Don’t miss the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) original documentary program, The Arthur Ross Awards: Classicism, Humanism, and Grace, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Awards. The film…
Profile
BACKJeff Greene is an artist, innovator, and the Executive Chairman and Founder of EverGreene Architectural Arts. His interests in history, public art and mankind’s use of ornament fueled his creation of a company devoted to the preservation of architectural legacy in communities throughout the nation. Under Jeff’s guidance, EverGreene has grown from the small painting studio it was in 1978, to one of the leading specialty contractors in the United States.
Jeff earned his BFA at the Art Institute of Chicago and received a Fresco Scholarship to the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. Formally educated as an artist and muralist, he has continued studying with aging masters across the globe. Today he is recognized as one of the country’s foremost experts in both traditional and innovative mural, ornamental plaster, and decorative finishes techniques. He has spearheaded EverGreene’s large-scale conservation, restoration, and new design work on national treasures such as the Chrysler Building, Radio City Music Hall, the Library of Congress, the U.S. Capitol Building, Grace Church, and King’s Theatre.
A Professional Associate of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), Jeff has served in leadership positions on art and preservation boards. He was President of the National Society of Mural Painters, a Board Member of the League of Historic American Theaters, and the Theatre Historical Society of America. Jeff was named as the 2011 recipient of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s Arthur Ross Award for Artisanship, the 2014 New York Preservation League’s Pillar Award, and the 2017 Historic District Council’s Landmark Lion Award, in recognition of his contribution in the field of preservation. Jeff actively serves on the Association for Preservation Technology Board as Director-at-Large, Co-Chair Student Scholarships Committee.
An avid vintage car and musical instrument collector, Jeff is a bona fide musician who plays instruments from around the world in the band, TriBeCaStan.
Articles
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Screening Of The Documentary About Arthur Ross Awards
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Architects Newspaper Fall 2021 Events
EverGreene returns to Architect Newspaper’s Annual Reuse & Renewal Summit on November 18th! Join our Executive Chairman & Founder Jeff Greene on a panel with speakers from SOM, Quinn Evans…
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2021 WCAPT Curtain Going Up
Restoration, Rehabilitation, and Reopening Historic Theatres We look forward to participating as in The Association for Preservation Technology Western Chapter’s (WCAPT) half-day virtual program, highlighting restoration, rehabilitation, and reopening of…
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Celebrating 2021 NYLC Sacred Sites
This August we are celebrating the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 11th Annual Sacred Sites Open House all month long! New York Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and reusing…
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Michigan Central Station Restoration
Ford Motor Company engaged EverGreene Architectural Arts to revive the most significant areas of the train depot, including the main waiting area, arcade, ticket lobby, and restaurant. The project includes…
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Art Deco Restoration & Conservation
About the Program: Join Executive Chairman and Founder Jeff Greene of EverGreene Architectural Arts for a virtual behind the scenes look into the process of Art Deco restoration and conservation…
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Restoring Stories: Decorative Paint
Uncovering History in the Eldridge Street Synagogue EverGreene is honored to be participating in the Museum at Eldridge Street’s Restoring Stories–a new series dedicated to analyzing the preservation, conservation, and…
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2021 Architectural Finishes Research (AFR) Conference
Colors & Textures of the World EverGreene is proud to participate as a speaker and sponsor for the 7th international Architectural Finishes Research (AFR) Conference, held virtually from January 14-15,…
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Greene Inducted Into Who's Who
EverGreene is proud that our Founder Jeff Greene has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis…
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2019 APTNE Meeting & Symposium
Join us at the upcoming 2019 APTNE Annual Meeting & Symposium: Restoring Historic Theaters in the 21st Century at the Loew’s Theater in Jersey City on Friday, February 1st. EverGreene’s Founder…
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2019 TheatreCon NYC
Theatre Historical Society of America (THS) celebrates their 50th anniversary by holding annual TheatreCon event in New York City. May 6, New York, NY – THS celebrates historic theaters and…
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Celebrating 40 Years of Art, Science & Construction
This coloring book showcases some of our most important projects spanning across the US over the last forty years. Unlock your inner artist, for an opportunity to be featured on…
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Four Decades of Historic Preservation
Forty years gives you quite a perspective on the trends and changes in the landscape of how we think about ornament, design, preservation, conservation, art integration into the built environment,…
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2018 Industry Impact Award
Join us on Thursday, June 14, 2018 for the annual New York Construction Awards, presented by Anchin, in cooperation with the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC-NY),…
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Industry City Open Studios
You’re invited! Industry City Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over 100 studios will be open around the campus.…
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EverGreene @ LHAT
EverGreene will be attending the 2015 LHAT Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from July 19-21st. The conference includes tours of historic theatres such as the Ryman Auditorium and Belcourt Theatre,…
Awards
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Jeff Greene for St. George Theatre Restoration2023Georgie AwardSt. George Theatre
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Rediscovering Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office in Washington, D.C. Article2022Applied Historical Research - Anne de Fort-Menares AwardAssociation of Preservation Technology (APT) International
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Mississippi County Courthouse2022Outstanding New Construction in a Historic SettingPreserve Arkansas
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First National Center2022Excellence in CraftAIA Central Oklahoma
