YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Historical Society on Monday announced the winners of this year’s Historic Preservation Awards.
The awards recognize those who work to preserve historical landmarks in the community. This year, MVHS is recognizing five projects in which buildings have been renovated, preserved and adapted to show their uniqueness and importance to the Valley.
Commercial Revitalization Awards will go to Tim Huber and Michael Fagan for the preservation and remodeling of the Apollo Building, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown, and BSHM Architects for the preservation and remodeling of Suite 201 at the Apollo Building.
The Community Revitalization Award will go to the lot owners and trustees of Forest Lawn Memorial Park for the preservation of the Little Church, 5400 Market St., Boardman.
The Board of Directors Award of Achievement will go to the Hull family for their continued preservation of White House Fruit Farm, 9249 state Route 62, Canfield.
A new honor this year, the Award of Achievement for Cultural Heritage, will go to the Braceville Community Foundation for the revitalization and creation of the Braceville African American Heritage Museum, 1250 Cedar St., Braceville Township.
The awards will be presented during an event at 5:30 p.m. June 17 at Tyler History Center. Along with the awards presentation, the historical society also will hold its annual membership meeting to elect new and returning board members and to report on achievements over the past year.
Pictured at top: The Apollo Building in Youngstown. (Mahoning Valley Historical Society)