HISTORY OF THE MACON CITY AUDITORIUMRead the story of one of downtown Macon’s most beloved buildings.

SAVING HISTORYFind out how Historic Macon is saving history.

PLANNED GIVINGGloria Wynn shows her love for the Sidney Lanier Cottage with a planned gift.

MEMBER MAGAZINESUMMER RECAP 2012

Board of TrusteesExecutive Committee

President Aubrey NewbyPresident Elect Joy DyerSecretary Vickie Hertwig Treasurer Max CrookCounsel Blake LisenbyEvents Committee Chair Priscilla EsserEducation/PR Committee Chair Alice BaileyCottage Committee Chair Lois McLainPreservation Committee Chair Arthur HowardMembership Committee Chair Joy DyerYoung Patrons Chair Heather MooreRose Hill Committee Chair Chris HowardStrategic Plan Chair Nancy Brown CornettPast President Pam Thomasson

Trustees

Amy Abel-KikerJoe AdamsBarbara BoyerJim BurtMonique Davis-SmithJeane EasomAlexis FoxRyan GriffinBetsy Schnell GriffithKristi HarpstSally HeardMuriel JacksonBetty Sweet LadsonAmber LawsonRon LemonJennifer Taylor LongSally McKayWillie MayAlex MorrisonCarole SeegertLenore Sell

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

By the time you read this letter, our Trustees will have completed the most important task of their three-year terms: creating a strategic plan for Historic Macon Foundation. Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Historic Macon was able to hire professional planner Mary Ruffin Hanbury to guide us. Many of you have already participated in the strategic plan by taking an online survey, and we thank you for your input!

It may seem like Historic Macon doesn’t need a new plan with standing-room only Salons, Beall’s Hill revitalization moving at its fastest pace ever, historic buildings being protected from demolition and volunteers donating countless hours to support historic preservation. But we still have challenges.

Although our total revenues have grown by nearly three times in three years, we still struggle to produce enough operating revenue to support all of the projects that the community needs. We also need to engage a more diverse audience in preservation efforts. Finally, we have the challenge to let the entire community know about all the good work we are doing, not just our 550 member households. With your help, I know we are up to meeting these challenges. I think the reason Historic Macon gets so much done is that whenever we set out to do something ambitious, you, our members and volunteers, make it happen!

In this issue, we wanted to take the opportunity to provide some updates about the buildings and sites you care about (read more on page 7). Macon is lucky that few of these cases ever rise to the level of public outcry. We are a community that values our history and preserves our historic architecture. Our committees, Board, and staff are very good at getting involved proactively to protect historic buildings. You will find a few cases that you may not have heard about but that your membership in Historic Macon made it possible to save. Thank you. Together, we did it. And we have a lot more to do.

Help us save more places by getting actively involved in one of our committees or finding a friend or neighbor to become a member of Historic Macon. We have plenty of events happening in the fall that will support our efforts, including the Young Patrons’ Idea House and the 35th Annual Flea Market.

Be sure to visit www.historicmacon.org and keep your email address current with us in order to stay up-to-date on special events, committee meeting times, local preservation news and more.

– Aubrey Newby, Historic Macon Board President

Our Mission is to advocate for Macon’s historic and architectural heritage, to facilitate preservation efforts in our

community, and to educate and inspire appreciation for our unique city.

HISTORIC MACON FOUNDATIONAT THE SIDNEY LANIER COTTAGE935 High St.Macon, GA 31201

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STAFFJosh Rogers, Executive Directorjrogers@historicmacon.org

Janis Haley, Director of Developmentjhaley@historicmacon.org

Jennifer Mayer, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinatorjmayer@historicmacon.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Upcoming Events 2

City Auditorium History 4

Saving History 7

Photo Reel 9

Planned Giving & Generous Members 12

Cover Photo: The Porter House at 2910 Allen Road. Read more on page 8.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

“Biscuits & Bouquets” Salon SeriesSalons will take place at the Sidney Lanier Cottage. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers, $3 for students. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m., Salons at 6:00 p.m. More details on page 3.September 11: Carol PorterTuesday, October 9: Derrick CatlettTuesday, November 13: Nathalie Dupree (special event)

Hard Hat Party at the DannenbergFriday, September 21, 5:30 p.m.Join us for a Hard Hat Party at the Dannenberg building! Free for members. $10 admission for nonmembers provides a provisional membership! Wine, beer and popcorn will be served.

