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HEART OF WASHINGTON AWARDS

   On May 19th, 2009 Washington Preservation Inc., in the historic Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame, presented their 2009 Heart of Washington Awards.   These annual awards are presented to residences and businesses that have been restored and demonstrate the preservationist spirit in Washington. In recent years, a third award has been added, for the people that make preservation happen, and have a real “heart” for Washington. All of these awards go to those whose home, business and lives embody the spirit, and are generous in their support towards WPI’s goals for the preservation of Washington’s history, culture and architecture.
    Washington Councilwoman Carolyn Witt presented Rodney Stoyer a Preservation Award placque for his building, the Tamm Building on the northwest corner of Second and Jefferson Streets. Built in 1855, Stoyer has beautifully restored the building to its glory, while making the building truly functional for the 21st century.  The building also works as it was originally built, with commercial functions on the first floor, and residences above. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and qualifies for historic tax credits.
    Mayor Richard Stratman presented Richard and Brena Unnerstall a Preservation Award placque for the residence at 317 Locust Street, in the Locust Street Historic District. The brick home had been built in the early 1900s, in the Washington brick vernacular style, and had fallen into disrepair.  The Unnerstalls purchased the home and restored it beautifully and planning to open soon as a Bed & Breakfast called The Beekeeper’s Cottage.
    WPI President Dorris Keeven-Franke presented the third award for Person of the Year to Washington resident Elizabeth Rademaker in appreciation for all of the support she has given to the organization.  As a native of Washington, Ms Rademaker has always been a generous supporter of the history, culture and architecture of Washington, and truly embodies a generous preservation spirit.

Headlines . . .

November 25, 2008 By: Karen Cernich
Preservation Group Puts Out SOS to 'Save Old South Point School!'
You might never know it to look at it, but the dilapidated old clapboard structure that stands just behind the old Riechers gas station along Old Highway 100 has real historic value. From the late 1800s up until 1952, it was South Point School. . . . full story

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