The Landmark Society of Genesee County has selected seven properties and their owners for recognition for their preservation efforts.
The awards will be present Oct. 7 at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with awards presented at approximately 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. Reservations are due by Sept. 30 by calling (585) 757-2714.
Each year the awards committee tries to choose a group of structures that is varied in styles of architecture, geographic locations, building materials, and type of building such as churches, residences, commercial, and public facilities.
"We are recognizing three historic churches all celebrating 200 year anniversaries this year," said Cleo Mullins. "The three homeowners owners being honored to have all put a lot of love and sweat into their homes. The business owners spent a decade working on their building to ensure that their results were the perfect blend of preservation with modern technology, comforts, and conveniences."
The winners:
- Tender Loving Care -- East Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5735 Ellicott Street Road, East Bethany
- Tender Loving Care -- Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Allegheny Road, Corfu
- Tender Loving Care -- St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 E. Main St., Le Roy
- Tender Loving Care -- Dean and Jennifer, Eck 64, E. Main St., Corfu
- Restoration -- Dave and Noreen Tillotson, 11129 River St., Pavilion
- Renovation -- Dave and Ashley Bateman, 27 Summit St., Batavia
- Renovation -- Farmer’s Creekside Tavern & Inn, 1 Main St., Le Roy
