Orchids and Onions Archive

Learn more about projects and individuals recognized by preservation Idaho since 1977

Since 1977, Preservation Idaho has hosted the annual Orchids and Onions Awards, a ceremony designed to celebrate those individuals and organizations that have made a positive contribution to historic preservation, and in turn, to bring awareness to those projects which have shown an insensitivity to historic preservation.

Projects with links for more information will lead you to the Idaho Architecture Project, Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia or other relevant websites.

about the awards

See below for Orchid and Onion categories. Some outstanding examples of past preservation projects or practices are shown.

2023 Preservation Orchid Awards Recipients

Orchids were granted to outstanding examples of preservation projects or practices in the following categories:

Building Projects and Programs

Contribution to Historic Preservation: Awarded to projects that have been successful in the tasteful restoration, addition, or remodel of an existing building (residential or commercial).

• Erma Hayman House – Boise city department of Arts & History | City of Boise:

Built in 1907, this small stone house was Erma Hayman’s home from 1948 until her passing in 2009. A Black Idahoan restricted to the purchase of a home in this neighborhood, Mrs. Hayman’s story is emblematic of many of her peers in this multi-racial, multi-cultural section of Boise. Following her passing and the property’s acquisition by Capital City Development Corporation, the future of the property at 617 Ash St. was uncertain. In 2018, with the guidance of Preservation Idaho, the house was acquired by the City of Boise for preservation, rehabilitation, and interpretation. Since then, the City has overseen the site’s rehabilitation and transformation into a community asset. In September 2022, Boise City Department of Arts & History opened the house to the public. Now a historic site and cultural center that focuses on cultural heritage preservation including the collection of oral histories, the collection and digitization of family photographs from those who lived in the neighborhoods, and the collection of objects that reflect the historic nature of the neighborhood.

Excellence in Historic Preservation: Awarded to projects that have demonstrated outstanding adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards in preservation, restoration, renovation, or adaptive reuse (residential or commercial).

• Arctic Point Fire Lookout Restoration – Payette National Forest:

Built in 1936, the lookout at Arctic Point is the last steel, Aermotor tower still standing within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and is one of the most remote fire lookouts in the nation. Using only hand tools and pack trains to comply with wilderness regulations, a multi-year restoration of the cabin, outhouse, and tower was completed between 2018 and 2022.

• Gene Harris Bandshell – Boise:

Following extensive fire damage in 2018, the well-loved Gene Harris Bandshell in Julia Davis Park was thoroughly renovated by the City of Boise to address the impact of the fire while making the historic facility accessible. Upgrades to the electrical, lighting, and audio-visual systems were also completed to modernize this 1928 performance venue while retaining its historic appearance.

• Historic Tolleth Home / Hidden Gem Events – Meridian:

Built in 1907, the Harry and Della Tolleth House served as the Tolleth Family home for nearly seven decades before later conversion to use as an antique shop. After acquisition by Elizabeth Burgess in 2019, the National Register listed house was given a sensitive rehabilitation by Elizabeth and her father Tim for use as a boutique event facility with a new roof, new mechanicals, improved accessibility, and the preservation of key historic features.

• Purpose Center (Petersen Building) / Craig & Mariya Yadon – Historic Downtown Pocatello:

Occupied by the Petersen Furniture Company for more than 70 years, this 1914 downtown landmark was acquired by Craig and Mariya Yadon in 2019. Working with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, the Yadon’s renovated the five-story building for commercial, residential, and event use while adhering to national best practices which allowed them to take advantage of federal financial incentives and give new purpose to this historic property.

• Rocky Point Lodge Rehabilitation – Idaho State Parks and Verdis:

Having set vacant for twenty years, the Rocky Point Lodge has been carefully renovated by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The lodge, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1941, is one of several rustic structures at Heyburn State Park listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The 2022 rehabilitation allows the building to be fully accessible to all users while restoring and preserving key features of the original design.

Scott Chandler Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship: Awarded to individuals worthy of acknowledgment for their body of work and contributions to their craft. This award is in memoriam to Scott Chandler, who embodied attention to detail, commitment to quality and integrity, and dedication to historic preservation.

