Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas

Parker Westbrook Award for Lifetime Achievement
Bobby Roberts was recognized for his commitment throughout his career to preservation, which most visibly takes the form of adaptive use of several historic buildings for the Central Arkansas Library and Arkansas Studies Institute in the River Market district of Little Rock. Dr. Roberts also served on the State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena and is a respected scholar of Civil War history and photographs.

Award for Excellence in Preservation Education
Ann Ballard Bryan, a clinical instructor at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway received the award for developing and implementing curriculum in historic preservation in UCA’s Interior Design program.

Outstanding Preservation Reporting in the Media
Mark Wilcken, Producer of Clean Lines Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Architecture, received the award for for the documentary film which Wilcken produced for Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).

Award for Excellence in Preservation through Rehabilitation
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville received the award for Peabody Hall. The project team conducted a sensitive rehabilitation of the 1913 educational building to create a state-of-the art facility to prepare teachers for the 21st Century classroom.

An honorable mention for Excellence in Preservation through Rehabilitation
Fellowship Bible Church in Batesville for bringing the 1906 Landers Theater back from the brink and adapting it for use as a church and community center.

Award for Excellence in Preservation through Restoration
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith for the Drennen-Scott House in Van Buren. The house, which dates back to c. 1838 serves as a museum, and educational facility for the Historic Sites Interpretation Program, archeologists and the public.

Award for Excellence in Preservation through Restoration
The City of Blytheville for the c. 1937 Art Moderne Greyhound Bus Station, which is now used as a visitor center, offices for Main Street Blytheville and event space.

Honorable Mention for Excellence in Preservation through Restoration
Beshears Construction of Fort Smith for the c. 1938 Greenwood High School Gymnasium for Greenwood Public Schools. The building, built under the Works Progress Administration will continue to serve the community of Greenwood as a gym and public event space.

Excellence in Personal Projects
LtGen John Baker, USAF (retired) and Judi Baker for rehabilitation of their home on Mount Nebo. Originally built as an annex for the Summit Park Hotel, the c. 1889 Baker House blends modern amenities with historic character, giving the Bakers their dream home.

Award for Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Advocacy
Little Rock’s Quapaw Quarter Association received the award for Preservation Conversations, a series of monthly programs focusing on historic building and preservation-related issues and advocating for use of tools and incentives.

Award for Outstanding New Construction in a Historic Setting
The Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock received the award for a Reconstruction of the 1823 William Woodruff Print Shop. Built with methods and materials appropriate to the period, the print shop is used in interpretation of the history of the Arkansas Gazette and the man who printed it.

Ned Shank Award for Outstanding Preservation Publication
Ethel Goodstein-Murphree of Fayetteville for her article “In Memoriam, Carlson Terrace, 1957-2007” published in Preservation Education & Research. Journal of the National Council on Preservation Education. The articled addresses the loss of the Edward Durrell Stone-designed landmark and issues with preserving important Mid-Century Modern buildings.

Award for Excellence in Heritage Preservation
The City of Eureka Springs received the award for programs and projects that promote cultural heritage tourism. Arkansas’s first Preserve America Community continues to leverage partnerships and resources to promote the town’s unique historic character and cultural destinations.

2010 Arkansas Preservation Award recipients

The Parker Westbrook Award for Lifetime Achievement

Theodosia Murphy Nolan of El Dorado for her stewardship and support of historic properties throughout Arkansas and Louisiana including the John Newton House (El Dorado), Pike-Fletcher-Terry Mansion (Little Rock) and Cherokee Plantation (Natchitoches, LA)

The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Education

Greg Herman, Associate Professor at the Fay Jones School of Architecture, for The Jones House: Reconstruction and Documentation project in Fayetteville

Honorable Mention for Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Education

Lakresha Diaz for her work creating and promoting the Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery Cell Phone Tour in Little Rock

