MUSCATINE, Iowa – Three Historic Preservation Awards will be presented during a reception at the Muscatine Art Center from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. The reception will offer a screening of historic properties in Muscatine and recognition of community members committed to preserving historic buildings.
May is National Historic Preservation Month with the Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission and the Friends of Muscatine Historic Preservation presenting three awards for preserving historic buildings.
The Commercial Rehabilitation Award will be presented to Brad and Rachel Roeth for their work on the Hershey Avenue Fire Company building.
The Residential Rehabilitation Award will be presented to Fred and Kayla Galoso for their work on the Rothschild-Cohn House.
The Stewardship Award will be presented to Brad Bark and to Scott and Ann Lesnet.
The commission put out a call last March for nominations that included the property owners name and address as well as a description of the type of work completed. Work should have focused on retaining the historic integrity of the property and have been completed in 2019 or 2020.
Owners could nominate their own property and/or work, or individuals could nominate properties that they know about. Before and after photos were requested but were not required for submittal.
Light refreshments will be served. Muscatine Art Center COVID-19 Protocols will be in effect.