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| 1999 Excellence in Historic Preservation
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Phase One of this project completed the careful rehabilitation of 33, 19th century row houses in Newburgh that created 64 apartments for low-income families.
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The beautiful and easy-to-use guide introduces trail users to the natural and historic resources along the scenic footpath connecting the historic river towns of the lower Hudson Valley.
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The organization's stewardship of the historic resources in Essex began in 1969 when local citizens sought to revitalize their community. Since then, ECHO has created affordable housing, provided technical assistance and training, and revitalized of public buildings among many other projects and programs.
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Graycliff Conservancy sprung from a grass roots community reaction to a threatened, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed landmark in Derby, near Buffalo. In less than two years, the all-volunteer organization raised funds to purchase the building, complete a historic structure report, and begin restoration.
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This law enables local governments to provide a freeze on any increase in property taxes triggered by the substantial rehabilitation of a historic building. Senator DeFrancisco's and Assemblyman Abbate's efforts were sustained over several years and legislative sessions, and their belief in the usefulness of this law never wavered. The law has since been adopted by over a dozen communities, and many others are researching the possibility of adopting the law.
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Margot Gayle has been tireless in her efforts to increase public awareness of the beauty and significance of cast iron architecture. Through her publications and personal involvement in many projects, she has heightened the recognition of cast iron architecture by architectural historians across the state. Her enthusiasm to educate others and her love of architecture is still clearly evident even beyond her 90th birthday.
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Brooklyn native Clem Labine is the founder of Old House Journal and the founder and current publisher of Traditional Building. Both publications have brought historic preservation into mainstream America, while providing information on restoration techniques, architectural styles, and hard-to-find sources for rehabilitation products.
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