The award for Outstanding Service in Neighborhood Preservation

Reed’s Bridge Preservation Society in Jacksonville for programming that engages audiences around the Reed’s Bridge Civil War site and Bayou Metro

A Special Citation for Excellence in Public Policy

City of Little Rock and Thomason & Associates for Little Rock’s City-Wide Preservation Plan to promote and protect historic resources throughout the capital city

The Award for Outstanding Preservation Reporting in the Media

Rex Nelson for his reporting, blogging and commentary on various aspects of Arkansas heritage and his advocacy for Ray Winder Field in Little Rock

The Award for Outstanding Work by a Craftsperson

Black River Technical College’s William Looney Tavern Project in Randolph County for meticulous restoration using tools and techniques that are faithful to the original construction

The Award for Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation

John French, Southern Bancorp Community Development Corporation, for rehabilitation of the historic St. Louis Federal Reserve Building and development of the eStem Charter School in downtown Little Rock

Honorable Mention: Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation

Entergy Corporation and Jerry Holland of Cromwell Architects Engineers for careful attention to detail and appropriate materials in the rehabilitation of the Entergy Building, historically known as the Arkansas Power and Light Building, in Little Rock

Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration for a Large-Scale project

Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects for faithful restoration of the 1905 Washington County Courthouse in Fayetteville

The Award for Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration for a Small-Scale project

State Representative Sheilla Lampkin and Bob Ware for restoration and community engagement around the Selma Rosenwald School in Drew County

The Award for Excellence in Personal Projects

H.T. and Linda Lou Moore for their rehabilitation of the National Bank of Commerce Building in downtown Paragould, which houses H.T.’s law office and apartments

The award for Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Advocacy

John Wheeler and Bill Hawkins for their tireless work preserving and promoting historic Camden neighborhoods

The Outstanding New Construction in a Historic Setting Award

Hillcrest Kroger in Little Rock for excellent compatible design of a commercial building in Little Rock’s historic Hillcrest Neighborhood

The Ned Shank Award for Outstanding Preservation Publication

Mary Kwas for her book on archaeological findings and interpretation at Historic Washington State Park, Digging for History at Old Washington

The Award for Excellence in Heritage Preservation

City of Dumas for the Gospel Institute Master Plan for interpretation of gospel music history in the historic Pickens Baptist Church in Desha County

Honorees and guests celebrated at a reception and banquet at the Chenal Country Club. John P. Gill, Immediate Past President served as Emcee for the evening. The Honorable David Pryor announced the award-winning projects as representatives were recognized for their contributions during the awards program.  Board President Frances Ross presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to William Nolan of El Dorado, who accepted the award on behalf of his mother, Theodosia Murphy Nolan.

2009 Arkansas Preservation Award recipients

Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Education

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,  for achievements in professional training and public outreach developed through its Campus Historic Preservation Plan funded by a Getty Foundation Campus Heritage Grant.  In addition to supporting a master planning initiative that addressed historic preservation needs and stewardship across campus and enabled the university to develop a comprehensive strategy for long-range planning and management of its historic resources, the project involved the creation of educational resources for facilities management personnel, students, campus visitors, local community and the State.  Central to the educational mission were facilities management personnel training programs, architecture student involvement, and a public outreach. A large component of the plan was completed by Ruby Architects, Inc. on North Little Rock in association with Lord Aeck and Sargent of Atlanta, GA and The Jaeger Company of Gainsville, GA. Mike Johnson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities & Karen Van Horn of the Facilities Management Planning Group accepted the award on behalf of the University of Arkansas.

Outstanding Service in Neighborhood Preservation
The City of Texarkana for building a solid historic preservation policy including surveying, documenting and protecting the City’s historic districts.  Through a fine combination of professionalism, advocacy, and community spirit, the city’s efforts expanded existing historic districts, created new ones, and added properties to the National Register of Historic Places, providing a model of preservation leadership in the public sector. Mayor Horace Shipp and Preservation Officer Eston McGee accepted the award on behalf of the City of Texarkana.

