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Nominations sought for historic preservation awards

August 30 is the deadline to nominate an Oak Park Property for a 2013 Historic Preservation Award. Nominations also are being sought for projects that address both historic preservation and sustainability issues.

Single-family residences, apartment buildings, commercial buildings, public/institutional buildings and religious structures may be nominated in the categories of restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive use and additions/new construction.  Additional awards are presented for stewardship, detail and design.

Projects should have been created within the past five years, and located within the boundaries of the Village, but need not be in an historic district. Interior work also may be considered in conjunction with exterior work.

Any resident, owner or tenant of eligible structures, members of local preservation and historical societies, and members of local boards and commissions may make nominations. The judges’ decisions will be based upon the Historic Preservation Commission’s Architectural Review Guidelines, which are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, as well as considerations of contextual and design appropriateness.

Nomination forms are available in Village Hall, 123 Madison St., by calling 708.358.5417 or by e-mail to historicpreservation@oak-park.us. A nomination form also can be downloaded at www.oak-park.us. Nominations may be submitted in person, by U.S. Mail or via e-mail.