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Caidweil Depot Fac�'ng Sev�s Ave. (1906)
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Meeting of May 11, 1995
Present: Carol Burbank, Tom Ensley, Dean Finch, Elaine Leppert, Steve Maughan, Roy Payne,
Elaine Carpenter; Consultant Madeline Buckendorf �'
Staff• Dennis Crooks, Liz Yeary �
Absent: Bill Gigray III
The May 11, meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order in the Caldwell
City Library Idaho Room at 7:00 p.m.
The first item of business was approval of the Minutes of the April 13, 1995 meeting. Roy Payne
offered a Motion to approve the Minutes as submitted. Carol Burbank seconded the Motion which
passed unanimously.
The next item involved a presentation by consultant, Madeline Buckendorf, on her draft nomination
of the Caldwell UPRR Depot to the National Historic Register. Madeline explained that nominations
to the Register can be simply in terms of architectural aspects or its location or design. In the case of
the Caldwell Depot, it can be assessed both in terms of architecture and its importance as a keystone
to the City. She demonstrated how the architecturat theme of sweeping eaves was carried to
structures such as Sterry Hall, and the "Hat" at the Albertson College, and other bungalow type
houses in the City, and the old City Hall building.
An important aspect of the Depot construction is that it was part of the "City Beautifiil" movement
originating with the Chicago World Fair in 1893 and embraced by western towns to entice settlers. In
cazrying out her research Madeline said that she has had some contact with Weiser who researched
their Depot as part of a restoration project and she is continuing to obtain information from them and
UPRR sources.
The general consensus of the Commission was that this project is proceeding well and has been
enthusiastically reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. Madeline will continue working
and obtaining more information for her final draft. Elaine Leppert said that she had been in contact
with the daughter of a man who claimed to have worked on building the Depot and may have some
further information. A side note to the project is that Madeline got a great deal of information from
Caldwell Public Library which has an extensive collection of railroad history, and also that many
publications about Depots were published by Caxton Printers of Caldwell.
HISTORIC PRESERVATIUN COIvIIvIISSION
Minutes - May 11, 1995 - P.1
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The ne� item of business was a review of the Community Workshop project. Everyone agreed that it
had been a good presentation, well received by its audience, particularly the valuable information
provided� during the walking tour. While some expressed disappointment in the numbers attending,
the Commission were advised that in comparison with other communities, this was a very good
turnout. Staff reported that appreciation letters had been sent to sponsors. Elaine Leppert said she
would like to see a follow-up workshop to maintain interest, perhaps at a dii�erent time of year.
The Commission were advised that the Depot will be repainted the first weekend of June by a
contingent from the National Guard. Staff will try and have reporters from the Press Tribune cover
the story. The Guard are also publicizing the event. - �
Discussion then centered on a grant project for 1996. Steve reminded the Commission that a list of
potential projects had been compiled in 1994 and we could look at that again. Some suggestions
were a brochure describing National Register buildings, signage for historic sites, more survey work,
possibly west of 7th Avenue, or houses in neighborhoods already surveyed, and a publication on
architectural terms.
Liz asked the Commission how we can obtain funding to get the walking tour brochure published
since Caxton's are requesting a somewhat high price. Elaine offered to look at contacting them. We
might also approach the Chamber of Commerce for funding or other institutions. It might also be
included as part of the Community Enhancement project.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. with a note that the next meeting of
the Commission will be on Thursda.y, June 8, 1995. Steve Maughan and Elaine Leppert indicated
they will be absent from that meeting.
Respectfizlly submitted,
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Liz Yeary, Administrative Secretary
Planning and Zoning
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONIMISSION
Minutes - May 11, 1995 - P.2