HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | Milan Vančura

Victorian House in North Georgia

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:40:20 -0400

This late nineteenth century house burned to the ground and was completely rebuilt according to detailed architectural survey plans done before the fire. The house was enlarged with the obviously modern addition of a bath and kitchen. The restoration received an award from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

Train Depot at Mineral Bluff Georgia

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:49:47 -0400

Built in 1887, this long abandoned building had partially collapsed. In the 1960’s it was used as a stone warehouse. The old brickwork was badly damaged and a large hole had been cut through the end wall. A Federal TEA grant to the county through the Georgia state road department (DOT), along with substantial pro bono donations, closely restored the building to its former state. On the National Register of Historic Places, it now houses the Tri-state Model Railroaders.

Epworth United Methodist Church

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:58:16 -0400

The United Methodist Church building, over 100 years old, several times rebuilt, was in need of serious structural help. New beams and posts were inserted into the center of the sanctuary to support the sagging roof. Additional post-and-beam support frames the opening to the choir area. The old “spirit window,” obliterated by previous remodelings, was connected to the sanctuary by a deep angled shaft following the diamond of the window.