Caretaker of a Legacy

The Caretakers of a Legacy awards program was established to honor people, projects, and organizations that contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the historic fabric of German Village.

A caretaker is one who provides support, and watches over a place belonging to someone who is gone. The physical elements that make up the fabric of German Village do not really belong to those who own them legally, but instead have been left in our care. A legacy is a gift: something tangible, such as a built environment; or intangible, such as a philosophy of way of life, that is passed from one generation to the next. The immigrants who established the community known today as German Village have left us a wonderful legacy to cherish and protect for future generations.

As we care for this great gift, we will necessarily leave our imprint on the village, making our own contribution to the evolution of this neighborhood as a living, breathing community where people live, work, and play,

In celebration of Preservation Month, we honor three projects that are especially deserving of the name “Caretakers of a Legacy.” This Award program is co-sponsored by the German Village Society and Commission. Award winners are chosen by the German Village Commission in three categories:

The Preservation Award
Awarded to a property owner in recognition of an outstanding example of restoration, preservation or maintenance of a property or architectural element in German Village.

The Commissioners Award
Awarded to a property owner in recognition of a recently completed project that contributes to the architectural, historic, and aesthetic character of German Village and that shows sensitivity to the streetscape and surrounding properties.

The Chairman’s Award
Awarded to a property owner, an individual, an organization, or a business entity in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the historic, architectural, or aesthetic character of German Village and to the community’s quality of life.

Given by GVS:

The President’s Award – Awarded to a property owner, an individual, an organization, or a business entity by the German Village Society in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the historic, architectural, or aesthetic character of German Village and to the community’s way of life.

Past Recipients:

2009

The Preservation Award: 586 South Sixth Street/Amanpal Garcha & Danielle Demko

The Commissioners’ Award: 246 East Sycamore Street Garage/JR Westin

The Chairman’s Award: Beck Place Condos/Taggart Management

The President’s Award: 133 East Beck Street/Andy Schiffman

2008

The Preservation Award: 133 East Deshler Avenue/Jim Ressa & Steve Zawada

The Commissioners’ Award: 808 Jaeger Street/Joseph Sniderman

The Chairman’s Award: 2007 Historic Workshop/German Village Historic Preservation Committee

The President’s Award: 541 South Third Street, Pistachia Vera/Anne Fletcher & Spencer Budros

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