Young Patrons Idea HousePreview Party: October 4 at the Lee House, 1270 Ash St.Open House: October 6–7 & 13–14Read more details about the Idea House on page 3.

35th Annual Flea MarketHistoric Macon Warehouse, 668 Shurling DriveGet ready for the biggest flea market ever! Historic Macon has received a lot of fantastic items throughout the year. Do you have items to donate? Call Jennifer Mayer at (478) 742-5084.

Members-Only Preview Party: October 19, 6–9 p.m.Don’t miss the preview party, which gives members the first chance to shop! Food from Nu-Way, wine and beer. $25/ticket.Sale: Saturday, October 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.The flea market will be open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 20.

Historic Macon Trip to Cuba | February 15-22 2013 Our trip will focus on the architecture and history of Cuba. View the proposed itinerary and sign up at www.historicmacon.org. For more details, call Janis Haley at (478) 742-5084.

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BiscuitsBouquets

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September 11: Carol Porter Carol Dodd Porter, 2010 nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, writes the “Cookbook Farm” column for The Telegraph and hosts a cooking show on TV35 WDIG in Dublin, Ga.

October 9: Derrick CatlettCatlett has been with Macon State College’s Grounds Department since Fall 2005. In 2009 a tornado destroyed the campus; he has been instrumental in restoring the campus tree canopy and gardens.

November 13: Nathalie DupreeDupree is the author of 10 cookbooks, selling over half a million copies, and host of more than 300 television shows that have aired since 1986. This is a special event. Location, times and admission cost will vary from regular Salons.

THE IDEA HOUSE - OCTOBER 2012HOSTED BY THE YOUNG PATRONS OF HISTORIC MACON

The Young Patrons are excited to be planning their first fundraising event: the Idea House. This event will take place at 1116 Ash St., one of Historic Macon’s recently rehabilitated homes (pictured left). In contrast to the existing Decorators’ Showhouse, the Idea House will focus on small-space living, do-it-yourself décor, up-cycled furniture and budget-friendly furnishings and ideas. The Idea House will feature young, local decorators who will showcase affordable items throughout the home, including repurposed and up-cycled items from the flea market. A preview party will take place on Thursday evening, October 4 at the Lee House, 1270 Ash St. The Idea House will be open for tours October 6–7 and October 13–14.

Visit www.historicmacon.org or call (478) 742-5084 for updates and ticketing information.

Thank you to Capital City Bank for sponsoring this Salon Series!

SIDNEY’S SALON SERIES

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HISTORY OF THE MACON CITY AUDITORIUM

BY MAGGIE DISCHER

The Macon Telegraph published an article in 1916 on the necessity of a new municipal

auditorium—apart from its current location in City Hall. An increasing population in Macon meant more space was needed in the auditorium and in City Hall for office space. More exciting events were being planned in Macon, and city officials wanted to avoid a potential fire hazard.

Many different sites were suggested, beginning with an addition to the current auditorium at City Hall. Other proposals included the old union depot, Daisy Park (near the heart of the city and close to the schools), the old Turpin house property on Second and Oak Streets, Chickamauga Park (described as on Orange Street at the head of High and Pine streets, a block from Forsyth Street and Washington Avenue), the Hendricks’ lot at the corner of First and Cherry Streets, and the Findlay Foundry Property. The site at First and Cherry was eventually chosen.

The land was sold to the city for $36,000 and consisted of 142.5 feet on First Street and 215 feet on Cherry Street. The city broke ground on the current site in May of 1917 and was constructed just in time for Chautauqua of the South by May of 1918. Even more indecision characterized the period over which it was constructed; various councils went back and forth over how much seating to have in the building, debated over whether to increase the budget of $100,000 and spend more time to make it a much grander building. Construction and heavy rains made the decision much easier for them when the neighboring Park Hotel’s foundation began to collapse into the excavation

site. A decision was made to create an impressive auditorium by taking in the Park Hotel property (also owned by Hendricks), which was sold to the city for $40,000.

