2012 Preservation Awards

AWARD: PROVINCETOWN TOWN HALL, Provincetown, Massachusetts
For the comprehensive restoration of this 1886 municipal
landmark that continues to provide essential governmental services while, with
its spacious auditorium, also serves as a venue for concerts, dances, graduations,
and other civic needs.
landmark that continues to provide essential governmental services while, with
its spacious auditorium, also serves as a venue for concerts, dances, graduations,
and other civic needs.
AWARD: CENTRAL AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH (now Indiana Landmarks Center) Indianapolis, Indiana for the rescue and rehabilitation of this long-neglected1892
landmark, with its prominent location and commanding tower, that has been transformed into space for civic uses, including historic preservation offices and a cultural and performing arts center.
landmark, with its prominent location and commanding tower, that has been transformed into space for civic uses, including historic preservation offices and a cultural and performing arts center.
AWARD: OLD NAVAL HOSPITAL, Washington DC (now Hill Center)

for the innovative restoration of this prominent 1866 Capitol
Hill landmark which, after decades of vacancy and decay, has been converted
into a much-needed community center with classrooms, assembly spaces and other
facilities to benefit the surrounding area.
Hill landmark which, after decades of vacancy and decay, has been converted
into a much-needed community center with classrooms, assembly spaces and other
facilities to benefit the surrounding area.
COMMENDATION: HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE, North Wildwood, New Jersey for the meticulous exterior restoration
of this 1874 lighthouse, a cherished local landmark that is now a
popular destination for year-round public visitation as an
educational and recreational facility.
of this 1874 lighthouse, a cherished local landmark that is now a
popular destination for year-round public visitation as an
educational and recreational facility.
COMMENDATION: BREWER FOUNTAIN, Boston Massachusetts

for the complete restoration of this monumental 1867 bronze
fountain which, with its elaborate waterworks, proudly resumes its position as
a focal point and favorite gathering place on the historic Boston Common.
fountain which, with its elaborate waterworks, proudly resumes its position as
a focal point and favorite gathering place on the historic Boston Common.