Free Webinars on Researching and Designating Your Historic Home
Historically-Designated Homes in University Heights
Founded in 1888, University Heights is one of San Diego’s oldest neighborhoods. And chances are, you live in an older home with a story to tell. Perhaps you have wondered who built the house or who has lived there before you. You might even be interested in having your home historically-designated. But where do you start?
The University Heights Historical Society will help you get started with two free webinars in March presented by historic preservation experts Amie Hayes and Doug Mengers about how to research and submit a nomination to historically designate your home. Both webinars will be presented from 6 to 7 pm.
March 24: Historic Designation: Facts, Process, and Benefits
Amie Hayes, Senior Historic Resources Specialist, Save Our Heritage Organisation
Amie Hayes, Senior Historic Resources Specialist with Save Our Heritage Organisation, will present Historic Designation: Facts, Process, and Benefits. Now is an excellent time to think about historically designating your home not only because of Mills Act property tax benefits but because of new state tax incentives for rehabilitation of historic structures.
Ms. Hayes is a preservation planning and architectural historian professional with a decade of experience in the field of historic preservation. Amie’s professional experience is diverse encompassing the public, private and non-profit sectors. She holds an American Studies and Philosophy Bachelor's degree, and a Master's in Preservation Studies. Amie also brings preservation planning and policy experience to her work at SOHO gained while working within the Planning and Economic Development divisions for the City of Somerville (MA.) Amie focuses on environmental review and preservation advocacy for SOHO, providing recommendations to leadership and the general community in the areas of community planning, preservation strategy, and historic resource policy. Reinforcing SOHO's preservation role throughout the County, Amie also acts as a field representative educating the public about the role and benefits of historic preservation.
March 31: Historic Designation: Research and Report Preparation
Doug Mengers, Principal Investigator, PanGIS
Doug Mengers, Senior Archaeologist/Historian with PanGIS, Inc., will present Historic Designation: Research and Report Preparation. While researching and preparing a nomination report for historically designating your home may be seem a little daunting, Doug will walk you through the process and provide tips for success.
Mr. Mengers is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) and Historian (DPPH) with over a decade of experience focused in Southern California, with special interest in historical archaeology and the history of the San Diego County region. He holds an M.A. in Applied Anthropology at San Diego State University and undergraduate degrees in History and Anthropology at University of California, San Diego. As Principal Investigator for PanGIS, Doug has expertise in project implementation with experience in agency coordination, and has a deep understanding of relevant federal and state codes and regulations including CEQA, NEPA, and ARPA as they pertain to cultural resources. He has a GIS certificate and abundant experience using ESRI ArcGIS to plan and document cultural resource projects.