July 15, 2025, Keeseville – The Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Annual Awards Program recognizes exemplary historic preservation work throughout the Adirondack Region, including examples of sensitive restoration, rehabilitation, and demonstrated long-term stewardship. For the past 30 years, these awards have shone a light on the passions and extraordinary work of the people who make historic preservation such an important part of the region’s vitality.

AARCH is pleased to announce their 2025 Preservation Award recipients:

Robert & Electa Waddell House: Restoration & Rehabilitation 
Johnsburg Historical Society, Johnsburg, Warren County

Putnam Camp: Long-Term Stewardship 
Putnam Camp Board of Directors, Keene Valley, Essex County

Stowersville House: Restoration
Deborah Coffin, Lewis, Essex County 

Irish House: Restoration
Patricia & John Cogswell, Loon Lake, Franklin County

Bateman Hotel: Rehabilitation
Gregg Firster, Lowville, Lewis County

MacNaughton Cottage: Restoration
Open Space Institute, Newcomb, Essex County

Strand Theatre: Restoration & Long-Term Stewardship 
Robert Card & Helen Zyma, Old Forge, Herkimer County

Northwood Cabins: Long-Term Stewardship
Brian & Renee Burns, Tupper Lake, Franklin County

Trude Fitelson: Lifetime Achievement 
Thousand Island Park, Jefferson County

AARCH’s Preservation Awards Ceremony will be held 4:00-6:30 PM on Friday, September 19 at Frontier Town Gateway in North Hudson, New York. Come celebrate our nine spectacular award winners’ accomplishments in historic preservation throughout the Adirondack region!

Please join us for a fun and informative afternoon to honor the awardees, mingle, and enjoy refreshments. This event is open to the public; tickets are $45. You can read more about this year’s awardees and purchase tickets HERE or by calling (518) 834-9328. 

Contact: Christine Bush, Preservation Services Director, christine@aarch.org, 518-834-9328

Links: 
Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/adirondackarchitecturalheritage/event/preservationawards2025/
Awardee Details: https://aarch.org/preserve/aarch-awards/recent/

Adirondack Architectural Heritage is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for the Adirondack region with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the region’s architecture and communities.

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