Awards
Each year, preservation and building organizations recognize projects that exemplify the spirit of conservancy. Quality of workmanship, difficulty in execution and benefit to the greater community are just a few of the criteria for evaluation. Old Saratoga Restorations' expertise has earned them dozens of local and regional awards.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 2011 Building Rehabilitation Award:
This carriage house on 104 Union Avenue was on the endangered properties list and was saved with a new foundation and preservation of character-defining features including the cupola and decorative detailing.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 2010 Exterior Facade Recognition Award:
For 47 Franklin Street, the second oldest residential building in Saratoga Springs, OSR repaired rather than replaced the chimney, the roof, the siding, and windows.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 2010 Exterior Facade Recognition Award:
For 99 Division Street, OSR retained the wood siding, painted the exterior, and repaired original windows rather than replacing.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 2010 Exterior Facade Recognition Award:
For 113 Regent Street, work included removal of skylights, replacing the roof, exterior painting and construction of additions.
APWA 2005 Project of the Year/Historic Albany Foundation Preservation Merrit Award. Old Saratoga Restorations was awarded the contract to completely restore the exterior fascade of an 1858 Shaker Meeting House. This involved removing, by hand, more than 90,000 bricks that had been laid in the 1920's. This Public Works Project involving the New York State DOT, Albany County, Town of Colonie and The Shaker Heritage Society was a "shining example of cooperation" between agencies.
Yaddo (2004)- Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation- Spirit of Preservation Award for Stewardship and Restoration in recognition of outstanding efforts to protect its turn-of-the-century buildings. Old Saratoga Restorations meticulously hand stripped every inch of paint from the Mansions' intricate exterior surfaces. A modern 3 coat paint system was applied to improve its longevity.
