The Jefferson Area Neighborhood Association has announced the creation of annual awards for historic preservation in our neighborhood. May is Historic Preservation Month and the theme for 2008 is This Place Matters.

The neighborhood association is concerned with preservation of quality of life in the neighborhood and encourages investment in residences and appropriate renovation or restoration of historic properties.  Historic properties are designated as any property 50 years or older. That takes us back to 1958 and beyond.

Consideration is given to appropriate selection of materials and styles pertaining to the look of the property as it would have appeared at time of construction. Sensitive consideration of roof lines, door widths and window styles also apply to additions and garages.

An award of  $50 goes to the award winners by courtesy of  Simonson Lumber Company.
Thanks also to Simonson Lumber Company for being a good neighbor.

2008 Historic Preservation Awards

Terry and Pat Kramer 1411 3rd Ave S. Built: 1918 Colonial Revival Style	Allan and Sharon Nelson 1418 9th Ave S Built: 1940 Tudor Style
Nick and Kate Naujokas 1521 2nd Ave S Built: 1920 Craftsman Bungalow Style