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Preservation Matters Spring 2010 the 17Th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards PRESERVATION Preservation Alliance for greater philadelphia MATTERS THE NEWSLETTER OF THE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA SPRING 2010 Richard Moe Recognized with James Biddle Award for Lifetime Achievement EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S Dick came to the National Trust in 1993 after and the Preservation Alliance for Greater MESSAGE a distinguished career in public service and law. Philadelphia. Dick’s personal commitment to One of his earliest challenges as president of the the partners program is further evidenced by ach spring, the Preservation Alliance National Trust—and one of his most significant the establishment, with his wife Julia, of the honors positive contributions to his- accomplishments—was weaning the organiza- Richard and Julia Moe fund to provide grants Etoric preservation in two awards cer- tion from a reliance on federal funding and, in for strategic and innovative programs. emonies. In March, as part of the Old House the process, nearly doubling the annual budget to its current $55 million. Today, through its Fair, we recognize the accomplishments of indi- headquarters in Washington and its eight vidual homeowners who have demonstrated regional and field offices, the National Trust high levels of stewardship in the maintenance supports a wide variety of programs that foster The 17th Annual and rehabilitation of their historic property. The preservation at national, state and local levels. Preservation Achievement Alliance began the homeowner recognition pro- Through Dick’s leadership the National Trust gram three years ago. This year we presented 16 has been successful in preserving many of the Awards homeowners with certificates of appreciation for country’s most important historic assets, either their outstanding work. (See page 4.) Every May, Preservation Month, through advocacy efforts or direct intervention, Our Achievement Awards program in May including the restoration of the Lincoln Cottage the Preservation Alliance honors honors private developers, institutions and non- in Washington, DC, the purchase of the Mies individuals, organizations and projects profit organizations for major preservation proj- van der Rohe-designed Farnsworth House, and for outstanding accomplishments and ects completed in 2009. In spite of the turndown he Preservation Alliance is pleased to a major intervention in New Orleans following contributions to the field of historic in the real estate industry, we received 30 nomi- join with members of the preservation Hurricane Katrina. preservation. The 17th annual nations for awards this year and are pleased to Tcommunity across the country in Dick has kept the National Trust at the fore- present 21 project awards at the 17th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards honoring Richard Moe on the occasion of his front of the preservation movement by sup- Awards Luncheon on May 12. will be held on May 12 at the Hyatt retirement from the National Trust, and in porting policies and programs that make The two awards programs represent the two expressing our appreciation for his visionary preservation more relevant to improving the at the Bellevue. Visit different facets of historic preservation: preser- leadership. quality of life in communities across the coun- www.PreservationAlliance.com for vation and restoration of landmark properties Richard Moe has transformed the National try. Through his efforts, the National Trust details. (See more about the award that comprise the region’s unique architectural Trust for Historic Preservation during his sev- developed the State and Local Partners program winners on page 2–3.) heritage and preservation of the residential enteen years as president, and in doing so has to provide technical assistance and support to a properties that give the neighborhoods of transformed the field of historic preservation in vast network of local and statewide preservation Philadelphia and communities in the region a cities and states across the country. groups, including Preservation Pennsylvania distinctive character. The preservation of land- mark properties has traditionally been a focus of the Alliance’s advocacy efforts and continues to be so today. However, in recent years we have turned our attention to the preservation of Councilman Bill Green Recipient of Public neighborhoods and historic homes to a much greater degree than in the past. I am pleased that Service Award we will be able to continue and expand these neighborhood efforts as a result of grants from the William Penn Foundation and through the hen the National Trust for sions. Behind the scenes he and his staff and management of the Vital Neighborhoods Historic Preservation listed the others met with cultural institutions and prop- Initiative. (See