• Edgar Allen, Larry Swan, and Dave LeClair – Trapper Cabin Rehabilitation, Payette National Forest:

Built in 1936, the cabin is approximately 20 miles north of McCall, off Warren Wagon Road. It was used by trappers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The cabin and the corral were vandalized in 2015, and it was destined for removal. The Payette NF Heritage Program applied for and received an Idaho Heritage Trust grant to stabilize the site before winter of that year. Ed Allen and Larry Swan started work in September. If it weren't for the creative ingenuity, hard work, and care for the Trapper Cabin by volunteer carpenters, the cabin would be gone. Over an eight-year period, the three volunteers systematically rehabilitated the site. Rotten logs were replaced, damage incurred from the vandalism was repaired and rebuilt, including but not limited to the covered porch, interior floor, and the windows and doors, which were all replaced with like-kind materials, design, and style. The majority of the work was completed by volunteers Ed Allen, Larry Swan, and Dave LeClair, who are retired FS employees.

INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Distinguished Preservationist: Awarded to professionals distinguished for service in historic preservation. Nominees for this award would be those whose job it is to further the cause of Historic Preservation in Idaho through direct projects or education.

• Susie Osgood - Boise:

Susie served at the Boise National Forest for over two decades and has had a career-long effort to preserve and ensure the long-term use of significant buildings important to local communities. As the Heritage Program Manager/Forest Archaeologist, she arranged partnerships with universities, worked to preserve the Landmark Ranger Station, and was a mentor in numerous Passport in Time projects – to name a few. She also worked to preserve historic fire lookouts and cabins across the National Forest. Susie served on the board of the Idaho City Historical Foundation and has worked to oversee the Pon Yam House in Idaho City, where students can gain experience in a laboratory setting while learning the love of archaeology and Idaho's history.

Friend of Preservation: Awarded to non-professional individuals distinguished for service in historic preservation. This would include, but would not be limited to, those who volunteer for preservation organizations, historical societies, or museums.

• Cheri and Steve Clausen - Weiser:

Cheri and Steve are well known for their historic preservation efforts in the Weiser community and have a lifetime of preservation work under their belts. They own several historic properties and continue to work as advocates for historic buildings. Their home became one of the first fully and correctly restored properties in Weiser and was the catalyst and inspiration for much of the preservation that followed. They helped organize the Weiser Architectural Preservation Commission and were active participants in the City's first Comprehensive Plan. They also helped develop the Historic Preservation Plan and Weiser's 1999 downtown revitalization project. Steve and Cheri’s love for the community and tireless service to historic preservation is appreciated throughout Idaho.

Heritage Stewardship: Awarded to organizations or individuals that have shown dedication to historic preservation through the long-term maintenance and care of historic, architecturally significant, or culturally important sites and structures.

• St. Agnes Catholic Church - Weiser:

Since its formal dedication in 1911, St. Agnes Catholic Church has continuously served the Catholic community in Weiser. In 1978, the church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What recently started as a painting project at the church became a larger restoration project, which included repairing cracked plaster, refinishing original woodwork, installing new lighting to enhance the architectural features, a new shrine, new pews, and carpet reflecting the same time period. The recent restoration efforts replicate the millwork that was added in 1984 during the renovation by Charles Hummel.

2022 Orchids and Onions Award Recipients

BUILDING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

Excellence in Historic Preservation: Awarded to projects that have demonstrated outstanding adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards in preservation, restoration, renovation, or adaptive reuse (residential or commercial)

• BERNARD HAAS HOUSE – WEISER

• WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION – BOISE

Contribution to Historic Preservation: Awarded to projects that have been successful in the tasteful restoration, addition, or remodel of an existing building (residential or commercial)

• FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN (CITY OF MOSCOW, WATER DEPARTMENT) – MOSCOW

• HISTORIC OLA SCHOOL RESTORATION PROJECT – OLA

• TRICA - IMMANUEL METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - BOISE

Preservation-Sensitive New Construction: Awarded to new construction that enhances a historic neighborhood or historical theme (residential or commercial)

• SEDA STUDIO ADDITION – BOISE

Cultural Heritage Preservation: Awarded to educational programs and projects that have made a positive impact toward the preservation of cultural heritage and open spaces, as well as the restoration and rehabilitation of historic landmarks and roadside architecture

• 2ND SOUTH MARKET – TWIN FALLS

INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Distinguished Preservationist: Awarded to professionals distinguished for service in historic preservation. Nominees for this award would be those whose job it is to further the cause of Historic Preservation in Idaho through direct projects or education

• F. KIRK HALFORD

Heritage Stewardship: Awarded to organizations or individuals that have shown dedication to historic preservation through the long-term maintenance and care of historic, architecturally significant, or culturally important sites and structures

• ROCK CREEK STATION AND STRICKER HOMESITE – HANSEN

• ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL - BOISE

2021 Orchids and Onions Award Recipients

Excellence in Historic Preservation: Awarded to projects that have demonstrated outstanding adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards in preservation, restoration, renovation, or adaptive reuse (residential or commercial.)

