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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05122022 Historic Preservation LAYDOWN - Two HP Award Nominations220512 HP LAYDOWN Two HP Award Nominations 2021 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM RECEIVED Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk's Of by. - Due Date: March 1, 2021 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Person you are nominating for this award: (print name; self -nominations are acceptable) 3 Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: - Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written descrintr`on of the nominee's contributions. (or use the back of this form) p Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. b' Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. Publications about the history of the community of Seward. q. Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. * Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. qi Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. ,�j. Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. ❑ Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. ti Any other contributions related to historic preservation. l � Nominee's Signature of Consent (verbal) Date: IC ! 2- Nominee's Address: ! _, i i 4 `t :I C ' Phone: Submitted by: ! .- Contact Phone: ' c "I. .��`' ! 4 -7 S For more information, contact: Karen Corrigan, Acting Seward Historic Preservation Commission Liaison 907-224-4046 or kcorrigan@cityofseward.net rittILIVIltu OFFICE OF THE I would like to nominate the entire 2022 Historic Preservation Commission akh'6 Qt�bf<Seward for their outstanding efforts this past year. Under the devoted leadership and organizational skills of Chairman Cheryl Seese, the commission has accomplished their goals and embellished the importance of history for generations to come by way of accomplishing The Seward Historic Walking Tour. Together, the commission completed the CLG grant application, and The State of Alaska awarded The City of Seward funding to create a walking tour of significant historic sites within Seward's Downtown Historic District. The commission, along with staff, personally reached out to the residents and business owners to establish the sign locations, while simultaneously educating and creating a sense of pride for Seward's history. They involved Seward's service clubs and other other organizations in this project to enhance the historic beauty that has attracted visitors worldwide. Collaboratively, the group created and distributed brochures and had informational signage made. This project has allowed locals and visitors the opportunity to learn about Seward's natural beauty and its historic importance to The State of Alaska as well as The United States! This Commission must be recognized for its professional efforts and performance in completing the grant requirements that have brought a plethora of awareness to Sewar's history. The Commission has also been the primary caretaker of Hoben Park. The commissioners have planted flowers in the urns, kept them watered, and kept the park free of debris so the Seward residents and visitors alike can enjoy this little jewel. Currently, the commissioners are working on a Historic Preservation Booklet. This booklet is intended to educate residents and business owners how important it is to preserve our history by preserving the look and feel of The Historic Downtown District. The Booklet will teach property owners the advantages of preserving their properties and how to do this economically while enhancing their property values. Each of these Commissioners have played a valuable role in making this past year one of the best for Seward's history and need to be honored: Commission Chairman Cheryl Seese, Commissioner Sue Ward, Commissioner Tanguy Libbrect, Commissioner Mary Ann Benoit, Commissioner Dona Walker and Commissioner Art Le Master. Sincerely, Iris Darling Person you are nominating for this award: (print name, self -nominations are acceptable) Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and attach a written description of the nominee's contributions. (or use the back of this farm) ,'a Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the \ community. ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. Publications about the history of the community of Seward. Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. 4 Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. C Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. 1 Contributions towards historic preservation planning. b, Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. ,p Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. �U., Any other contributions related to historic preservation. Nominee's Signature of Consent 4,r���,lsc ' (verbal) Date: ? -If - 2 2 Nominee's Address: 2 a t� NK Phone: Submitted by: 'J�r2(6 In( i Nle- Contact Phone: 072 e 6-1 tL 7 S For more information, contact: Karen Corrigan, Acting Seward Historic Preservation Commission Liaison 907-224-4046 or kcorrigan@cityofseward.net ' 1 2022 OFFICE OF THE I would like to nominate Cheryl Seese and Gary Seese for their outstanding devotion, service anns CLERK continued interest in enhancing and protecting the historic significance of the entire community of Seward. They have continuously worked with the owners of the property owners of the many properties which have been placed on the Alaska Historic Register and those also honored by being selected for the National Historic Register. Both have served on commissions to provide their experience and expertise to the Seward community. Gary was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for seven and a half years attending almost every meeting. He contributed his architectural knowledge to the commission, which many home owners appreciated! Both, by Cheryl's lead, have planted and maintained the flower urns in Hoben Park for four summers; many days having to water daily. They fill four one -gallon jugs of water from home and haul them to the park, fertilizing as needed and spending the time necessary to keep the flowers looking good. Cheryl has served on the Seward Historic Preservation Commission for four years missing only one meeting. For most of her time she has served as Chair. She has worked tirelessly to prepare materials for each meeting to keep the commission moving forward to accomplish great work for the community. To date her favorite project has been the CLG Historic Signage around Seward. Commissioners, Tanguy Libbrect, Sue Ward, Mary Ann Benoit, and Cheryl accomplished this wonderful project; the work occurred throughout 2020-2021. its narration and photos of Seward's early history are not merely for tourists but perhaps more importantly for the education of Seward's own residents! Locals are thrilled to read about their community's history. Gary and Cheryl love Seward and they want to be a positive part of advancing and protecting the great city of Seward. As both have shared with me, they are grateful they had the opportunity to serve. I am glad to know both and appreciate all their efforts. As Seward knows, with my own work to preserve Brown and Hawkins, I love history and especially Seward's history.