Every year in May as part of National Historic Preservation Month the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation recognizes those who have preserved the architectural heritage of Saratoga Springs. Both large and small projects are being recognized tomorrow, Thursday, May 21st at 4:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Scott Johnson will present the awards and will read a proclamation declaring May 2009 National Preservation.
Categories for this year included restoration; rehabilitation of a structure; and new contextual design.
Lions and Stairs of City Hall – Restoration Award. The City restored the two bronze lions which were part of the building’s original entrance and constructed new granite steps.
655 North Broadway – Building Rehabilitation Award. This
building is owned by Carrie Hansen and Bruce Dick. When the owners purchased the building it was a five-unit building. They have since returned it back to its original single-family use and completed extensive exterior work including restoring the porch railing.
177 Woodlawn Avenue – Building Rehabilitation Award. Barbara Mandell purchased the building and did extensive exterior work including the removal of aluminum siding and restoring the porch.
30 Beekman Street – Building Rehabilitation Award. This building
is owned by George Gasser. This project was partially funded though a grant awarded by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation in conjunction with a New York State Main Street Grant for the Beekman Street arts district.
299 Nelson Avenue – Exterior Rehabilitation Award. Elliot Goodwin purchased the building that was in poor condition. He installed a historically appropriate porch posts and railings, replaced rotten siding and painted the exterior.
85 Court Street – New Contextual Design. Owners Dr. Susan Sharp and Dr. John Koella built a garage that was appropriate in scale, size and design of the neighborhood.
Several other owners are being recognized for their initiatives to preserve their buildings.
466 Broadway– Façade Improvement Initiative – Max London’s Restaurant
34 Circular Street – Restoring Wood Windows Initiative – Ken and Madeline Abrams
195 Circular Street – Porch Rehabilitation Initiative – Carol Haugaard
5 George Street – Porch Rehabilitation Initiative – Mike and Nancy Ingersoll
588 North Broadway – Exterior Rehabilitation Initiative – Robert Bristol and Donna Wardlaw
45 Walton Street – Fence Initiative – Cynthia Corbett
“Each of these projects, large and small, contribute to the preservation of Saratoga Springs,” said Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Foundation. “It is important to recognize the rich architectural heritage of our community and those who preserve it.”
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