HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-16-2003-5aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 16, 2003
Action Agenda
Item No. ~~
SUBJECT: Resolution -Recognition of Dr. Nels Anderson and Dr. Nancy Anderson and
the Holden-Roberts Farm's Listin in the National Re ister of Historic Places
DEPARTMENT: Environment and Resource PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
Conservation
ATTACHMENT(S):
1) Resolution of Recognition -Drs. Nels and
Nancy Anderson
2) Location Map of Holden-Roberts Farm
3) Site Plan of Holden-Roberts Farm
INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Stancil, ERC Director, ext. 2590
Tina Moon, Preservation Planner, ext. 2583
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
4) Photo of Holden-Roberts House Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To recognize Drs. Nels and Nancy Anderson for their achievement in having
their property, the Holden-Roberts Farm, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
BACKGROUND: Long-time residents of the St. Mary's Road community, Nels and Nancy
Anderson have demonstrated continued preservation stewardship for their historic property,
the Holden-Roberts Farm (also know as the Cain Roberts Farm). When Orange County
completed its countywide inventory of historic sites in the early 1990s, the Andersons'
property was one of approximately 24 sites identified as being eligible for the National
Register, and it was placed on the "study list". The Andersons hired a consultant to prepare
their nomination, and the Holden-Roberts Farm was formally listed in the National Register of
Historic Places. Only eleven other individual properties located within Orange County's
planning jurisdiction share this designation.
The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of buildings, structures,
objects, sites, and districts worthy of preservation for their significance in American history,
architecture, archaeology, and culture. Listing in the National Register is a prestigious honor
in historic preservation, and the attached resolution publicly recognizes this accomplishment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the attached
resolution of recognition for Nels and Nancy Anderson, and thank them for their years of
preservation stewardship.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION
for
Dr. NELS ANDERSON & Dr. NANCY ANDERSON
WHEREAS, Drs. Nels and Nancy Anderson have been long-time residents of Orange
County; and
WHEREAS, the Andersons have been active stewards of the Holden-Roberts Farm for over
thirty-five (35) years; and
WHEREAS, the Andersons have maintained the Holden-Roberts Farm in a way that
preserved its architectural character and historic significance; and
WHEREAS, the Andersons have successfully undergone the rigorous process to have their
property recognized through listing in the National Register of Historic
Places; and
WHEREAS, the Andersons have also encouraged the preservation of the cultural and
archaeological resources along St. Mary's Road and the surrounding
community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners does hereby acknowledge Drs. Nels and Nancy Anderson
for their accomplishment in having the Holden-Roberts Farm listed in the
National Register of Historic Places, and thank them for their continued
commitment to preserve the historic and rural heritage of the Holden-
Roberts Farm and the greater St. Mary's community.
This the 16th day of September 2003.
Margaret W. Brown, Chair
Orange CountyBoard of Commissioners
Attest
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board
Attachment #2
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National Register Nomination
Public Hearing
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