• Baxter Apartments, Boise: In 2019, new owner, Neil Nelson and a construction team lead by Larry Hoff, followed the guidance of Trout Architects and applied their own meticulous determination in the careful rehabilitation of both the interior and exterior. Great care was taken to protect and restore the character-defining original windows. New paint and landscaping compliment the clean lines of this modernistic design.

• Sandpoint Federal Building, Sandpoint: In late 2019, brothers Mickey and Duffy Mahoney of MickDuff’s Brewing Company purchased the historic structure and spent the next 15 months preserving and rehabilitating the building while implementing the highest historic preservation standards. The brothers completed much of the work themselves and followed a self-determined construction strategy to preserve rather than replace. 

• Granary Restoration – Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead, Boise: There’s still work to be done in the preservation and interpretation of the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead’s remarkable architectural and agricultural legacy, but thanks to the Dry Creek Historical Society, Dr. Cline, and the Boise State University Construction Management Association, the granary stands a good chance of seeing its 200th birthday. This unique effort that carefully adheres to national best practices is undoubtedly deserving of an Orchid Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.

Contribution to Historic Preservation: Awarded to projects that have been successful in the tasteful restoration, addition, or remodel of an existing building (residential or commercial.)

• Henry and Hattie Blucher House, Boise: Rescue and relocation of the Blucher House was no small feat, and its tasteful renovation by Steve and Kerry Calverley have earned them an Orchid Award for Contribution to Historic Preservation.

Cultural Heritage Preservation: Awarded to educational programs and projects that have made a positive impact toward the preservation of cultural heritage and open spaces, as well as the restoration and rehabilitation of historic landmarks and roadside architecture.

• Barnard-Stockbridge Museum, Wallace: The work of Bruce Flohr and Tammy Copelan on behalf of both the Barnard-Stockbridge collection and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church deserve recognition with an Orchid Award for Cultural Heritage Preservation.

Friend of Preservation: Awarded to non-professional individuals distinguished for service in historic preservation. This would include, but would not be limited to, those who volunteer for preservation organizations, historical societies, or museums.

• Original Townsite Historic District Neighbors, Twin Falls: In recognition of these efforts, the Original Townsite Historic District Neighbors deserve recognition with an Orchid Award as Friends of Preservation.

Onion - Examples of projects or programs insensitive to historic preservation which can be awarded to individuals or corporations who demolish historically significant buildings or sites, or new construction that is insensitive or ignorant of the neighborhood’s history.

• Bear Lake County Courthouse, Paris: On February 19, 2021, demolition began.

Special Recognition: Preservation Idaho was saddened to lose a friend, colleague, and advocate. Kerry Davis arrived in Boise late in 2012 where she immediately made an impression as an architectural historian and historic preservation professional with an educational background in cultural resources and the passion, wit, and smarts to be a skilled and effective expert.

A native of California, Kerry studied art history and anthropology at the College of William and Mary and worked for the National Park Service before completing a Master of Science degree in Historic Preservation at the University of Vermont. She worked in New Hampshire and Missouri before making her way to Boise where she formed Preservation Solutions, a historic preservation consulting firm.

Kerry had many professional talents, but she was particularly proud of her knowledge of the federal historic preservation tax credit program. While in Idaho she guided important tax credit projects like the Owyhee Hotel rehabilitation, the largest such project in the state’s history.

She knew how to listen to people and was adept at adapting her words to suit the situation without compromising the facts.

While working on projects across the state and around the region, Kerry recorded thousands of historic places, wrote preservation plans to guide the work of communities, and advocated for better tools, more efficient processes, and the funds and framework to make historic preservation truly effective.

She never took herself too seriously but was passionate about her work.

In projects large and small she had a dramatic impact on the work of Preservation Idaho specifically and historic preservation in Idaho generally.

She was funny, creative, and smart. She will be missed.

