Four local preservation awards received

The Newport Daily News, August 14, 2007 by Daily News Staff

NEWPORT - The first Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award for Distinguished Stewardship will honor Noreen Drexel for her strong committment to philanthropy and preservation in Newport for more than half a century.

The Newport Restoration Foundation and the city of Newport created the award to celebrate local excellence in historic preservation.

Three other awards will be granted to projects that have contributed to preserving the historic fabric of Newport's community.

Nicholas Scheetz will receive an award for his restoration of 40 Division Street, which incorporated modern conveniences into an 18th-century single family home while respecting its historic significance.

The Redwood Library will be honored for its recent project that involved rehabilitation as well as new construction on this National Historic Landmark site.

Lila Delman Real Estate, 3 Memorial Boulevard, will be recognized for its successful integration of a contemporary business into a restored historic building.

Each recipient will receive a handcrafted glass obelisk, desinged and made by artist Steven Easton.

Recipients will be publicly asknowledged Wednesday, Spetember 12, at City Hall.  A formal celebration and awards ceremony will be held Friday, September 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Rough Point on Bellevue Avenue.  Tickets cost $125 per person.  Reservations are required. 

Proceeds will benefit the Doris Duke Preservation Grant program, which funds community preservation projects.

For more information on the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, or to reserve tickets to the event, call 849-7300 or visit www.newportrestoration.org

The Newport Daily News, August 14, 2007

Daily News Staff