Sonoma League for Historic Preservation

2011 Preservation Awards

Call for Nominations

 SLHP_awards_form.2011.pdf  

The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation invites all interested individuals or groups to submit one or more nominations for its 34^th Annual Awards Program. Nomination forms are available at www.sonomaleague.org or they may be picked up at Maysonnave House, Hooker House, Toscano Kitchen, or the Chamber of Commerce. Deadline for nominations is September 7.

Awards will be announced at the League’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 16.

The League champions the preservation of historic structures in Sonoma Valley and annually recognizes individuals responsible for the best restoration projects or new construction compatible with the historic character of this area. To qualify, projects must be in the Sonoma Valley from Kenwood in the north to San Pablo Bay in the south. Nominations may be made in any of the following categories: Major reconstruction, renovation or preservation, new construction, individuals or groups providing leadership in preservation.

Mail nominations to:

Awards Committee

Sonoma League for Historic Preservation

P.O. Box 766, Sonoma CA 95476

or

FAX to 707 939 1490.

Sonoma League for Historic Preservation

Previous Preservation Award Recipients

	Marciente Cottage at 29 Fifth Street West This cottage celebrates its 100th birthday this year and Judith and Tony Marciente hope that their restoration will make the house last another hundred years. A neighbor recently commented, "This is how old Sonoma used to look." Fine praise.  Photo by Zanne Photography
	Thorup Adobe at 410 Fifth Street West Rescued by current owner, Robert Thorup, and lovingly restored. The property had suffered from decades of misuse and needed significant work. The result is a beautiful Early California style adobe and garden. Photo by Zanne Photography
	The Curry Barn at 240 Second Street East This old barn on Second Street East had been among other things in its life a dance hall and a resort. The Currys maintained the rustic style of the outside while transforming the inside into a dramatic and eco-conscious family living space. Jon said, "I just wanted people walking up Second Street to still be able to enjoy seeing the old barn when they go by." Photo by Zanne Photography
	Donnell Garden at the gateway to Sonoma Valley One of the most photographed gardens in the country and right here in our own valley. The garden on the Donnell property is the modernist masterwork of Thomas Church, renowned landscape architect, and has been maintained in flawless condition since 1948. Truly a national treasure. Photo by Kent Porter
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