2019

Excellence in Historic Preservation

• Washington, Idaho, and Montana Railway Depot, Potlatch - WA, ID, MT Railway History Preservation Group

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• 800 & 808 Main Street Project, Lewiston

• Spalding Hall Renovation, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston

• International Order of Oddfellows Hall Restoration, Lewiston

• Jerome School District Administration Building, Jerome

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia Idaho’s Classic Buildings, Statewide

• James Castle House, Boise

• Foote Park Interpretive Project, Boise

Heritage Stewardship

• Cornwall Mansion, Moscow - Nels and Joyce Reese

Friend of Preservation

• Barbara Coyner, Potlatch

Scott Chandler Award For Excellence in Craftsmanship

• Budd Landon, Kuna

2017

Excellence in Historic Preservation

• Fremont County Courthouse, St. Anthony

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• The Vault (formerly Bank of Meridian), Meridian - Josh Evarts for restoration and revitalization for Downtown Meridian

• The Sturiale Place, Boise - Rita Sturiale for Saving and Restoring the Wood House, originally constructed in Boise's Central Addition.

• The Jones Place, Boise - Frank and Kathy Eld for Saving and Restoring the Jones House, originally constructed in Boise's Central Addition.

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• The Garage Cafe, Notus

Friend of Preservation

• Alan Minskoff, Boise

• Judge Walker, Fremont County, Rigby

Distinguished Preservationist

• Belinda Davis, State Historic Preservation Office, Boise

Heritage Stewardship

• Lou Lunte, The Nature Conservancy, Ketchum

Scott Chandler Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship

• Greg Marsters, Custom Plaster, Boise

2013

Excellence in Historic Preservation

• 12th Street Bungalow, Idaho Falls

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• Stoddard House Restoration, Silver City

• O.E. Bell Building, Idaho Falls

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Trailing of the Sheep Festival / Livestock Driveway, Hailey

Heritage Stewardship

• Our Lady of Heaven Catholic Church, Oreana

Distinguished Preservationist

• Julie Braun Williams, Idaho National Laboratory, Arco

Friend of Preservation

• Father Gerald Funke, Nampa

2009

Excellence in Historic Preservation

• Butte Basin Lookout Restoration, Salmon-Challis National Forest

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• Renovation of the Overland/Crescent Brewery

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Downtown Nampa Facade Rehabilitation Program, Nampa

• Ms. Maddy Baker and the Post Falls History Walk, Post Falls

• Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Brownfield Response Program, Statewide - Aaron Scheff

Friend of Preservation

• Patricia Eames, McCall

Distinguished Preservationist

• Ann Swanson, Boise

Onion

• Boise Independent School District - for the demolition of South Junior High School

2008

Excellence in Historic Preservation

• Atkinson House, Boise - Greg Contos for the restoration

• Beck House, Boise - Jim and Monica Walker for rescue and restoration

• Idaho Mining and Smelter Company Store, Clayton - Clayton Area Historical Association for restoration

• Beardmore Block, Priest River - Brian Runberg for restoration

• Rupert First National Bank, Rupert - Charlie and Lori Creason for restoration

• Rainbow Bridge SH55, Idaho Transportation Department for restoration

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• Linen Building, Boise - Hale Development for the renovation

• Saint John the Evangelist Cathedral, Boise - Rob Thornton and Insight for the renovation and landscaping

• Pocatello Warehouse, Pocatello - Richard Castagna and Pamela Harmon for renovation of warehouse for residential use

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Doug Stanwiens and the Boise Architecture Project, Boise - for the creation and implementation of an architectural history program at Timberline High School

• Heyburn State Park and the North Region of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation - for an exemplary job in hosting the 2007 Pacific Northwest Field School

Friend of Preservation

• Andy Bond, Challis

• Robert Lonning, Hailey

• Dorsey Hill, Pocatello

• Audrey Neiwerth, Rupert

Distinguished Preservationist

• Dorthy Dahlgren, Coeur d'Alene

Onion

• The Buhl School District, Buhl for unnecessary and shortsighted demolition of the historic 1920 Buhl High School Building

2006

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• BoDo Development, Boise for the restoration and Adaptive Reuse of the historic Foster's Building

• Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, Boise for the restoration and relocation of the Ahavath Beth Israel Historic Synagogue

• Collister Community Church, Boise - LKV Architects for a tasteful addition to historic sanctuary

