Thousand Island Park fly through Video from Feather in Flight Productions
Please enjoy this beautiful aerial video of Thousand Island Park autumn colors.
Please enjoy this beautiful aerial video of Thousand Island Park autumn colors.
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Thousand Island Park fly through Video from Feather in Flight Productions
Please enjoy this beautiful aerial video of Thousand Island Park autumn colors. "I'm thinking of a project for my cottage. What should I do?"
Thousand Island Park is operated by a privately-held corporation that recognizes both our unusual historic past and our present as a very desirable place to live - primarily in the summer. We have come to the Park because we value the feeling of community, because we enjoy our neighbors and because we recognize and appreciate this rare collection of architectural gems. With that as background, how should an improvement to a cottage be approached? For most, the starting point is either a need for repair or restoration, a desire to enhance their property, or a wish to accommodate a Victorian structure to our modern society. And this may be the best place to start the process - i.e. clearly defining what the desired change is and what need is to be met. For smaller scale projects, that beginning might be an owner-drafted "plan" or a sketch by a friend or a potential builder. If the project is larger in scale, an architect is probably warranted. At this early stage it is useful to consult the Thousand Island Park Historic Preservation Handbook (available on our website and at the Landmark shop) to become familiar with the Park's Preservation Code and Land Use Regulations (see www.tiparkcorp.com). The Landmark Society's Resource Library might also be a source of inspiration and guidance. It is useful to have an informal conversation with the TIP Corporation office, both for inspiration and for a preliminary understanding of the review process which, depending on the size and complexity of the project, may require an application to the Preservation and Architectural Review Board (the Preservation Board). Any exterior changes to your cottage, other than paint color, must be submitted to the Preservation Board. The Preservation Board review process itself will be the subject of a future "Preservation Blast." The next step is often selection of a contractor. This should be done with an architect if one is involved. The TIP Corporation has a list of contractors who are approved to do work on the Park. Complete plans need to be drawn up that explain the project and assist the review process - drafting plans may also solidify and/or modify the envisioned project. Once plans are on paper a firm cost can be ascertained and the review process, which will lead to a clear project definition, a precise cost and a timeline, can begin. We enjoy an extremely pleasant and rewarding "place on the River". Engaging in projects to enhance each of our cottages adds to the architecture and appearance of our community and improves our homes both individually and collectively. Sincerely, The Preservation & Architectural Review Board - and - The Landmark Society The Economics of Historic Preservation at T.I. Park
Thousand Island Park is incredibly intact. To quote architect and professor Paul Malo, "Taken as a whole, the place is a historical treasure - of architecture and as a living document of social history." T.I. Park's placement on the National Register of Historic Places enhances the value of each cottage and the vitality of the entire community. Historic preservation is a sound investment, as it is more efficient and cost effective to preserve a historic building than to construct a new one. Preservation is an economic development tool and yields significant benefits to the community by providing jobs in planning, architecture, design and construction, and in product sales for local businesses. T.I. Park offers walkability, open spaces, connectivity, increased density, quality architecture in a traditional neighborhood structure, and quality of life. The historic district designation maintains and improves the value of properties. In a study of National Register districts in Philadelphia, economists noted that residential parcels located within historic districts attract a price premium of 131 percent. National Register designation also allows the Thousand Island Park Corporation to apply for New York State historic preservation tax credits to better the community and further our sense of place. Sincerely, The Preservation & Architectural Review Board - and - The Landmark Society This is the first in a series of educational e-mail "bytes" on historic
preservation in Thousand Island Park. Question: What's the difference between the Preservation Board and the Landmark? Short answer: The Preservation Board handles architectural review of TIP building projects. Landmark promotes, encourages and advocates for preservation of TIP's architecture. Long answer: With Thousand Island Park's designation as a National Register Historic District in 1982, the T I Park Corporation created the Preservation and Architectural Review Board in 1987, charging it with overseeing the Corporation's commitment to protect the community's significant architectural heritage. The Preservation Board derives its authority from the shareholder- approved Preservation Code and Land Use Regulations for Leaseholders. It reviews all applications for any modifications to the exterior of cottages and all new construction in the Park, based on T I Park's preservation code. Our listing on the National Register of Historic Places means that we must have and adhere to a preservation code. The Landmark Society was founded in 1976 as a tax exempt, not-for-profit corporation. Its legal name is Thousand Island Park Preservation Co., Inc. d/b/a Thousand Island Park Landmark Society. The Landmark Society's purposes include encouraging preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and historic research; providing training opportunities to support historic preservation; organizing exhibits and lectures; gathering and disseminating information regarding the history and architecture of T I Park; operating a resource library and gift shop; and working with others to ensure the preservation of buildings in the Park. The Landmark Society has no enforcement authority. We hope this information is useful. If you have questions, comments or ideas for other preservation "byte" topics, please respond to this email at: tiparkcorp2@twcny.rr.com. Sincerely, The Preservation & Architectural Review Board - and - The Landmark Society |
Thousand Island Park Landmark Society
42831 St. Lawrence Avenue Thousand Island Park, NY 13692 Landmark Shop and Resource Center Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23- Labor Day |
Summer Phone #:
315-215-4144 Mailing Address: 42822 St. Lawrence Ave. - Unit 220 Thousand Island Park, NY 13692 |