preservation Trust
Founded 2003, Incorporated 1/2004
Recent Involvement and Activities in the Fredericksburg Region
« Idlewild preservation
« Prepared and submitted the PIF which is required by the State as a precursor
for Idlewild to be included in the Historic Register, even in its burned condition.
Virginia DHR highly complemented the submittal.
« Obtained architectural and structural engineering assessments
of the building in anticipation of stabilization and restoration.
« Researched methods to use Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to fund restoration.
« CWPT Tree Planting project at Mullins Farm
« Review of derelict historic properties in Stafford and King George
with the goal of identifying funds to use in restoration projects.
« Public Education and Advocacy
« Published several articles on historic properties and preservation.
« Preparing list of seminars and lectures for 2005/2006.
« Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit education.
« Meetings with local neighborhood groups on historic districts, taxes credits
and preserving neighborhood character.
« Monitored Historic District Ordinance Taskforce meetings.
« Researching TUNNELS beneath Fredericksburg. Preparation for lecture series.
« Brokered mediation between citizen appellants and the Baptist Church.
« Informative letters to citizens through mailers and advertisements.
« Inspire government considerations
« Membership on City Historic Preservation Taskforce to review Comprehensive Plan.
« Membership on Garage Design Taskforce, reviewing City Garage design.
« Position statements on City Projects:
Support of expansion of Methodist Church.
Support of downtown hotel concept.
Against current hotel design submittal.
Support of Historic District Ordinance Taskforce recommendations.
Support of citizen "STANDING".
« Developing Regional Cooperation between historic groups
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