The only stumbling block was the exciting cultural event, Chautauqua of the South, coming to Macon in the spring of 1918. Many hoped this event would put Macon on the map as an arts and educational center of the South. The solution was to build a temporary structure (below) for Chautauqua, and when an ideal amount of funding was eventually made available, the grander municipal auditorium would be built according to what the citizens saw fit. The temporary structure cost $3,500 and seated 4,000. Chautauqua brought in nearly 70,000 people in the course of its multi-day stay with presentations by singers, professors, actors, bodybuilders, and even gardeners. This event that was expected to elevate the community of Macon with its annual extravaganzas fell apart after a few years but served as a great motivation to construct a worthy auditorium.

The new construction of the city auditorium was brought up in 1919 by City Council with the idea to make it “one of the finest gathering places in the nation,” holding more than 6,000 people and bringing in an architect experienced with acoustics in major municipal buildings. More delay and opposing opinions characterized the next few years, with some in favor of moving it yet again. Many citizens invested in finding ways to make the building part war/liberty memorial. Which such lofty ideals, a special tax of one-fourth of 1 percent was passed (just for the time required to raise appropriate funds) to create a magnificent auditorium.

In the mean time, City Council sent out questionnaires to nearby cities with either similar auditoriums or plans to create such buildings to glean ideas and opinions on what features and styles to employ as well as considerations on size accommodations.

Sporting events and performances continued during this time until architect Edgerton Swartwout of New York (who was also working on a municipal library in Washington, D.C. at the time) was chosen for the work in 1923 and chose Dennis and Dennis architects to work with him.

The temporary building was given to Mercer the next year as construction began at a projected cost of $550,000. The building was finally completed in 1925, complete with a 60- by 11-foot mural by Don Carlos Dubois of significant events in Macon’s history, the largest copper dome in the world (weighing in at 35,000 pounds of copper sheeting), and an impressive $40,000 pipe organ, which was the largest in the Southeast at the time with 4,323 individual pipes. The structure included a space for lectures, galleries and meetings and a dining area and kitchen to serve nearly 2,000 meals.

It was reported that the building came to represent $800,000 of taxpayers’ money but “in reality”/”by Northern standards” close to $1.25 million. Burden and Smith Company of Macon was in charge of drapes and furnishings, and Southern Ferro Concrete Company was the contractor. Thousands attended the grand opening, which was broadcast by Mercer’s radio station, WMAZ. Macon Railway and Light Company lit up the exterior of the building showcasing Macon’s new work of art.

A view of the City Auditorium and downtown in the 1930s

The temporary structure built for Chautauqua

An interior view of the City Auditorium

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The auditorium saw many kinds of events, and the decision to conduct major renovations was acted upon in 1976. The city hired Dennis and Dennis once again along with Chris R. Sheridan to accommodate the building to contemporary concerns and improve the acoustics that the grand dome had failed horribly at producing. The project was completed in 1979, and while the dome was untouched, a whole new roof was installed to improve acoustics. Overall, the renovation cost $2,215,000 and took 20 months for installation of protectants (to cover the exterior), new technology, flooring and seating, along with a range of other maintenance details needed after 50 years of use.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maggie Discher has lived in Macon her entire life. She graduated from Mount de Sales in 2009 and enrolled at the

University of South Carolina that fall. She is majoring in sociology and art history and is a member of the South Carolina Honors College. She is now a senior and hopes to attend graduate school for historic preservation or architecture. Maggie’s research project through the Magellan Scholar program, entitled “Dennis and Dennis Architects: Architecture and Culture in Macon, Georgia,” focuses on six major downtown buildings in Macon designed by the firm Dennis and Dennis. Dennis and Dennis was one of the longest running family architecture firms in Georgia and had a fairly prolific and varied portfolio that has become obscured since their dissolution. As the great-great granddaughter of the founding member of the firm, P.E. Dennis, Maggie has been excited to uncover more about the firm’s work and have to opportunity to share this information with the rest of Macon.

