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April 19, 1978
Bay Council approves Architectural/Historical survey Funding sought
by Margaret M. Gibhens Historic Sites Chairman
cJ{ancoc(t dounty
cJJiitoiCcaf ^Society, Ona.
At a recess session of April 1 2 of tho Bay St Louis City Council, the council was presented a slide program by Miss Mary Shoemaker, Architect ural ■ Historian of the Department of Archives and History, as also did Mrs Julia Guice of the Biloxi City Planning and Preservation. Both gave a program as to the advantages of creating historical districts and preserving historical buildings which can be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
After the program the councilmen were further presented with suggestions as to the type of programs that can be adopted to conduct such a survey m Bay St Louis. This survey must be conducted by an Architectural/Historian who is knowledgeable in this field of study The survey is part of the educational program prior to a degree by the Architectural / Historian No districts or historical sites can be registered, or funding obtained through any federal grants, until such a survey is conducted to evaluate each building
In the absence of Mayor Larry Bennett and Councilman Fred Wagner, the council approved that a funding area be sought and that the City of Bay St. Louis conduct such a survey working with the Department of Archives and History, the Historical Society and Mrs Guice in advisory area Mr Ronnie Murray of Gulf Regional Planning is to seek areas where this funding is available. Such a survey can cost from 52,000 to $10,000, explained Mrs. Guice
On May 2 at 8 p m the city must hold a public
for tourists, bo exonomicnlly more an advantage for the property owners Under a Historic District the owners of properties which are within the district could come tinder special funding for rehahilitar	of
their properties as well as taking tax advantage lor capital investments for improving them Any building 50 years or older can come under these provisions PROVIDED a Architectural Historical Survey is conducted and PROVIDED your building is within a designated historic district At the present lime the Hancock County Historical Society is working with the Department of Archives and History, the Archives has already observed Bay St Louis and has stated that many areas of Bay ST Louis can become qualified for these advantages
The society urges any persons interested in such a survey to be conducted to attend the City of Bay St. Louis public input meeting of May 2 at 8 p m., and in Waveland April 19, at 5:30 p m
Any persons wishing more information in this regard may write Hancock County Historical Society,
P O Box 1 340, Bay St Louis, Ms 39520, or attend a meeting of the society the second Monday of each month at 7 30 p.m , Gulf National Bank, Highway 90, Civic Room	J