• David and Sharon Oaster, Boise for restoration and revitalization of their historic home

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Ada County Historic Preservation Council and the Center for Idaho History and Politics for the publication of Echoes from the Ada County Courthouse: 1938-2001 by Arthur A Hart

• Bill Crookham and Bob Collins for the collection of oral histories in Canyon and Owyhee Counties

Friend of Preservation

• Valerie Hoybjerg, American Falls

• John Crowe, Boise

• Chuck Randolph, Caldwell

• Friends of the Portia Club, Payette

• Ardis Lantz, Weiser

• Julie Chandler, Weiser

Onion

• Day Realty/Vista VillageBoise for the unwarranted demolition of the Moxie Java building at the corner of Vista Avenue and Kootenai Street

2004

Excellence in Historic Preservation

• The Simpson & Company Building, Twin Falls

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• The Hutton House

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Assessment of theRailroad Ranch, Island Park

• 5th Street Cemetary Necrogeographical Study

Preservation-Sensitive New Construction

• The Veltex Building, Boise

Friend of Preservation

• Camille Schmidt

• Oneida Stake Academy Foundation and the Mormon Historic Sites Foundation

Distinguished Preservationist

• Sheri Freemuth, Boise

Onion

• First United Methodist Church, Boise

2002

Excellence in Historic Preservation

• Big Falls Inn, Ashton

• Alexander House, Boise

• Warden's Residence, Old Idaho State Penitentiary, Boise

• Birch Creek Kilns Restoration, Caribou-Targhee National Forest

• C.B. Fox House, Hailey

• Enders Hotel, Soda Springs

Contribution to Historic Preservation

• Basque Block Consortium, Boise

• Grove Street Place, Boise

• Jenning's Barn, Boise

• RZ Johnson Block, Boise

• Old Church at 4th and Williams Street, Post Falls

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Patterns of the Past: Ada County Historic Sites Survey, Ada County

• Oregon Trail History and Education Center at Three Island Crossing, Glenns Ferry