What motivated you to apply for the Magellan Scholar program?I wanted to get a head start on my senior thesis for the honors college but since it would involve a lot of time working in Macon that I could not complete during the school year, I figured a Magellan grant would be the best way to devise a question for my thesis and get summer funding. Since the Magellan Scholars program funds research in every undergraduate field and has great resources for disseminating project results, I knew it would be a perfect gateway for my research.

What inspired you to focus your research on architecture in Macon?I’ve always loved downtown Macon—mostly because of my family’s history here, especially in architecture and design. For me it’s just become a very genuine place with an exciting combination of history and potential.

What has been the most exciting part of this experience?Definitely digging around in the archives, I’ve been surprised with the big stories and funny little anecdotes I’ve been able to piece together through the whole process.

What are your plans after graduation?I’ll start applying to historic preservation (and possibly architecture) graduate programs in the next few months and hopefully begin classes next fall.

Do you plan to continue building upon this research after you finish the program?Yes, definitely. I have a great research mentor who is also my reader for my senior thesis and who has been wonderful with helping me translate this information to my honors thesis. I’m really excited about this information becoming more widely accessible either through my final product or by a larger future project that my research can help with.

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SAVING HISTORY

DOWNTOWN LOFT PROJECTHistoric Macon has been working to launch a new program downtown for almost three years now and is nearly prepared to do so. The Peyton Anderson Foundation issued a $250,000 challenge grant in October 2012 to encourage Historic Macon to launch a “revolving fund” to create owner-occupied loft housing downtown. Complementing rental projects like the Dannenberg Building and building on our success with homeownership in neighborhood revitalization projects, Historic Macon will buy a derelict building downtown and convert it into loft condos and a retail store front, each to be sold. Buyers will benefit from frozen property taxes and reduced state income tax through programs for historic preservation. The average unit will cost much less than renting and will be architecturally designed and professionally decorated. We are only $60,000 short of meeting this challenge and are working to find local foundations, corporate donors and individuals who can help us raise the money necessary for the match. Work on the lofts will begin in January.

ADVOCACY UPDATES BY JOSH ROGERS

BEALL’S HILL PROJECTWith 18 housing units completed to date, the Beall’s Hill revitalization project has been one of the largest preservation projects ever undertaken by our Trustees and staff. Currently, six housing units (including 1227 Calhoun St., pictured right) are on the market in what The Telegraph called “Macon’s most diverse neighborhood.” Historic Macon coordinates the project in partnership with the City of Macon, the Macon Housing Authority and Mercer University, along with the College Hill Alliance and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. We reached an important milestone this year, as private construction started for the first time since the recession. Our goal is always to prove that a private market exists and to encourage profitable development by private developers. There is still time to move into Beall’s Hill, and tax incentives available for historic houses can mean that owning costs half as much as renting. Plus, you will make a difference for Macon, as every unit that is sold means that one more will be rehabilitated!

112 LAMAR ST.The historic home at 112 Lamar St. (pictured right) was recently threatened with demolition so that a parking lot could be constructed. This home is listed as a contributing building to the Vineville Historic District. Currently, three of Macon’s 12 historic districts require owners to get a permit before demolishing a building, and Vineville is one of them. The Design Review Board recommended denying the demolition permit for 112 Lamar St., and Historic Macon, along with members of the Vineville Neighborhood Association, met with the owner. The owner agreed not only to keep the building, but also agreed to totally rehabilitate the home, along with its neighbor, 118 Lamar St., for use as classroom space for the Macon Islamic Center, which is now steward of three National Register buildings in Vineville, including these two homes

and the 1902 Dennis and Dennis-designed sanctuary on the corner.