Outstanding Work by a Craftsperson
Lora Rand of Arkansas Sign and Neon Company for generously contributed and beautifully executed work on the restoration of the Hotel Riceland Coffee Shop sign.  The Riceland Hotel in Stuttgart was built between 1919 and 1923 during the declining years of a rice boom that had transformed Stuttgart’s economy.  The Hotel Riceland Coffee Shop sign still hangs on the building corner, visible from Main Street.  In 2009, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the Wings over the Prairie Festival, Rules Chairman Marty Simpson devised a plan to relight the sign. He worked with volunteers and city officials to clean up the building and restore power.  Lora Rand of Arkansas Sign and Neon Company in Little Rock donated her company’s services to remove the sign, restore it, and re-hang it on the hotel.  On November 23rd a ceremony was held to relight the sign for the citizens of Stuttgart and celebrate the Wings over the Prairie Festival.  The sign will remain lit throughout the year to celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the festival and to raise visibility and encourage investment in the hotel restoration project.

Preservation Reporting in the Media
Mr. Ken Fry, of the Van Buren Press-Argus for his dedication and service to the people of Van Buren and Crawford County. Van Buren native Kenneth Fry decided to make journalism his career over 40 years ago and in 1997, he became editor of the Press Argus-Courier of Crawford County.  Fry’s dedication to covering preservation issues in Van Buren with clarity and integrity have expanded his readership’s understanding and appreciation of the benefits of sustained historic preservation practices.

Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation and Honorable Mention: Outstanding New Construction in an Historic Setting

 Arkansas Studies Institute, Central Arkansas Library and the Arkansas Studies Institute in Little Rock.  An elegant relationship between new construction and thoughtful intervention with existing fabric distinguishes this project.  Its seamless integration of salient features of the 1882 and 1914 structures that anchor the building into the function and vision of the new program that ensures their preservation offers a noteworthy model for the rehabilitation of the traditional commercial fabric of our downtowns.  Bobby Roberts, director of the Central Arkansas Library System, Reese Rowland of Polk Stanley Wilcox and Greg Fluger of East Harding accepted the award on behalf of the project team.

Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration

Arkansas State University/Delta Heritage Initiatives for Lakeport Plantation, Chicot County. The project is a singular example of museum-quality restoration that secures the survival of one of our state’s rarest built resources, the project also exemplifies best practices in the conduct of every aspect of the restoration from research to design, and from craftsmanship to curatorial management.  The restoration of Lakeport was led by Dr. Ruth Hawkins of ASU, Claudia Shannon of Shannon Design, and Charles Witsell and John Greer of WER Architects. Becky Witsell restored and conserved original decorative finishes.

Honorable Mention: Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration

The Rice-Upshaw House, Project Team for meticulous research, documentation, and painstaking attention to construction detail.  In 2006, the Rice-Upshaw House was donated by the Upshaw Family to Black River Technical College, where it became the first phase of a multi-part educational program called REACH-Restoring Early Arkansas Cultural Heritage. The Project Team includes Black River Technical College; Dr. Jan Ziegler & Ronnie Walker; Jameson Architects, P.A., Tommy Jameson; Preservation Matters, Joan Gould; KMC Construction, Keith Meredith; Barren Creek Timber Works, Eric Sammons; Missouri Stone & Chimney, Ben Hurd.

Excellence in Personal Projects

Mr. Tom Marr for rehabilitation of 517 West Fifth, North Little Rock, located in the Argenta Historic District.  Mr. Marr’s tenacity in acquiring his house as well as the ceaseless energy he exhibited in overseeing its restoration is nothing short of inspirational.  His efforts to preserve this cottage in North Little Rock provide a model study for any project that strives not only to save a house but also to turn that house into a home.

Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Advocacy

Representative Robert Moore, Jr. for his dedication and belief in the Delta, Arkansas City, our state and the historic resources that tell our stories, all of which inspired his work to pass the Arkansas Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit.  The Awards Jury recognizes the incalculable debt that the state’s preservation community owes Representative Moore for his demonstrated record of stewardship and leadership. Through his work many historic building owners will be enabled to save the structures that define their communities.

Outstanding New Construction in an Historic Setting

The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, University of Arkansas System, Petit Jean Mountain,  for its transformation, through adaptive use, of the Rockefeller home and farm into a conference center.  A refreshing conceptual framework for rural preservation distinguishes the project, which explores provocative and complex relationships between built form and the land, while respectfully paying homage to the vision of place that Rockefeller created more than one-half century ago.  The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute was designed by Cromwell Architects/ Engineers.

The Ned Shank Award for Outstanding Preservation Publication

Eureka Springs Views: Your Journey Through Time - With thoughtful juxtaposition of historic photographs and prose, this publication speaks to the historical imagination of curious tourists and serious scholars alike.  Designed by Mark Meier of tinyRocketMedia with text and research done by Glenna Booth, City Preservation Officer, the publication contains Historic photographs courtesy of the Eureka Springs Cornerstone Bank, Eureka Springs Historical Museum and Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library.

The Parker Westbrook Award for significant individual achievement in historic preservation

Marty and Elise Roenigk, Eureka Springs,   It is the Alliance’s only award for achievement in preservation over a period of years.  Marty and Elise Roenigk have made substantial contributions to historic preservation and heritage tourism in Eureka Springs through their efforts to rehabilitate and protect the 1886 Crescent Hotel, the 1905 Basin Park Hotel, the Eagle Mill in nearby Hindsville and a 1907 truss bridge spanning the War Eagle River, among other preservation endeavors.  Marty Roenigk was taken from us last summer, but Elise continues their substantial contributions to historic preservation and heritage tourism.

Excellence in Heritage Preservation

Five Rivers, Historic Preservation, Inc.,  for the county-wide organization’s high standard of cooperation and collaboration in service of preservation.  Five Rivers has facilitated, participated in, and lead a rich and diverse variety of programs and activities across Randolph County.  The non-profit organization’s work responds creatively to the Preserve America program’s aspiration to both protect our cultural and natural heritage and provide support for the economic vitality of our communities.

Honorees and guests celebrated at a banquet at the Little Rock Club, that featured Tom Dillard as the Keynote Speaker and Emcee Stephen Koch, host of the public radio show “Arkansongs.” The Awards program kicked off with a reception honoring Senator Blanche Lincoln for her dedication to preservation issues.  The Alliance also recognized First Lady Ginger Beebe and presented her with an honorary membership to the statewide organization.

 

2008 Arkansas Preservation Awards Winners

Outstanding Service in Neighborhood Preservation

The MacArthur Park Group, Outstanding Service in Neighborhood Preservation - for its Political History Audio Tour along the Museum, Art & Heritage Trail, Little Rock

Outstanding Work by a Craftsperson

Mr. David Zoellner, Metropolitan Decorating - for decorative finishes in the Capital Hotel, Little Rock

Outstanding Preservation through Rehabilitation

Quapaw Baths, LLC, Hot Springs, Taylor/Kempkes Architects - for rehabilitation of Quapaw Baths, Hot Springs.

Honorable Mention: Outstanding Preservation through Rehabilitation

Mr. Charles DeVille, Family Service Agency (North Little Rock) - for the Burhman- Pharr Loft Apartments, Texarkana

Outstanding Preservation through Restoration

Restoration for the Capital Hotel, Little Rock

Capital Hotel Owners & Project Team:

Warren and Harriet Stephens David Kleinberg Design Associates

Kent Taylor and Rob Bateman at Cromwell Architects/Engineers

Allen Smith, Ward Lile & Sarah Burr at P. Allen Smith & Associates

Billy Wagoner at East-Harding, Inc.,

Joe Rantisi, Capital Hotel President

Excellence in Personal Projects

Dr. Tim Kauffman and Ms. Betty Eckhart for the Rosedale Plantation Barn, Arkadelphia

