Before – 2004 After – 2007
Nominated in March, we were informed on Friday, April 22, 2011, that we have won an award from the Oakland Heritage Alliance for our sensitive and tasteful historical renovation of 3781 Leighton Street, Oakland, CA.
The beginning of a photo essay is on this page kiplingerdesign.com/houses/
The awards ceremony is Thursday May 12, 2011 at Chapel of the Chimes on Piedmont Avenue. Please come!
Here is the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
January Ruck, Administrative Director
Oakland Heritage Alliance
510-763-9218, info@oaklandheritage.org
Oakland Heritage Alliance Announces 2011 Partners in Preservation Award Recipients
Oakland CA — The Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA) is pleased to honor 2011 Partners in Preservation Award winners at its
annual ceremony:
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
Admission: $10 for OHA members, $15 for non-members
OHA presents Partners in Preservation Awards to individuals, organizations, agencies, or institutions for activities or accomplishments that promote Oakland’s historic and cultural heritage. This year’s event will recognize:
• Arthur Levy
• Bar Dogwood
(Alexeis Filipello, owner; Luke Wendler, designer; YHLA, architect)
• 3781 Leighton Street Bungalow
(Allysyn Kiplinger, designer; Bill Mastin, architect; Lynden McLaughlin, contractor; Richard Rodrieguez, foundation; Antonio Barranco, painter; Beverly Wilson, interior design; Debra Collins, consultant)
• Christopher Buckley
• 5628-40 Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy
Laverna Allen, owner; Gerson/Overstreet Architects, designer; Silvetre Vera, contractor; Oakley & Oakley, engineer
• Gilbert In-Law Cottage at 4120 Gilbert Street
Jerri Holan & Associates, architect; Kiefer Construction, contractor; Bill Cain, engineer
• Green Gates at 232 Monte Vista
Fred Martin, owner; Darrell Rush, contractor; Don Mills, contractor
• Mint Condition Homes, LLC
• Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour volunteers
• 50 Ramona Avenue
Roman & Annette Stearns, owners; Lawlor & Associates, designer; All-City Remodeling & Painting, Inc., contractor
• St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
• USS Potomac
A wine reception will follow the ceremony.
About Oakland Heritage Alliance
Oakland Heritage Alliance is a non-profit membership organization which advocates the protection, preservation, and revitalization of Oakland’s architectural, historic, cultural and natural resources through publications, education, and direct action. OHA serves all of Oakland with its educational outreach, fostering learning about our cultural and historic heritage and enhancing a sense of place and identity among citizens. Each summer our award-winning walking tours introduce hundreds of people to Oakland’s diverse architectural, cultural and natural heritage. Our monthly lecture series attracts attendees from all over the Bay region. Through our Newsletter, we disseminate information about Oakland history. Visit us at www.oaklandheritage.org
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