Press release:
The Landmark Society of Genesee County will hold its annual Preservation Awards Dinner on Oct. 15 at The First Presbyterian Church of Le Roy at 7 Clay St. Catered by the church (which is also an honoree), the dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the awards presentation will follow (at approximately 7 p.m.). The cost is $18 per person. Reservations can be made by emailing Landmark.Genesee@gmail.com.
Six buildings in Genesee County will be recognized this year:
Gregg & Debbie McAllister
Tender Loving Care
Classical Revival
1904
Garth & Amy Swanson
Rehabilitation
Italianate
1845
David & Robyn Tufts
4857 Ellicott St. Road, Batavia
344-1286
Adaptive Re-use
Mid-Century Modern
1961
Chris & Michelle Krtanik
Renovation
1833
Eclectic Style
First Presbyterian Church of Le Roy
Pastor David Pepper
Historian Ann Ver Hague
Tender Loving Care
1825
Colonial Revival
Indian Falls Log Cabin Restaurant
Amanda Owczarczak, Owner
762-8422
Tender Loving Care
Log Cabin
1948
“This year’s honorees beautifully represent the architectural variety we enjoy across the county,” said Lucine Kauffman, Landmark Society president and chair of the awards committee.
The buildings being recognized on Saturday include one church, two commercial properties, and three private homes.
“We are fortunate that Genesee County has such a rich, long history and that some of the physical markers of the people who have made our local history so rich still remain standing today.”
All of the owners of the buildings being recognized have one thing in common. In addition to all of their hard work, creative vision and patience, they have passion. They have restored, replaced, reused, and revived their properties. And in every case it was a labor of love.
By investing in their historic properties, these award winners have invested in their neighborhoods and communities.
The Landmark Society of Genesee County is a nonprofit, volunteer operated organization. Since 1965, The Landmark Society has encouraged local communities and individuals to work together to preserve our architectural heritage.
