Historical Society Accepting Preservation Award Nominees

The Cherokee County Historical Society is requesting nominations for the 2015 Historic Preservation Awards.

Historic sites or structures must be at least 50 years old, and should exhibit outstanding success in historic preservation. Recently rehabilitated properties or those that have been carefully maintained over the years are eligible and the owners are encouraged to apply.

The Cherokee County Historical Society recognizes businesses and individuals for their achievement in historic preservation at the annual Preservation Awards Banquet, which will be held at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs on Friday, March 20.

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. Nominations should be received by March 2. For more information please call 770-345-3288 or contact sjoyner@rockbarn.org.

Photo: R&M Sandwich Shoppe, a 2014 winner of the Cherokee County Historical Society’s 2014 Historic Preservation Award. Credit: Cherokee County Historical Society