Prestigious “Excellence in Historic Preservation” Medal Awarded to Long Beach Couple by Patricia Mendez
Prestigious “Excellence in Historic Preservation” Medal Awarded to Long Beach Couple
by Patricia Mendez
The Point Vicente Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution awarded it’s first “Excellence in Historic Preservation” medal to chapter member Britton Weber and her husband Skip. The couple has restored their beautiful 1906 American Foursquare-style home. This was a very popular design in homes around the turn of the 20th century. This style incorporates elements of Edwardian, Prairie and Craftsman styles. Hallmarks of this style include a square shape, two stories and four rooms per floor, a large front porch, chipped roof, built-in cabinetry and Craftsman-style woodwork.
The outside of the home had fallen into disrepair and was refurbished by the Weber’s. The work included restoring the two original Corinthian columns that supported the balcony, a re-roof, front balcony work and painting the home with period paint colors on the original redwood clapboard siding.
The interior restoration included restoring the finish on the original fir floors and repairing some of the plaster walls and painting the walls. The kitchen was remodeled in the original style and the home furnished with attractive, antique Craftsman furniture, accessories, antique rugs, decorative art and period lighting.
This home is a fine example of an attractive and quality historic preservation effort that succeeded in bringing back the home to its former glory as it adds to the charm of its Long Beach neighborhood.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recognizes individuals and organizations that have saved and/or preserved their local history, including restoration of buildings, collections, significant objects, monuments, cemeteries and other important artifacts.
Any individual, group or business that cherishes local history and preserves it, is encouraged to contact the Point Vicente Chapter DAR for consideration of this notable award.
Patricia Mendez serves as the Historic Preservation Committee Chair of the Point Vicente Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. For more information about this award, please contact her at: PVRegent@gmail.com.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence. For more than 130 years, the DAR has strived to bring awareness to the honorable sacrifices and enduring legacy of all patriots who fought for America’s freedom. DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s service organization with more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide. www.dar.org