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Historic Preservation Awards:
To Honor Those Who Preserve Our Heritage
Thank you to all who attended the 2011 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony
Keep your eyes open for the 2012 Historic Preservation Awards Nominations in February 2012!
Congratulations to our 2011 Historic Preservation Award Honorees!
Career Achievement
Patricia Mabie, Roseboom Town Historian
William Bauer, Founder, Unadilla Historical Society In memoriam
Rehabilitation
William Isaac, Cherry Branch Gallery, Cherry Valley
Adaptive Re-Use
Leila & Philip Durkin, Village Hall Gallery, Sharon Springs
Karen & Norman Johannesen, Hope Mill House, Index
Special Nomination
Sandra Manko and the Sharon Historical Society
Sibs of Sharon: The Happy Hamlets (2009) Since 1999, Otsego 2000 has sponsored the annual Historic Preservation Awards for Otsego and Schoharie Counties. These awards recognize individuals and groups who have committed themselves to preserving our regional historic sites, landscapes and communities for future use and enjoyment. An independent jury of preservation experts reviews applications for the following award categories: Career Achievement, Stewardship, Adaptive Re-use, Restoration, Rehabilitation, Historic Preservation Planning, and Community Education and Outreach. To be eligible for consideration, the project must have been completed within the past five years. Call for nominations will be announced in early 2012.
The diverse group of award recipients over the years, including individuals with a life-long passion for preservation, educational programs developed by school groups, rehabilitation-focused homeowners and many other special projects, reflects the value our community places on preserving our region’s past for the enjoyment of all - this is our way to say thank you!
 
Before and after photos of Stone House Farm, Tim and Patti Everett's home they rehabilitated after a disastrous fire in 2005 gutted the nineteenth century structure. They rebuilt the home using local materials and kept the original stone walls; their dedication was recognized by the 2010 Rehabilitation Award.
One of 24 windows restored in the Cooperstown
United Methodist Church stained glass window
restoration project. One of the winners of the
2008 Historic Preservation Awards.
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The Van Patten Hop House received a 2005 Historic Preservation Award for its rehabilitation. Located in the hamlet of Middlefield Center in Otsego County, this project received funding through the New York State Barn Restoration and Preservation Grant Program.
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The American Hotel, located in Sharon Springs, Schoharie County, received a 2001 Historic Preservation Award. This Greek Revivial style hotel, built between 1847 and 1851, had stood vacant for years. Now in active use as a hotel and restaurant, the American Hotel is a cornerstone of the community’s revitalization.
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In 2004, the Cooperstown Elementary School’s Fourth Grade Class and the Cooperstown Graduate Program won an award for their exhibit "Journey to the North: New York’s Freedom Trail." This Underground Railroad exhibit combined original artwork from the Fourth Grade Class with interpretive panels developed by students in the Cooperstown Graduate Program. |
Click on the following links to learn more about our past award winners:
2006 2005 2004
Historic Preservation Links and Resources
Information specifically for:
Home Owners
Commercial Property Owners
Farmers
Community Leaders
"How To" for Specific Projects
Suggested Print Resources
For Home Owners:
For an informational brochure about the NYS Tax Credit for Homeowners, click HERE
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit organization that provides information for anyone seeking help with a preservation project.
http://www.preservationnation.org/
- Insurance for historic homes
National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.
- Tax Incentives
- How-To advice for projects
Preservation League of NYS
This organization encourages preservation across NYS by organizations and individuals and is a valuable resource. They also have a grant program.
http://www.preservenys.org/
Click for Selected Resources for Owners of Historic Homes in New York State
The Landmark Society
This organization serves individuals and organizations in the Western New York region, specifically Rochester and the surrounding counties. They offer programs and information on planning for a restoration, finding funding (NYS tax credits), and much more.
http://www.landmarksociety.org/
Preservation League of New York State
This organization encourages preservation across NYS by organizations and individuals and is a valuable resource. They also have a grant program.
