Read about our 1995 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award Recipients below. You can see all years of award recipients here.
For the extraordinary efforts of the Holy Family Preservation Society in rescuing the church, restoring its exterior and interior and use providing human services to the community.
For the leadership of the Observers Investment Co., in renovating this significant industrial building and reusing it as a water bottling plant.
For their commitment to the revitalization of Lockport through public service and private restoration efforts.
For the Society’s multi-year campaign to preserve the rural character of Pouley Road by finding alternatives to widening the road for a new housing subdivision.
For her tireless efforts to enact a preservation ordinance in Winnetka and for her activities as the first Chairman of the Winnetka Preservation Commission.
For a fascinating guided tour of Rock Island’s landmark Victorian cemetery – a novel lesson in community history.
For their extensive coverage of the preservation and re-use of Illinois Power’s Marseilles Hydroelectric Power Plant.
For an innovative, educational and entertaining presentation of the history and architecture of Champaign, Urbana and the University of Illinois campus.
For the meticulous restoration of the windows, roof and gutters of the Pattington Apartments, a prominent Chicago Landmark.
For the absorbing biography of Richard Nickel, who ultimately gave his life in his crusade to save historic structures. This outstanding book details the birth of the preservation movement in Chicago.
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