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Historic Preservation Awards 2013 Recipients

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Bronze Award 710 Bay Street (The Boardman-Mitchell House) - Mr. Barnett Shepherd and Mr. Nick Dowen For extensive restoration, inside and out; and Mr. Joseph and Ms. Liubov Offenberg; for the continued restoration and stewardship of this lovely early Victorian house. 42 Westervelt Avenue - Mr. Robert Fitzsimmons Jr. (Gateway Arms Realty) 32 Park Place - Mr. Kris Bojanowicz and Ms. Anna Filipowska Historic Treasure 404 Henderson Avenue - Mr. and Mrs. Hap and Karen Kuffner For the restoration and stewardship of this Center Hall Colonial Revival's historic elements (porch and bluestone sidewalk).   Appreciation and Encouragement 248 Fillmore Street - Mr. Dean Sonnenberg For the restoration of the front facade of this 1905 O.H. Lee designed Colonial Revival House. 5 Highview Avenue - Mr. Greg Hotaling and Ms. Denise Rompilla For the sensitive front porch restoration of this 19th century hillside Victorian. 31 Louis Street - Ms

LANDMARK SPOTLIGHT: Gustave Mayer House at 2475 Richmond Road

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Twenty-five years ago on April 19th, the Gustave Mayer house at 2475 Richmond Road, New Dorp received official NYC Landmark designation. This wonderful circa 1855 Italian style villa sits proudly on a hill overlooking lower NY harbor. A true Staten Island architectural gem. More information about this structure can be found at the Preservation League of Staten Island's Landmarks Google map here: PLSI's Landmarks Google Map Click on the Blue Marker for the specific landmark and you will be given an option to open the Neighborhood Preservation Center's file on the history of the house. All Photos Courtesy of Nicholas Matranga, All Rights reserved.

Join Us Sunday, April 28, 2013 for Our Annual Historic Preservation Awards

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Dear Members and Friends: The Annual Meeting of the Preservation League of Staten Island will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2013 starting at 1:00 P.M., at the Reformed Church on Staten Island, 54 Port Richmond Avenue. The meeting will include reports from the Treasurer, the President and the Executive Director.  The election of new board members for the class of 2016 will also be held. A proposed amendment to PLSI's bylaws will be presented. Following a luncheon prepared by board member Halina McCormack, we will present the Annual Awards Ceremony honoring exemplary work in historic preservation on Staten Island. Admission per person is $20.00  A discount of 50%  is offered for every third admission ticket purchased. Reservations are suggested.  Pay by PayPal below or call 718-442-7393. Number of Guests 1 $20.00 USD 2 $20.00 USD 3 (Discount) $50.00 USD