2015 Bozeman Historic Preservation Awards

The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board will host a ceremony to recognize the efforts of three property owners and one organization to preserve our community’s rich cultural heritage. The Preservation Awards will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 19 at the Baxter Hotel, 105 West Main Street in Bozeman. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
 The Preservation Board will present the following awards:
    •    Award for Continued Maintenance: New “Cold Roof” at313 South 6th Avenue. Property owners David and Jacquie Landis.  The criteria for this category is to Recognize an effort to actively preserve and maintain an historic building or structure for its continued use while respecting the building's original character and its site.
    •    Award for Infill and New Construction: New accessory building at 507 West Babcock Street. Property owner Richard Brown. The criteria for this category is to Recognize new infill construction or additions to an historic building which responds to Bozeman’s architectural and cultural heritage, follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and preserves the integrity of the Neighborhood.
    •    Award for Restoration and Rehabilitation: Restoration of the residence at 519 North Black Avenue. Property owner Jason Delmue. The criteria for this category is to “Recognize a restoration, renovation or rehabilitation project which meets high standards of preservation, that respects and responds to Bozeman’s unique cultural history and heritage.”
    •    Award for Preservation Stewardship: To the American Indian Council for preservation of Native American cultural traditions, including the Pow Wow. The criteria for this category is to “Recognize groups, individuals, agencies, or businesses that have positively impacted the City of Bozeman by advancing the public’s appreciation, understanding and involvement in historic preservation or the conservation of living traditions.”
“We hope the public will join us in celebrating noteworthy investments in our shared heritage,” noted Historic Preservation Officer Courtney Kramer. “It’s great to have an opportunity to recognize the efforts made by property owners and organizations to preserve our cultural heritage and historic places.”
More information about the Preservation Awards, including how to nominate properties for future awards, is available at:  http://www.bozeman.net/Departments/Community-Development/Historic-Preservation/Perservation-Nominations