Otsego 2000

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Historic
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SAVE THE DATE: The 2008 Historic Preservation Awards for Otsego and Schoharie Counties will be presented on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. at The Major’s Inn in Gilbertsville. The preservation awards program, sponsored by Otsego 2000, recognizes individuals and groups who have helped further historic preservation in their communities. Nominations are considered each year in the following categories: career achievement, stewardship, adaptive re-use, restoration (for buildings, structures or landscapes), rehabilitation (for buildings, structures or landscapes), historic preservation planning, and special nomination. For more information, contact Otsego 2000 at 607-547-8881.

Honoring Those That Preserve Our Heritage

Otsego 2000's 2007 Historic Preservation Award winners were honored on Friday, May 25 during a ceremony and reception at Hyde Hall. For complete details, click here. The award recipients were also featured in The Daily Star's "On the Bright Side" column. Click here to read that story.

Since 1999, Otsego 2000 has sponsored the annual Historic Preservation Awards for Otsego and Schoharie Counties. The awards pay tribute to those who have helped preserve our historic sites and communities. A variety of people and projects have been recognized over the years, including the restoration or rehabilitation of historic buildings, educational exhibits, and individuals who have made significant contributions to historic preservation in their communities.

Click on the following links to learn more about our past award winners:

2006 2005 2004

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.

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.

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.