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10 November 1998 <br /> Mr . Don Belk, Preservation Officer <br /> Orange County Historic Preservation Committee <br /> PO Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Dear Mr. Belk : <br /> It was a pleasure talking with you this morning . You have given me much needed information . Once again <br /> I find myself pondering my very good fortune . My grandparents worked very hard to acquire this property <br /> I now occupy. I intend to do all I can to preserve that which I am steward of. The first step was obtaining <br /> the historical recognition I knew it warrented. On August 6, 1998 the Dr. Arch Jordan House joined the <br /> ranks of other notable historical sites in the country - its placement in the National Historic Registry by the <br /> Department of the Interior. Principally, I have Dr. Keith Zahniser to thank for his diligent attempts at <br /> getting all of the necessary information together and then writing a narrative form that was both technically <br /> accurate and aesthetically pleasing . Unfortunately he is not in the country to hear the good news . One <br /> day I hope to thank him personally . I also would like to thank you and other Historic Preservation <br /> Committee members for all of your assistance in his research . He commented several times on your <br /> willingness to help and genuine interest in preserving the Dr . Arch Jordan House, which I am lucky enough <br /> to call home . Thank you greatly ! <br /> During review of Dr. Zahniser ' s final report, he noted that I contact your office to request placement on <br /> Orange County ' s list of locally historic landmarks . I am most interested in the Orange County Local <br /> Landmarks Program and would like to be considered for inclusion therein. If any information is needed <br /> about the house that is not in your file please contact me . I am employed by Duke University, within the <br /> School of the Environment. My daytime telephone number is (919) 6134041 . My evening number is <br /> (919) 6444685 . If we meet the timeline you mentioned this morning perhaps the Dr. Jordan House will <br /> receive another notable distinction by early spring — listing as one of Orange County ' s Historic <br /> Landmarks . <br /> i <br /> Once again thanks to you and other committee members for assisting me in the preservation of my special <br /> home . I will certainly keep you abreast of any structural changes that may be made in the future . <br /> Hopefully, renovation and rehabilitation are in the not too distant future . Mr . John Williams serves as my <br /> design consultant. I am sure you are familiar with his work. He loves the house and shares in my <br /> excitement ! Your suggestions and comments will always be welcome, too . When John and I have <br /> progressed a bit further, I will contact you and perhaps then discuss the particulars . <br /> I look forward to the day when I can invite you to visit an authentically restored late 19t' century Italianate <br /> home that speaks of another time . <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> "eo,04 wow <br /> Elizabeth (Betty) P . Davidson <br /> I <br />