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Cherokee Historical Society Seeks Preservation Award Nominees
Sites or structures must be at least 50 years old and should exhibit "outstanding success in historic preservation."
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Canton, GA -- The Cherokee County Historical Society is seeking nominations for the 2016 Historic Preservation Awards.
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Historic sites or structures must be at least 50 years old and should exhibit “outstanding success in historic preservation,” the organization said.
Recently rehabilitated properties or those that have been carefully maintained over the years are eligible and the owners are encouraged to apply.
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The Cherokee County Historical Society recognizes businesses and individuals for their achievement in historic preservation at its annual Preservation Awards Banquet, which will be held Friday, March 18 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton.
The awards are given to encourage and educate the community about the benefits of protecting Cherokee County’s unique history.
Properties are judged by the attention given to preserving historic features, and maintaining the integrity of initial design.
Nomination forms and a list of previous winners are online at http://www.rockbarn.org/awards-2/. Nominations should be received by March 1.
For more information please call 770-345-3288 or contact sjoyner@rockbarn.org.
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Photo: Woodstock Methodist Church, a 2015 winner. Image via Cherokee County Historical Society
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