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.%.~ part of the c~ealuation nrocess, applications will be r~v~ewed'h~ relation co the St~ate Hist~ri~ Pr~ervatinn Objectives listed below. Check tile objoctive Or objectives chat apply to your project and briefly jnstify these in the space provided. ~ 1. properties which retain architectural/historical integrity and which are ~ recognized as significant by the community (eXplain): The Caharrus County Court ,use has been the visual and focal point in this County for more than a century. The structure was designed by a nationally recognized arebitect, G.8, Appleget, wbo uniquely c0mbined tie,efts of the Second Empire style with elements Of hush the Classic Revival and the Tuscan ReviVal, The building is listed in the National Register of Historic places because Of its statewide si .f_Lca~ea as nne of the finoat examples of Victorian governmeilkilJ~architec~- 2; Projects which ca~ revitalize significant properties which are deteriorated or are in danger of demolition, particularly those in rural areas of the state (explain): The Cabarrus Count}, Courthouse (1876) is the only public buJ ding in Cabarrus County which has restoration potential. It currently houses the oZf~ces of fine ~on-profit, autonomous Organizations which are dedicated to the importance of cultural, ~istorical, and philanthropic endeavors in the County. 3. Projects which have or will encourage the support of local historical commis- sions, local governments and tile public, particularly projects which will be the first preservation effort is a declining area (explain): This restoration project is the first one undertaken in Cabarrus County under the sponsorship of Historic Cabarrus, Inc. The building is located in downtown Concord, It is felt that tile restoration and rehabilitation of this building will serve as a stimulus for the restoration and reuse of other buildings in the immediate downto,~m area. 4. Projects which will serve to retain C0n~nunity character, preserve unique or scarcecultural resources or which will add to public understanding and/or education on history, pre-history and historic preservatios in North Carolina = (explain): The Courthouse is an important architectural atructure as it is o~! of only two (or possibly three) buildings in North Carolina designed by Appieget. The building houses a library/museum which contains significant memorabilia from the Revotuti~ nary and CiVil Wars. An eXCiting theatre which seats 230 occupies the upstairs courtroom area~. The Cabarrus Art Guild uses its offices as a workshop/gallery, and there is a community r~ )m, available for public usa~ furnished by the Junior Charity League. ~ 5. Projects that benefit minorities, disad~aotaged persons and/or handicapped ~ persons (explain): Our immediate priority is the installation of an elevator ~nd fire exit system, a fire and intruder alarm system, and other items which would make the l uild- ins meet:necessary safety and accessibility standards; particularly this would benefit th~ handicapped and elderly. Because each theatrical production involves about 200 persons md the series attendance is approximatel~ 2,000 for 9 or 10 p~rformances, it is essential that tlese necessary emergency repairs be ma~e. 6. Projects which have requested assistance for needed work identified through a preservation plan or other planning efforts and whlcb will employ qualified preservation professionals (explain): liistoric Cabarrus, Inc., received in 191.0 an ltCRS matching grant-in-aid to be used for a research study. This report was completed in the fall of 1980 and is available to whichever architectural/engineering firm is selected for the Completion of a comprehensive set of architectural, electrical and mechanical plans for tie entmre building. Hm~toric Cabarrus is most anxious to select the most qualified preservalion 7. Applicants who indicate financial need to accomplish planned work and who will be able to m~intain the property at th~ completion of the grant-assisted work (e~plain): Once the funding for tile fire, safety, and accessibility replirs .s completmd, then adddtionel funds wi].] come from private and foundation sources. Opera luna] expenses are provided from the five community groups occupying tile building.