Outstanding Service in Preservation Advocacy

Randall A. Smith - for the Wallace Childrens’ Commemorative Monument, Van Buren

Outstanding New Architecture in a Historic Setting

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center project team:

Jameson Architects PA

Quatrefoil Associates-exhibit designers

Carson and Associates General Contractor

Outstanding Preservation Reporting in the Media

Mr. Kane Webb, Editorial Writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Outstanding Service in Preservation Education

Arkansas Historic Preservation Program - for K-12 and adult education programs, statewide

Parker Westbrook Award for Lifetime Achievement in Preservation

Bobbie Heffington, Deputy Director of Museums for the Department of Arkansas Heritage

2007 Preservation Awards Winners

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PRESERVATION EDUCATION

Dr. Ruth A. Hawkins, Director of Arkansas Heritage SITES, Arkansas State University.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION

Centennial Mural, Eureka Springs, Mr. Randy Rust

OUTSTANDING WORK BY A CRAFTSPERSON

Mr. Ronnie Walker, Facilities Manager, Lakeport Plantation

EXCELLENCE IN PRESERVATION THROUGH REHABILITATION

The Owens Building, North Little Rock, Mr. Ken Davenport, Mr. Bob Hardin and Mr. David Grace.

HONORABLE MENTION: EXCELLENCE IN PRESERVATION THROUGH REHABILITATION

Chemistry Building Renovation, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

EXCELLENCE IN PRESERVATION THROUGH RESTORATION

Arkansas State Capitol Dome Restoration, Little Rock.  Secretary of State Charlie Daniels

EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL PROJECTS

Lamont Hotel & Whitcomb Cottage, Eureka Springs, Greg & Kathy Hughes

HONORABLE MENTION: EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL PROJECTS

Clancy House, Fayetteville, Mr. Jonathan Story

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PRESERVATION ADVOCACY

Mr. Ken Grunewald for his efforts as the Director of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.

OUTSTANDING NEW CONSTRUCTION IN AN HISTORIC SETTING

Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Center, Mr. Mike Madell, superintendent.

 THE NED SHANK AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PRESERVATION PUBLICATION

Eureka Springs in the Auto Age, Community Development Partnership, Mr. Mark Meier and Ms. Glenna Booth.

THE PARKER WESTBROOK AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT

Mayor Mark Stodola

2006 Arkansas Preservation Awards Winners

Outstanding Service in Neighborhood Preservation

Susan Bell, Little Rock - for the Dunbar Neighborhood Historic Places Identification Program

Outstanding Work by a Craftsperson

Norton Arts - for the Charles Quest Altar Mural, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Helena

Outstanding Preservation through Rehabilitation

Richard and Vertis Mason, El Dorado - for the George Washington Mason, Sr. House, El Dorado

Outstanding Preservation through Restoration

Don and Judy Bryant - for the Sheehan Rental House, Little Rock

Excellence in Personal Projects

Drew Hill, Little Rock - for the Walpole House, Little Rock

Darrin and Nicole Williams, Little Rock - for the Johnson-Townes House, Little Rock

Outstanding Service in Preservation Advocacy

Tommy Dupree, Jacksonville - for the Reed's Bridge Battlefield, Jacksonville

Outstanding Contemporary Architecture in a Historic Setting

Tina Boyd, Little Rock - for the MacArthur Place Townhouses

Outstanding Preservation Reporting in the Media

Danielle Del Sol, Little Rock - for articles appearing in The Daily Record, Little Rock

Outstanding Service in Preservation Education

Tom Wing, Fort Smith - for the Historic Interpretation Program at UA-Fort Smith

Outstanding Leadership in Historic Preservation

Mark Stodola, Little Rock - for service as the Alliance President

Parker Westbrook Award for Lifetime Achievement in Preservation

Courtney Crouch, Jr., Hot Springs