MILLER HIGH SCHOOLThe 1930 William F. Oliphant-designed Collegiate Gothic A.L. Miller school (pictured above right) was listed as a “Place in Peril” by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation in 2008. Although the school has been boarded up and has a roof provided by the Peyton Anderson Foundation that keeps the building relatively dry, vandalism and abandonment continue to exact a toll. The building is stuck in a “chicken or egg” situation because abandonment has caused devaluation of adjacent property and destabilization of the neighborhood. The neighborhood and the school have great potential, but a coordinated revitalization campaign is probably necessary. Historic Macon continues to market the property to potential developers on behalf of the

school board. All buildings on the site are eligible for state and federal historic tax credits, and the 11-acre site offers opportunity for new construction. The most recent development plan proposed long-term low-income housing for senior citizens, but plans were halted after local meetings. North Carolina has a very successful statewide program where Preservation North Carolina obtains and re-sells surplus historic buildings for schools and governments. Such a provision in state law might save these buildings and the neighborhoods they anchor.

CAPRICORN STUDIOThe turn-of-the century buildings at 540 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. made history in more recent years, serving as Capricorn Recording Studios during the 1970s. Listed as a “Place in Peril” in 2010 for its statewide significance, the property was purchased by downtown revitalization agent NewTown Macon. NewTown has repaired the roof, scuppers and downspouts and properly secured the building as they raise funds to restore much of the 20,000-square-foot studio. Plans currently call for the original studio to be restored to active use, and the remarkable condition of the studio means that modern artists will be able to replicate the acoustics made famous by the Allman Brothers Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Dixie Dregs, and the Marshall Tucker Band, who produced some of their most important work here.

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The studio (pictured top left) will be complemented by archival displays for Macon’s music history, along with space for retail, restaurants or offices, and perhaps loft housing!

PORTER HOUSEJames Hyde Porter continues to support the community he cared about most long after his death. Porter left much of his large estate to make grants to improve Macon, a fund that continues to invest a half-million dollars per year to local charities. Unfortunately, Porter’s unique French Chateau-inspired Arts and Crafts 1929 home (pictured below and on cover) still sits much unchanged at 2910 Allen Road. Thanks to a tip from The Telegraph, Historic Macon found out that its current owner, the eponymous Porterfield Baptist Church, had voted to demolish the home earlier this year. Historic Macon quickly asked to meet with the church’s Trustees, and negotiated to delay demolition while we scrambled to find an alternative. In its current location, the home has no functional use for the church, and the church simply does not have the funding to maintain the building, although many Trustees have memories of Mr. Porter and great affection for the beautiful home. Historic Macon partnered with the James Hyde Porter Testamentary, managed by Mr. Stephens Lamb at SunTrust Bank, to move the building off of the church’s property and arrange for its full rehabilitation. In the coming months, more specific information about this important project will be released, but rest assured that this historic home will be preserved and remain a monument to Mr. Porter and his good work that continues to today for Macon.

DEMOLITION BY NEGLECTEver since Macon lost the historic home at 309 College St. to “demolition by neglect,” Historic Macon has been running a campaign to encourage better maintenance of historic buildings. Our basic premise has been that it is illegal to take a bulldozer to a historic building, so why should not it also be illegal to let the wind and rain tear down important historic structures? After extensive research by property experts at Sell and Melton attorneys, Historic Macon has designed a program to address demolition by neglect by improving code enforcement. The proposal includes updating Macon’s codes to incorporate international best practices. Historic Macon also plans to obtain software and tablet computers to donate to the city and county governments. This new system will allow neighbors to report and track maintenance issues online, and will encourage owners to follow current maintenance laws to ensure that buildings are not demolished because of the owners’ neglect. Coupled with this system will be an easy way for the public to browse properties on a map when they are totally abandoned so that they can be sold quickly to new owners to maintain, restore and love them.

OGLETHORPE HOUSESHistoric Macon partnered with Mercer University and Sierra Development to save three National Register-listed homes (pictured top right) behind the second phase of the Lofts at Mercer Village. These homes were carefully moved to lots on the 1000-block of Oglethorpe Street. The homes have been set on foundations with site grading nearly complete. While Historic Macon’s Preservation Committee (open to members, meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Cottage at 5:30 p.m.) is still considering plans for these homes, it is likely that one or more will be available for little or no cost to an owner with the means and intent to restore the home. Each home retains original architectural details and measures over 3,000 square feet. Check our website and weekly e-news for updates.

