The Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (PAST) recognizes historic buildings, structures and neighborhoods that bring pride to our community.

The beautifully restored Kilmer Building, 1 Lewis St., Binghamton will host the celebration for Awards of Excellence in Historic Preservation at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2008. We congratulate the following Award winners who have restored their properties consistent with that property's architectural history and are worthy of community recognition:

Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
The Kilmer Building – 1 Lewis Street, Frank and Lynn Whitney
5 Court Street - Rebecca Gennett
33-35 Court Street – Brent Williamson
37-39 Court Street – Chris and Michelle Schleider
45 Court Street – Rich David

Awards for Adaptive Re-Use of an Historical Building
The “Art” Building – Maggie Martin
Charles F. Johnson Home – NBT Bank
Firehouse Stage – Naima Kradjian
Old Market Deli – Vestal Ave. - Sean Bell

Award for Historic District Designation
Abel Bennett Tract – West Side Neighborhood Association

Award for Historical Landscape Rehabilitation Tompkins Street Bridge - New York State Dept. of Transportation

Architectural Achievement Awards for Schools
Owego-Apalachin School – Park View Hotel model
St. John the Evangelist School – Fair Store project
St. James Middle School – Charles F. Johnson House model

Building owners and architects will be on hand to tell their exciting stories of their restoration projects.