• Archaeology & Preservation Committee, Sandpoint

Friend of Preservation

• Esther and Don Morrow, Harpster

• Susan Jacklin, Post Falls

• Earl Corless, Rupert

Onion

• Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission, Atlanta

2000

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Historic Preservation

• Idaho Historical Railroads, Cascade

• Taft Tunnel Preservation Society, Wallace

• The Egyptian Theater, Boise

• Fire Warden's House, McCall

• Meridian Office and Convention Center, Meridian

• Wallace Carnegie Library, Wallace

Friend of Preservation

• Joyceanne Fick

Distinguished Preservationist

• John Bertram, Boise

Onion

• Egurrola Home demolition, Boise

1998

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Historic Preservation

• Boulevard Mo-Tel, Boise

• Glade Creek Camp, Columbia Falls, MT

• Old Power House, Sandpoint

• Our Lady of Tears, Silver City

• Old Mill Building, Twin Falls

• Swan Falls Power House, Canyon County

Preservation Sensitive New Construction

• Oregon Trail Kiosks, Boise

Friend of Preservation

• Association of Friends for Our Lady of Tears, Silver City

Distinguished Preservationist

• Fred Walters, Independence, Oregon

• Dick Carroll, Pocatello

1996

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Historic Preservation

• Mineral City and Vicinity Mining Site Reconnaissance Survey, Washington County

• Mayor Brent Coles and the City of Boise

• Bown House, Boise

• Friend of Preservation, Island Park

• Building at 13 12th Avenue South, Nampa

• Moose Creek Ranger Station, Fire Cache and Barn, Nez Perce National Forest

• CCC Restroom at Heyburn State Park, Plummer

• Steve and Cheri Clausen Home

Special Recognition

• Hummel Architects

Friend of Preservation

• Tim Woodward, Boise

• Kim Brown

• Ron Binggeli

• Russ Lively

Distinguished Preservationist

• Alan Glitzow

• Lee An Dalton

Onion

• Penny's Building demolition, Boise

1994

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Historic Preservation

• Boise Bench Corridor Oregon Trail Preservation, Boise

• Joe Bump Cabin Rehabilitation Project, Challis National Forest

• Fish Lake Cabin Project Lolo, MT

• City of Moscow, Moscow

Friend of Preservation

• Kerry Moosman, Atlanta

• Allie Hansen, Preston

Distinguished Preservationist

• Cort Simms, Post Falls

Onion

• St. Lukes Hospital, Boise for demolition of older homes for parking lot

1992

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Historic Preservation

• Blue Dome Fence - Blue Dome Photograph Site, Birch Creek Valley

• Lewis-Clark Center for Arts and History, Lewiston

• John M Haines Residence, Boise

• The Clark House, Hayden Lake

Friend of Preservation

• Levi Sorenson, Boise

• Linda Pall, Moscow

Distinguished Preservationist

• Tom Green, Boise

1990

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Historic Preservation

• BLM Boise District, Boise

• Cub Tavern, Boise

• The Capitol Boulevard Plan, Boise

• Salmon Walking Tour, Salmon - Lemhi County Centennial Commission

• Old McFarland Inn, Coeur d’Alene

Friend of Preservation

• Barbara Breedlove

• Joy Meyers

• Senator Jim McClure

Onion

• Ronald and Linda Yanke, Boise for the destruction of the HH Bryant Garage of 1917

• Eugenio Bradbury and City of Rathdrum for the destruction of the Rathdrum Bank

1988

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Historic Preservation

• Egyptian Theater Organ Society, Boise

• The Alexander Building, Boise

• The Carnegie Building, Boise

• The Preservation Program at Harriman State Park, Boise

• The Parish House at Old Mission State Park, Cataldo

Honorable Mention

• Friends of Sticker Ranch, Filer

• Benwah County Courthouse, St. Maries

Onion

• People responsible for the destruction of the Eastman Building, Boise

1986

Restoration, Rehabilitation, or Historic Preservation

• Diversion Dam, Boise - Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region

• Cambridge Museum, Cambridge

• Lower Salmon River Cultural Resource Management Plan, Cottonwood

• City of Pocatello, Pocatello

• Werthheimer Building, Reno, Nevada

• Panida Theater, Sandpoint

Honorable Mention

• Park Place Renovation, Boise

Onion

• Union Pacific Railroad in Sugar City, Nampa, Payette, American Falls - For the destruction of historic railroad depots

1984

Stabalizing Two Buildings with Detail to Authenticity and Wilderness Guidelines

• Jim Moore Ranch - Nez Perce National Forest, Grangeville

Restoration of a Historic Building to Original Character

• Francis Residence, Boise

• Lewis-Clark Hotel, Lewiston

Restoration of Building for Productive Use

• Eoff Building, Boise

• Idaho State Bank, Hagerman

Onion

• Aluminum and Vinyl Siding, Statewide

1982

Rehabilitation to Return Building to its Original Use or Condition

• Mission Store Building, DeSmet - Coeur d'Alene Tribe

• Odd Fellows Building, Boise

Repair and Restoration of a Historic Building

• Beth Israel Synagogue, Boise

Restoration of Building for Productive Use

• McConnell Building, Moscow

• Rexburg Tabernacle, Rexburg

Honorable Mention

• VA Regional Medical Center, Boise for the careful exterior restoration of three of it's turn-of-the-century living quarters

• St. Joseph's Church, Idaho City

• Lewiston Municipal Water Treatment, Lewiston
  for maintaining and upgrading original treatment plant along the Clearwater River  

Distinguished Preservationist

• Rick Massena, Wallace for being a moving force in Wallace for establishment of sensitive approach to preservation.

Onion

• Catholic Diocese of the Holy Trinity Church, Statewide for failure to resolve conflict in order to save 78-year old church

1980

Restoration of Historic Building

• Daly-Archer House, Boise

• Jameson Building, Wallace

• Moore-Cunningham House, Boise

• The Egyptian Theater, Boise

• Old Mission at Cataldo

Honorable Mention

• Historic Boise, author Boise city Historic Preservation Commission. A published book celebrating Idaho's architectural heritage.

• Nine Walking Tours of Boise, authors Patricia Mickelson & Vicki Johnson. A published book celebrating Idaho's architectural heritage.

Onion

• Boise Redevelopment Agency Winmar for the demolition, removal, and planned demolition of historic buildings.

1978

Restoration of Building for Productive Use

• 1st Security Bank, Boise

• 8th Street Marketplace, Boise

• Hendren's Furniture Store, Boise

• Pengilly's Saloon, Boise

• Hood Mansion Alumni House, Pocatello

Onion

• Amtrak for building aesthetically poor waiting rooms at various depots in Idaho, Statewide