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 today, Wednesday, May 19th at 4:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 474 Broadway. Mayor Scott Johnson will present the awards and will read a proclamation declaring May 2010 National Preservation Month.
Categories for this year included rehabilitation of a structure; new contextual design; adaptive re-use; porch initiatives; exterior paint initiative; exterior façade initiative; and landscape initiative.
The Foundation is particularly pleased to be giving a Building Rehabilitation Award to the owners of 425 Broadway, The Anticetus Group LLC, because this building was once on the Foundation’s Ten to Save list. The current owners stabilized the building; painted the exterior; and removed an inappropriate first-story storefront roof. The Foundation is also recognizing Brian and Nicole Byrne for their work on 251 Clinton Street, also known as Inniscarra, the former home of famed singer-songwriter Chauncey Olcott.
The Foundation is also recognizing Darley Stud Management, LLC for preserving the original small office building located between the stables by moving it to a new location and for new contextual design of the stables at 36 Nelson Avenue, the former Whitney Estate.
Helena Frost is also receiving an award for New Contextual Design for her building at 153 Grand Avenue, designed by Phinney Design Group. The new modular building replaced a multi-family building that was destroyed by fire.
Linda and Conrad Zurich are receiving an Adaptive Reuse Award for their building 14 Talford Place, the former Whitney Carriage House built in 1886. When they purchased the building it had six student rentals and they made it into three condos. Tom Roohan is also being recognized with an Adaptive Reuse Award for 15 Vermont Street, a former warehouse that is now two apartments.
Cecilia Frittelli and Richard Lockwood are being recognized with an Exterior Façade Initiative Award for their efforts with their building located at 143 Grand Avenue, which houses their textile studio. The Hottensen Family is also being honored with an Exterior Façade Initiative for 99 Division Street. They retained the wood siding; painted the exterior; and repaired the original windows rather than replacing them. Kay Owen is also receiving an Exterior Façade Initiative for 47 Franklin Street, one of the oldest residential buildings in Saratoga Springs. Initially she was told by contractors to remove the chimney; replace the roof; replace the siding; and replace the windows. Rather than go with those recommendations, she hired Robert West of Old Saratoga Restorations to repair rather than replace. Diedre and Michael Ladd are also being recognized for their work on their home at 113 Regent Street. The work included removal of skylights; replacing the roof; exterior painting; and the construction of additions.
The Foundation recognizes that paint can make a dramatic difference while serving the important purpose of protecting a building. Several home owners are being honored with Exterior Painting Initiative Awards.
Gerald Schynoll – 203 Caroline Street
Susi & Ken Ritzenberg – 215 Caroline Street
Kirstin & Darren Drabeck – 244 Caroline Street
Shirley Loya – 20 Granite Street
Mary Kate Hallanhan – 187 Lake Avenue
The Foundation recognizes that porches are an important character-defining feature of a building and is recognizing several building owners with Porch Initiative Awards:
Tim Grossman – 97 Division Street
Michael White & Beth Johansen – 37 George Street
Janis Kelleher-Dawsey & James Dawsey – 56-58 Greenfield Avenue
Tyson Hunt – 137 Woodlawn Avenue
Lisa and Patrick Jankowski are being honored with a Landscape Initiative Award for restoring their brick sidewalk at their home at 227 Nelson Avenue. With the help of a landscaper, they dug up the original bricks; purchased 330 matching older/antique bricks for replacements; built a proper base; and restored a portion that was visible in a 1934 photograph.
“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.”
In addition to the 20 projects being recognized this afternoon, the Foundation will also recognize the City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department for their efforts in saving 2 Franklin Square, a Saratoga Springs landmark, from a devastating fire on March 6, 2010. The Foundation will also thank Eric DiMiceli for his seven years of service as a volunteer. Eric diligently came into the office every week to assist the staff with a multitude of different tasks.
There were many worthy projects this year and the Foundation thanks every building owner who makes an effort to maintain their historic buildings.
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