Historic Preservation Awards

Preservation Stewardship:  Long term care of a property which has been sensitive to the historic character and fabric of a significant historic or architectural resource.

Construction:  Recent restoration or substantial rehabilitation of a significant historic or architectural resource.

Enhancement Projects:  Historically appropriate use of colors, signs, awnings, & other exterior amenities which are sensitive to the historic character & fabric of the building, and restoration & rehabilitation of individual exterior elements in a manner sensitive to the historic character & fabric of the building.

Preservation Initiative: Non-construction activity, service, or commitment promoting historic preservation including government support, media coverage, corporate leadership, publications, education programs, and individual achievement.

Definitions

Preservation: Applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property through on-going maintenance or repair of historic materials & features rather than replacement or new construction.

Restoration: Accurately depicting the historic form, features, and character of a property by repair, removal of inappropriate features, and reconstruction of features accurate to a particular period of time.

Rehabilitation:  Providing a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving features of historical value.

Eligibility

Present board members and staff members of the Erie County Historical Society are not eligible for the Local History or Education Award.  Representatives from all other fields of endeavor are eligible including business, government, professions, labor, media, historical societies and museums, neighborhood associations, youth organizations, schools and service groups.