Since 1977, Preservation Idaho has hosted the Orchids and Onions Awards, an event ceremony designed to celebrate individuals and organizations that have contributed positively to historic preservation, as well as to bring awareness to those projects that have shown insensitivity to Idaho’s cultural history.
Please join us on Saturday, August 10, 2024 as we celebrate the 47th annual Orchids and Onions Awards!
What: Presentation by Dan Everhart | Awards Ceremony | Reception with food + drinks
Where: Purpose Center 224 N. Main Street, Pocatello, Idaho 83204
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Presentation 12:30 p.m. | Lunch follows presentation | Ends 3:00 p.m.
Food & drinks: Buffet lunch + beer and wine are provided.
Ticket price: $20 per person for current Preservation Idaho members | $25 for non-members (credit card processing fees apply). TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.
Member discount: If you are a member of Preservation Idaho and wish to take advantage of a $5 member discount, click on Log in for Member Benefits to purchase tickets.
Parking: Street parking so plan ahead.
Event notes: Elevator available.
Optional self-guided tour: Tour the Purpose Center, an Orchid Award awardee in 2023 in the category of Excellence in Historic Preservation.
For questions email: kellie@preservationidaho.org or call: 208-424-5111
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PURPOSE CENTER FOR SPONSORING THE VENUE FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT.
Introducing the Purpose Center, a stunning renovation of one of Pocatello’s iconic historic buildings.
The historic Petersen Building, originally built in 1913 and owned by T.C. Martin, hosted Petersen Furniture from 1921 until the 1990s. In the late 1990s it was acquired and turned into Scott’s Ski and Sport. The Purpose Center is a reimagining of an architectural classic that remains true to its 20th century design while creating a warm and inviting space for generations to come. In 2023, the Purpose Center received an Orchid Award in the Excellence in Historic Preservation category.
Thank you to Roots Family History™ Custom Print Shop for providing Giclee Certificates.