INGLESIDE LISTINGThanks to a grant from the E.J. Grassmann Trust and generous support from local donors, research continues to complete the nomination of the Ingleside neighborhood to the National Register of Historic Places. We expect research to continue for another two to three months, at which time the complete nomination will be sent to the State of Georgia for review. The state usually requests additional information before the nomination is approved at the state and federal levels, meaning the entire nomination process can take two years. Before the nomination is complete, Historic Macon will host an event for Ingleside residents to share historic photographs, stories, blue prints and other materials that they have collected about their homes and neighborhood. Each owner will receive an invitation by letter, and the event will be announced on our social media, weekly e-news and website.

SHIRLEY HILLS LISTINGAlthough the work on updating the Shirley Hills historic district expansion has been complete for nearly a year, the State of Georgia just declared on July 9, 2012 that their review of the application found that “the district meets the criteria for listing in the National Register and has been documented to National Register standards.” The nomination will now be considered by the National Park Service for final inclusion on “the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation,” The National Register of Historic Places.www.historicmacon.org

Above: Thanks to Kitty & Becky Oliver for opening their home and pool to the campers.

Above: Even the boys enjoyed quilt-making. Thanks, Helen Anderson!Below: One of the most popular activities was learning to construct a gothic arch.

summer camp | week onehistoric macon photo reel

Above: Campers exploring the Children’s Museum.

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summer camp | week two

Top left: Campers explore Jarrell Plantation with Camp Director Sue King. Top right: Historic Macon camp would not be complete without meeting Sidney Lanier! Bottom left: Campers found a treasure chest full of costumes at the Children’s Museum. Bottom right: This picture says it all!

open house event | 7.13.12

Above left: Josh Rogers, Jessica Garcia, Steven Fulbright and David Quackenbush enjoying the front porch at 1227 Calhoun St. Bottom left: Susannah Maddux, Canaan Marshall and Bowen Reichert. Bottom right: Bert Maxwell, Martha McKay Maxwell and Leslie Cadle in front of 1078 Ash St.

salon with gena knox | 8.14.12

Right: Gena Knox signing one of her cookbooks. Below: Guests line up in front of the Sidney Lanier Cottage before Gena’s Salon.

Margaritas Percentage NightThank you to Margaritas Mexican Grill for hosting a percentage night for Historic Macon after the open house event and donating 25 percent of that night’s proceeds to help launch the Young Patrons program! Thanks also to those of you who attended. Be on the lookout for more percentage nights in the future.

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Special Thanks to our Most Generous Members!All memberships and donations are as of August 15, 2012.

Historic Macon ClubMr. & Mrs. Joe AdamsMr. & Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Steve DurkeeMr. & Mrs. Mike DyerMs. Phyllis FarmerMs. Sally Murphey HeardMs. Sara Beth HertwigMs. Victoria HertwigCol. & Mrs. Arthur HowardMr. Blake Lisenby & Mr. Shane RogersMr. Edmund Olson & Councilwoman Beverly OlsonMr. Carey O. Pickard, III & Mr. Chris HowardMr. Tom B. WightDrs. Michael & Bridget Wright

SupportingMs. Cantey AyresMr. & Mrs. Mark BallardMs. Beverly BlakeMr. & Mrs. Don CornettMs. Jeane EasomMr. & Mrs. C. Michael FordThe Hon. Jim Marshall & Mrs. Camille HopeMrs. Muriel & Mr. Samuel JacksonMr. & Mrs. Tim Regan-PorterMs. Carole SeegertMr. & Mrs. Ed S. Sell, IIIMr. & Mrs. Daryl SumnerMr. & Mrs. John Willingham