http://www.preservenys.org/
Sources of Assistance for Owners of Commercial Property in NYS
Resources for Owners of Historic Homes in New York State
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For Commercial Property Owners:
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
This NYS organization “helps communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archeological, and cultural resources.” They also have information relating to the NYS Rehabilitation Tax Credit for Commercial Properties and Residences.
http://www.nysparks.com/shpo/
For an information about the NYS Tax Credit for Commercial Properties, click HERE National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit organization that provides information for anyone seeking help with a preservation project.
http://www.preservationnation.org/
National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.
http://www.nps.gov/history/preservation.htm
Preservation League of NYS
This organization encourages preservation across NYS by organizations and individuals and is a valuable resource. They also have a grant program.
http://www.preservenys.org/
Click for Selected Sources of Assistance for Owners of Commercial Property in NYS
The Landmark Society
This organization serves individuals and organizations in the Western New York region, specifically Rochester and the surrounding counties. They offer programs and information on planning for a restoration, finding funding (NYS tax credits), and much more.
http://www.landmarksociety.org/
Port City Preservation
A consulting agency with a useful resource entitled “Sources and Strategies: Funding for Downtown Conversion Projects in Historic Buildings” www.portcitypreservation.com
PreservationDirectory.com
This is a resource website which lists many different historic preservation resources, from preservation organizations and books, museums to supply and how to stores - a great starting point.
http://www.preservationdirectory.com/HistoricalPreservation/Home.aspx
Preservation League of New York State
This organization encourages preservation across NYS by organizations and individuals and is a valuable resource. They also have a grant program.
http://www.preservenys.org/
Sources of Assistance for Owners of Commercial Property in NYS
Resources for Owners of Historic Homes in New York State
The New York Landmarks Conservancy
This organization is especially dedicated to preserving public buildings and commercial sites, and has an established state-wide program for preserving Sacred Sites.
http://www.nylandmarks.org/
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For Farmers:
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit organization that provides information for anyone seeking help with a preservation project.
http://www.preservationnation.org/
- Insurance for historic homes
National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.
http://www.nps.gov/history/preservation.htm
- Federal Tax Incentives
- How-To advice for projects
New York State Barn Coalition
A non-profit organization dedicated to sharing information about historic barns.
http://www.barncoalition.com/index.html (back to top)
Resources For Community Leaders:
National Park Service
As a branch of the Department of the Interior, the NPS not only runs National parks and the National Register of Historic Places, but also offers grants, tax credits, and how-to construction information for home owners and businesses.
http://www.nps.gov/history/preservation.htm
How to make historic preservation a part of community planning or policy.
http://www.nps..gov/history/hps/pad/localplan.html
The Landmark Society
This organization serves individuals and organizations in the Western New York region, specifically Rochester and the surrounding counties. They offer programs and information on planning for a restoration, finding funding (NYS tax credits), and more.
http://www.landmarksociety.org/
The New York Landmarks Conservancy
This organization is especially dedicated to preserving public buildings and commercial sites, and has an established state-wide program for preserving Sacred Sites.
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“How-to”- Building and Construction Information:
Information on existing building codes in NYS- http://www.tapinc.org/
Windows
Historic Albany Foundation
This nonprofit is based in Albany, but holds workshops on specific projects and also has an architectural parts warehouse that sells windows, doors, hardware, etc from historic structures.
http://historic-albany.org/warehous.html
PreservationDirectory.com
This is a resource website which lists many different historic preservation resources, from preservation organizations and books, museums to supply and how to stores - a great starting point.
http://www.preservationdirectory.com/HistoricalPreservation/Home.aspx
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For further information:
Recommended books:
From the National Trust for Historic Preservation (all available at www.preservationbooks.org):
- Building Codes and Historic Buildings
- A Guide to Tax-Advantaged Rehabilitation
- The Economics of Rehabilitation
- BARN AGAIN! A Guide to the Rehabilitation of Older Farm Buildings
Lists of print resources:
http://www.preservationbooks.org/
http://www.preservationdirectory.com/preservationbookstore/books.aspx
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Suggestions or comments? Please email: info@otsego2000.org |
