Preservation Awards Recognize New Hampshire Icons

Thirteen projects across the Granite State were recognized by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for outstanding achievement in preservation at its annual announcement ceremony in Concord on May 12. The award-winning projects include iconic places - two bridges, two barns, two railroad stations, a town hall, a schoolhouse, canal gatehouse, Civil War memorial, seacoast warehouse and two gardens -- that anchor stories of New Hampshire's agrarian roots, industrial prowess and attraction as a retreat for visitors.
"We welcome this opportunity to recognize outstanding projects and people, offer thanks and inspire others," said Preservation Alliance board member and awards committee chair Paula Cabot of Loudon. "The 2009 award-winning projects, while varied, share common themes: tenacious leaders, strong public support and creative problem solving," said Cabot.

The 2009 awards recognize individuals, organizations and corporations for work or projects in the categories of restoration and stewardship, rehabilitation and adaptive use, compatible new construction and advocacy.

The 2009 winners are:

	Friends of Temple Town Hall for outstanding preservation and restoration of the Temple Town Hall and its sympathetic addition
	Soldiers Memorial Advisory Board for outstanding preservation and stewardship of the Soldiers Memorial Building
	Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden for outstanding restoration of the Moffatt-Ladd Coach House, Portsmouth
	Barbara Fildes and Keith Quinton for outstanding revitalization of the Tunis District School House, Hanover
	University of New Hampshire for outstanding renovation of the Boston & Maine Railroad Depot for the UNH-Durham Transit Station
	Town of Lisbon for outstanding preservation and revitalization of the Lisbon Historic Railroad Station
	Gilmanton Year Round Library Association for the outstanding revitalization of a 1790s barn
	Hampton Historical Society for outstanding advocacy and preservation of the Leavitt House Barn
	Town of Haverhill and Town of Bath for outstanding rehabilitation of the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge
	Town of Henniker for outstanding rehabilitation of the Ramsdell Road Historic Truss Bridge
	The Fells for outstanding restoration and stewardship of its historic landscape
	Strawbery Banke Museum for outstanding restoration of the Aldrich Garden
	City of Nashua for outstanding preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of the Mine Falls Gatehouse

"These buildings are irreplaceable, and their revitalizations contribute to the character of our communities and our local economies," noted Jennifer Goodman, executive director of the Preservation Alliance.
This year marks the Alliance's 20th year celebrating preservation achievement in New Hampshire and the event features past winners and special guest Fritz Wetherbee, author, Emmy Award-winning television personality and 1993 Preservation Award winner.

The Preservation Alliance has presented 138 awards for achievement since 1989 including renovations of corporate facilities at PSNH and PC Connection, the rescue campaigns for Daniel Webster Farm and the Epsom Meetinghouse, a restoration of a neon sign in Weirs Beach, the rehabilitation of University of New Hampshire's Murkland Hall, the re-use of the former B & M railroad station in Plymouth, the proactive policies of the Troy Heritage Commission, a 5th grade walking tour of Antrim and the leadership of advocates Martha Fuller Clark, Carl Schmidt and Richard Candee.

Award program sponsors include Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, Bruss Construction, Inc., and TMS Architects.

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is the statewide membership organization dedicated to preserving historic buildings, communities and landscapes through leadership, education and advocacy. Current priorities include providing assistance to community leaders and promoting effective weatherization, community-centered schools, barn preservation and preservation as "the original green". More at www.nhpreservation.org.