Columbia, SC (May 15, 2012) – For decades Historic Columbia Foundation has joined other preservation advocacy organizations in celebrating National Historic Preservation Month each spring. This May will be an especially exciting time for the Foundation, as their 50th Anniversary year coincides with their annual Preservation Awards. Join Historic Columbia Foundation for the annual recognition of excellence in local preservation projects on May 24, 2012.
The Preservation Matters: 50 Years of Restoration, Revitalization and Reuse reception and award ceremony will be held at 701 Whaley Street on May 24, 2012. The reception will begin at 6 pm, with a seated dinner and award ceremony at 7 pm. The Foundation will also acknowledge recent projects that have maintained or added to the historical, architectural and cultural heritage embodied within significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes throughout Columbia and Richland County.
Those interested in joining the Foundation for this event may purchase tickets online at http://preservationawards.eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit local preservation and education efforts. Award sponsors include Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction.
About this year’s event, Robin Waites, Executive Director for Historic Columbia Foundation says, “Join us in recognizing the work of those who are preserving our past for the future.”
About this year’s award recipients, John Sherrer, Director of Cultural Resources says, “This year’s winners join the ranks of past recipients, which combined, ensure that contemporary and future residents and visitors can benefit from and enjoy these unique sites representing over four centuries of our shared past. Future preservation awards doubtlessly will enhance these gains and be as visionary in their spirit.”
Local Projects to be Recognized as 2012 Preservation Award Recipients Include:
Columbia Innovation Center, 2012 Adaptive Use Recipient
- Columbia Innovation Center (Adaptive Use)
1000 Catawba Street
Owner: South Carolina Research Authority
Architect: Garvin Design Group
Contractor: Mashburn Construction
823 Gervais Street, 2012 Adaptive Use Recipient
- 823 Gervais Street (Adaptive Use)
Owner, Designer, Contractor: Miller-Valentine Group
Architect: HMA Associates
- 1921 Henderson Street (Adaptive Use)
Owner: John and Victoria Dozier
Mast General Store, 2012 Preservation Recipient
- Mast General Store (Preservation)
1601 Main Street
Owner: Mast General Store
Architect: Garvin Design Group
Contractor: Mashburn Construction
- Lorick House (Preservation)
1727 Hampton Street
Owner: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
Contractor: Celtic Works
- Little Red Schoolhouse(Preservation)
Little Red Schoolhouse, 2012 Preservation Recipient
Owner: Richland School District Two
Architect: AAG Associates
Contractor: Carolina Preservation Associates
Past recipients to be recognized include: Inn at USC, Abacus Planning Group, 701 Whaley, the Palmetto Building, Woodlands, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Vista Lofts, the DuPre Building, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, McDuffies Antiques, Pinegrove Rosenwald School, Logan School, South Carolina State Museum, California Dreaming and Capital Places V.
Members of the media are encouraged to contact Robin Waites, Executive Director of Historic Columbia Foundation at rwaites@historiccolumbia.org or 803.252.7742 ext. 14.
High resolution photos of this year’s preservation awards recipients are available for immediate download on the Foundation’s Flickr account. Click on the Preservation Awards image set, then click on the desired image thumbnail to enlarge. Right-click the enlarged image and follow the instructions to download the full-size image.
About Historic Columbia Foundation: In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition, officially incorporated as the Historic Columbia Foundation. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history. The 50th Anniversary year of Historic Columbia Foundation (which officially began on November 13, 2011) will include a variety of community celebratory events. Visit http://www.historiccolumbia.org for details.
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