From Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia:
The Preservation Alliance has announced its 2012 award recipients.
THE JAMES BIDDLE AWARD for lifetime achievement in historic preservation was awarded to Richard J. Webster, Phd.
THE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD for preservation in the public interest was awarded to The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
THE ROHODA AND PERMAR RICHARDS AWARD for service to the Preservation Alliance went to the Architectural Walking Tour volunteer guides.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARD for exceptional contributions to historic preservation was awarded to Ruth and Mansfield Bascom.
COMMUNITY ACTION AWARDS for achievement by community organizations
Friends of Mt. Moriah Cemetery: For efforts to maintain and improve Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Strawberry Mansion CDC and Strawberry Mansion NAC: For successful efforts to retain the historic character of the Strawberry Mansion trolley barn
SPECIAL 100th ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION
Bucks County Historical Society: On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Henry Mercer’s home, Fonthill
GRAND JURY AWARDS were given to a number of projects in the region (partial list, for full list of awardees and project details, please visit preservationalliance.com)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Curtis Institute of Music Lenfest Hall, Philadelphia, PA
George A. Weiss Pavilion at Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
Independence Hall Tower, Philadelphia, PA
Medallion Garden at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA
Shane Candies, Philadelphia, PA
Smithville Park Houses, Eastampton, New Jersey
Termini Brothers Bakery, Philadelphia, PA
World Cafe Live at the Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware
The awards will be celebrated at The Alliance Preservation Achievement Awards Luncheon on May 8, 2012.