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First National Center2022Adaptive ReuseAIA Central Oklahoma
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First National Center2022Large Commercial ArchitectureAIA Central Oklahoma
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Planet Word Museum2021Award of Excellence for Best Renovation (Historic Preservation)NAIOP MD | DC Chapter
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LA Tower Theatre2022Preservation Project AwardLos Angeles Conservancy
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LA Tower Theatre2022Preservation Design AwardCalifornia Preservation Foundation
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Finalist - Public SpaceSociety of British & International Design
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Winner - Restoration & RenovationArchitecture Masterprize
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Religious Architecture - RenovationAIA, Interfaith Design / Faith & Form
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Gold in Interior Design: Religious, Symbolic and Spiritual Buildings / MonumentsInternational Design Awards (IDA)
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2020Winner- Community & CultureIIDA New England
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2020Honorable Mention, Best of Design Awards - Institutional ReligiousThe Architect's Newspaper
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2021Bulfinch Award Winner, EcclesiasticInstitute of Classical Architecture & Art, New England Chapter
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2020Honor Award- Historic PreservationSARA NY - Professional Design Awards
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2022Honor Award - Historic PreservationARCHITECT Magazine
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2022International Architecture Awards - Winner Restoration & RenovationThe Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2021American Architecture Awards - Winner - Restoration & RenovationThe Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2022Finalist – Architecture+ PreservationArchitizer A+ Awards
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Planet Word Museum2022Chapter Design Award for Historic Resources & PreservationAIA DC
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Drexel University Great Court Ceiling Restoration2022Grand Jury Award WinnerPreservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
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Great Overland Train Station2005Award for Historical Restoration/Preservation Project in the $2-10 million categoryKansas Chapter - American Public Works Association
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Great Overland Train Station2005Judges Choice Award & Overall Project of the YearKansas Preservation Alliance
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Great Overland Train Station20052005 Award of ExcellenceAssociated General Contractors Kansas Chapter
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Planet Word Museum2021Reconstruction AwardBuilding Design+Construction Media
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LA Tower Theatre2021Adaptive Re-use/Renovation/Historic PreservationAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles
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Seattle Asian Art Museum2020Renovation/Restoration Award of MeritENR Northwest Regional Best Projects
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Seattle Asian Art Museum2021Best Design North America, Honorable MentionFast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards
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Seattle Asian Art Museum2020Best of Design AwardsArchitect's Newspaper Renovation, Editors' Picks
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Seattle Asian Art Museum2020American Institute of Architects (AIA) Merit AwardNorthwest and Pacific Region Design Awards
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American Institute of Architects (AIA)2020Seattle Chapter Honor Awards, Honorable MentionAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA)
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Dickies Arena2021John Russell Pope Awards - Commercial & Institutional DesignInstitute of Classical Architecture & Art Washington Mid Atlantic Chapter
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Holland Theatre2021Excellence in ConstructionAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
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Tampa Theatre2020Honor AwardAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) Cleveland
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross2020Preservation Achievement Award & Fan FavoriteBoston Preservation Allliance
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Manhattan Surrogate's Court2020Lucy G. Moses Preservation AwardNew York Landmarks Conservancy
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Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus2020New Design & Construction (less than 30,000 square feet)Traditional Building Conference
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Dickies Arena2020New Design & ConstructionTraditional Building Conference
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Altria Theater2020Silver Honor - Interior Design RenovationInternational Design Awards
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Civic Theatre2019Award of MeritNJ Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
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Cincinnati Music Hall Revitalization2019Large: Honor AwardAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) Pittsburgh
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Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room Conservation2019Craftsmanship AwardCalifornia Preservation Foundation
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New Amsterdam Theatre1997Picture It Painted Professionally Award – Honorable Mention, Commercial InteriorPainting and Decorating Contractors of America
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Los Angeles Union Station2019Preservation AwardLos Angeles Conservancy
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Tampa Theatre Renovation2019AIA Florida/Caribbean Merit Award of Excellence for Historic Preservation & RestorationAIA Florida
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Civic Theatre2019Construction Project Award for RehabilitationPreservation Pennsylvania
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Pantages Theatre2019Valerie Sivinski AwardWashington State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
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Pantages Theatre2019Award for Commercial RenovationCity of Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission
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Severance Hall2001National Preservation Honor AwardNational Trust for Historic Preservation
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Ohio Theatre, George Gund Foundation Lobby2017State Historic Preservation Office Awards - Ohio History ConnectionState Historic Preservation Office
