2023 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony to be Held on May 25
The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will be honoring the winners of the 2023 Historic Preservation Awards on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The awards ceremony and reception will be held in-person from 6-8 PM at the Foss Waterway Seaport (705 Dock Street, Tacoma). It is free to attend and the public is welcome. The awards celebrate the best in preservation projects and programming as a part of Historic Preservation Month. The nomination period closed May 3, 2023.
"The Annual Preservation Awards are a great way to shine a light on the people and projects working to keep Tacoma's history alive, whether that's by renovating a historic building or boosting lesser known stories of our shared past,” said Historic Preservation Coordinator Susan Johnson.
Historic Preservation Award Winners Announced
This year’s Historic Preservation Awards categories and recipients are:
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Special Recognition: Chandler O'Leary
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Sustainability: Milgard Hall, University of Washington Tacoma
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Housing: The Astor (Washington Building)
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Broadening Perspectives in Preservation: Tacoma Boat Builders
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Career Achievement: Lane Sample
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Commercial Renovation: Howdy Bagel, 5421 S. Tacoma Way
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Community Engagement: Downtown On The Go
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Excellence in Historic Preservation: W. W. Seymour Conservatory rehabilitation / Metro Parks Tacoma
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Heritage/Legacy Business: Parkway Tavern, 313 N. I Street #1
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Landmark Nomination: Wright Park Condo Association, for The Virges Apartments, 720 6th Ave.
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Leadership in Preservation: Northwest Room of the Tacoma Public Library
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Partnerships in Preservation: Earthwise Architectural Salvage
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Residential Renovation: Red Maple Apartments, 1122 N. 6th Street
Contact Information
For more information, contact Historic Preservation Coordinator Susan Johnson at sjohnson7@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 281-7445.