The St. Petersburg Preservation awards annually honor the people, associations and businesses that work to preserve, restore and complement the city’s historic buildings and places, Monica Kile, Executive Director, noted for Paradise News.
The 2014 St. Petersburg Preservation Awards were presented to 17 honorees in various categories at an October 24 event at the Studio at 620.
Adaptive Reuse
- Large Project – Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Avenue North
- Small Project – Casita Taqueria, 2663 Central Avenue
- Award of Merit – Duncan McClellan Gallery, 2342 Emerson Avenue South
Compatible Infill Award of Honor – Mitchell Harrison, 2635 4th Avenue North
Historic Neighborhood
- Award of Honor, Kerry Rund, “Al Lang Home,” 336 Lang Court North
- Award of Honor, Cesar Morales and Danni LaTendre, Lang Court Historic District
- Award of Merit, Karl Nurse, Melrose Mercy neighborhood, 1936 Melrose Avenue South
Heritage Education Award of Honor – African American Trail, City of St. Petersburg and African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg
Innovative Solutions in Preservation – The Birchwood, Chuck Prather, 340 Beach Drive NE
Historic Rehabilitation or Restoration
- Award of Honor Mr. and Mrs. Brett and Meagan Pettigrew, 2741 2nd Avenue North
- Award of Merit Susan Schmitt, “Mathis Residence,” 7321 3rd Avenue North
- Award of Honor, Multi-family, The Blackmon Family, 317 7th Street South
Preservation Technology & Craftsmanship – First United Methodist Church, 212 3rd Street North
Preservationist of the Year – Kimberly Hinder, City of St. Petersburg
President’s Award – Council Member Charlie Gerdes, City of St. Petersburg
Stewardship
- Residence – Larry Biddle, 319 Court South
- Commercial – David Gruskin, Law office of Gruskin & laBerge, P.A., 2719 First Avenue North
For more information, visit www.stpetepreservation.org or contact Monica Kile, Executive Director, 727-204-3800, Director@stpetepreservation.org.
