PRESS RELEASE
CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
and The Amelia Island Museum of History
The City of Fernandina Beach and the Amelia Island Museum of History wish to recognize the efforts of those involved in preserving our unique architectural resources by honoring historic preservation projects through the City’s third preservation awards program. Historic structures contribute to the identity of our community, and sensitive treatment of these resources ensures residents and visitors will experience our community character in the future. Eligible projects can be anywhere within the City limits, completed within the last five years, and finished no later than March 31, 2014. The deadline for nominations is April 4, 2014. There is no fee to apply. Award recipients will be honored at a City Commission meeting during May 2014, National Preservation Month.
The City held an inaugural awards program in 2010; winners were the Amelia Island Museum of History, Amelia Dream Cars, and Kenneth Smith Architects for the Amelia Island Lighthouse. The second awards program was held in 2012; winners were the Florida House Inn – First Place for Restoration/Rehabilitation, Island Art Association – First Place for New Construction, Miranda Architects – Honorable Mention for Sensitive Addition, Madeline Richard – Honorable Mention for Storefront Façade Renovation, Harvey Ward – Winner for Craftsmanship, and Preservation Champions were Michael Harrison and George Stewart.
For more information or to download a nomination form, please visit www.ameliamuseum.org, www.fbfl.us/historicdistrict or contact Phyllis Davis, Amelia Island Museum of History at 904-261-7378, x.101. Forms may also be picked up from the Planning Department, downstairs in City Hall at 204 Ash Street.
February 19, 2014 10:34