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2013 Awardee – Tania Werbizky – Preservation League Of New York State

13 May, 2013 11:06 pm - Leave a Comment

PACNY is pleased to present the Jasena R. Foley Award to Tania Werbizky in recognition of her commitment and accomplishments to educate, promote, and advocate for a preservation ethic in Central New York.

Tania Werbizky serves as the Regional Director of Technical and Grant Programs for the Preservation League of New York State. Tania was the first full-time employee of the Preservation League and recently celebrated her 20-year anniversary of working for that organization. Tania holds a B.A. in Geography from SUNY Binghamton and an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Cornell University, where she has also taught graduate-level courses in the Historic Preservation Program.

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Tania Werbizky, image from www.historicelmira.org.

As administrator of the Grants Program for the League, Tania has supported numerous historic preservation projects in Central New York. Recent notable examples include: citywide historic resources survey in Cortland (2010); a National Register nomination for African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Churches in New York State (2010); and a survey and National Register nomination of hops-related resources in Madison County (2006). In addition, Tania provides her expertise as an educator and consultant to local non-profit groups, individuals, and municipalities. These services range from advising a group of homeowners in a village as to how to create a historic district to mobilizing efforts to save a threatened building. She has organized an endless number of educational programs and workshops for homeowners as well as professionals.

PACNY sincerely thanks Tania Werbizky for her many years of service to the community as an advocate and educator about history and historic preservation. Our community is a better place as the result of Tania’s efforts.

Please join us as we recognize our Awardees. This year’s PACNY awards ceremony will be held on Sunday May 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Temple Concord. See pacny.net/awards/ for RSVP information and more details.

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2013 Awardee – Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation

13 May, 2013 10:59 pm - Leave a Comment

PACNY is pleased to present the Paul Malo Award to the Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation (SMNC) in recognition of their numerous neighborhood revitalization projects, which successfully and sensitively juxtapose old and new construction, demonstrating respect for our past while promoting our community’s future.

The SMNC was founded in 1972 and is one of the city’s oldest nonprofit housing organizations and has twice received PACNY’s Pat Earle award for meticulous renovations of individual buildings. The SMNC’s mission is to “improve blighted neighborhoods, preserve demographic diversity and foster self-sufficiency in targeted neighborhoods in the City of Syracuse.” Over the past four decades, SMNC has purchased, rehabilitated, and sold more than 130 existing homes for owner-occupancy. The organization also manages 234 rental apartments in 101 buildings. The SMNC’s employees also conduct the physical work of rehabilitation and maintenance for these properties, which provides neighborhood residents with job opportunities and training in historically sensitive renovation.

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In addition, the SMNC’s headquarters are in a comfortable, rambling, historic house in the center of the South Salina Street Historic District. The SMNC has also been responsible for renovation of several buildings within that district as well as some in-fill construction that is consistent with the historic character of the adjacent properties.

PACNY is pleased to honor the SMNC for its ongoing commitment to preserving and rehabilitating older homes and apartment buildings while simultaneously providing comfortable, affordable housing in challenged neighborhoods. Their efforts successfully demonstrate that social advocacy and rehabilitation of historic buildings are not only compatible but also a potent combination for neighborhood preservation.

Please join us as we recognize our Awardees. This year’s PACNY awards ceremony will be held on Sunday May 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Temple Concord. See pacny.net/awards/ for RSVP information and more details.

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2013 Awardee – Rich & Gardner Construction Company – 206 Plum Street, Syracuse

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PACNY is pleased to present the Harley J. McKee Award for excellence in the promotion and application of appropriate preservation technology and fine craftsmanship to Rich & Gardner Construction Company.

Rich & Gardner is a full-service construction company based in Syracuse, NY that offers design build, construction management, and general contractor services. The company was founded in 1988 and since that time has completed numerous well-known projects throughout Central New York, including many historic conversions.

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The Kirk Hotel, 121-129 West Fayette Street.

Rich & Gardner’s list of successful historic rehabilitation projects in Central New York include the Butler Building (315-319 South Clinton Street), Dey’s Centennial Plaza (401 South Salina Street), the Kirk Hotel (121-129 West Fayette Street), the Lowes Building (362 South Salina Street), and the Walier Lofts (755 North Salina Street). They have developed an approach to construction that focuses on their client’s budget and schedule, without compromising the historic fabric of a building. Their ability to manage the complexity of these projects has earned Rich & Gardner a superior level of respect in the field.

PACNY offers our appreciation and recognition to Rich & Gardner for their continuing commitment to excellence and craftsmanship in local historic preservation projects.

Please join us as we recognize our Awardees. This year’s PACNY awards ceremony will be held on Sunday May 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Temple Concord. See pacny.net/awards/ for RSVP information and more details.

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