Repair it, restore it or tear it down? Could Your Old House be a very special place? Have you or your neighbor transformed a wretch of a building to a livable wonder? According to Missoula’s Historic Preservation Commission Chair, Mike Monsos, nominations must be submitted for the 2011 Preservation Awards program by Tuesday March 1st at 5:00 p.m.
“This is an opportunity to say thanks,” said Monsos,” to those responsible for restoring an old house, for designing an addition that is compatible with the historic character of the neighborhood, for painting projects that emphasize the historic architectural elements of a home, or for contributing to community preservation as an individual or group. Such recognition has been shown to help inspire new projects that continue to make Missoula a ‘Preserve America’ community.”
The 20th Annual Missoula Historic Preservation Awards are judged by the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission, with the individuals and groups honored at a public catered awards event during May, the annual National Historic Preservation Month. Projects must have been completed in 2008, 2009 or 2010.
The Categories are...
- Commercial & Residential Restoration
- Compatible New Construction and Additions
- Renovation & Rehabilitation
- Maintenance & Repair
- Painted Lady
- Adaptive Reuse
- Site & Landscape Preservation
- Preservation Information & Education
- Individual or Group Contribution
The DEADLINE for Nominations is 5:00 p.m. March 1st, 2012. Nomination Forms can be obtained by calling the Historic Preservation Office at 258-4706 or stopping by the front desk at the Office of Planning and Grants in City Hall (435 Ryman) or by downloading a 2012 Nomination Form.