Fall 2010 Newsletter

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Historic Macon's Fall 2010 Newsletter, sent quarterly to our members.

Transcript of Fall 2010 Newsletter

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Volunteer Opportunitiesd d

Common volunteer activities include: • Advocating for historic preservation with community leaders • Planning and executing events: Decorator’s Show house and special events • Helping with mailings and office tasks • Serving as a volunteer on one of our active committees

We can also use volunteers for other recurring needs such as:Cottage docent: One day per week or one day per monthGift Shop attendant: One day per week or one day per monthLandscaping: One day per week or one day per month

Please Call Janis Haley or Daniel Groceat 478-742-5084 to find out how you can help.

Thank you

As a donor, sponsor and true

partner in preservation, we

appreciate everything you do.

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Calendar of Eventsd dDo you live in one of Macon’s most

important historic buildings?Please let your neighbors know that you

are a steward for Macon’s architectural heritage. Purchase a National Register cast-bronze plaque

from Historic Macon Foundation.

Did you know?• Over 6,000 buildings in Macon are already listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s most recognizable distinction for historic buildings.

• Chances are if your house is over 50 years old and located within one of our 12 historic districts, it is already on the National Register.

• A portion of the proceeds from each plaque supports Historic Macon Foundation.

• Plaques are personalized to your historic district and can even be further customized.

Visit us at www.historicmacon.org/historic-preservation/plaqueprogram

or call our office at 478-742-5084 today to place your order.Plaques are $238.50 (including tax and delivery)

for members of Historic Macon Foundation.

Pi-Tech, Inc.1063 Walnut StreetMacon, GA 31201(478)743-5600www.pi-techinc.com

D. Scott Pipkins, Ph.D., P.E.

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Join us for our ClearanCe Sale!

November 13 • 9am-12pm • Northeast Plaza Shopping Center Beside Rose’sEverything must go! Items will be marked 50% off except for a few items with firm prices. Join us at 668 Shurling Drive in the Northeast Plaza Shopping Center for this sale and help support Historic Macon.

Historic Macon’s 33rd Annual Flea Market A Success!

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The view of downtown from the top floor of this beautiful home is just one of the many great reasons to buy today. Featuring 4 beds/3 baths, den and living room, this home is perfect for entertaining guests.

Historic Macon would like to welcome new homeowner Michael Bridge to the Beall’s Hill Neighbor-hood! Michael joins other house-holds in enjoying the benefits of a walkable, bikeable, historic com-munity.

Historic Macon would also like to welcome new homeowners Amy Abel and Chris Kiker. Having just graduated from Mercer, we’re delighted to see them stay in Macon and live in Beall’s Hill.

Enjoy the views and breezes from the second story porch opening directly off your master bedroom! This beautiful new home will suit you perfectly if you’re looking for a new home in historic Beall’s Hill.

This beautiful late 1800s home on Orange Street will be featured as Historic Macon’s Decorators’ Showhouse in March. There are $82,500 of historic tax credits on this home. Make the move to a historic district today!

The vista from the porch of this historic home sweeps across most of Beall’s Hill and Mercer Universi-ty. The lot is very deep with a huge back yard. The property includes $30,000 in historic tax credits!

Enjoy coming home to one of the best lots in Beall’s Hill when you purchase this beautiful Victorian-style cottage. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on one level, this home suits just about any lifestyle.

This Craftsman style inspired house features a welcoming wrap-around porch with great features such as hardwood floors and a stainless steel kitchen.

This very modern home combines the best of urban loft living with a single family home. Featuring stainless steel appliances and a great porch, this house is perfect for the first time homebuyer.

Sold! Sold!

942 Highland Terrace 972 Maple Street 980 Maple Street

1326 Ross Street 306 Orange Street 1216 Ross Street

1142 Ash Street 1212 Ross Street 1315 Ross Street

Call 478.742.5084 for more information on any of the houses currently for sale!

Under Contract

Under Contract

Under Contract

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