1996 Preservation Awards

Isaac M. Wise Plumb Street Temple

Cincinnati, Ohio

AWARD for the historical stewardship and partial exterior and meticulous interior restoration of this extraordinary 1866 building.

Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery of the Morris Arboretum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

COMMENDATION for the outstanding preservation and restoration of this uniquely surviving 1899 horticultural confection. 

Website: Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery

Jordan Hall of the New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, Massachusetts

COMMENDATION for the sensitive interior restoration, rehabilitation and updating of Jordan Hall, its 1903 landmark

Website: Jordan Hall of the New England Conservatory of Music

St. James Episcopal Church

Baltimore, Maryland

COMMENDATION for the extensive restoration  and rehabilitation of its 1867 Gothic revival building following the disastrous 1993 fire.

Hawkins House

Rogers, Arkansas

COMMENDATION for the thoughtful restoration,  furnishing and interpretation of this 1895 residence as a house museum.

Website: Rogers Historical Museum

Osbourne Apartments

New York, New York

COMMENDATION for the notable exterior and lobby restorations· of this important 1885 landmark building.