Preservation Awards Event
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:30PM

Eureka Heritage Society holds its

2009 Historic Preservation Awards

College of the Redwoods HPRT, The Nilsen Company, Humboldt County Public Health Branch, Joanne and Rory Hanson, Globe Poperties and the Maxon Family and Faye and John Judy were honored by the Eureka Heritage Society during its 2009 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony in the Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J Street, Saturday, May 16, 2009.

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Persons interested may call 442-8937 for details.

Established in 1973, the EHS focuses its efforts on activities that reinforce the community's sense of historical identity with its unique architecture. In 1986, the EHS published Eureka, An Architectural View (known as the Green Book), an in-depth survey of Eureka's rich architectural heritage. The Society’s goal is to channel energy into action to promote the wise use of the city's most precious resource . . . its magnificent historic buildings. Individuals interested in historic preservation may find more information about the Society at www.eurekaheritage.org. New members are welcome.

College of the Redwoods Historic Preservation and Restoration Technology Program and Instructors are honored with the Community Advocate Award.

The Commercial Building Presevation Award goes to The Nilsen Company for 502 Broadway

The Community Building Preservation Award goes to the Humboldt County Public Health Branch at 529 I Street.

Joanne and Rory Hanson received the Adaptive Re-use Preservation Award for 804 3rd Street.

Globe Properties and The Maxon Family were named Preservationist of the Year.

The Preservation Awards for Residential go to Faye and John Judy for the extensive porch restoration at their home, 2333 E Street.

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The Eureka Heritage Society_______Updated November 20, 2009
Preservation Awards, 2009

“The Preservation Awards,” explains EHS Past-President Ron Kuhnel, “are an incentive to building owners to restore and maintain the buildings that are Eureka’s important heritage.”