Press Release
December 03, 2008
For Release: Immediate
Press Contact:
Eileen Larrabee
Dan Keefe
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New York State Historic Preservation Awards Announced for 2008
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today announced the recipients of the 2008 New York State Historic Preservation Awards.
"The Historic Preservation Awards honor the efforts and achievement of individuals, organizations and municipalities that make significant contributions to historic preservation objectives throughout New York State," Ash said. "The range of awards this year reflect the deep commitment and strong partnerships across the state that have made preservation an important tool for economic development."
The State Historic Preservation Awards were established in 1980 to honor excellence in the protection and rejuvenation of New York's historic and cultural resources. The recipients were honored at a ceremony held at the Historic Preservation Field Services Bureau at Peebles Island State Park, north of Albany:
Individual Achievement presented to Dorothy Marie Miner, Esq. - Preservation Law pioneer, advocate, educator and mentor, Miner was a powerful force for civic good, a fearless voice for the rule of law and the built environment.
Ms. Miner was instrumental in the development, implementation and defense of preservation laws at local and statewide levels, and her pioneering work was significant in establishing preservation law at the national level. She was informed of her award before her death on October 21, 2008.
Individual Achievement presented to Harold L. Zoch for his extraordinary efforts and commitment to the documentation and preservation of the historic and cultural resources of Schoharie County and New York State.
Project Achievement presented to the Willow Street Lofts, LLC, Syracuse for outstanding commitment to community revitalization and the adaptive use project of the former CW Snow Warehouse.
Project Achievement presented to the Oswego Public Library for outstanding commitment to community revitalization and the rehabilitation and rejuvenation of a distinguished historic property.
Project Achievement presented to Judith Wellman, PhD., The Equal Rights Historic District, Sherwood, Cayuga County for outstanding scholarship in National Register documentation, and dedication to the ideals of those Americans who have advanced the cause of equal rights and reform.
Project Achievement presented to the Rural Ulster Preservation Company for outstanding commitment to community revitalization and the rehabilitation and adaptive use of the Kirkland Hotel, Kingston.
Project Achievement presented to Jedediah Hawkins Inn, Jamesport for outstanding commitment to community revitalization and the rehabilitation and adaptive use of a distinguished historic property.
Project Achievement presented to Historic Saranac Lake for outstanding commitment to community revitalization and the rehabilitation and adaptive use of the Saranac Laboratory.
Community Achievement presented to Village of New Paltz and Historic Huguenot Street for outstanding commitment to the documentation and preservation of historic and prehistoric archeological resources as an integral part of community improvement projects.
Not-for-Profit Achievement presented to the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway for outstanding leadership and commitment to community revitalization efforts and the promotion of and advocacy for the region's industrial history and architecture.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which is part of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, helps communities identify, recognize, and preserve their historic resources, and incorporate them into local improvement and economic development activities. The SHPO administers several programs including the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, state historic preservation grants, the Certified Local Government program, and the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places, which are the official lists of properties significant in the history, architecture, and archeology of the state and nation.