The Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission is inviting the public to its 2022 awards ceremony May 12 at the Grout Museum. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Four recipients were chosen by the Historic Preservation Commission to receive recognition this year.
David Wadsworth with Wadsworth Construction. Wadsworth has been an integral part of the restoration and rehabilitation of several historic buildings within the City of Waterloo. The company specializes in restoring historic windows.
The Walnut Neighborhood Association. The Walnut Neighborhood Association has worked hard to revitalize its neighborhood that has been a victim of abandonment. The association worked to create a multi-organizational team to bring in new development and restoration of existing homes.
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity The Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity has built new and restored homes to match the existing historic homes throughout the Walnut Neighborhood near downtown Waterloo.
JSA Development, the Judge Platt Home. JSA who has been responsible for the restoration of multiple historic buildings and took on a new challenge by signing a development agreement with the City of Waterloo to restore and rehabilitate 4 homes that have sat dilapidated for several years in the Walnut Neighborhood. The Judge Platt home was the first one to be completed.
While there is no charge to attend the awards banquet, guests are asked to RSVP to John Dornoff in the Waterloo Planning and Zoning Office by calling 291-4366 or emailing john.dornoff@waterloo-ia.org by May 5th, 2022.
In 2005, the Waterloo Historical Preservation Commission held its first awards ceremony to celebrate those in the city that are making a difference in regards to historical preservation. To view past recipients, visit our website.
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