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Historical society announces preservation award winners
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has announced this year's Historic Preservation Award winners.
The awards recognize five projects where buildings have been renovated, preserved and adapted to show their importance to the Mahoning Valley.
Two Commercial Revitalization awards were given to Tim Huber, Michael Faegan and BSHM Architects for the preservation and remodeling of the Apollo Building at 117 S. Champion Street in Youngstown.
The Community Revitalization award was granted to the lot owners and trustees of Forest LawnMemorial Park for the preservation of the 'Little Church' at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, located at 5400 Market Street in Boardman.
The Board of Directors Award of Achievement went to the Hull Family for their continued preservation of White House Fruit Farm, located at 9249 State Route 62 in Canfield.
The Braceville Community Foundation was granted the Award of Achievement for Cultural Heritage for the revitalization and creation of the Braceville African American Heritage Museum at 1250 Cedar Street.
Awards will be presented at the Tyler History Center on Tuesday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m.
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