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Palace Theatre1994Honorable Mention - Commercial InteriorPainting & Decorating Contractors of America Picture It Painted Professionally Award
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Akron Civic Theatre2003Honorable Mention–Commercial InteriorPainting & Decorating Contractors of America Picture It Painted Professionally Award
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Old Executive Office Building, Secretary of the Navy's Office1987Excellence in Preservation of Historic ArchitectureAIA Washington, DC Chapter
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New Amsterdam Theater1994Honorable Mention – Commercial InteriorPainting & Decorating Contractors of America Picture It Painted Professionally Award
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Library of Congress1994Picture It Painted Professionally AwardPainting & Decorating Contractors of America
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Plum Street Temple1995First Place–Commercial InteriorPainting & Decorating Contractors of America Picture It Painted Professionally Award
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Plum Street Temple1996Preservation AwardCincinnati Preservation Society
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Plum Street Temple1996Third Annual AwardVictorian Society of America
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Plum Street Temple1996National Preservation Honor AwardNational Trust for Historic Preservation
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House of Representatives, Kansas State Capitol1999Preservation AwardKansas Preservation Alliance
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St. Peter's Church2002Restoration AwardAmerican Institute of Architecture (AIA) Interfaith Forum on Religious Art & Architecture
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St. Peter's Church2002Design Award for Outstanding AchievementCalifornia Preservation Foundation
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Brooklyn Tabernacle2003Lucy G. Moses Preservation AwardNew York Landmarks Conservancy
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Culter Majestic Theater at Emerson College2003Preservation Achievement AwardBoston Preservation Alliance
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Akron Civic Theatre2003Picture It Painted Professionally Award - First Place, Commercial Interior Type IIIPainting & Decorating Contractors of America
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Akron Civic Theatre2004Craftsmanship Award for Decorative & Ornamental PaintingBuilders Exchange
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Brooklyn Tabernacle2004Religious Architecture Award for Plaster Restoration, Decorative Painting & MuralsFaith & Form
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Culter Majestic Theater at Emerson College2004Northeast Preservation Honor AwardNational Trust for Historic Preservation
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Biltmore Theatre2004Lucy G. Moses Preservation AwardNew York Landmarks Conservancy
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Biltmore Theatre2004Best of 2004 Rehabilitation Award of MeritNew York Construction News/McGraw Hill
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Biltmore Theatre2004Masterworks Award for Outstanding Commercial Restoration ProjectMunicipal Art Society of New York
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Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre2005Preservation Design AwardCalifornia Preservation Foundation
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Eldridge Street Synagogue2007Project AchievementNew York State Historic Preservation Award
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Balboa Theatre2008“A Star is Reborn” People in Preservation AwardSave Our Heritage Organization
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Balboa Theatre200846th Annual Alonzo AwardDowntown San Diego Partnership
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Balboa Theatre2008Orchid AwardSan Diego Architectural Foundation
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Balboa Theatre2008Restoration AwardContract Interiors
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Eldridge Street Synagogue2008Best Historic RestorationMunicipal Arts Society Masterworks Award
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Eldridge Street Synagogue2008Honor AwardNational Trust for Historic Preservation
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Eldridge Street Synagogue2008Lucy G. Moses Preservation AwardNew York Landmarks Conservancy
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Eldridge Street Synagogue2008Excellence in Historic PreservationThe Preservation League of New York
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Cathedral of Christ the Light2008Top Overall ProjectMcGraw Hill/California Construction
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Cathedral of Christ the Light2009Honor AwardAmerican Institute of Architects
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Fox Theatre2009Honor AwardNational Trust for Historic Preservation
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Granada Theater2011Merit Award for ArchitectureAmerican Institute of Architects, California Council
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Saenger Theater2013Award for Excellence in Historic PreservationLouisiana Landmarks Society
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5 Beekman Hotel & Residences2017Lucy G. Moses Preservation AwardNew York Landmarks Conservancy
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Cincinnati Music Hall2017Preservation Merit AwardState Historic Preservation Office - Ohio History Connection
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Private Club - Dining Room Ceiling2018Lucy G. Moses Preservation AwardNew York Landmarks Conservancy
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Cincinnati Music Hall2018Historic Theater of the Year AwardHeritage Ohio
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Cincinnati Music Hall2018ABC AwardAssociated Builders and Contractors, Ohio Valley Chapter
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Old Executive Office Building, Washington, DC2012Excellence in Historic Preservation Chairman’s AwardAdvisory Council on Historic Preservation
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Clara Barton Apartment & Missing Soldiers Office2015Award for Excellence in Historic PreservationDistrict Of Columbia Historic Preservation Office
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Clara Barton Apartment & Missing Soldiers Office2016Design Honor Award in PreservationGeneral Services Administration (GSA)
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Murals2018Governor's Historic Preservation AwardCalifornia Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) and California State Parks
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Michigan State Capitol1990Third Place – Commercial InteriorPainting & Decorating Contractors of America Picture It Painted Professionally Award
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