BenefactorMrs. Stella AuchmuteyMr. & Mrs. Robert C. BeelandDr. & Mrs. Ron BloodworthMr. Jim Bodell & Mrs. Susan LongMr. & Mrs. Wes BoyerDr. & Mrs. Peter BrownMr. Craig Burkhalter & Ms. Helen MeadorsMr. & Mrs. Jim BurtDr. & Mrs. Robert J. ButtermarkMr. James CaldwellMs. Carley M. CardenDr. & Mrs. James ChapmanMr. & Mrs. John D. ComerMr. & Mrs. Mike CookMr. and Mrs. David DavisMr. & Mrs. Robert DeasonMr. Spyros DermatasMs. Shannon FicklingMr. & Mrs. John FoxMr. & Mrs. Wes GriffithMr. & Mrs. Richard GuerreiroMs. Lucy HarrisonMr. & Mrs. Robert F. HatcherMs. Dana HeardMr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hearn, Jr.Ms. Judy Hodgens BryantMr. C. Terry Holland & Mr. Jeff Logan Dr. & Mrs. Lindsay HollidayMs. Frozine B. HuffMr. and Mrs. Aaron JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Terry JonesMrs. William F. Ladson, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Russell W. LewisMr. & Mrs. Hubert C. Lovein, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William M. MatthewsMr. & Mrs. Bertram Maxwell, IIIMr. and Mrs. William R. McDuffieMr. & Mrs. Albert W. McKay, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Harold D. McSwain, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Rusty MitchellMr. and Mrs. Andy MooreDr. & Mrs. B.D. MortonMr. & Mrs. Aubrey NewbyMr. Bryan NicholsMr. & Mrs. James Palmer

Conditioned Air, Inc.Lowe Electric Co.McCarty Property Group, Inc.Tony Butler Home Design and ConstructionWarner Robins Supply Co., Inc.Graphic ResourceJ. Cameron Garvin, DMDMorris ApplianceSaturna and Company, PC

MemorialsIn memory of Dr. Clayton R. Paul by

Sally Murphey Heard

Corporate and Foundation GiftsGeorgia Power FoundationThe Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation, Inc.

Salon SponsorshipCapital City Bank

Gifts and In-Kind DonationsMacon MagazineMichael & Bridget WrightRyan & Ashley GriffinKristi HarpstLois McLain

Mr. & Mrs. Terry ParkerMr. & Mrs. Thom PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Jeff PowersMr. Stephen A. ReichertDr. & Mrs. Joe Sam Robinson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Chris R. SheridanDr. & Mrs. Marcus SimmonsMr. & Mrs. Bill StephensMr. & Mrs. Henry C. “Bo” StewartMr. & Mrs. Gene B. StroussMs. Katherine WaldenMr. & Mrs. Johnny C. Walker, IIIMs. Jean E. WeaverMr. & Mrs. Rick WhittenDr. Howard J. Williams, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Joe W. YeartyMr. & Mrs. George Youmans

Business MembersMedical Center of Central GeorgiaThe TelegraphEye Center of Central GeorgiaCapital City BankCollege Hill AllianceGeorgia Power, A Southern CompanyMarshall LumberOpen MRI of MaconPi-Tech

SPOTLIGHT ON PLANNED GIVING:Gloria McAfee Wynn

“The Sidney Lanier Cottage has been a special place for me and my family for many years. My aunt, Mrs. O.H. McAfee, owned the Cottage from 1948 to 1973. She lived there and hosted private luncheons, parties and meetings for the Middle Georgia community. My family celebrated many reunions and special occasions there also. When she retired, it was her desire to let the Middle Georgia Historical Society buy it for their headquarters. She felt it was the best way to preserve the Cottage.

When drawing up a new will several years ago, I decided I wanted to include the Cottage in my giving and have designated a gift to the Cottage Endowment Fund. My mother, Mrs. Charles O. McAfee, Sr., died in 1994. She, too, left a gift to the Cottage. The Endowment Fund will help preserve this important landmark.”

Leave a legacy. For planned giving information, contact Janis Haley at (478) 742-5084.

Above: Gloria next to a photo of her aunt, Mrs. O.H. McAfee, at the Cottage.

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