page 5.) WBoyd Theater on its 11 Most erty owners that had concern about the impact Foundation grants are the primary support Endangered List in 2008, Councilman Bill of the bill on their properties. With the assis- for our programmatic initiatives. But like other Green recognized the opportunity to propose tance of Councilman William Greenlee, a co- nonprofit organizations, we are dependent on adding the authority to protect historic interi- sponsor of the bill along with Councilwoman membership and general contributions to pro- ors to Philadelphia’s preservation ordinance. Blondell Reynolds Brown, Councilman Green vide our core operating support. On pages 8-9 He introduced a bill into City Council to allow also reached out to other members of City you will find a list of current Alliance members. the Philadelphia Historical Commission to list Council. If your name is on the list, let me thank you very interior spaces on the Philadelphia Register of After many months of patient and persistent much for your generous support. If you name is Historic Places. work by Councilman Green and his staff, a not on the list, I hope you will consider becom- Although there was general support for the carefully crafted bill was passed by City Council ing a member or making a contribution to sup- concept, many parties—including some in the in June 2009 and signed into law by Mayor port our work and in turn support the preserva- preservation community—were concerned Nutter on July 1, 2009. The Historical about the specific language of the bill and asked Commission promptly created new rules and tion of both historic landmark properties and Councilman Green to allow time for discus- regulations for interior designation and by distinctive neighborhoods. sion. Both the Historical Commission and the early 2010 Councilman Green’s vision of pro- Planning Commission held sessions for public viding the authority to protect historic interi- JOHN ANDREW GALLERY comment and Councilman Green made ors had become a reality. Executive Director amendments to the bill reflecting these discus- WWW.PRESERVATIONALLIANCE.COM The 17th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards 2010 Special Recognition Awards Grand Jury Awards 1 814 Pine Street 12 Mask and Wig Club William Vessal The Mask and Wig Club HBD Associates, LLC; Cascio Electric, Inc.; Federal Matthew Millan Architects, Inc.; E&M Engineering, Security; Glenn Wood Plumbing; J. Gillies Heating Inc.; Edward B. O’Reilly & Associates, Inc.; EverGreene & Air Conditioning, LLC; Loonstyn Roofing & Architectural Arts, Inc.; Historic Surfaces, LLC; Keast & Contracting; Magee Stucco and Brownstone; Hood Co.; LaMarra Construction, Inc.; Light Space Marsico Construction Co; Refine Flooring Design; Metropolitan Acoustics, LLC 2 Academy of Music Ballroom 13 Music Building at the University of The Philadelphia Orchestra Pennsylvania The James Biddle Public Service Award Special Recognition KlingStubbins; Artistic Doors and Windows Inc.; Ball University of Pennsylvania Award For preservation in the public and Ball; Brintons; Femenella and Associates; John Ann Beha Architects; AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Wheeler Brothers Canning Painting & Conservation Studios; Keast & For lifetime achievement in interest Holdings Building Conservation Associates, Inc.; Daniel J. historic preservation Hood Co.; L.F. Driscoll Co., LLC; Arnold Wood Keating Company; Hunt Engineering Company; Keast Councilman Bill In Memory of Hal Conservation, LLC; Mathieu Lustrerie; The Art of & Hood Co.; Kirkegaard Associates; Masonry Richard Moe Green Wheeler (1956-2010) Glass, Inc. Preservation Group, Inc.; Stephen Stimson Associates; Window Repairs and Restoration, LLC 3 Clarke Residence Julie and James Alexandre 14 Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity House Board of Directors Award Archer & Buchanan, Ltd.; Barbara Gisel Design, Ltd.; 3912 Spruce Street Corporation for exceptional stewardship of historic Cullen Construction Inc.; Knudsen Woodworking; Powers & Company, Inc.; Felber Ornamental properties Landis Stone Masonry; Lititz Planing Mill Company; Plastering Corporation; MO3 Design, Inc.; Vickery The Art of Glass, Inc. Stone Company, Inc. Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust 4 Fleisher Art Memorial Window Project 15 Ride!Philadelphia Bus Shelter Sign System Fleisher Art Memorial Center City District Myers Constructs, Inc.; Kane Woodworking Co.; KSK The Athenaeum of Philadelphia; Avencia Incorporated; Community Action Awards Architects Planners Historians, Inc.; Peak Window & Free Library of Philadelphia; Glasstoration, Inc.; for achievement by community organizations Door Co.; West Supply Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Joel Katz Design Associates; Library Company of Philadelphia; Pannier Save La Ronda Now! 5 Franklin Institute – Franklin and Jordan Hall Graphics;
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