By David Migoya
The Denver Post
Leadville Mayor Jamie Stuever and a local development group lead a list of six organizations to be recognized for preserving Colorado’s diverse past, History Colorado announced Wednesday.
Stuever, the city of Leadville, and the Overland Property group are to receive the 14th annual governor’s award for historic preservation for their work rehabilitating the Tabor Grand Hotel into 37 affordable-housing apartments, History Colorado said in a news release.
“This public-private partnership really sets an example on how communities can come together around historic preservation,” Gov. John Hickenlooper said in the news release. “The Tabor Grand Hotel survives as not only as an architectural treasure, but also as a testament to the dedication of the Leadville community.”
The others to receive awards are recognized for their work in history, archeology or historic preservation. The awards and recipients are:
Caroline Bancroft History Project Award to San Juan Mountains Association for its wooden canvas project.
Josephine H. Miles History Award to the City of Greeley Museums for its Nathan Meeker letters preservation and exhibit project.
Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation to Stewards of the Little Church in the Pines for their work there, and to David Tomkins and Partners for their restoration of the Como Depot in Como.
State Archeologist’s Award to Roxborough State Park for fostering public appreciation of the park’s archeological heritage.
The awards are to be presented Feb. 3 at the History Colorado Center in Denver. The event is free but registration is encouraged.
