The William and Mary Center for Archaeological Research and Hanbury Preservation Consulting were selected to conduct historic property surveys in Wytheville. They will conduct a reconnaissance survey of 355 properties and intensive surveys of 20 properties. The survey will collect data on the properties to support preservation, tourism, and planning efforts. The fieldwork will be conducted through September and draft reports will be completed by November. Community members are encouraged to provide input and stay involved in the project.
2. CountyIssues Requests for Proposals
(RFP) due date 9/2/11
Williamand Mary Center for
Archaeological Research and Hanbury
Preservation Consulting interviewed and
selected
3. Reconnaissance level survey of 355
properties
Intensive level survey of 20 properties
Survey Report with historic context
PowerPoint presentation
4. Reconnaissance
DigitalPhotographs
Sketch Site Plan
Written description of appearance
Entry into DSS database system
Mapping
Intensive
Interior
photos
Sketch floor plan
6. NOT every building over 50 years of age
Geographic diversity
Chronological diversity
Stylistic diversity
Type/use diversity
Ethnic diversity
7. Data collected from the survey will be used
for recognition and protection of important
properties in short and long range land use
planning, to encourage preservation
easements and land conservation, and to
help inform the public and serve as an
educational tool. The project will support the
county's heritage tourism and economic
development programs, and will facilitate
federally mandated environmental review
projects.
11. Now through September-fieldwork and
survey form submittals
September--Draft Survey Report
October-completion of survey forms
November final draft survey report and
PowerPoint presentations
12. Make suggestions for properties to survey
Let us know about local history data
Stay involved and sign up for project
updates
Be ambassadors for the project
Ask questions
