FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Announcing the Awards of Excellence in Historic Preservation 2008

Binghamton, NY – As part of our Mission to protect, preserve and honor our historic and cultural heritage, each year the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (PAST) recognizes historic buildings, structures and neighborhoods that bring pride to our community. The beautifully restored Kilmer Building, 1 Lewis St., Binghamton will host the celebration for Awards of Excellence in Historic Preservation at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2008.  We congratulate the following Award winners who have restored their properties consistent with that property's architectural history and are worthy of community recognition:

Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation

•         The Kilmer Building – 1 Lewis Street, Frank and Lynn Whitney
•         5 Court Street - Rebecca Gennett
•         33-35 Court Street – Brent Williamson
•         37-39 Court Street – Chris and Michelle Schleider
•         45 Court Street – Rich David

Awards for Adaptive Re-Use of an Historical Building

•         The “Art” Building – Maggie Martin
•         Charles F. Johnson Home – NBT Bank
•         Firehouse Stage – Naima Kradjian
•         Old Market Deli – Vestal Ave. - Sean Bell

Award for Historic District Designation

•         Abel Bennett Tract – West Side Neighborhood Association

Award for Historical Landscape Rehabilitation

•         Tompkins Street Bridge - New York State Dept. of Transportation

Architectural Achievement Awards for Schools

•         Owego-Apalachin School – Park View Hotel model
•         St. John the Evangelist School – Fair Store project
•         St. James Middle School – Charles F. Johnson House model

Building owners and architects will be on hand to tell their exciting stories of their restoration projects.