Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse:
Dr. William Kennedy,
Jonesborough, Tennessee
1. Introduction
2. Demolition by Neglect
3. Adaptive Reuse
4. Color Analysis
5. Historic Eureka Inn
6. Sabin House
Dr William Kennedy, a prominent member of the medical community, has also been one of the leading forces in Jonesborough’s forty-year historic preservation movement. This series introduces the doctor in relation to his passion for renovation and the adaptive reuse of historic Jonesborough, the role the town and the Historic Zoning Commission has played since interests arose in the 1970s, and as he defines the approach and current beliefs related to the responsible preservation of this community’s historical relevance.
The series begins with a montage of 'before and after' photographs – many of which are from Dr Kennedy’s public collection, the Paul Fink collection, and other such images graciously provided by the Heritage Alliance of Jonesborough. It should be noted that throughout this series, the H.A. images are a priceless contribution to the telling of Dr Kennedy’s story, and that without the Alliance’s generosity our films would be conspicuously empty of their current visual richness. (We all thank the Heritage Alliance, and in fact, all heritage institutions for their essential services: Please help them to continue their good works in any way you find possible.) A short biographical segment follows the montage that explores Dr Kennedy’s long relationship with both the town of Jonesborough and its preservation movement. He deftly introduces the Historic Zoning Commission and its role in Jonesborough’s effort to redefine itself and thrive as it builds its future on its past.
The subsequent three films explore major themes in detail; whereas, the Sabin House and Eureka Inn videos are case in point examples of modern preservationist efforts.
Map Location: Jonesborough, TN
Production Dates: 10/2010 - 5/2011
Production Notes: Producer/Director: R.McNitt
Credited Talent: Actor: 1-6. Dr William Kennedy
Actor: 6. Paul Kennedy
Music: David Bille, Bill Giese, Rob McNitt
Credited Graphics: Kate Jones - Real and Small Productions
Jonesborough's 19th Century Brick Buildings:
Handmade Beauties ---- Dr. William Kennedy
July 21, 2022 - Dr. William Kennedy shares his preservation knowledge about 19th Century Brick Buildings during the Heritage Alliance's History Happy Hour series.
Resources Dr. Kennedy for the presentation. https://www.heritageall.org/2022/08/j...
For more information on the program, visit the Heritage Alliance's website at www.heritageall.org.
Jonesborough's Historic Porches & Bay Windows: Form, Function, and Flowers ---- Dr. William Kennedy.
July 20, 2023 - Preservationist and Tennessee Historical Commissioner Dr. William Kennedy shares his knowledge about Jonesborough's historic porches and bay windows at the July 2023 History Happy Hour presentation.